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New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Harding Signed Indian Wills
While Conference Made History
Judson C. Welliver Reveals Interesting Phase OF
White House Routine; Patience and Common
Sense Presidents characteristics

prociate; for the duties that are inn
posed upon him are so multitudinous,
SO varied and multifarious that few
rsople can possibly realize what they
involve.
"0ne morning stepped into his Of
flee and found him almost hidden be-
hind huge pile of documents, exam~
lining and signing them as fast as poss
sible. 1t was one of the mornings
when the Conferencc on Limitation of
Armament was holding plcnary ses-
sion; when all the world was waiting
breathless to know Of its decisions;
when men everywhere were acclaiming
the wisdom and humanity Of this lead
es who had brought together at last the
parliament of man In the cause of uni
versal peace. l had just come from tho
splendid assembly hall, echoing with
the applause that brilliant gathering
was bestowing on one after another Of
the spokesmen of great states and wide
flung empires. From the thrills of that
historic scene came into the unpre.
tentious workroom of the man whose
vision had shown him this great thing,
whose courage had made him dare at
tempt it, whose strength and steadfast-
ness insured its triumphant success.
He looked up from behind his pile Of
parchments and asked:
"Whst do you think I'm doing now,
by way Of being President?
~ gave it up.
- Well he said, with slnilo that
had n il 8 touch Of quizzical satire,
in csordance with the law in such
cases made and provided, Pm perform
ing duty that no other official Of the
government can legally perform. I'm
countersigning the last wills and testa-
ments of Indians"
Referring to the desirability Of this
country and England standing TO-
gether, MIR. Welliver said:
an times like these, and on occa-
sions such as this, one may be par
doned, hope, for the wish that there
might be & fuller, a truer, wiser
vision of the indissoluble ties which
bind together the two chief branches
OF the English-speaking race. There is
not enough of the conception of essen
sial unity among these peoples who
have become the pioneers OF seas and
cnrt'no~4s e--o"''v.1' o~nn
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
q. s. AdUisers Advocate
Check on Submarines
Unlimited Warfare or Com.
nerce Is Denounced; Search
aNd Seisure Right UDhe!d

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (By The
Associated Press).--ln recommending
that submarine warfare be outlawed,
the American Advisory Committee, in
! It's report read by Secretary Hughes
at the naval committee meeting to-
day, said:
"The committee is of the opinion
that unlimited warfare by submarines
on commerce should be outlawed. The
right or visit and search must be exer-
cised by submarines under the same
rules as for surface vessels. It does
not approve limitation IN size OF sub
marines
The report on the submarines declared
inas "whatever is said about I'M
true Of unlimited warfare by surface
craft providing the combatant wishes
TO violate the rules of war" 1t pointed
to operations OF Confederate cruisers
IN destroying property but not lives
in the war between the states and Of
tne German Moewe. a surface ship, in
the late war, and added:
$50 that unlimited warfare is not
necessarily an attribute OF the sub
marine alone"
The report pointed out tho difficult
ties of visit and search for submarines
because of limited personnel, but said
this also applied to small surface craft.
1t added that vulncrability of the sub
marine and the probability of its
sinking the vessel it captured" in the
late war prompted merchant ships, in
cluding neutrals, to arm.
'Such action greatly hampers the
activity OF submarines and tends to-
ward Illegal acts both by the merchant
vessels and by the submarinc," the re-
port said
1t was pointed out that war on cont
lnerce by surface craft caused change
of ownership OF merchant vessels, and
not loss oil merchant tonnage to the
world, the object of war being to de-
prive the enemy of the use OF such yes
sells. Unlimited submarine warfare on
merchant craft, however the report
SAID, injured the world as wall as the
enemy, because the ships were sunk.
For this reason it was urged that un-
limited submarine warfare be outlawed
and that rules to govern such warfare
bc drawn.
AS to the use of submarines against
enemy combatant ships, the report
SAID, they formed valuable naval
"ambuscade," The best defense
against them was eternal vigilance, :"
1T said, and high speed and these wore
down the man and ships of the feet,
giving the submarine rs very vital part
TO play" in naval warfare.
The report also dwelt on the lcgiti-
mate value OF submarines as naval
scouts and also on their value in de-
tending American coasts.
Tho retention Of large submarine
force may at some future time result
IN the United States holding it's out
lying possessions" the report said. "If
these colonies once fall, the oxpend-
turo of men necessary to recapturo
them Wall be tremendous and may re-
suit in drawn war, which would
really be United States' defeat.
,Ihe United States needs large
submarine force to protect its inter
ests.'
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
rre.a ras r,.sauna,s woshttotan sursa.

FROM TAs T's4eumc's uroshsaoton Dureaw
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.--Thc story
that President Harding was counter
signing the last wills and testaments
of Indians while plenary session of
the Conference on the Limitation Of
Armament was meeting was told in an
address by hudson c. Welliver, chief
clerk of the White House, at the meet
ing of the Society OF Descendants of
the Mayaower here. Mr. welliver
pictured the President as engaged in
the performance Of laborious and
routine official duty while the history
making plenary meeting of the con-
ference was on. g
In the course OF his address Mr..
Welliver, who is in the closest touch
with the sentiments Of the Admins
tration, expressed the wish for "es-
sentiai unity" among the American
and English people. Referring 10 the
personality OF the President and say
ing that he was strikingly endowed
with patience" and common sense"
Mr.. Welliver said:
great dominating quality in his per-
sonality, ] should unhesitstingly say
that it is patience, patience seemingly
without limit, patience to deal with ali
the petty incidents as we'll as the vast
interests that make UP the daily task
OF one in his position. Next to that,
should attribute to him striking en-
dowment of plain common sense, of
sincere purpose and of confidence in
the honest purposes of other men.
His partisanship carries with it al
most nothing of the prejudice that SO
often poisons the shafts of merely
partisan controversy.
Modest to a degree that sometimes
suggests. self~depreciation, he does not
seek TO be the entire government, but
rather to afford. in his own mind and
aims, q meeting point for the minds
and aims of the men whom he has en-
listed as his aids in the great task of
the chief command. That is in itself
a talent whose value in Chief Execu-
tive we arc liable not fully to APP
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Japan to Oppose Debate
On ri Demands Treaty
Inclusion of the Mainland IL.
Fomr.Power Pact Expected
tn CnysSe Protest Ira Toxic

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90 (By The AS
sociated press). Japan will formally
oppose any discussion Of the validity
OF the twenty-one demand treaty OF
1916 il the matter is brought UP by
China, as expected, in to-morrow's $
meeting Of the Far Eastern committee
of the armament conference, it. was an
nounced to-day in responsible Japanese
circles.
Inclusion of the Japanese mainland
within the meaning OF the four-power
treaty is equivalent to treating the
Japanese people with patronage, ac-
cording 10 the view Of many unofficial
Japanese now in Washington, who think
that on that account the treaty will be
vigorously condemned by the opposi-
tion party in Japan.
Officials attached to the Japanese
delegation have refrained from definite
comment as to their Interpretation OF
the terms "insuiar possessions" and
"insuIar dominions," but the opinion
was voiced to-day that many of them
hold the same view as those who have
no official rank.
The idea behind this position is that
the bringing of Japan proper within
the purview Of the agreement when the
mainlands OF the three other con-
tracing parties are excluded is tanta-
mount to regarding the Japanese as a
weaker people who should receive
especial consideration at the hands Of
the other nations. Such IL point OF
view is decidedly offensive to Japan's
national prestige and dignity, it was
affirmed, because Japan feels entirely
capable of protecting her homeland.
Japanese circles, meantime, are per-
turbed over the misunderstanding con-
cerning Interpretation, fearing it may
lead to difficulties of ratification. The
question is asked as to whether it may
not be desirable to inauguratc some
clarifying change in the text which
would remove all possible ambiguity
and silence criticism.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Commission Proposed

LONDON, Dec. 90 (By The Associ-
ated Press) The Allied Supreme
Council will be asked to invite the in
terested powers to appoint q commits
sion TO elaborate 81 comprehensive
scheme for the rehabilitation of Cen
tral Europe and Russia. This conclu-
sion was arrived at by the French and
British Premiers.
The United States would be invited
20 have membership in this commis-
sion. Germany also would be repre-
sented. The question of Russian rep
resentgtive is in abeyanco.
The Premicrs decided that the best
course to pursue would be to suggest
to the Supreme Council that it ask the
powers in position to render the nee
essary assistance to appoint com
petent commission to devise com
prehensive plan Of dealing with the
difficulties.
With the Supreme Council will rest
the decision as to whether the powers
such body.
When Ambassador Harvey attends
the Cannes meeting he will be an COB
server" when the subject under dis
cussion Is one of no interest to Amer
ica, ard participant" in the con-
sideration of those subjects affecting
the United STATES
1t is understood joint discussions will
be held in Paris early next week be-
tween representatives of industry and
finance, with probably one or two Cab
met members from eacn country in
attendance. 1t is hoped that as a re-
suit Of these discussions the Supreme
Council will have before it all the facts
necessary for dealing with subjects or
the agenda Of the Cannes meeting.
WASHINGTON, Dec. % (By The AS
sociated Press) The State Department
to-day was without adyices OF the plan
to formu. ate q commission for the re-
habi .itation of Central Europe, other
than that contained in press dispatches
from London. 1t was said, however.
that Ambassador Harvey would attend
the meetings at Cannes, and that upon
his report on the action taken at that
meeting would depend any further steps
by this government.
Possible action by this government
in regard to Preparations and ecoromic
rehabilitation would depend upon the
attitude OF President Harding after
receiving Colonel Haryey's report, it
was said.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Hughes You'd Consult
Vie,us Of Small Nations
Submarines Held Not Co Raise
The Question Of Competition
InpolUed in Capital Ships

From Tho Tribanc's Washington 5urooU
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The Of
fetal communique. issued after tho
meeting of the armament limitation
committee meeting to-day gave the fol-
lowing paraphrase Of Secretary
Hughes's statement on submarine war
fare: -
Secretary Hughes observed that
as had been indicated by tho remarks
Of the delegates, he thought that all
could not fail to be deeply impressed
by the statement Of Lord Lee. sup
ported as it was by the very definite
statement OF facts as to the use of
submarines. He thought that one
clear and definite point Of view
emerged on which all were agreed: /.
e., that there was no disposition to
tolerate, on any plea of necessity, the
illegal use of the submarine as prac-
tised in the late war, and that there
should be no difficulty IN preparing
and announcing to the world state
mcnt of the intention of the nations
represented at the conference that sub
lished principles Of international law
regarding visit and search in attacks
on merchant ships.
MuSH Sou'u pS oouS III clarifying
this position and in defining what uses
by submarines arc considered contrary
20 humanity and to the we'll defined
principles OF international law. The
recommendation might so further, not
only regarding what were conceived to
be the rules regarding use of subma-
rines, but also what tho limitations
upon their use should be. He under
stood that the crux Of tho controversy
Is as to the use Of the submarine as a
weapon of defense. Lord Lee had said
that it was of little value as such and
hence its continued use should not be
tolerated.
Lord Lee had pointed out that there
were only five nations present. The
chairman could not agree, however,
That these were in the same position
regarding submarines as they were re-
garding Capital ships, since in the mat
ter of capital ships they represented
the potency of competition, whereas,
when dealing with submarines-a more
chcaply made weapon-they we're deal
ing with what other nations could pro-
duce If they chose. Even If they were
ready to adopt the principle suggested
by the British delegation they would
still have to await the adherence of
other nations.
Upon the question whether tho cub
marine was Of value for defense each
nation must take the opinion Of it's
naval experts. Indications Of these
differences Of opinion had already been
manifested. He would not at this time
make any announcement of the position
of the United States, except to add to
the expressions of detestation of the
abuse of the submarine and of the
methods--the illegal methods, as they
have been continually called-of their
employment during the war
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Chinese Delegates Derry
They Block Conference
Direct Negotiati ns OF Shan.
tung Suspended on Request
Of Japass, Statement Decim-es

FroNl Thc Trlounc's Washs.gton pureo1
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-~The ch;csso
delegation tonight gave out STATE
ment concerning the reasons for tha
temporary adjournment of the Com
mittee Oh Far Eastern ana Pacific
Questions and the suspension Of the
conversations between China and yanan
Oh the Shahtung question. The state
ment denies that China is prolonging
the conference. 1t follows:
Inc Committee on Far Eastern and
Pacific Questions has temporarily ad-
Journed ita meetings in orde, to enable
the delegates Of the fiva naval powers
to give more time to the question of
Limitation OF naval armament. The
Conversations between China and Japan
on the Shantung question have been
suspended at the express request of
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Austria Begins Census
Of All Foreign Money
Assembly Calls for Report ON
Currency and Claims Held
by Natives and Aliens

VIENNA, Dec. % (By The Associated
Press with the osiensible intention
to ascertain the extent OF the taxable
fortunes in Austria. the Nationa AS
semb'y to-day passed Z law requiring
diately and in full their holdings Of
foreign moneys. drafts, checks. bank
deposits and claims abroad. The law
provides for imprisonment for evasion
OF The law.
While the government states that
contiscation is not intended, il is gen.
orally feared chat this is the first 5 ep
toward a compulsory levy on foreign
money ioarded for specu alton in cx-
change The rush by the public to ex-
change foreign money for native cur
rency mas sent up sharp'y the value OF
the crown
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Paris Nets 100 Million
Francs BY Daylight Hour

PARIS, Dec. 22 (By The A.
sociated Press) Two hundred
thousand tons Of fuel, represent
ing 1OO,O00,000 francs, was the
economy achieved by the city OF
Paris by the putting into force OF
the summertime daylight saving
hour from March 1b to October
Is, 1921.
This announcement was made
to-day by Leopold Eellan, City
Councillor for Paris, when ask
ing the City Council TO maintain
daylight saving in coming years.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Foes of Treaty
Lining Up for
Reservations
CONTINUED from page one,

CONTINUED from page onel
stress. He takes the view that on a
test the Senate will be unwilling to
turn down reservation which excludes
use Of force.
Senator Mccormick, Of Illinois, one
Of the irreconcilables on the Republi.
can aide, returned to Washington to-
day from the Investigation in Hayti.
Senator Mccormick declined to say
what would be his position with re-
spect to ratification. His attention was
directed to rumors that he would op-
pose the treaty. He replied that he ex-
pected to speak in the Senate about
January 4, and there present his views
on foreign relations
Says People Favor Treaty
>. Senator Fernald, Republican, Of
Maine, said:
Il have just returned from a two
weeks trip through the country. !
round great popular sentiment for the
treaty. No recent development has
changed sentiment in the country. !
believe there will be only three or four
Republican votes against it,
>SA'@Svi G~iuSL lHQICdCcQ ne might
support one or more amendments or
reservations.
Il am in complete sympathy with the
purposes Of this treaty." he said. "Thc
debate may show chat amendments or
reservations are necessary. II so. I
have no doubt they will be adopted"
Senator King Of Utah, Democrat.
said there was Il growing feeling of op-
position to the four-power treaty on
the Democratic side.
THE feeling is growing among the
Democratic Senators who supported the
League of Nations that the 'quadruple
alliance will discredit the league
said Senator King. "At first, the Sena-
tors who were for the league were in
clined to support the treaty Recently
there have been changes of opinion,
because of the feeling the league viii
be weakened by the four-power new
agreement. The result is that a great
many Democratic Senators are going to
vote against the treaty"
Senator King, who is on the Naval
Committee, also takes the view that the
armament limitation arrangement does
not. go far enough in that it fails to
deal with poison gas and submarines.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23

and especially the Worla.4v.'.'s' -
The. resolution contemplate
conferences IN Washington ss i utusA
the coming year. : nasshsf Il
: While there is nothing 10 indi....
Senate will adopt the rssoiussss.s i,ss.s q
consideration is expected to lssa lon y
cussion OF the international, "a az % ds-
and economic situation. ia aaahsissl
resolution all the leading nssa pasr TIE
cludinE Germany and Russia ,uns nA h..
invited. 1t provides an apnynrs;sa..ss mvaia h
Of 100000. ppaopfiatisp
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Ifalians Preparing .ia

WASHINGTON, Dec. % (Bv NJ.
soclated Press}.-- Some Of IT, ~ ~ as
arms conference delegates baysi as isa'isa
tentative reservations for a.. haes
accommodations from New York k''ss'p 81
ary ls. The delegates believs ~. Jam q
WORK OF the conferences viii be -. =. sss y.
caily complete by that date. ssaesi'
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Senator France Proposes
World Council OF Finance

From TIE 7'ripmic'a nashsnososs Bureau
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-- Senator
France, OF Maryland, to-day introduced
in the Senate resolution authorizing
the President to call all international
economic conference to discuss econom-
lc problems and international finance.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23

$4,000 tons, which It ID prepared TO re-
ducc. The reduction is slight, but IT
10 y reduction. II was, Of course, not
the intention to increase, but to re-
duce."
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Allies to Invite
u. S. to Hague
Credit Parley
tCohtInusd from page cne)

ister Of War in. tho London Cabinet,
and Louis T.ouchcur, French Minister
of Devastated Areas. will be the prin-
cipal actors, although Premier BRAND
will take part In some Of the discus
sions. Their conversations VIII be
forerunners OF the economic meeting
that Lloyd George wants the Cannes
session Of the Supreme Council to call.
The discussion between Loucheur and
Sir Larning will relate almost cntifely
tc such European questions as finances.
railways, commerce, exchange rates
and perhars politics.
When Premier BRAND returned to
Paris tonight the Tribune correspond
snt was informed that the part the
United States will play in the economic
conference depends entirely upon what
President Harding wants. Eurape, end
especially France and England, are
ready now to tell Washington that
Europe is resolved to tackle it's own
prblems ard that America may par-
ticipate in those angles Of the discus
sion which affect the interests Of the
United States.
Rathenau Sees Harvey
Before BRAND left London he vas
informed that Walther Rathenau, spe-
cial German envoy in tho British capi-
tal, nan JUST seen Ambassador Harvey.
1t is believed that Rathenau outlined to
Colonel Harvey Germany's position and
perhaps the desire OF the German gov
ernment that the United States take an
interest IN settling the European finan-
cial troubles.
Premier BRAND brought bark to
Paris the clearest understanding France
has had with Great Britain since Yer
ea''1es TIL. two nations have agreed
on unity Of action in settling the Ger
man rsparati ms question on basis
that will avoid a crash in Germany
and that will satisfy public opinion in
both France and Great Britain. Italy
and Belgium have been advised Of the
outcome Of the London conference OF
premiers
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23

Hon that il was Justified TO begin by
clearing up the question OF principle
as to the future Of submarines. 10
the British Empire the question Of
submarines was one OF transcendant
Importance. He therefore regretted
that any difference Of opinion should
have ariscn on the subject and that
submarines should have become the
only question on which the British
delegation was out Of sympathy with
the American proposals, and, perhaps,
also with the views Of France and
other powers.
Presents Tonnage Figures
aHe felt, therefore, that It was in
cunibent upon him to explain and JUS
tify British opinion. He wished to pre-
sent as few figures as possible, but he
felt that 1t was necessary to mention
the following as the basis Of his state
ment. The figures as regards cub
marines were as foilewa:
Amount
OF new
building
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Defense From Submarines Costly

1T was said that submarines we're
cheap method OF warfare, Surely this
conference did not desire TO make war
cheap! When war had been cheap Il
had been almost continuous. He hoped
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Shall He Ask for It?

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Tuo Minutes Of Op tinism
do q Good Turn Every Day
TOmorTOw-CiviIizatiOn
BY HERMAN j. STITCH

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