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British and French Governments have reckoned with as a possibility from the first.
In proof of this I can now relate a conversation which I had as far back as last June with a diplomat who is one of the best-informed men in Europe upon Russian affairs.
He is the Ambassador of a now neutral Power, with whom in that month I was crossing the Atlantic as a passenger in the Queen Mary.
such
one
The defects of Russia's Industrial
unlikely. For action and military organisation may make thing, it is doubtful whether the re- sources of Russia and Germany together-even if their exploitation were intensified by German experts The personal contacts of this-would sulllee for the maintenance diplomat with Russin in the of two great armies and air forces past led me to ask him what he in the field. Russia's utility as a thought of the British Govern greater as a source of supply than ment's efforts, then going on, to as a military ally make a pact with Moscow.
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My husband
by Woodrow
THE drama-for drama
Tit was of the Peace
Wilson
of this tense period, dealing with M. Clemencenu, an avowed cynic, distrustful of humanity's ability to rise to unselfish heights; with Mr. Lloyd George, a political weather- vane, shifting with every wind that blew across the Channel lesi it affect his pereonal fortunes; with Signor Orlando, whose car was ever to the ground for fear that Italy should not get all shr Amid all these bungered for
husband stood complexities my practically alone-with very luke- warm support from some of hir own Commission.. Wilson
Moreover, Russian troops have never proved effective outside their the defensive, country, On "I think the Germans will own
favoured by the vast spaces of a fund beat you to it." was his reply with scanty means of communication "I know that Count Schulen- they have fought well in the past, burg, the German Ambassador but the Germans have a low opinion to Russia, came back to Berlin of Russia's military qualities.
the Army chlefs who is closest to Conference that little over 20 recently to urge upon Hitler member General Relchenau, one of that the time was ripe for a Hitler, telling me how at the very years ago was to have ended Russo-German Agreement. outset of the lust war he had seen
en all war (and, indeed, might battalions surrender
have done so) becomes the believe that the basis of it has Russian
vivid in the light of already been laid. The Ger- masse without having fired a shot.
discussing the more litter himself,
the Soviel of capacity mans and, Russians alm
fighting
In "Memoirs of Mrs. Woodrow Wil- another partition of Poland, forces, said that though they might present events, ...Fritz Kreisler
and mechanised on" (Putnum. 15s.), Mrs. Wilson under which Russia would take possess a certain number of highly ....Benno Moiseiwitsch
the eastern part of the country, effelent aircraft
the section where units, the Russian industrial organi- tells of the part her husband played sation was incapable of making up in that drama, amply and without
unduly uxorious prejudice. including there
and Mrs. is a large Ukrainian the wastage of war.
The President arrived in England on a bright, cold| minority, while Germany covered all the territory that she
King George V. and Queen Mary! day in December 1918.
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FEW subjects receive more critic- ism thon Hongkong's climate. Throughout the year its faults and drawbacks are on everybody's lips, It is n convenient subject for con- demnation which connot answer back.
TC-
It seems to enter the heads of few lost to Poland under the Treaty
citizens to ask whether the abuso levelled at the climate of Hongkong Is fully justified. The fact is that the bad phases in our weather stick
cas.ly much more
in the memory than do the fine spella-Buch' as we have been experiencing for the last two weeks.
During that period Hongkong's but perfect, weather has bren all and the atmosphere clearer thon is generally found over a large city. But it will be forgotten, as have been other such ane spells in the Colony's meteorological history. The will be relapses into wet weather kept in mind in preference.
Admitting the notorious humidity and general inconsistency of our climate, it cannot be denied that we seldom experience the extreme- drought, flood, or snow and sleet....... that wreak havoc in other parts of the world. Yet a general tone of pessimum seems to inspire all com- ments on our weather. When it is good one hears on all sides remarks to the effect that we shall have to "pay for this" sooner or later.
The explanation undoubtedly LA that it would be impossible for the weather to be pleasing to everyone; In this recent spell of glorious cun- shine the comment, "There will soon be more water restrictions" ins once again been put into circulation.
Weather The task of the
Clerk is certainly a thankless one. High Heels
RECEN
ECENT statements at a hygienic conference that high heels are responsible for bad feet have not been allowed to pass unchallenged. One shoe designer frankly declares that if the high-heeled shoe is well- balanced and has a good instep, there should be no ill-effect. An expert in chiropody goes even further and says that in America, where all women wear high heels, there are hardly any foot deformities.
This is carrying war into, the IL
of Versailles,
Another Partition
on
Impossibility
admit
Red
"After a few weeks of fighting the would be strewn roads of Russla with broken-down tanks and motor lorries which they could not repair," I was the opinion I heard from hint.
In any case, it is inconceivable "The scheme is to reduce Poland to the proportions of the Grand that Germany should Duchy of Warsaw, that Napoleon forces, whether military or aerial. created after the Peace of Tilsit into co-operate with her own troops 1807."
uns front. Poland herself was unwilling to accept the active co- The "Grand Dichy" consisted of| what is now the centre of Paland operation of Russian troops for her defence, even if this had been ob- around the capital, to which, two tainable, and the conception of Nazi years later, Western Gallela, with and Bolshevist forces fighting side Cracow, was added, making a total by side anywhere in the world may aren of just under 3,000 square be ruled out as impossible. The miles, as compared with the 150,000
propaganda among ex-Communists as restored by the Treaty of Ver serving in the German Army would sailles. When Napoleon fell, it was be too great for the German Govern- occupied by the Rusalons, and 10 ment to risk it. years later Pollsh independence dis-
more for appeared once
square miles of the Polish Republie danger of Red
the many
century.
over
August 25 Message
now
of two This unholy alliance politlent systeins, hitherto bitterly hostlic, for the purpose of despotting the weaker State that lies between them is an example of the lengths The accuracy of this judgment as to which evlidoers will go to achieve It is 100 unnatural to to future developments in Eastern their aims. Europe was confirmed when, on be effective, and may well prove August 25, the following message disastrous to both.
Was
from the well- published informed Berlin Correspondent of The Daily Mail:
"I now learn that Germany. in New List Of Do's
opening negotiations with Moscow, proposed a German-Soviet partition of Poland.
"Under Germany's proposals:
and "Danzig, the Corridor. Western Steal would go to Ger- many.
"A large section of Eastern Poland I would go to Russia.
And Don'ts HERE, is a second list of do's and don'ts given recently in England.
DONT'S
Do not spread rumours. Do not travel unless it is es "Russia's share would be defined sential.
suggested by President Wilson at the
by the Wilson line, a demarcation Do not use private or public close of the last war as a possible telephones except for urgent frontier between Poland and calls.
Russia."
Do not worry civil defence offices!
If the French Government knew. with phone inquiries; listen-in for as seems likely, that such a develop-hruadcast instructions. ment was possible, it is clear that
the British Government must have
Do not hoard food.
DO'S
neered for Im-
known it also It may therefore be Withdraw from the bank or post taken as certain that yesterday's office only money news of Russia's Invasion of Polish mellate purposes. territory, though startling to
Moke sure no light shows from public as a whole, has not taken our your house. General Staf by surprise.
the
Russia resented the incorporation
Make sure no light is visible when
street
of 3,000,000 Ukrainions in Poland.pening a door leading to garden or Keep a shovel with a long handle Her entry of Polish territory can be considered as intended to ensure
enemy's camp with a vengeance. that these former Russians do not for picking up Incendiary bomba;
the evidence is accepted-and surely
now fall under German sway.
jsmother such bombs
earth.
with sand or
a chiropodist ought to know some- There is no need to assume that
Keep a supply of drinking and thing about the subject-it leaves the co-operation of the Soviet washing water in the bath.
Keep your head and obey instruc- Government with Germany will go the crittes without any, feet to aland
farther than the protection of their tions from policemen and ARP. upan.
interests under
workers without question,
ike other lively controversies in- valving feminine fashions, the dis- pute between the two factions is
likely to be never-ending. Medical men, physical atness enthusiasis, and hygieno experts will stick to their point, and women wil stick to their high heels.
Dame Fashion's decrees must be obeyed at all costs. On the whole the wise man, if he values his peace of mind, will congratulate, himself that fashions are no worse. It shoes on atilla were considered tha, vogue they would be worn without the slightest qualm, in denanes of all medical opinion,
own
German Paet.
the
Пиво-
their
tained no heat at all. Less exalled hospitality followed: Junctieon "At Lady ending's nccurred my first meeting with Margot Asquith, and I found her about what I had pletured-clever, egotistical, and exceedingly pinin,
.. She smoked one cigarette after another, striking matches as I have seen certain men doon their own anatomy.
"Her first question to me was: 'Do
Squabbles followed-with Balfour, with Clemenceau.
"A deluge of advert criticism came from the Italian Commission, all directed against my husband.
"Affairs of this kind prompted stories that Mr. Wilson did not un- derstand European diplomacy, and with Old World could not cope statesmen. I thank God there is
some
truth in the statement. Never did he turn from the wea pons of truth and right, as he saw them, and I think the world realises now that the ends of all. would have been better served f more of his views had prevalled." At last on May 7, 1910--the treaty was formally presented to the Germans at the Trianon Palace.
"Immediately began the desper- ate effort of the Germans to obtain a relaxation of the terms-in some respects unmistakably harsh. On the matter of reparations, especi ally, my husband believed that France and England had gone too far...
All these inatters, my husband thought, would properly come before the League of Nationa for adjustment after the passions engendered by the war had cooled somewhat."
you know all these women here? I replied I had just been of them. most introduced 'Well, she said, 'then I will tell you about them. This one on my right is Countess-the biggest lar next one is an In London; the
The voyage home in July brough! tired-out American, but was ashamed to let
rest to the anyone know it until lately. Since a few days Wilson's Administration it has be-idealist. But on landing in America come fashionable to be an Ameri-his task had to begin again. "If the can, and now she is disgusting in Treaty is not ratified by the Sonate," proclaiming it. Then, of course. he said, "the war will have been fought in vain and the world will be Mrs. L. Gdoesn't count.'
This remarkable conversation thrown into chaos."
He undertook a heavy speech- endeavoured to get into another channel by asking her if she was making tour, in spite of agonising io be at the grand dinner that hendaches and general health grow- night at the Palace. This proved Ing ever feebler.
Outwardly the tour was a triumph; to be an unfortunate topic, for she sald, No, I was not invited, add- but he was surrounded by political the and other enemies only too eager to Ing that she had sent word King that she did not want his betray him. On October 2, 1919, he food, but did want to meet Presl had a paralytic stroke. He recovered receive at Washington dent Wilson, who, she was told, sumclently 'really had brains-a quality she the King and Queen of the Belgians had
anya tow weeks later, and in the follow- never yet found in
the Duke of Windsor American men, though she had ing month
(then Prince of Wales). Less than met many." To leave the social greces for a week after H.R.H, left, the Senate matters more momentous. The Pre was to vote on the reservations. sident returned to Paris and to work. "The door of the study was open, i and there on the floor were spread maps, and on their knees before them were my husband, with three or four experts, trying to work out new frontiers made necessary by the Wor.
"In desperation I went to my husband. For my ako, I said. won't you accept these reserva- tions and get this awful thing set- led He turned his head on the plilow and stretching out his hand to take mine answered in a voice I shall never forget: Little girl, husband. 'For my
sake' I said, stand. Can't you see I've no moral right to accept any change in a paper I have signed without giving to every ether signatory, even the Germans, the right to do the same thing? It is not I that will not accept: it in the nation's honour. that is nt stake... I felt like one of his betrayers ever to have doubted."
They called me to come in, and I said: 'You look like a lot of little boys playing a game. My husband, replied: Alas! it is the most seri- our game ever undertaken, for on the result of it hangs, in my esti- mation, the future peace of the world. The days went on with unceasing work for him, Our. #meeting-place, and home was every day M. Clemenceau, Mr.
On March 10, 1920, the Treaty met Lloyd George, and Signor Orlando came, with secretaries or people its final defeat. "It is hard," writes Importance of Turkey Should it unfortunately prove that
doing special research work on the Mrs. Wilson, "evan now for me to be that Mr. which calm. My conviction multitudinous questions Russla, had committed herself to
had to be solved,
Lodge put the world brick 60 years, giving military aid to Germany, tae attitude of Turkey would become a
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Woodrow Wilson's" peace dream. phorus, which form the entrance to has been incorporated hero under the inclusion
ended an "Il-might-have- the Black Son, where Russia's Montana laws. southern coast would be exposed to president, expects a membership of Treaty. Through this Instrumenta- attack by the British and French, more than 5,000 banding together ly he felt that any unwise or unjust was. navies if she showed signs of active many smaller groups that exist tarms. of, the Treaty, Strait could and been dream; The pedes that pas-
Many books have been written on February 3, 1924 98429 participation in the war outside the throughout western states, into a would be adlurted in the future.seth all understanding, canto to him.
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