Evening Star Newspaper, July 12, 1921, Page 4

49 PACT WITH JAPAN * MAY BE OBVATED Premier Meighan Believes Full Agreement Will Be Reached on Pacific. CANADIANS BIG FACTOR Expected to Act as Interpreters of Sentiment of United States to Great Britain. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. o'r-n\\?A. Ont., July 12.—Canada’s prominence in assisting in paving the “way for the disarmament conference is enlarged on in Canadian papers. A Lon- don cable from Grafton O'Leary, with Premier Meighan's party, on behalf of Canadian papers, says: “The premier expressed the belief that the chance of achieving a great advance toward disarmament and a more perma- nent world pe iingly bright, and believes t pect to the Pa- &ific an agresment can be made which Wil obviate the necessity of any special an. ) e termination ?((h:x;: treaty has not yet been given, bu |Aere:son for believing that such a step 44 nearer than most people here suppose. High Role of Interpreter. «When the conference asked by Presi- dent Harding held, Canada, in the high role of interpreter of United States sentiment to Britain, and with vital in- terests in the Paclfic. will be an Impor- tant, it not d:mlnilh\g. factor in any reached.” summoned to meet in Washington, mays the Montreal Star. “It is the right kind of a peace conference, for its pur- pose is to prevent a future Wwar. ‘The statesmen of the five great powers who are invited to meet in the American capi- tal face a far graver and more hnge- rious responsibility than have any other similarly placed men in the history of the world. Right to Inaist on Problem: “President Harding hae the right idea In insisting that the ific and far eastern problems must be dealt with as a condition precedent to disarmament. It is reassuring that China is invited to the conference. China will be there. Canada and Australia ought to be there. They are British nations and they look out over the Pacific. We can all share in the discussion of territorial and trade roblems. Then when an amicable so- ution is reached the three naval powers ehould get together and courageously . cut down their naval estimates. This is the greatest single achievement that the Washington cqnference can accom- plish.” WISDOM OF PACT DOUBTED. otice ¢ Japanese Party %ayl Circumstances Have Changed. Br the Assoclated Press. TOKIO, June 22—The “Anglo-Japa- nese alliance has been revised twice since its conclusion in 1902, but the undamental spirit underlying the act has never changed.” -Says & istatement by the kokuminto politi- cal party, as published in the Yomiurl. “In the downfall of both Russia and Germany.” the statement continues, “the Anglo-Japanese alliance has lost /1ts pre-eminent objectives, and in consequence the circumstances are Jnow quite difterent from those under 'which it was first concluded. : “Japan would regret the abandon-. ment of an alliance which has been iin existence with great success dur- ing the past twenty years, but real- 'izes, at the same time, her real diplo- ymatio position, which necessitates a special understanding with some re- liable power. These considerations may be regarded as prominent fac- tors, rendering the further mainte- nance of the alliance highly desir- able in the eves of this empire, while it must be from the cohsideration of Indian interests that Great' Britain favors, if at all, the continuation of the pact. Strong Oppo: m Offered. “Unfortunately, strong opposition _is offered by both the Chinese and the In- dians, and the alliance cannot be main- tained without hurting the feelings of those peoples. This fact makes us pause to consider if it will be advisable for Japan to maintain the alllance in total disregard of the sontiments of. these peo- ples, especially the Chinese, with whom the Japanese have much to do. “The question that claims the serious consideration of the Japanese at this moment is not whether Japan will be isolated when the alliance is dropped, but whether Japan has any confidence in her |capacity to hold her own in the future|P’ even if she would find herself temporarily in an isolated condition. Takes Pride in Position. “The existing ministry takes pride in the prominent. position that Japan has come to assume in the international comity. But the diplomatic achieve- ments so far recorded by the ministry give the lie to the profession. As a matter of fact, the Japanese government apparently favors the Anglo-Japanese alliance, even on terms that throw wunilateral obligations upon this empire. “The Kokuminto should take every exception to the further maintenance of the alliance, if it is to be renewed in such a way as either to frustrate the pre-eminent object of the alllance itself or to subject Japan to unilateral obliga- tions. The kokuminto is determined to watch the government with a view to seeing that the renewal of the pact is made on fair terms.” —— e LLOYD GEORGE AND BRIAND LIKELY TO ATTEND PARLEY (Continued from First Page.) Harding’s proposal to the allied nations. ‘The newspaper declares that a states- man at least of the type of Viscount Grey should be chosen, and that he should act with experts from the do- minions at the conference. After the preliminary and technical ‘work of the conference i$ completed, the Mail says, Prime Minister Lioyd George may go to the United States to attend the final molding of the agree- ment. It appears to be the consensus of opinion that the conference will be held during the coming autumn, or, at the latest, during the early months of 1922. British Show Ent n-lz-. Beldom have such-scenes Been wit- vessed In the British house of com- mons as that enacted there yesterday, When Lloyd George told of President Harding’s proposal and announced Great Britains hearty aoquiescence. It was apparent that parllament, ‘Down- ing street and the foreign office looked upon the President’s invitation to the allied nations to confer on the limi. tation -of armament as most mo- mentous. Premiers of the British dominions are reported to be %l:.nnlnt to out short the sessions of the imperial con- ference, 8G that they may return to their home statgs and prepare for the | | Washington conference. It appears to be the feeling in official qu ! discussions of naval other important matters held in )yance until ::u;l as“v- mel"sna have dledd-d upon eir future action regarding military and naval aftstrs. * e Newspapers of this city continued to express satisfaction over LEFT: PRESIDENT HARDING. RIGHT: LLOYD GEORGE. PRESIDENT'S MOVE PRAISED BY PRESS Some Newspapers, However, See Knotty Problems to Be Considered. President Harding’s proposal for a world conference to consider the limitation of armament has been uni- versally approved by the American press, although some newspapers in commenting on the proposal poiat out the many knotty problems to be tackled before actual steps for dis armament can be accomplished. Others warn against overconfidence because of the great enthusiasm displayed by the British press. “English newspapers are pouring superlatives over President Harding's plan to bring about an international conference for the purpose of limit- ing armaments and safeguarding the future of the Pacifie,” says the New “They speak of it as an turning point Such char- acterizations are only partly born of the c:ren enthusiasm and eagerness 'w hi now exist in England for co- operation' with the United States. The burden of military expenditures, along with the unsettled questions ‘which have no pity for the repose of nations, makes the world anxious to embrace any schemé of relief and se curity. It is in this #¥#nse that the im- portance of the proposed conference cannot be exaggerated. Great things will be hoped of it. Even if but half of them are attained there will be enough to enhance the fame.of the government that sponsored the move- ment.” s “Start Has Beem Made” . “The start has been made,” remarks the Philadeiphis Public Ledger. “Only national stuplidity’ on the part of the peoples who must march in the front of the great move for limitation of arms can defeat it now. There are friends of disarmament who fear that inclusion of the Pacific and far east- ern problems in the questions to be considereéd is a mistake. They fear that bringgng France and Italy into | the group may defeat purpose, should have been left to later con- ui%’nt}lvom ork e New York Tribune deciares “the administration has’ been ‘belittied and sented, but it h;::';!m!l’ and the original misrepre: quietly labored to good Attacked In Better Way. “Not discouraged,” the paper ocon- tinues, “by failure of the Versailles con- ference to contribute to peace main- tenance, President Harding and Secre- tary Hughes have attacked the problem in a different and better way.” “We may be sure that in his direct and candid diplomacy Mr. Harding has all the conditions some writers in the E'u‘bl(a prints assume he has,” says the lew York d. ‘The New York World praises Presi- dent Harding’s move. It says: “Mr. Harding deserves the highest commenda- tion for his proposal to the principal al- 1ied and associated powers for a oon- ference to consider the limitation of ament. t is not only the most important action yet taken by his administration, but it 18 the most important undertaking in the way of international relations :lunfl-nudnlnlotmuuxyn:v«— les.” “LOST BATTALION”” HERO DIES AFTER OPERATION Carried Message Through Battle Lines Which Rescued Maj. Whittlesey’s Command. NEW YORK, July 12—Private John J. Munson of this city, decorated during the war by both’the. French and American governments for car- rying a message from the “lost bat- quarters here in a hospital, whe: went gn operation. ‘He had been stationed with & Reg- ular Army unit on Governors Island. Army officers and American Legion members have planned a military fu- meral befitting a war hero. GOODYEAR COMPANY SUED Tire Manufacturers Alleged to Have Infringed on Patents. BOSTON, Mass., July 12.—-A suit has been entered in federal court here against the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, al- leging lntrln{cment of patent rights in the manufacture of certain auto- mobile tire treads. he under- on -u:nlt railways to up snow an ce. The ' plaintiffs are Catherine M. Moyglan, administratrix of the es- of John A. Casey of Newburye port, inventor of the strest railway wheels, and Emil H. Danjels of Tam- ps, Fla. The court is asked to re- strain further.- production of. the treads and to assess damages cover- the last »ix years. S President Harding’s po d the ready response #‘ t.h:gflmw‘:nrn- ment. They indicated ‘tll::'-?.° the Wash- el ng cm%‘u %’:‘;‘&*onu &Fm ment situation. but problems focusing about the far eas.. KEysrone LEFT: PREMIER BRIAND. RIGHT: PREMIER MEIGHAN. CONFERENCE HERE OF POWERS NOT TO BE SECRET (Continued from First Page.) general peace. Russia and Germany in due time would become subscribers to the principles enunciated at the ‘Washington conference. They will not eventually be ad- mitted to the counciis of the powers until they recognize and agree to such principles. Thus the smaller group of powers meeting in Wash- ington, will not be handlclp;fi. as was the Versallles rence, she. large number -of delegates,~ WHTSH means endless discussion, but will draw up agreements which. while in the make, will be shown to all nations that may be interested and thus in effect offer a program of peace to the whole world, including not simply neval disarmament, but the abolition of poisonous gases and the limitation of air as well as land and sea weapons of destruction. (Copyright, 1921.) C —— DETAILED TO ANNAPOLIS. Lieut. Commander Ralph S. Parr has been detailed to dut;l at the Academy, Annapoli: 4. and that land armaments|: not Included as essentlals to a workable | | all the matters and latd down “‘E ©Make—ind to the tast morsell You'll find Auiifls: Meat President’s Step Made Possible by Stand of British Premiers Imperial Conference to Be Cut Short in Expectation of + \WISCOUNT GREY. MAJ. BENDER TRANSFERRED. #aj.. Louls B. Bander, Signal Corps, at Fort Monroe: Va., has been assign- Meeting Opening Here in Two Months— World on Epochal Eve, Says Press. LONDON, July 13 (Canadian Press). —The world is on the eve of one of the most epochal events in history. This is the verdict of the newspapers and statesmen here foliowing Presi- dent Harding’s offer, and the British government's acceptance, in connec- tion with the holding of & conference for the discussion of the limitation of 2rmaments and Pacific problems. The scene in_the house of commons yes- terday afternoon when Premier Lioyd George announced Great Britain's hearty acquiescenoe in the pro; was & memorable one. The premier spoke to a hushed and crowded cham- ber, and. when he declared that the government welcomed such & move and would do its utmost to make it & ccess, there was a crash of applause from all quarters, which, in the opin- fon of old journalists in the press gal- lery, hag never been equaled since the announcement of ‘the armistice with Germany. Mr. Lloyd (eorge spoke with an earnestness worthy of the momentous subject with which he had to deal and placed great emphasis upon the declaration that if the conference failed it would not be because the British empire withheld its support. Downing street and the g Rce pulsated with activity through- out Monday, numerous conferences being held. In the afternoon after the Gritish prime minister made his statement to the house of commons the conference of premiers went into session. Dominton Premiers Had Hand. : The British press is unanimous in stating that the step taken by Presl dent Harding was made possible only by the conferenoe of premiers whic! 1ald the foundation for what hi done. fol- The London Times carries the loanghntlctem.;T:nf;flr:!mcr hur Mol hen, the Can ) rqe;;v!enl Canada at the Washington the greatest satlsfac- lhl‘ll’ngd of P".!'d"i'l; ding's notable announcement, ?Eat?famu ‘world it offers new hope and a promise of rellef from the un- certainties apprensions that h“li clouded the future. Nowhere will than in erly R ar: t was W tion that I ing belie! sues involved rmaments, :nnnec(efl Droblln; the Y:ln 0] chiefly interested—that n “he method of free conference. I8 Y Delet 18 based on their ex- perience with this ‘method in the I’l‘:‘y world, and they ‘will unquestional ek every means to insure success- ful results from this momentous vth posal made by the President of the Unitea States in the name O country.” in Washing- ‘While the conference in Warhink: t 1tkely to ton teple of months, the dominion Bremicrs, it is understood, will proba- bly cut short their deliberations here and return home to pi f the naval '?:’:l':ulou“l?no{o the question and it is not likely that anything of tance will constitutionsl changes. - Friendship With U. 8. Essential. Aseociated Press. A "!;;;\’DON. July 12.—Premier Lloyad George, s the Morning P ad- y expounded the country.n’lan— L closely as n of the Pacific and e settled by & full ing’ the opinion of cordial relations with he first essential gerlty. tween Beri'.uln and France, proposed at th Paris conference, could not have been ratified. In .such event, says the Post, the ed. to duty in the office of the chief | stgnal officer. this city. o Solves spkeed-se. "twon’t: soon be' forgotten. You gan buy.as muek as yos - Bt = Meat Picnic Puzzles ~ VERYDAY” sandwich fillers don’t fill the-bill on wnusual picnic outings when all appetites are an- tieipant of good: ‘“eats” as well as ake—MEAT : LOAF. SANDWICH ‘Loaf finn and wholesome— ood times, eficious need our grocer—only be suse if's the by:seeing the Circle of Grodness the whapper ‘and - insi on Ioaf. snd ot: Ouwp Barket -Stands - +vicmneonn . MAGS IR Washington 2y N, Auth. Provisian.Qo. ./ would have been an accomplished concord. The Post, which favors continuance of the Japanese alliance, declares it would. gladly see the United S France and Italy added to it, as sucl a compact, so' far as humanly possi- ble, would insure the peace of the world. It continue “With regard to the Anglo-Japanese alliance, America must acknowledge that in Great Britain British interests must come first, exactly as in the United States American interests are supreme. It is clearly to the interest of Great Britain to be allied to Japan in the Pacific, and it has yet to be demonstrated that the alliance is not beneficial to u ‘The imperial con- ference in London, happily, has testi- fled allke to unity of the empire and sincere amity toward the United States. In these circumstances it is not unduly difficult to arrive at the common understanding suggested by President Harding. If, however, the question of limitation of armaments approaches upon the assumption of potential rivalry by the United States or Great Britain, it would seem nearly impossible even to arrive at a stable conclusion,” Praises President’s Courage. The Dally Telegraph praises President Harding’s courage and judgment, and outlines the problem of the conferses as being “to devise a scheme which will satisfy American opinion, protect China's development and be compatible with the true interests of Japan and the British empire.” “If that task 18 accomplished, and we believe it can be accomplished,” says the Telegraph, “a glorious vista' of inter- national concord and co-operation may open before the eyes of humanity.” Referring to the ultimate aim in the limitation of armaments, it declares that i£ the conferees cannot in concert find some solution, it must be hopeless in- deed. The Telegraph does not belieye it is hopeless, but points out that “the difficulties are great and must not be underrated. - Important Step, Says Berlin Press. BERLIN, July 12.—The Volks Zeitung describes President Harding’s invitation to a disarmament conference as ““a po- llll:]‘al event of foremost importance, and sa3 “If the American President succeeds in carrying his undertaking to a suc- cessful conclusion, then the nations of the world will have realized the longing of centuries and President Harding will have set up for himself a monument more durable than the fame of all the of the United States places her in a fa vorable position to carry 6ut the con- ference. It points out that President Harding has seized the opportunity to take the initiative, which had almost been lost, through Great Britaln's sug- gestion that the Anglo-Japanese pact be made the subject of discussion among the three powers. “If the complicated experiment pro- posed by President Harding succeeds, it will, in all probability, resolve itself into a gigantic clearing house enterprise,” is the Tageblatt's prediction. The proposed conference, the Tage- blatt believes, is wholly inspired by American and British naval rivalry, the prevailing tension’ of the American-Jap- anese situation and the difficult and THE MAN'S STORES i % 2 complicated issues Srobiem.of the Pacilee The Pan-German organ, Zeitung, doubts whether & luu‘o!n of the p‘nunmm will as it appears in theory. self-consclous nation iike the Unitéd tates, with its vast frontage on the tlantic and !ht; hm-wlll! I'l:il aintaining a form! R a questions whether “the _combustible stored up in the American-Japanese r¢- lations will prove conducive to the crea- tion of an atmosphere for international discussion of the disarmanent issues.” At any rate, says the Tages Zeitung n conclusion, the spirit in which Presiy dent’ Harding's invitation “xes celved will be a valuable w th :}:m;g:a o‘f the am;n:x e ent’q project : The Vossisthe Zeltung declares tha in designating Washington as the | for the conference P: t ns proposes to avold the error “his isolated predecessor &t Ve e a8 both the President and the American delegates then would be in a position to keep in close touch with congressional and public opinion. ITALIAN MARQUIS WEDS. Bride Ts Mrs. Blanche Vogel of New York. LONDON, July 10.—The marfiage Saturday of the Marquis of Calvatone (Don Girslamo Sommi-Picenardi) and Mrs. Blanche Vogel of New York is announced in the London Times today. The wedding was a very quiet ane. The attendance, which was made up of intimate friends, included William Marconi and Gorflon McCormick. Am- bassador De Martino of Italy was bést man. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Slegel of Chicago and was the widow of ‘the Frank Vogel of New York The marquis is & captain in the Ttalian army and was attached to the Italian delegation at the peace conference. CLOSED SATURDAYS—JULY & AUGUST A Short Week—‘—q;zd a Busy One Just 5 shopping days to each week now and we’re crowding them full of good, live, much-wanted bargains in Cool Men’s Wear- ables—at prices that make you happy despite the heat. o be done In regard to lln_ N Tropical Clothes—*“Best Sellers” Hundreds of Genuine I 150 Pairs White Flannel Palm Beach Coats & Pants Plenty of Laréa Sizes HERE'S A SALE That’s too Good A GREAT : Every 3-Piece Suit :m'-i':Béthf Man ) Every = $29.75 and $33.75 Three-prece Suit... $40 and $45 Three-prece Suit... 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