Show DAMPER ON PEACE MISSION members of ford party denied passports to belligerent countries washington several european nations neutrals as well as belligerents have inquired of the united states concerning the status of the peace party u which aich Is to sail in vessels chartered by henry ford to each secretary lansing has replied that the american government not only has no connection with the expedition but assumes no responsibility tor for any activities or negotiations on the part of those engaged in the movement following the rules of 0 the department which prohibit the issuance of 0 passports to persons who desire to visit belligerent countries unless they state business of an absolutely necessary and urgent character secretary lansing has ordered that the peace advocates be given no passports for nations tn in the war zone officials class the members ot of the party as tourists |