Even for the most audacious U.S. Secretary of State in recent history, last week's journey had an appearance of overreach about it. En route to Peking for a twice-postponed discussion with Chinese Premier Chou Enlai, Henry Kissinger proposed to make five stops in as many days in Arab capitals along the way. Kissinger's intention: to sort out and select options for Israel and its Arab adversaries, after face-to-face discussions with the principals involved. For the accompanying newsmen (see box page 43), the trip quickly became a kind of "if this is Wednesday,...
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