Arizona republican., 1916-03-12
Conference of Ministers of State Results in Agree mcnt Looking to Contin- nance of Common Meas urcs Already Taken
<EW CONFERENCES
 ALSO PLANNED
Conference Was Not Called 10 Discuss Foreign Poli-' cies and No Steps Were Taken Looking Toward Movement for Peace
Republican A. p. leased Wlrel

COPENHAGEN tvia London), March l2-An official statement regarding jhe conference of the Scandinavian ministers of state which concluded Sat urday says:
 The deliberations were opened by general conversation on the questions which have occurred to the Scandina- vian governments since the outbreak of the war. and particularly after the meeting of the Scandinavian kings at Malmo in December 1914.
 Various important matters which have occurred since were discussed. As regards several special questions of practical interest, an agreement was reached looking to the continuance of the common measures already taken and the new measures to be taken in the interest of the three countries.
 The deliberations strengthened the good relations between the three states and gave fresh expression of the de- sire to maintain a loyal and impartial neutrality. The desire to continue the cooperation hitherto pursued was ex- pressed by all those in attendance. It Esi~ NA1o tl rtd lilet Ooll1tltiICcS LII lIit members of the governments or other representatives of the states be held 10 further cooperation as often as cir cumStauces may render them desir- able
 The Scandinavian conference, which ended tonight, is generally hailed by the press as a fresh demonstration to the world that the northern peoples will act together if ever they deem action necessary. 10 protect the sovereignty of the neutral states.
 While details are lacking concerning Inc discussion, it is generally agreed that the conference took up the ques- lions of submarines, mines, the block ade and the possible effect of England's wider employment of the fleet for the extension of the blockade and it's great CT effectiveness.
 That the conference was not called to discuss foreign policies and that it would CuntraVene the rules laid down for it's guidance and be outside it's purpose to act upon call to neutral nations for steps toward peace, was inc declaration made today by the Da- niSh foreign minister, l.. ]. C. De Scav- eniuS, to representatives of the Ford mission, now known as The Neutral Conference for Continuous Meditation"
 In response to an appeal of the com mittee, of which the Rev. Charles Aked x chairman, for q hearing before the Scandinavian conference, Minister De Scavenius received the members at the palace today and heard their address, and after explaing the scope of the conference. said he would lay the ap- peal before his government and report his action to the ministers from Nor way and Sweden attending the con- ference.
 Dr. Akcd said that he and his asso- ciateS were delighted at their first off cial recognition and reception since coming to Europe and reported their success to the American legation.
 Addressing the Danish foreign min- ister Mir. Al1ed said:
 The unofficial neutral conference now sitting at Stockholm respectfully submits to the Copenhagen conference ministers an appeal which it is making fc the governments of neutral coun- tries. The unofficial conference ex- press the hope that you will accord consideration to the appeal, and em- ploy your great influence to promote an official conference of neutral coun- tries charged to discuss every means for solving the problems raised by the war"
 The appeal which was presented stated that the neutral conference was acting in the spirit of Article ? of The Hague convention, which provides that the powers hold it is desirable thai one or more neutral powers should upor their own initiative, when they judge the circumstances propitious, offel their services as meditators to beilig erent states"
 The Scandinavian ministers of stat, held long sitting today, this beins the final session.