The New York herald., 1921-11-13
DECISIVE PLAN TO END WAR
FURNISHES BIG SURPRISE
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ner as he would array his facts or make
decision in a judicial tribunal
He indulged in no flights Of rhetoric,
absolutely dispensed with gestures and
resorted to none of the theatric devices
employed by popular orators. In other
for itself. without ornament in the way
ef metaphor or striking phrases. The
effect Of his cold, measured statement
or facts and clear cut logic was the more
effective for the simple manner in which
s-e approached his tremendous task.
Beyond the thrills impaired by the
President and the Secretary of State
the first session of the great interna-
tional conference was without more than
passing interest
Aside from the speeches Of the Ameri-
can spokesman the actual business ac-
complished was of the preliminary char
acter that ordinarily attends the conven-
ing or less momentous assemblages.
The great conference of world Powers
began with something of the atmosphere
or an international social function.
nations arrived by motor with the air or
men who looked forward to the tranquil
consummation of preliminary plans for
the momentous tasks confronting them.
A great crowd of people hemmed the
sidewalks In front of the impressive Me-
mortal Continental Building, much after
the fashion Of casually curious crowd
eager to catch sight of bride and BRIDE
groom at a fashionable church wedding.
Most of the people in tfc crowd knew
the important actors who are to solve
problems of tremendous world impor-
tance-Hughes, Root Lodge and Under
wood Of the American delegation; Bal
four and Geddes, who represent Great
Britain; Borden, the Premier Of the
Dominion Government Of Canada; Sem
ator George F. Pearce, the representa-
tive Of Australia; Sir John Salmond,
who will speak for New Zealand; Srini-
vasa. the white turbaned. black frocls
coated, brown faced envoy Of India the
shaggy haired BRAND, the doughty JUS
serand. the sturdy Viviani Of France :;
Prince Takugawa. leading spokesman
for the Imperial Government of Japan;
the blond bearded Senator Schanzer.
sent by the Kingdom Of Italy to assist
in the solution of the world problems /;
the trim and bespectaclcd and almost
ascetio Alfred SEE, the chief representa-
tive Of the Chinese Government. These
were the outstanding figures in the pub
lie mind.
American Methods Surprising.
The foreign envoys and their techni-
cal advisers were probably surprised at
the American method OF launching so
momentous an undertaking as that
which had brought them to the diplo-
matte and political metropolis of the
Western Hemisphere. Their experience
at similar functions prepared them for
leisurely approach. made most agree
able by official ceremonials and delight
full social functions.
in which to visualize the beauties Of the
council chamber provided by the
American Government for their delib-
erations. They proceeded through spot
less marble corridors into a chamber
200 feet square. that at first glance
suggested architectural thought of the
French Renaissance and early Ameri-
can Colonial.
Impressive for real beauty as was
the "Room of the Clock at Paris, It
did rot compare with the white marble
room which had been prepared for the
meeting of the international arms con-
ference. The most striking feature Of
it was a great glowing cluster OF the
national flags of the United States.
Great Britain, France. Italy, Japan.
Ch;r &, Belgium. the Netherlands AMI
Portugal pendant over the centre Of
the room. The next most conspicuous
objects were two large portraits of the
first American President and Of Martha
Weshington, his gentle spouse, hanging
high up on the western wall.
Nv, ha r,aip
close together. forming hollow
square, and within 1t four other tables
for the accommodation of the secre-
tery, translators, interpreters and ste
rogrnphers. At the lead of this square
table to the west was a chair with
gold eagle at the peak OF its back, IN
dicating the presiding officer.
The chairs grouped around the tables
formed in the hollow square were of the
sort that one finds in the directors room
of great business enterprises. In front
OF each chair was the paraphernalia for
office work: inkwells, pens. stationery
and the like. The place designated for
each delegation was marked with
card bearing the delegates name.
space for Advisers I'm Rear.
Back of the space reserved for the
delegates and their Immediate advisers
were rows of chairs for their technical
adivers and army and navy attaches.
On the north and south side, back OF
q railing, was O sloping tier OF seats
which were set aside for the accom-
mediation of 300 reporters. special CON-
missioners. Journalists, essayists and
recognized commentators on public
events. some of whom are celebrated
internationally.
In the low hung gallery extending
around three sides OF the room were
seats for the diplomatic corps, the MEM
bers of the Senate and of the House
of Representatives and important Off
cals.
The members of the American delega-
ton. headed by Secretary Hughes. were
among the first persons to arrive at
the hall. It was their privilege and
honor to act as hosts Of the delegates
of the foreign countries. They extended
a cordial greeting as each envoy alighted
from his motor and assembled the steps.
In the meantime the main hall was
RAPIDLY filling with men and women
NJ official and social Importance. who.
yIsualizing the impressive beauty OF the
room. said many kind words regarding
American taste In the matter of art
and decorations. With the exception OF
the flags of the countries participating
in the conference. the only display OF
bunting was In the way of small flags
bearing the crests of the American
States and Territories, but each one of
them, bathed In dazzling flood of
light from chandeliers and sidelights.
added helpful touch Of color to