Evening Star Newspaper, February 5, 1922, Page 6

'."’J JOFFICIAL TEXT COVERING X +The official statement issued arms conference at the conclu the sixth plenary Session yesterday ftlows in part: Mr. Balfour of twon Saturday, thé 12th of Novem- . exactly twelve weeks ago, the esident of the United States, in an afoquent speech with which he inau- gurated our meetings, asked us to approach our labors with the full consciousness that we were working im the service of mankind. and that the spirit that should animate us was the spirit of simplicity, honor and honesty. Balfour Cites Labors. ooking back over that twelve weeks, 1 think we may say. w.thout undue self-esteem, that that adiice, s@ nobly tendered by the head o the state under whose hospitality our nicetings have been carried on. has heen taken, and that we have had the consciousness that we \ere working in the service of mankind, that we had the consciousness that if it service was to be of .any avail, it=must be carried out in the spirit, i use the President's words, of sim- v and honor. You have listened at this plenar ference to the record of our Woi well believe that the mass of resolutions, of state- ments put ¢ record, may almost pro- duce in the minds of the uuditors a feeling of confusion, as if the mass of work turned ott was indeed fomi- dable in quantity, but that thore was no underlying idea regulaiing character, that it was a migaty m of which the plan was by no means obvious. 1 think tha those who have been engaged in the work themselves, a$ well as those who will have an op- by the sion of £ the British delega- eqn and 1 ¢ a’ whole, will see the great resuits we have attained, as well as th: ¢ tfeordinary mass of detail with which we have had to deal. We have had to travel over the globe and we have dealt both with things most trifling. apparently, and with things of the deepest importance. Memories Cast Back. “If you would really estimate the magnitude of our accomplishment, and the method by which our results have been achieved, may I ask you to cast your memories back only a few .months ago, when a_ spirit of deep anxiety overshadowed the minds of etery man who contemplated the state of public feeling in the great Pacific wrea? You will remember that at that time, although the world was sti ‘Dleeding from recent wounds, al- though every nation was Eroaning under the pressure of taxation, never- theless men who profess to have the gift of foresight talked glibly about inevitable naval wars, and whem the greatest maritime powers in the world felt that they were almost committed to that fatal rivalry of shipbuilding. which meant not only ruin to the finances of the world, but was a standing menace to its peace. I am not talking about ancient history. T am talking about a state of things which was prevalent within the last twelve months, and indeed up to a time more recent than a year ago. Suspicion Ix Removed. we not see in the changed feelings of men that already the wor of the conterence has produced benefi- cent resujts? Already this feeling of mutual suspicion, of mutual fear, has given away to a spirit of a very.dif- ferent character. Confidence has taken the place of mistrust. All those who either from the financial or the moral side looked with horror upon this competitive building in armaments new feel that by the labors of this conference, by the spirit it bas showa, by the decisions to which it has come, a'new era has really begun over the Whole world, but more than anywhere else over that part of the world in Which the great maritime powers ar. most intimately and deeply concerned. "The center of our troubles has been the peculiar problems to which the special conditions of China have given rise during the last quarter of a cen- tury. Through the whole of that quar- ter of a century the relations between China and foreign powers—and still more between foreign powers them- Selves in relation to China—have given endless cause of anxiety and preoceu- pation to statesmen. o not say that “May 1 difficulties arising in the far east are forever at an end. Must Work Out Destiny. But we have to recognize, in the first place, .that China must work out her own destiny in accordance with the cHanges of a changing world, that all wa.can do is to help her along her path; that she has little to gain from our ad- vige, and that it is upon sources of} stiength drawn from within herself,; S8 thosaaione, in the last resort, that she mustircly. Nevertheless. the great commercigl’ nations that trade with China have suffered in the relations befween ' themselves, owing to the peéuliarities of the Chinese problem which 1 have vaguely indicated, and for thése many vears past it has been folind very difficult to reconcile, not méely tie difficulties arising between CHipa and this or that power, but its | portunity of calmly considertnz it s} iconfirm our facts. " SIXTH'PLENARY SESSION| ":l)élegzites Express Appreciation of ‘Results | ' Achieved and Praise America for Taking Lead in Call. Saturday, the 12th of November, what their view of disarmament was, all {he rest of our labors would have lost alf, and I think much more than half, the value that they now possess. No Lens Security. “Let no one think that this aban- donment of rivalry in shipbuilding, this diminution of fleets, this scrap- ping of great weapons of war, carries with it anything in the nature of a | diminution of security on the part of jany nation. I do not think we need | bave feared that, no matter what sup- plementary arrangements had been made; but we have been fortunate enough to make a supplementary ar- rangement that puts the question be- yond doubt or cavil. “Can anything be more happy? Can anything be more pregnant of good results for the future of the world? Can anything more surely allay those suspicions which make peace intoler- able and war probable? All Have Comtributed. “To this great consummation all have contributed; but in particular I cannot insist too repeatedly or with greater earnestness that it was the in- spired moment of November 12 on which all the greatness of this great transaction really depends. “Yet I think 1 must add something more. If it is difficult to exaggerate the magnitude of the work that hhs been accomplished, let me assure you {that ;probably nobody except those who have had intimate personal ac- quaintance with such matters know what difficult machinery an interna- tional conference inevitably is. Its difiiculties are _inevitable for this simple reason, that a conference does not work by majorities. One recalci- trant power can stop the whole ma- chine. If one power refuses its assent, the best laid devices for securing.the felicity of mankind are brought to naught. Unanimity is obligatory; and when we remember that there are nine powers concerned in’one set of treaties, and no less than five powers concerned in another, and that each of them, from the nature of the case, approaches every separate question from the angle of its own country, looks at it first from the point of view of its own national interests, and secondarily sees that the interests of every country here are really bound up with the interests of the whole—when you remember that this is the method under. which we work, 1 think you will agree with me that we could never have attained the re- sults we have, if the statesmen ccl- lected around this table had not “‘shnwn themselves sympathetic, clear of comprehension. unselfish in their {views, and anxious above all to see I'that ‘we should w work by common |means toward a great and common end. Mr. Sarraut. for the French: “It is no longer time for w vords, especially after the cloquent speech delivered by our most venerated doyen. Mr. Balfour. when he made his :i:‘urflhfile smthesis of the work ave ‘en able to acco it i this conference. ap “Our work is now concluded, and| being concluded we are warned it is now our duty to leave the ucte,:;t, because others are now coming in. Whese part and duty it Is to judge us. We cannot rightly, perhaps, appreciate our work in full impar- tiality and independence, because it i3 too near, and we lack the neces- gary perspective. We cannot really do it. Others will be better able to do it. But. gentlemen, we can— THEIR WORK COMPLETED, BRITISH AND ITALIAN DELEGATES and our most ardent wishes will have been fulfilled. Senator Schanzer's Statement. Senator Schanser for the Italian dele- gation: “We came to Washington with our hearts full of hope. A voice, high and noble, the voice of the President of the great American republic, has summoned us to work together to the advantage of the nations who knew their past strug- gles and were fearful of new and still bloodier conflicts in the future. ow that we are at the end of our work we cannot but fully appreciate the very great value, ghe importance of the results we have achieved, and which have today been so clearly and elo- quently indicated- by our illustrious colieague, Mr. Balfour. “No one would be justified in say- ing that this conference has not found the point of departure of a new era in international policy, that here has not been laid down the foundations of a mew and more solid equilibrium of the world. New Policy of Joint Action. “The agreements for the f; east have enforced a new.policy of com- mon action of the various powers concerned in giving itheir contribu- tions and equality of conditions to the progress of that great country, China, 80 rich in resources nmd in possibili- ties for the future. The other agree- ments, and especially the naval treaty, have insured ure xuatantees of peace where once existed dangers and maenaces of war which kepl the entire world in a State of seriods apprehen- sion. “It has not besn possibic in this conference to deal with the question of the limitation land armament, especially owing to the absence from this assembly of several nations di- rectly conce the question; but no ome coui the fundamental importance of em for tne future pro-i - . the necessity, th u ey a salsiactory on Shortest possib! ¥ Prineiples Already Applied. “It is app rent chat without the s0- lution of this problem there is no hope for a return of mormal condi- tions of production and commerce, there is no hope for recovery of mor- mal financial and monetary conditions in Europe. It has been rightly poini- od out to us that the European na- tions must save themselves by reduc- ing in the necessary measure their and that is something—do justice to ourselves in"our common Sndesvors Wwe can state and recognize the good will that has been shown on every side. We know that. We know that behind us and above us here is a supreme authority which is rising to pass final judgment upon our work. The nations whick have delegated us 10 come here are going to study our task and to judge it, in the vari- ous forms prescribed by the methods in_operation in the various coun- tries. ~They will say whether or not they are going to validate and ! " This is the mov- ing hour in which each of us. pene- trating to the bottom of his in- nermost conscience, will await tke final verdict of his country, will ask himself whether he did what he ought to have done and whether he rightly served the cause for which he had come here. Heart Full of Confidence. “I am deeply, sincerely convinced tFat each of us will be able to return to his country with his heart full of confidence, with his head erect and with an easy mind to face the great conclave of public opinion in bis country. which is to judge our common work. I believe that every- body here can go and face the opin- fon of the whole world, of the court of the universe, and put before them the results of our efforts, and our ardent hopes for a better future for mankind. It is for mankind in general that we have worked. It is to mankind that we now offer the tribute of our labors and our pains, the sincerest, the crowning effort of our labors as a guarantee befween all the powers in their common refgitions to the great empire of the far & 5 . ope—I do more than hope, I believe { ¥t the greatest step in regularizing thése relations has been taken by this conference, under the leadership of the United States. 1 firmiy believe that. though difficulties may arise in the fu ture, peopie will never haveto go far- thér back than the¢ date of this con- ference. Naval Grouping Cause. “If the far eastern difficulties were the beginning of the trouble; if it was from them that this brood of suspicions arose, how were the -diffi- culties thus arising to be dealth with? Those difficulties were aggravated by a ‘grouping of naval powers in the Pacific which had indeed a very solid justification in the historic past, al- ihough it had no relevance to the ex- isting situation, and the first thing, therefore, to do was to clear away that which, while it had no present walue for any purpose 1 know of, was, nevertheless, the cause, rightly or wrongly, of unhappy suspicions and discussions as to what would occur ghould this or that serious interna- tional contingency arise, and these suspicions thus aroused made the smost fatal contribution to the destruc- tion of that peace and international amity which is the foundation of all prosperity. either east or west. Those causes of misunderstandings have ‘been removed, and now, under the quadruple arrangement, all the great maritime powers of the Pacific have entered into a formal and public un- dertaking which as far as 1 can see must remove all further causes of in- ternational offense. That, you will notice, is the second stage of the pro ceedings. I regard the Chinese prob- lem as the root—as the first stage. I regard the quadruple arrangement as the second stage, and the third stage of this great policy of peace and dis- i i phe which devastated the whole world l of peace for the world and of a better future for humanity. “‘Gentlemen, when the list is drawn up, when the inventory is being taken of what we have done here, I am sure that no sordid thought will enter the ind of any of us to estimate what he may have gained on the.one side or what he may have lost on the other. No one of us will want to measure his advantages by those that may have been gained by his neighbor, and the same may be said of the sac- rifices which have been made by us all. Nothing would be more contrary to the spirit of the conference, be- cause here we have never lost sight of this altruistic, leading idea, of the establishment of the final peace of the world and its safeguarding, and that that must be sought for through the suppression of general causes. Example Great and Noble. ‘The beautiful part of our work is the admirable effort that has been made by the conference, the day after, one might say, the terrible catastro- —the admirable effort to drive out any causes of conflict by diminishing the causes, and also by decreasing the weapons which might still re- main and which might be a tempta- tion to resort to force. What is great and noble here is the example which has been set by the great countries here represented to other countries, and when these treaties are signed they will be an “example to other countries to settle their differences and disputes amicably, in an amicable spirit, and not to drain their resources in order to arm, but to seek else- where for the expenditure of the fruits of their prosperity. “Such is the task we have accom- plished, and we may well be proud to have co-operated in it. It is in armament is the diminution of fleets end the cessation of rival building between the great maritime powers. \ All Intercommecting. “These are all interconnecting; one eannot be understood without the other. The effect of one cannot be estimated unless the effect of ail the others is taken into account. ‘Thus we come to the crown and summit of the the example set by the conference ‘Washington that resides the Jom;: lesson we can give to mankind. We are entitled to hope that other na- tions will imitate what has been done here, and that on parallel lines to that followed by the league of nations Washington bas here struck upon a {Iath :n \:hic{lhnll nations will be able 0. enter for the greater h: the whole Vlorlin 2PbiBesaor great effort that has been made in favor of the diminution of arma- ments, and with the diminution of armaments a great diminution in the likelihood _of their being ever re- quired. 1t is to the genius and in- spiration of those who have directed the policy of the United States in this matter that this stage stands out unique in’ history, so far as I know; wunique in history as a great and suc- cegsful effort to diminish the burdens ofipeace and to render more remote thé horrors of war. If ‘the United . tes had not had ‘the courage, the ess of conception which enabled e Respectful .of Integrity. ‘You must remember, gentlem our treaties and conventions Wil never give beneficent results unless all the countries ultimately fix their signatures to these agreements, and these additions are as sincere and earnest as our ad- herence to these principles has been. Thie will be all tae more so as the United States will understand that the results reached here are more respectful of the integrity and independence of other countries, whether great or small. So that the journey we have undertaken here will not have been made in valn, 7 s at the mement that our work is now taxation, in order to re—establl h the balance of their budgets and,ibeduce the circulation of their x.pn cur~ rency. i “But allow me to say that, so far as Italy is concerned. shé. has to @ great extent already applied the principles of such a policy. “It s necessary to promote, as we have done in this conference, a spirit of peace and solidarity among nations. We all agree that the problem of limi- tation of armaments is not only a technical miiitary one. It is also, above all, a moral problem. It would be use- less to obtain a material reduction of armaments, If the profound and inti- mate causes of conflict and dissent be- tween nations should remain. Wants Course Continwed. “Therefore, let us continue on the path we have followed in this confer- ence. Let us devote all our efforts to dissipating such causes and to bring t an atmosphere of friendly co- ence and reciprocal tolerance, failing which, enduring peace is im- possible. 5 “To finish, allow me to express our most cordial thanks to his excellency the President of the United States, to the honorable chairman of this as- sembly, the eminent statesman who directed our debates with insuperable ability, authority and patience;. to the whole 'American nation for the kind welcome and courtesies which the Italian delegation has found in this countr: Daren Shidehara Speaks. Baron Shidehara for the Japa- nese: “We have listened with great emo- tion to the report made by the chair- man upon the flnal outcome of the labors of the committee on Pacific and far eastern questions, and of the committee relating to naval matters. The task imposed upon those com- mittees has, by no means, been easy or simple. Unanimity of ws could hardly be expected on all questions submitted for conmsideration, but, after numerous sessions, one broad fact has been brought markedly to the fore. It has been found that all differences of opinion which have divided those committees relate not so much to the ultimate purposes, the great aims of the nations repre- sented here, as to the means by which such purposes are to be at- tained. “It has been found that we are all striving for the same goal of life, and that goal is now perceptibly within sight. Met Spoitaneous Approval. «pake, for instance, the Chinese problem, which, it was often assert- ed, would one day lead to world- wide conflagration. What has the conference revealed? No sooner had Mr. Root formulated and presented the four great rules of international conduct with regard to-China than those proposals met a ready, spon- taneous and whole-hearted approval on all sides. They laid the founda- tion of the work of the delegations and of friendly understandings among nations. e one denies to China her sacred right to govern herself. No' one Stands in the way of China working out her pwn great national destiny. No one has_come to the conference With any plan of seeking anything at the expense of China. On the contrary, every participating nation has shown readiness at all times to help China out of her present diffi- es. cultles. ov that Japan has spéctal in- terests in China is simply to state a plain and actual fact. It intimates no claim or pretension of any kind prejudicial to China or to any other foreign nation.. Do Not Seek Territory. “Nor are we actuated by any in- tention of securing preferential or exclusive ecomomic rights in China. Why should we need them? Why should we be afraid of foreign com- petition in the Chinese market, pro- vided it is_conducted squarely and honestly? Favored by geographical position and having fair knowledge of the actual requirements of the Chinese people, our traders and busi- ness men can well take care of them- Selves in thefr commercial, industria and finaneigl aetivities in China with- out any preference or exclusive rights. “We do-not seek any ‘erritory in Ching, but we do seek a field of economic activity beneficial as much to China &8, to Japan, Dassd: 1 I l HARDING FAREWELL. Upper: The British delegation, left to right—V. S, Srinivasa Sastri, East Indian delegate; Sir John Salmond Lower: ew Zenland, Sir Robert Borden of Canada, Rt. Hon. Arthur James Balfour of Engiand, ambassador to the United States; Lord Lee of Fareham Italian delegation, left to right—Marquis nti Vemosta, ir Auckland Geddes, Senator G..F. Pearce of Australia. Ambassador Ricel, Senator Schamser, Semator Albertine and Andres Celeaia di Veglianco of the Italinn emjbassy stafl. on the principle of the open door and equal opportunity. “We came to Washington with full confidence in the future of interna- tional relations. We are now depart- ing with reassured confidence. We knew that the conference would do good, and it has done good. Competi- tion in_ naval armament, ruinous to national welfare and harmful to in- ternational peace, is now a matter of the past. Indebted to President. “In arriving at this happy result we are *under everlasting debt to the President of the United States, at} whose gracious initiative the confer- ence was convoked. We feel no less grateful to our trusted chairman, our work is largely due. further, to_express, on behalf of the Japanese delegation, our sincere ap- preciation of the unfailing spirit o:; of ready co-operation shown by all of! generosity of conciliation and our colleagues and friends around this table. “Freed from suspicion by frank- ness, assured of peace by good will, we may devoutly give thanks for the opportunity given by the Washington conference, which, we believe, ushers into a troubled@ world a new spirit of international friendship and good un- derstanding.” Baron de Cartler Speaks. .Baron de Cartier for Beigium: “At| this time, when the Washington con- ference is drawing to its close, 1 would not have fulfilled my duty if I did not, in the name of Belgium, whose representative I have the hon- or to be, express my sincere homage for the work accomplished by this agsembly. In presenting to the President of the republic of the United States the as- surance of her admiration and grati- tude, Belgium echoes with all her heart the words that have been utter- ed here. “It is with a feeling of profound satisfaction that we mark the unani- mous agreement that has been reach- ed on the questions of China and the far east; a region to which we are bound by 80 many ties, material and moral. We have been happy to have a share in the consummation of the arrangements that have been made with the object of ailding China in the complete development of her politi- cal and economic existence. ‘Thanks of Belgium. “The result of the labors of this conference will remain an everlast- ing historical monument and history will tell with what zeal, what ardor and what devotion the Secretary of State who has been our president has placed his energy and knowledge at the service of the great ideal which was his inspiration. Belgium thanks you, Mr. Hughes, for having contributed, through the guidance of our debates and by the bringing to- gether of yodr colleagues in a spirit of good-wiil, to secure the triumph of those principles of justice for which no country has a deeper at- tachment than my own, and to estab- lish the solid foundations of an age of peace and international co-opera- tion for which the Belgian people long with all their strength. Speaks for Chinese. Mr. Sze for the Chinese: “Mr. Balfour has most eloquently ex- prossed for us our high esteem and praise for our distinguished chair- man, our appreciation of the kind hospitality of the American nation and the most efficlent services, ably. rendered by Mr. Garrett and the secretariat under him, and last, but not least, the most admirable help that Mr. Camerlynck gave to the labors of the conference. It omly re- mains for me to associate myself and the colleagues of the Chinese delega- tion with all the ‘words of apprecia- tion said by -my right honorable friends.* “I may, however, be permitted to add a word of thanks and of con- gratulation on behalf of the Chinese delegation. The Chinese delegation has impHecit confidence in the princi- ples adopted by this conference, ‘which China will not fail to invoke to guard against any renewed claim to special interests China on the part of any natiom “On the ‘eve of the close of this: conference the Chinese delegation desires to congratulate you, Mr. Chairman, and through you the Presi- dent and the government of the, United States, on the splendid success ‘which crowns its labors. This great event has bronght about fien re- sults;' and its influence is bound to grow more and more with time. Not only have the dangers of war been removed to a considerable extent by calling a halt in the,race of naval armament, but the prospect of peace has been enhanced through the settle- to| whose able leadership the success of | Permit me, | SRR S FINAL ROUND OF CALLS BEGUN BY DELEGATES! British and Italian Representatives | Visit White House and State De- | partment Prior to Sailing. By the Associated Press. The final round of farewell’calis incident to the adjournment of the| armament conference was begun | yesterday with visits to the White | House and State Department by mem- bers of the British and Italian, dele- gations. The British delegation, with the ex- | coption of Sir Auckland Geudes, the! resident ambassador. will leave| Washington for New York tomorrow | after the final plenary session of the| conterence, and will sail from New York on the Aquitania Tuesday. | Mr. Balfour, on leaving the White House, said he told_the President he | was returning to England with the | greatest satisfaction over the “won- | derful success” of the Washington conference. The conference, he said, has demonstrated the great success of the conference method of dealing with _ international _questions, and would undoubtedly result in more like international meetings. The other members of the delega- tion who bade farewell to the Presi- dent were Lord Lee of Fareham, Sir Robert L. Borden, the former Canadian premier; Scnator G. F. Pearce. the Australian minister; Sir John Salmon, who_represented New Zealand, and Srinivsaa Sastri, the Indian repre- sentative. Senator Schanzer was accompanied to the White House and State Depart- ment by the other members of the Italian delegation. —_————————————— factors of international misunder- standing. Shantung Agreement Hafled. “The settlement of the Shantung question alone, thanks to the friendly offices of you, Mr. Chairman, and Mr. Balfour, is an achievement greatly conducive to the course of concord and good understanding between na- tions.. “While certain questions will have to be settled in the future, the Chinese delegation wishes to express its sat- isfaction with the results of thig con- ference and its appreciation of the sympathetic co-operation with China of all the other delegations and to extend its hearty felicitations to the government and the people of the United States for the great achieve- ments which have been attained by t:lls epoch-making gathering of na- tions. Holland Also Pleased. ‘Mr. Beelaerts for Holland. “The solemn moment that the work of this conference has come to an end affords me the great privilege of expressing on behalf of the Netherlands delega- tion the sincere satisfaction with which it reviews the results achieved under your most able guidance. “Clouds hanging over the _Pacific Ocean have been dispelled. Difficulties have been straightened out. Prob- lems have found a just and fair solution. Causes of apprehension have been removed and as a result! confidence between the nations has been restored. Conditions of inter- national relationship have been, created under which all our efforts can continue to be devoted to the peaceful development of our colonial empire in the interest and for the welfare of its population. “We rejoice in acknowledging our part in the world's debt of gratitude to Amerfca.” Portugal Is Confident. Count d'Alte for Portugal: “As the first among the nations of the west to establish, nearly four hundréd years ago, continuous relations with China, Portugal has always partici- pated with keen interest in the efforts made to bring the most ancient of . existing civilizations into cleser touch with the western nations. “The measures taken at the con- ference will, I am sure, contribute powerfully to bring about that re- sult, and to permit the emergence of a united, strong and prosperous China, prepared to take the part in the gen, eral development that the high at- tajnments of her people confidently lead ue to éxpect that :she will eventually take. “In every word of the resolutions adopted is written the earnmest desire of all the powers participating &t the conference that this may be the out- come of our labors.” A Hughzs Sums Up. | national of her quent, comprehensive. felicitous have been spoken in reviewing the work of the conference that it would be super- fluous to make any additional state- ment. The measure of success we Lave attained, I think, is due to two things. In the first place, we had a definite and limited aim. have been successful because we have not contented ourselves with the expres- sion of pious hopes, but rather have devoted ourselves to the realization of the hopes which for a generation have been entertained. “In the next place, we have had what each of the delegations who has spoken has emphasized, the spirit of generous co-operation. When we gathered all promised co-operation, and th&t promise has been faithfully kept. Spirit of Co-Operation. “It is because of this spirit of co- operation that we have been able so fully to agree. No one in an inter- conference is expected to renounce a well conceived national interest. It would be futile to make a suggestion of such a renunciation. What we have sought is an appre- ciation of the highest national inter- est in efforts making for peace and the removal of unnecessary causes of controversy. “It is because, despite particular interests, this higher and controlling interest 'has been 8o well defined that we have been able -in so large a_ degree to secure the unanimity of action which is recorded& in the resolutions and the treaties which have been approved. “Permit me to refer to the nu- merous company of advisers and technical assistants, whose days and nights of anxious toil have made it possible for the delegations to be furnished with complete and accurate information on all the subjects that have engaged our attention. These are the silent, perhaps unobserved, participants in our labors, to whom we should not fail to give full credit. Crowd of Witmesses. “Again, we have been accompanied by an innumerable crowd of witnesses. They have come from all parts of the world. They have spread broadcast in all lands information with respect to our pre ceedings. We are indebted in a s‘neci‘:} manner to the foreign correspondents wio have honored us with their attend- ance, and through their efforts, I sup- pose, there has been a better under- standing in other lands of conditions and events in this land than ever befcre, and I should not omit those industrious, zealous and patriotic American cor- respondents whom we have with us al- ways, and whose labors to make thor- oughly understood bota the perfection and the imperfection of our efforts have always been under our observation. “On behalf of the American delegation, 1 wish to express our sense of indebted- ness to the advisory committee appoint- ed by the President, who nave been constantly associated with us in the work of the delegation, and whose care- ful monographs and studies upon the various problems which have engaged our attention, have so greatly contrib- uted to our understanding of public opinion in this country, and our better appreciation of the factors in the prob- lems under considetation’ And, finally, let me on your behaif thank the governing board of the Pan- American Union, and Dr. Rowe, the di- rector of the Pan-American Union, for putting at our disposal the convenient rooms in which the deliberations of cur committees have been held. “And now our grateful thanks to the Daughters of the American Revo- lution, particularly to Mrs. Minor, the president general, and Mrs. Hanger, the secretary general, for permitting us to meel in this commodious building where we are the guests of this important patriotic organization. “The conference will now stand ad- journed until Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The only proceedings on Monday will be the signing of the treaties, . which have been approved, and the closing address by the Presi- “?'}'hol the United States.” iereupon, at 12:35 p.m., the con- ference adjourned.) WEALTH USELESS TO HER. Woman in Hospital Fifty-Five Years Becomes Millionaire. NEW YORK, February 4.—In 1867, Miss Margaret W. Folsom, a woman of twenty-five years, was committéd to McLean "Hospital in Waverly, Mass., adjudged incompetent to man- age her $365,000 estate. Today, eighty and blind, she’ still sits in her private sulte in a hospital building In the center of a park. Meanwhile her estate has increased in value to $1,928,706, those in charge affairs reported to the court. PID PRESIDENT) PARLEY SUCCESS SECRET IN LIMIT, LODGE ASSERTS Something Real and Practical Accomplish< ed, Senator Declares—Results Praised by Ma ny Spokesmen. By the Associated Press. By not trying to do too much the Washington arms conference ‘has succeeded in doing something real and practicsl,” Senator Lodge of the American delegation declared last night in a statement commenting on the results of the meeting. The Se- cret of the success, he declared, lay in the fact that “it was limited in subject.” “The conference was confined by the President's invitation,” the sena- tor continued, “to the limitation of armaments and questions relating to the far east — and the far east meant China. We had three princi- al objectives: The limitation of 2}‘mnmiuu, the termination of the ‘Anglo-Japanese alliance and aid to China which would help her to secure a real independence. All three -ob- Jectives have been attained 1if not with completeness, which, of course. was impossible in the case of China, yet in a very large measure. Naval Armament Target. “As France, owing to her situation, was unable to reduce her land forces, the efforts of the conference were directed to naval armament. The re- duction fnvolving abandonment or de- struction of many capital ships was not the most important feature of the limitation. The great achieve- ments to my mind were the limita- tions on the tonnages of ships and the callber of guns, for this means an end to competition in armament and naval competition was the real dan- ger. Supplementing this with the naval holiday by which no bullding can be undertaken before 1947, ex- cept replacements under _certain limited conditions, we may truly say that the conference has succeeded in not only a reduction but a permanent reduction in naval armaments, put- ting an end to competition both in guns and tonnage and this limitation of guns and tonnage extends bevond capital ships and includes all auxili- ary vessels as well. Pacific Pact Achievement. “The second achievement was what is popularly known as the four-power treaty, by which the four nations holding insular_possessions or do- minions in the Pacific terminated the Anglo-Jupanese alliance—an alliance which carried in it the seeds of fu- ture troubles in the Pacific region. This was the one all-important point in the four-power treaty. * * * The treaty contains no possibility of any alliance and no obligation whatever beyond the obligation to consult in e of a controversy and no nation is bound by the results of the con- sultation. “In regard to Chinese the outstand- ing and most important result w. of course, the return of the province of Shantung by Japan. * * * Other Things Accomplished. “Apart from the Shantung settle- ment, other things were done by the conference of the highest value to China. First, was the general treaty * % # which provides for China's neu- trality, for the ‘open door’ and many other points of very great moment. Then there are a number of declara- tions made by the conference and unanimously agreed to which relieve China in the matter of foreign post offices, foreign troops, extraterritorial {arisdiction and otker points of the same n “I cannot but believe that the work of the conference not only will help to relieve in a large measure the nations of the earth from the burden of naval expenditures, but I also be- lieve that the work of the conference has done much.to promote and main- tain the future peace of the world, over a great area of the world’s sur- face. The far east is a region where international disputes and wars be- tween nations are easily bred and a great deal has been done to remove that danger from the coming years.” Not Congress of Victors. “Here was not a congress of vic tors and vanquished.” the Italian spokesman said, “but of states equall independent in their sovereignt: This new method of diplomacy, first applied by the United States, has given excellent results and the powers, convened in Washington, af- ter patient and friendly discussions agreed to create new guarantees for the maintenance of the world peace “No one can controvert the fact that the conference of Washington, by eliminating the denger of war in the Pacific, has freed the world from a most oppressing nightmare since 2 war in those seas among the greatest naval powers would certainly have had dire consequences not only for the nations at war, but for all nations of the world. “The naval treaty has actually proved that limitation of agmaments is possible and has freed the inter- ested nations from a financial burden which would have ultimately ruined them. Placed on Solid Basis. “The policy of the powers concern- ing China has been placed upon the solid basis of clearly formulated principles and the application of these principles will offer secure guaran- tees for the progress of the Celestial empire, an immense reservoir of man- power and natural wealth. “The wish I now express is that the United States may continue to use its. power and the great influence it has acquired in the world to carry on its beneficent mission for peace, co-oper- ation among peoples and restoration of the international economic bal- ance.” ‘The “educational influence” of th Washington conference should be given primary place in the results of the meeting, Sir Robert Borden, Canadian deegate, declared last night. Says Results Are Noble. “Bevond question,” he said, “the practical, concrete results that have been attained are noble. Even if these results had been much less important, 1 should still hold that it was infinitely worth while to have called the confer~ ence. On the other hand, if these con- crete results had been still greater, I should have regarded them as of less vital significance than the educative influence such a conference is bound to exercise upon the participating nations. ‘Although we remember the decay and destruction of past civilizations, we are apt to ascribe permanence to our own. It would be difficult to offer any valid reason for such a con- clusion unless the dlighting and dev- astating effects of war can be avoided. In our remarkable command over the destructive agencies of nature and in man's lack of control over his primeval instincts and passions, the existing civilisation may face more constant peril and more widespread destruction than any in the past. Opinfon Must Be Educated. *To preserve the progress for which we have toiled painfully through many centuries, and to insure a vaster ad- vance along the path of freedom, jus- tice_and equal opportunity, mankind must find some efficient means by which public right shall be enthroned and_ the world’s peace maintained. That can only be accomplished by one of two means; the first, at present wholly impracticable, is the establish ment of an international authority armed with sufficient force to control tha aggression of any nation; the other, and the only practicable means, is 80 to educate the public opinion of the world that the government of each state will be constrained to the set- tiement of international differences by peaceful means. The peace of the world cannot be assured by any pro- posal that does rlot have this educa- tive process as its fundamental basis. The habit of direct, effective and con- tinuing _ international consultation must be formed. To b-ing the nations around & common council board, to | versy, this surely i= a great lesson for It |all the nations. has been effec- | tively learned by each nation repre- sented at this conference Historical Event, Says de Cartler. Baron de Cartier, Belgian amb: sador 1o the United States and del gate to the armament conference, made the following statement con- cerning the conferenca: “The Washington conference will stand forth in history ds one of the | epoch-making events of the world. | for it was inspired by noble motive, of justice and honor. Conceived by | the” great republic, the Umted States | of America, through its high-minded chlef executive, President’ Hardi | anad its illustrious Secretary of Stat | Mr. Hughes, the conference will be recorded, 1 believe, as a triufaph of American foresight, courage and ci- i pacity in international diplomay- | diplomacy on justice and good W 1o all “Belgium has béen most happy to pav- ticipate in the various treaties and reso> lutions affecting the future of the far cast, and as a natural order of thin contributing to the safeguarding of the peace of the whole world. Internationa! co-operation us the watchword for the future—fairness and equity in all inter- national dealings—appeals to the people of Belgium, because it real aspirations and their high h for a future of tranquillit ness.” ARMS CONFERENCE, LABORS COMPLETE, TO END TOMORROW { i | been done here and that, on parallel lines to that followed by the leaguc of nations, Washington has here struck upon a path on which all na- tions will be able to enter for the greater happiness of the whole world While no plan has been made for an ‘“association of nations,” as such nations have been brought tegether in associations for the.limitation of armament, for respecting each oth- er's rights and for the.respecting of China’s rights. And. out of th Washington conference international conferences on a number of jects are to grow, prov of which have already in the case of the conférence which is to be held later on rules of wur ) i { with particular reference 10 new agencies of war China Gafns Wuch. E China goes away from the Wash- | ington conference with a bill of rights, a magna charta, sigoed by eizht ‘of the great powers of the world. as well as by herself. I delegates are well pleaxed with the wits attained. They expressed the <t night thut the people of ont for_ some radicals, would regard the Washington con- i ocnce we u gTeat LUFMIBE POIRE for China. Into the treaty designed to sta- bilize conditions in the far east and safeguard the rights of China there has been written an article of greai- est importance, and so regarded by the Chinese delegates. This articl read: “The contracting powers agre that, whenever a situation arise which in the opinion of any one them_ involves the applications of t stipulations of the present treaty, a renders desirable discussion of suckh application, there shall be full frank communication between 1 contracting powers concerned.” Confidence in Principles. - Minister Sre. head of the Chinesc delegation, addressing the conferent yesterday, said siznificantly: “The nese delegation has im- plicit confid. in the principles adopted by this_conference, which China will not fail to invoke 1 {guard against any renewed claim t | spectal interests in China on the par of any nation The powers in approving the Chinese treaty have pledged them- selves to give China a square d and China plans to avail herself « the pledge. Mr. Balfour, head of the British delegation, addressing th conference yesterday, declaring that after the Washington conference there could be no misundersianding regarding the principles adopted with regard to China. ‘Iif any nation,” he said, “hereafter deliberately separates itself from the collective action that we have taken in Washington in this year of grace, that nation will not be able to plead ignorance, it will not be able to discuss private arrangements which it may have: made with this or that Chinese govern- No Regrets, Says Shideharn. Speaking for Japan, Biaron Shidehara, the Japanese dor, declared that Japan believed it had made to China every possible concession ‘‘compatible with a sense of rea fairness and honor” at the Washingtion confcrence. “Uapan does not regret it,” he added. “She_rejoices in the thought that the sacrifice’ which she has made, she has offered, will not be in vain in the greater cause of international friendship and good will.”" Baron Shidehara insisted that Japan: has special interests in China, interests. due to the fact that Japan must de- pend upon China for her raw materials and for a market in which to sell hee products. He said, however, that Japan had no claim or pretension of any kind prejudicial to China or to any other foreign nation. Reference s made by Senator Schanzer of the Italian delegation to. the fact that the conference was un- able to bring about any agreement for , the limitation of land armies. He in- sisted that a limitation of land arma- ment was of fundamental importance 10 the future prosperity of the world, and that there is urgent need of find- ing a satisfactory solution of this problem with the shortest possible de- jected Genoa conference on the eco- ‘r.nmic problems of Europe, the 1talian chief expressed a hope that the United 1States might yet participate in that conference. He sai “We fondly hope that the great people of the United States will not humanity toward the achievement of always higher ideals.” In summing up the work of the con- ference before adjournment yester- day, Secretary Hughes said that the measure of success attained W due’ to two things: lay. Hopes U. §. Will Go to Genoa. ‘Without using the name of the pro- renounce the glory of continuing to give their powerful and necessary contribution to the noble effort of “In the first place,” he said, “we had a definite and limited aim. We have not occupied ourselves in en= deavoring to elucidate the obvious, but rather we have set ourselves de-" terminedly to the removal of causes of controversy and to the r(‘ducllo!l of armament 50 far as that was pos=, sible of attainment. We have beenm successful because we have not con- tented ourselves with the expression of plous hopes, but rather have des voted ourselves to the realization of the hopes which for a generation, have been entertained. Praises Generous Spirit. “In the next place, we have had what each of the delegations whe have spoken has emphasized, the spirit of generous co-operation.” conclusion, Secretary Hughi voiced his gratification at the work" performed by the secretariat of the. conference, and “the advisory com- mittee to the American delegation, | headed by former Senator Sutherland . of Utah. He expressed the thanks of the conference to the Pan-Amers | can Union and the Daughters of the l | realise and to discuss different points| American Revolution for permitting. of view, ta bring harmony out of dis-§ the “to._ use “their oord mud aEresment out of -comtro- Ings: RO N0 T their: Sulian