New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 6, 1925, Page 3

& »Hl ), ™/ P LS 4 /fl N - Y., 7 » R v e ANERIGANS QUIT OPIUN CONFERENGY Unable to Agree With Enropeans on Gurbing Drags By The Assoclated Press. Geneva, Feb, 6.—~The American delegation has withdrawn from the international opim conference. Representative Porter and his, asso- clates plan to leave Geneva tonight and to sall for home next Thursday on the steamship President Harding. The Amerlcan withdrawal was an- nounced in a letter from Mr. Porter to M. Zahle, president of the conter- ence, saying: “In pursuance of the authoriza- tion of the president of the United Btates, the American delegatiop, to 1ts deep regret, finds itself unable longer to participate in the deliber- atlons of the oplum conference." Mr. Porter added that the reasons for this actlon were more fully set forth in an attached memorandum. Smoking in the East The principal point of contention in the Geneva parleye was the prob- lem of oplum smoking in the Far East. Two conferences were held, the first a preliminary one confined to natlons with far eastern posses- sions and charged with considera- tion of the oplum problem, and the second comprising delegates of all the nations, including the United Btates, with the object of carrying torward fhe work, started by the Hague convention {n suppressing the illegal use of narcotic drugs. The first conference closed with- out achieving any definite result, and Representative Porter and his fellow delegates have spent much of the last two months in efforts to gain consideration of the ‘opium smoking evil by the second confer- sence, PORTERS’ SALE IS GENUINE 'WITH REAL BIG - * REDUCTIONS throughout. Special . Four-Piece Walnut Suite Now . Now .. Bookcase. Reg. $60. Now e BEDROOM FURNITURE Toilet Table. Regular $154.00. BOOKCASES Solid Mahogany Colonial $47 B, C. PORTER SONS Wanted to Start Now The Americans dedired to begin suppressing oplum smoking in China immediately, bringlng about its abolitiop within a stated number of years, which they at first set at ten and later extended, In an effort to bring ay agreement, to fifteen. They ‘were opposed in thelr stand principally by the British delegates under Viscount Cecll of Chelwood, the former Lerd Robert Cecll, Lord Cecll maintatned that the American plan was impracticable because of the heavy overproduction of oplum in China and other countries and the accompanying smuggling of the drug for illicit use. He held that the world must first strike at the root of the evil by stopping this over-produc- tlon and smuggling before atfempt- ing to abolish the smoking habit, aeggaldm n’hest ineine T Clashes occurred between American and British chlef dele- gates at several of the meetings, in one of which Lord Cecil made the charge, which he later withdrew, that the American people were using more opium and narcotic drugs than the people of India, where opium is eaten by the natives. Aroused Their Ire Mr. Porter aroused the ire of some nations with far eastern pos- sessions when he carged that thelr attitude toward oplum smoking was governed by financlal considerations. ‘This drew protests from the British, French, Dutch and Indian delegates. During all the discussions, work went forward in the preparation of a new ‘anti-narcotic convention, which Lord Cecil declared consti- tuted a considerable improvement over the Hague convention, Geneva dispatches have indicated, that, ‘whether or not the United States adhered to this new pact, the other powers wera expected to complete their work and attach their signa- tures to it. The American delegation, Mr. Por- ter continued, was sensible of the consideration of its colleagues in the conference and wished to express to the president of the conference, to th officers and secretariat, its appre- NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY,‘FEBRUARY 6, 1925, /. Traps Fur for Her Coat SN A Mrs. Sam Wright of Wichita, Kas., decided it was foolish to pay the high price asked for fur coats. dogs and killed enough skunks wearing. So she took her two to make the wrap she is clation of the courtesy shown to the delegation. Porter's Letter, The memorandum accompanying the letter read: “The League of Nations on Octo- ber 18, 1923, extended an invitation to the powers signatory to the Hague convention, including the United States, to participate in an interna- tional conference called for the pur- “Connecticuts’ Best %é ; - Furniture Store” MID-WINTER FURNITURE SALE Kohler spring construction of . Dresser, Bed, Chiff. and .-$119.00 Four-Piece Mahogany Suite of Dresser, Bed, Chifferobe and Full Vanity, Regular $250.00. $198.00 Scores of Fine Bedroom Suits Reduced. to LIVING ROOM FURNITURE Three-Piece Suite of Davenport, Chair and Wing Chair, covefed in fine cut velour. GATELEG TABLES Large Gateleg Table. Re- duced from $65 Smaller sizes at $25.00, $27.00, $29.75 Three-Piece Jamestown Suite Wing Chair covered in rich plain brown linen velour. Web construction with spring cushions, Special ....... DINING ROOM Eight-Piece Dining Suite of Buffet, Table and six Chairs. Regular $148.00. Now . Eight-Piece Walnut Suite of Buffet, Table and six Chairs. Regular $266.00. Now All Dining Suites Reduced in This Sale $49 Thi Many ODD CHAIRS only $39 at Porters’ pr pose of giving effect to the following principles, subject to,reservations made by certain nations regarding the smoking of opium: It the purpose of the Hague oplum convention is to be achieved according to its spirit and true in- tent, it must be recognized that the use of opium products for other than medical and sclentific purposes is abusé and not legitimate, | BUY YOUR RUGS [ AND FURNITURE AT B. C. PORTER SONS and be Perfectly Satisfied of Davenport, Chair and - $239.00 FURNITURE ..$129.00 $199.00 - s handsome Chatr others at very low ices in the sale, j which is degr In order to prevent abuse of these products it is necessary to exerclse control of the production of raw oplum in such & manner that there #hall be no surplus available for non- medical and non-sclentific prrposes. ‘“The joint resolution adopted by the congreas of the United States on May 15, 1924, authorizing our par- ticipation in the present conference quoted the principles referred to in the preamble and expressly stipulat- ed ‘that the representatives of the United States shall aign 'no agree- ment which does not fulfil the con- ditions necessary for suppression of the narcotic drug trafic as set forth in the preamble.’ X Results Impossible. “Despite over two months of dis- cussion and repeated adjourhments, It now clearly appears that the pur- pose for which the conference was called cannot be accomplished, The reports of the varlous committees plainly indicate that there is no like- Ithood under present conditions that the production of raw oplum and coca leaves will be restricted to the medicinal and sclentific needs of the world. In fact the nature of the res- ervations show that no appreclable reduction in raw oplum is to be ex- pected. “It was hoped that, {f the natlons fn whose territory the use of smok- ing opium is temporarily permitted would, in pursuance of the obliga- tlon undertaken under chapter 11 of the Hague convention, adopt meas- ures restricting the importation of raw oplum for the manufacture of smoking oplum, or would agree to suppress the traffic within a definite period, such action would matertally reduce the market for raw oplum, and an extensive limitation of pro- duction would inevitably follow. “Unfortunately, however, these nations, with the exception of Japan, are not prepared to reduce the con- sumption of smoking opium unless tha producing nations agree to re- duce production and prevent smug- gling from their territories, can then only in the event of adequats guar- antee being given that the obliga~ tions undertaken by the producing nations would be effectively and promptly fulfilled. No restriction of the production. of raw opium under such conditions can be expected, “In the matter of the manufacture of drugs and control of transporta. tion, an Iimprovement over the Hague convention 1{s noticeable. Thers ix, however, no likelihood of obtaining complete control of all opium and coca leat derivaties irre- spective of the measure. of control | provided for manufactured drugs. “It is believed, by reason of the very small bulk, the ease of trans- portation with minimum risk of de- tection, and the large financial gaine cbtainable from their illicit handling, such drugs and their derivatives can only be effectively controlled {if pro- duction of raw oplum and coca leaves from which they are obtained is strictly limitd to medical and | selentific purposes. This the confer- ence is unable to accomplish. “In the circumstances, the delega- tion of the United States, In pursu- ance of the instructions received from {ts government, has no alter- { native under the terms of the point | resolution authorizing its participa- | tion in the conference other than to | withdraw, as it could not slgn the agreement which it is proposed to conclude.” “We deeire to make it clear that | our withdrawal from the present | conterence does not mean that the United States will cease {its efforts | through international eooperation | for the suppression of the illicit traf- | fic in opium and other dangerous | drugs. The United States recognizes | forming drigs can bs only by international cooperation, but it believes that for the present, at least, greater etrides in the con- trol of the traffic may be hoped for it it should continue to work towards this end upon the basis of the Hague convention of 1912.” TBANEL REPLIES Declares that He and His Followers Are the Only True Patriots of Spain. | Parls, Feb. 6.—Vicente Balsco Ibanez, the Spanish author, who recently has been attacking King Alfonso and the Spanish military di- rectorate in pamphlets distributed by airplane over Spanish territory, today made public a lengthy repl to the various attacks on him by defenders of the monarchy and the | directorate resuiting from his docu- | mentary campaign. In this reply the writer declares he and his friends are the only truly patriotic Spaniards, “It is because we love our country profoundly, and not as certair ly-pald shirkers do.” The reply de- clares, “that we Intend to present in our attacks against the monarchy ding Spain more and more into DBritish Dbaseness, and against the despotism of generals who are ignorant even of their pro- fesslops.” ’ Strictly fresh eggs 65c, Russell Bros. | —advt. | Here's More Proof That Allen’s Lung Healer Prevents Pneumonia cad Mr. Rhodes’ Statement and Yon Will ' Realize That Our Claims Are Bosed on Convincing Proof. ings were cult, with a dist ed my who that the world-wide traffic in habit- | suppressed | THE i LAST CALL M To Reduce Our Clothing Stock Before Stock-Taking Time On February 1st and to Make Room For New Goods Now Com ' ing In, We Have Marked Our Men’s and Young Men’s SUITS LOT NO. 1 LOT NO. 8" _ i '14*'18* '23* Formerly Sold From $20.00 to $35.00 ] OUT THEY GO R AT WAY DOWN PRICES LOT NO. 2 e 4 Men's and Young Men's LOT NO.1 LOTNO.2 ., 50 ‘182 av 323= Formerly Sold From $25.00 to $40.00 David . 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