The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Word Brought to Door That For
mer Executive Is Acting by
Physicians Order.
SEEKS TO AVOID 'MEDDLINC'
For Present, At Least, Former
President Will Avoid Arms
Farley Delegates.
BY DAVID M. CHURCH,
international News Service.


Woodrow Wilson has decided to
adopt every precaution against lay
ing himself open to the accusation
or suggestion Of "meddling" in the
conference on limitation of arma-
ment, opening here two weeks hence.
From sourGS close to the former
President it wAs learned last night
that Mr.. Wilson will keep himself
entirely In the background for the
time being. and have no contact.
either social or otherwise. with the
distinguished foreign visitors now
flocking into Washington for the ses-
sions.
Declines to See Foch.
1t is to this determined policy that
his friends attribute his failure to re-
ceive Marshal Foch when the dis
tinguished allied leader called at 2340
8 street yesterday.
While Mr.. Wilson's health is in part
responsible for this policy Of a rigid
seclusion. the principal reason for It.
according to his friends. is that he
does not wish to give the slightest ex-
cuse for the cry being raised that he
is 'meddling" with the conference.
In the last few weeks several letters
have reached 2340 street from dis
tinguished foreigners coming to the
conference. The writer's asked when
IL would be convenient for them to call
and pay their respects to the former
President.
acting on Physicians Advice
There had been no arrangement for
an interview, and Marshal Foch had
planned merely to pay a social call
upon Mr.. Wilson, to renew their old
acquaintance. Accompanied by Am
bassador Jusserand and his brilliant
staff. the marshal arrived at Mr..
Wilson's home and sent in cards.
The butler at the door disappeared
for a moment, and returned with Mr..
Wilson's secretary. John r. Boiling,
who bore the message, that upon ad-
vice of his physician, the ex-Presi-
dent had been forced to deny him
self to all callers" with regret that
he could not receive the marshal.
Expressing their sympathy and re.
gret, Marshal Foch and his party
drove away.
Attempts to reach Read Admiral
ra hA
dents physician. to ascertain Mr..
Wilson's condition. were met by the
statement that Admiral Grayson was
attending the races at Laurel.
With the exception OF this dra.
matio incident. Washington opened
its arms to Marshal Foch yesterday.
and acclaimed him as the greatest
Frenchman since Napoleon"
The replies went back that Mr.. vii.
sons health at this time precluded his
seeing any visitors, ''for the present,
at least" but that the former Presl.
dent hoped to be able to receive the
writer's "some time during their stay
in Washington"
May See Delegates Later.
The impression was conveyed, so far
as the early part OF the conference is
concerned. Mr.. Wilson will have moth.
ing to do with any OF the delegates, but
that later. perhaps, he might find 1t
convenient TO talk to some OF them
after the danger OF being called "A
meddler" has passed.
Doubt is even expressed by friends
OF the former President whether he
will take part in the ceremonies In
connection with the burial of the un.
known dead on Armistice Day. al
though he will be invited to do so.