The New York herald., 1922-10-22

Speciol Cdote 70 The NEW fokR HEcALD.
Copyright 1889, by TIE New Yoax lIrRaLu
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Oct. sf.
Despite severe criticism which ha
: assailed him since the announcement
that he had decided to go to Aueric;
TO tell the people of the United State.
the exact situation Of Europe and 9Th.
role which should have been played
and is to be played by France and hel
allies and associates in the war" for.
ruer Premier Georges Clemencea,
leaves for America on November II.
t'renchmen are at loss as to wllat
'ise such trip can be at the present
moment or at any other time. Tt
them Clemenceau to-day is but @
memory. His political influence has
gone and is never likely to reappear
Some of his prestige probably remains
and students Of French politics are
wondering if this also will not have
vanished after his voyage to the
United States. Great as was Clemen-
ceau's glory in the last eighteen
months Of the war his present po-
litical role is small. Undoubtedly the
dominant factor in the victorious re-
suit OF the war. he is considered in
Europe as the one man who spoiled
The fruits of allied victory
Georges Clemenceau, who has lived In
retirement since the beginning of 1920,
might still be q dominant parsonage In
European politics had he taken the ad-
vice Of his many admirers at the time
and retired once the war finished. In
stead, however, he had the highest am
bitfons any French politician could ever
have and goaded on by friends, most of
whom to-day are his bitterest enemies,
he determined to remain In power
through the framing of peace treaties
and then dreamed Of enforcing the full
alment of such treaties as President of
the French Republic. His downfall came
at that time.
Even the love lavished on him by
Frances poilus has turned into hatred
Today and there are probably but few
Frenchmen who would raise their voices
in defense Of one who was affection
stely called frances Grandfather"
Weak I'm Peace.
As frm as Clemenceau showed him
self as Minister for War, as weak he re-
Vealed himself as a maker OF peace
treaties which should have assured his
country's welfare for many long years.
Severe as he showed himself toward
French army corps commanders and
generals, even toward those Of Allied ma
lions, he appeared condescendlng around
a conference table. Great as was his
success in parliament during his term
of once and particularly toward the end
Of 1913, when every party willingly
granted him the right to be known as
Father Victory noclxing was the re-
option which confronted him when he
came back TO parliament to present
peace treaties which instead OF definitely
assuring his countTy's security III reality
ed to MISUNDERSTANDING not only with
Frances former enemies but also with
her allies and associates.
Known as the Tiger" because OF the
strange resemblance he bears 20 that
animal. Clemenceau probably also en-
croached on another OF the tigers jungle
l'tles-that of aloofress. The end of
Is parliamentary prestige came when
le refused TO meet the Chember of
Deputies and Senate TO talk over with
these governing bodies the various
clauses Of the treaties. which we're Of
much more direct interest to France
than TO any other country which sent
It's armies 70 fight.
Now after more than two years
Disappointing speech delivered at time
when he unveiled a monument erected
10 his own glory. Clemenceau loudly
announces that the time has come for
The world to know exactly how peace
was made and what il was made Of and
row the treaties should be carried out
nd the duties OF the various signatories
"a the various pacts.
Politicians ~ - Loss.
Political circles here are frankly az q
loss as 70 why the Tiger should have
made UP his mind to talk now and above
all in the United states. They can sec
but two reasons for go doing. Firstly
nc will speak at time when America
Il in the throes Of an election. and
secondly, he undoubtedly aims TO shake
the solid position Premier Ioincare has
built UP for himself in the last year
poincare and Cemenceau have never
reen good friends. largely on account OF
the latter's bitter attacks made against
roincare in 1919 during the Presidential
campaign when Poincars was successful
IN defeating Clemcnceau's candidate.
Clemenceau has refused 60 reveal th'
rature Of the addresses he intends e
deliver in America. but whatever they
be Frcnchmen. and especially pcliti
eians, are very little concerned abou
them. Any revelations he could maxi
would no doubt be promptly seized upor
w his opponents. Whether or no
t:iemenceau can influence elections II
America cannot be accurately judged
here 10 is certain we're he 70 speal
IN France during election campaigns IN
" ouid achieve quite contrary effect {,
that sought---thc rallying OF formId
able opposition.
His speeches in various American
titles are hardly likely to help wha
remains in parliament OF the Clcfnencis
rarity. Continually bitterly assuiied OF
very question which arises out OF peac,
treaty debates the party headed b,
andre T9rdieu can have but small
nopes that their chiefs statements n
far away America will make Deputies
and Senator'S any moro eager 20 lister
- their interpretations Of the various
questions which constantly 1evcior
from the treaties.
Only Two Followers Left.
The Clemencist party which whor
their chief retired from politics and
hose q hefinit's life In the wilds oi
brittany could still muster q score oi
Deputies can only depend to-day or
two members Of the Chamber OF Depu
Ties. Andre Tardieu is the leader and
Georges Mandel. the most criticized mar
in parliament. Is tho other Others who
rave gradually drifted away ard Joined