Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-15

the object desired"
BRAND Praises Britain
NJ. BRAND praised in general terms
the manner in which Great Britain
had expressed her intentions to support
the American program.
Touching on Frances special position
the Premier added:
"What are we really debating? We
are to find out if the people of the
world are really desirous of putting
an end once and for all to the atroci-
ties of war;
NJ. BRAND said he would welcome an
opportunity to explain Frances position
at an open session so that it would
reach the ears America above all
other people. lie said he felt sure the
difficulties and necessities of France
would be realized
Il may say that we are back of
YOU, Mr.. Secretary he said in con-
clusion, addressing Mr.. Hughes.
Chairman Hughes, in his talk, de-
clared that all had listened with graft
| fication and profound emotion to the
/ expressions of cordial agreement in
principle with the American proposals.
1T now may be in order to consider
the Details" he said. "There are sub
jccts which must be examined by naval
experts and it is the desire of the
American government that what wac
proposed and discussed by Mr.. BalfoE
and Admiral Kato will all be thoroughly
considered to the end that after careful
dcIibCration, we may accomplish the
purpose for which this conference as
sCmblcd - achieve.
There will come out of the con-
ference ar approved agreement for re-
ductlOn of naval armaments and the
end Of offensive naval warfare which
will work to the great and enduring
rcdC, ct the world"
Mr.. Hughes said If il was not the
desire to continue discussion it would
be in order to adjourn. adding that
Premier BRAND would be expected to
present his views fully later on the
subject Of land armhmcnts.
Arms Committee Meets
Premier BRAND then suggested that
the time for the next plenary session
be left 10 Chairman Hughes, who could
determine how far the committee work
was advanced. Secretary Hughes re.
Piled that he would advice the delegates
of the work of the committees, and
asked that the Committee on Arma-
ments meet today, after he concultcd
with thN delegation heads.
Mr.. Hughes also proposed that tho |
first meeting of the Committee on Pa
enc ana Far Eastern Questions be held |
tomorrow morning or afternoon.
The Conference asSented to Chair
man Hughes suggestion ard adjourned
to meet again at his call.
Just after the opening of the Confer
cncc today. Mr.. Balfour conferred ear
nestly with Lord Beatty. There was
no prayer.
Announcing the program decisions of
the Big Five. Secretary Hughes said
1T is the intention of this commit
tee consisting of all plenpotcntiary
delegates to consider all matters and re-
port to the plCnary session."
lie then announced the plan as out.
Iin'd with respect to the Far Eastern
question.
May I ask if these recommendations
m''t the sentiments of the Confer
'hCnf he asked. The answer was
nodded in approval and the agreement
DECLARED by Mr.. Hughes adopted.
Mr. Hughes took his seat while his
statement was repeated in French.
Japan's Notifications
Japan's notifications to n lorqe ox.
tent follow those which Great Britain
has in mind, but are adapted 70 CON-
ditions in the japanese shipyards.
Other, features are to be studied fur
th"r by the japanese naval experts,
who say, however. that it would be |
pr"m4tur" to state that Japan intends |
to ask for 90 per cent fleet instead |
Of 60 per cent fleet as proposed.
IT may be said quite definitely that the |
l. nited States is not prepared to reduce
below 10000 tons the proportion of
submarines she would be allowed to
MAINTAIN in the proposed restriction of
neetS. Submarines enter vitality into
American schemes Of naval defense of
her own great coast line.
As inSular Powers. both Great Britain
and Japan are exposed 10 submarine
pcrauons to degree not true of the
ntcd States, officers say. There is
Iittl" doubt among naval folk here TINT
Great Britain in particular would well
come absolute prohibition # submarine
or, failing that, sharp limita-
tion on the use to be made Of under
wator crPft.
The delegates to the Conference gave
formal assent today to the committee
plan of procedure mapped out ycster-
day by the big Five" Inder this |
program the Conference would be re.
solved. into two Committees of the
WHOLE" one for the discussion of arma-
ments proper and on" for the discussion |
Of Far Eastern questions, thus remOv-
ing the real work Of negotiation from
the open sessions in Continental Hall |
to the executive confines of committee
rooms,
Another Notable AsSemblage
Like the opening session of Saturday
toduy'S meeting brought together