Evening star., 1922-12-07

u OnIlIfntu from f!TS fts".J
close to hin, as his 'principal'' ad-
dress in Washington, before the CON
ference OF public opinion on world
peace at Continental Memorial Hall
at ) o'clock. 1t Was believed that he
may set forth more fully than he has
yet don. during his tour of this coun-
try the extent and definition of his
message from France 10 America.
Before the southern Society las:
night at Continental Memorial Hall
Clenenceau set forth some of the
things that he wishes from America
Before an audience that checred and
applauded frequently. the Frenchna II
, declared he wanted America TO make
its attitude sufficiently definite that
Germany would understand France
| American bonds We're strong and that
Germany would be expected to pay its
reparation bill TO France.
Addressex Southern Society.
His address before the Southern
Society concluded one of the most
strenuous days of his three week so
journ in this country. including trips
. to Arlington, the War College. Mount
Vernon and a twenty minute visit
with former President Wilson.
But quite contrary to expectation,
the Tiger" after having retired at
about 1890 last night. arose this
morning, it was learned. shortly aft
er 4:3O. quite refreshed. His strength.
vivacity and endurance have been Il
constant surprise 20 the uniuitiated.
although those who know him Well
express little interest in what has
been the custom of Il lifetime-his
early rising.
Clemenceau was presented to the
Southern Society by Hugh {. Wallace.
former ambassador to France. who
declared Europe needed America now,
as she did five years ago.
Clemenceau opened his address with
reference to the statement of a pre-
vious speaker, Mrs. George Maynard
Minor. president general of the d. A
R.. referring to the three countries,
Great Britain, France and America, as
being able to control the peace of
the world. That was his idea, he in
dicated.
America gave her blood and
money" he said. I've come to ask
you If you attained one aim If you
tell me you did I'll stop.
Did you come to save France?'
he queried. Are you sure that
France is safe?
Did you come to save the world
for democracy? Are You quite sure
that democracy has been savedo"
The address was temporarily in
terrupted by burst of applause and
cheers when Clemenceau mentioned
President Wilson and his fourteen
points"
Launches Into Exposition.
Clemenceau then launched into his
exposition of how France felt that
America had left her task in Europe
unfinished.
Where are we now" he inquired
/ England and France left alone--and
I will say they quarrel more than
1 think good"
that France had been left in the
lurch" by the United States.
Referring to the newly liberated
states in Europe. he declared they
meant "a new Europe" and asserted
that called for revision of the Monroe
doctrine. The present attitude with
respect to the Monroe doctrine, he
declared. was inconsistent with this
country's action when it entered the
war
All Won in Asia Already Lost.
He was applauded again when he
credited Woodrow Wilson largely
with having brought about the lib
Grafton of the central states of Eu-
rope.
But all that had been won in Asia
already was lost, he continued. with
America on the other side Of the
ocean,"
He declared he had not come to ap-
peal to the hearts Of America, of
which he felt quite sure. but to
reason.