The Topeka state journal., 1922-11-27
WILL SPEAK OUT
CIemenceau Says He Will Not
Tone Down His Remarks.
Says He Did Not Come Here
''TO Be Expedient."
TO AMERICA To TELL TRUTH
Many kilograms and Personal
Suggestions Received by Tiger.
Chicago Is Expectaftly Await
ing Arrival of French Leader.
lpv the Associated Pregg.l

Aboard Clemenceau's Private Car
En- Route to Chicago. Nov. 27.-Deep
in a campaign for France that already
has brought attacks by Democrats as
wei; as Republicans On the senate
floor, and criticism from the British
government, Georges Clemenceau.
tiger of France. today declared he
would speak his piece out in his own
way. no matter whom he offended.
The French premier of war days, it
was learned today, has received doz-
ems of kilograms from friends and well
wishers of France, urging him to tone
down his remarks. SO that they will
not offend a portion of the nation he
came to win. One telegram urged
him to "say things that America
wants to hear, and be expedient."
Came to Tell Truth, He Says.
Il did not come here to be expedi-
ent," Clemenceau declared, when he
received this message. Il came to tell
the truth. I did not come to say
pleasing things, but to say the things
that would be of value in my judg-
ment to help preserve the peace of the
world"
II have never been a compropa:ser.
Now that 1 have one foot in the grave,
least of all will I make a sacrifice 10
be exr redieut. I don't want a S .ccess
of expedicEcy."
Besides the kilograms C1emenceau
has had personal suggestions from
men of Importance as to how he
should conduct his self imposed task
of seeking American cooperation in
settling the old world differences. TO
one who suggested a plan to him in
New York. yesterday, just before he
left for Chicago. where he is to speak
Tuesday, the Tiger replied clapuing
him on the back:
'"rhat is a good mission for you. I
may be wrong but 1 must deiive- my
message in my own way, no matter
who dislikes it,
May Change Itinerary.
1t was learned today that Cleraen-
ceau was considering some changes il
his itinerary. One place that he is
considering adding is the mining town
of Clemenceau, Ariz. Mining men of
that town have besieged him with
pleas to come. offering to donate the
proceeds of the run of the copper
mines for the day of his visit to any
charity he names. The sum realized
would be about $2S,000, he was ad-
vlsed.
Il should like to go there he said.
But whether he will is still undecided.
Chicago, Nov. 27.-Chicago today
expectantly awaited the appearance of
Georges 1Clemenceau, the tiger of
France. due to arrive here at 3 O'Clock
this afternoon. All plans for his re-
ception were complete. The only pub
lie demonstration announced was a
parade thru the city's business district
imme ediately after his arrival Along
the line of march the tri-celor of
France waved with the stars and
stripes. In Grant park two IS milli-
meter guns from the Argonne. were
placed to fire salutes as the column
headed by "the tiger" and his recep-
tion committee, including Gen. j ohm J.
Pershing, appeared.
Guard of Honor Formed.
- A guard of honor for VI. Clemen-
ceau has been formed from the 122nd
field artillery, 1. n. G.. Two platoons
of mounted police and a motorcycle
squad have been detailed to lead the
parade from the station, thru the loop
and thence to the Potter Palmer home
where the tiger will be a guest dur
ing his two-day visit. NJ. Clemenceau's s
only public appearance in addition to
the parade was planned for tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock in the auditor
ium. Admittance will be by ticket
only. But arrangements have been
made to broadcast his speech by radio.
Judge Jacob NJ. Dickinson, former Sec
retary of war, according to plans, will
call the assemblage to order and in
troduce Brig. Gen. Dawes, former di-
rector of the budget, who will present
NJ. Clemenceau.
On Thursday the former French
premier's itinerary calls for trip to
Springfield, Ill, where he will pay
homage to Lincoln by placing wreath
on his tomb.