The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-11-18

pletely eliminate any bitter feelings
that force, even though only im-
piled, was being used to get unan-
unity between the various dele
cations.
The British delegation SC far has
given only cursory attention to the
various problems growing out of the
Chinese demands. The British say
that they fully sympathize with
China in her ambitions, but that so
far they have not had opportunity
to carefully examine any of the
claims set forth, and therefore have
no pronounced position.
Other DeIega lions.
The other delegations, Italian,
Belgian, Portuguese and Dutch. are
in the same position as the British.
They are examining the Chinese
suggestions, and will not be ready
to take a positive position for a
couple OF, days. But there is, Of
course. no need for haste, inasmuch
as the conference cannot function
until Ambassador Shidehara recov-
ers and the Japanese are ready to
proceed with the discussion.
This possible delay will, of course,
IhcdH lHdl the IHlntSc ueClslOHS Will
probably not be reached while Pre-
mier BRAND, the picturesque head
of the French delegation, remains
here. He is compelled to go home
next week. But 1t is likely that an
equally strong character will be on
the scene to replace him in the
person of Premier Lloyd George, of
Great Britain. The British premier
ha Oh rtt
ton growing out Of the Irish con-
ferences is clearing up. and there
is distinct possibility that he will
be here by the first Of next month
or shortly thereafter. The British
interested in the Far Eastern sit
uation. and he will very likely take
complete charge of II so soon a.
he gets here. Meanwhile, of course.
Mr.. Balfour is looking after matters
Have Conference Cabinets.
It developed yesterday that the
British and Italian delegations each
have organized a regular conference
cabinet within their delegations.
This cabinet meets with the senior
delegate present acting as chair
man. The developments of the day
are discussed, and there is a free
interchange Of views. The result
is that solidarity of action is at all
times possible. Where there Is a
difference Of opinion II can be recon-
ciled. and the delegation at all times
presents a united front. Mr.. Bal
four acts as chairman most of the
time when the British organization
is meeting, while Sir Maurice
Hankey Is the secretary.
All matters affecting the British
Empire are considered and the rep
resentative of the exact division of
the empire that Is affected by any
particular policy is given opportu-
nifty Of outlining his views. 1t was
explained that this method will
make for speedy decisions, as under
it only the great questions of prin-
ciples need be referred to Downing
Street.
Have New Principle.
Incidentally the British have
enunciated principle that has
made a decided hit with certain of
the delegates. 1t is that the present
conference must not be considered
as called to make war cheaper but
instead impossible" This sugges-
tlon was brought forth by sugges-
tions from certain quarters that It
would be unwise to limit the size
Of submarines as, under certain con-
dttions, they are more effective than
a battleship and cost very much
less.
British naval circles are extremely
interested in the development of the
submarine debate within the COM