Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-15

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Osaka Asahi Shimbun. After remark
ing that the outstanding fact, is the
proposed inclusion of China in the Pa
cific coast conference. the editorial de-
clares that evidence that Japan is facing
isolation is furnished by the negotia =
tions for renewal of the Anglo Japanese
Alliance.
The fundamental cause for post &.
ponement OF the renewal the editorial
asserts. lis the Discrimination of the
English to renew the alliance at the cost
Of the friendship and good will of the
Americans. II IL ever Is renewed, |,
will be after the termination of the
Harding conference. and its contents
would merely supplement the decisions
Of the conference.
Former Premier Okuma has issued a
statement praising the courage of Presi-
dent Harding in 'inaugurating a his
torical move which is certain to be
greatly beneficial to the japanese
people"
In welcoming the idea of the con
ference. Baron Yoshiro Sakatanl.
former Finance Minister, said the
extent Of the limitation of srmaments
was so closely connected with con-
VI tnc Ddldh'V VI bo"Cl al
the Pacific. as well as with the indus
trial capacities Of the different powers,
that the conclusion Of a practical agree.
ment would. in his view, be attended
with difficulties.
President Fuiiyama. Of the Toxic
Chamber Of Commerce. said that Presi =
dent Harding's call met the ideas Of
the Japanese business world. which
favored an international agreemen,
such as would permit the reduction ot
Japan's big army. now deemed necee
sary to cope with possible dangers II
Asia. and that 1t would present a good
opportunity for Janan 70 nrove ~ tht
world that she vas sincerely ambition,
to promote peace.
London. July 15.-(By A. P.)-Dis.
cission of President Harding's proposed
disarmament conference by newspaper
here testifies to sustained interest II
the subject The question of pre-
liminary conference to be held in Lon
don. was given prominence by number
Of newspapers here today. which printed
long dispatches from Washington. mos
Of which indicated such n preliminary
meeting would not be favored in Amer
lea. It vas argued in some quarters
that the idea should be abandoned.
The view that II was improbable the
Washington pariey could be held ir
November. II the Pacific question was
to be discussed In conjunction with the
limitation of arma ments was expressed
by the Daily Mail. The newspaper de
clared that neither Australia nor New
Zealand would be willing to have Pa
ciic matters discussed at any meeting al
which they were not directly repre-
sented. The political engagements OF
both Premier Hughes. Of Australia. ant
Massey. Of New Zealand are such as no,
to allow them TO leave their respective
countries before next spring.
The British League of Nations
Union. which is working in support
Of the League, is anxious not to appear
opposed to Mr. Harding's proposed con
ference. II has issued. through Lord
Robert Cecil. statement that the
Union feels great satisfaction over
Mr.. Hardings action.
The idea that there can exist any
incompatjbility or rivalry between the
two efforts for the same end" the
statement declared. will receive nc
support from any intelligent protagonist
Of the league. This union desires Ia
Hssocinte itself with virtually all Brit
ish subjects in expressing satisfaction
over this new move for peace and in
extending congratulations to President
Harding for his courageous and states
manlike initiative