Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-12-19


ital ship construction therein, as
follows;
1926, 10000 tail old dread
naughts).
1881, 100000 (two new, six old
dreadnaughts).
1886, 2S5,OOO Gone old, seven new
dreadnaughts).
1941, $4,000 (ten new dread
naughts).
An analysis. 1t was explained,
after ten years would figure about
100000 tons Of capital ships. in
Guiding two new dreadnaughts, and
that this would be only $4,000 tons
representing approximately the
tonnage OF tie two new ships. over
the allotment made TO France
under the American plan.
Paris has been kept informed of
what transpired Thursday. Friday
and Saturday
No recommendation for change
has been made from the delegation
and no supplementary instructions
have been derived from Paris. The
conviction exists in the delegation
that none would be received unless
recommended by the delegation.
Members are confident that the
more their figures are examined
the less will they be opposed by
either the American government
or American public opinion, but
even If they were found unaccept-
able, they declare 1t is not seen how
they could be reduced materially,
having in view the strength OF the
colonial part in France. This, 1t
was explained is composed Of sem
ators and deputies of all political
groups who are devoted to the de-
velopment Of French possessions
The trade with the French colonies
is now upward of two billion francs
year.
Regret Expressed.
If public opinion is to be the
guide for the French delegation, IL
was pointed out by its members,
French opinion is the only one they
can foll' '.
While much regret is expressed
over the impression that appears
to exist among the delegates of the
three major naval powers that
France has surprised them by ask
ing more than had been expected
French, delegates consider this as
in no sense their responsibility be-
cause they gave their figures when
they were asked to do so.
Premier Brands acceptance IN
principle of Mr.. Hughes plan ac-
cording to French circles, was, Il
is indicated, not an acceptance OF
the status quo of navies but an ac-
ceptance of 1.-The principle of ma
val limitation"
View of France.
Although the French plan slip
ulates that no new capital ship
shall be laid down before 1925, the
view of the French government, 1t
is affirmed, is that building can
be begun in that year and regu-
larly continued because by that
time it Is expected French finances
will have recovered sufficiently 20
permit this expenditure.
Many members of the arms
conference are looking for
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haps prolonged discussion be-
fore the French naval views
finally are brought into accord
with those of the other powers.
1t would not surprise some
delegates IL the naval ratio
discussion lasted into the new
year and upset plans OF the
British to depart I'm December.
As to the Far Eastern problems
there seems little to delay ad-
journment.
The Shantung negotiations are
understood to have brought the Jap
anese and Chinese almost to an
agreement, and only few items
on the Far Eastern agenda re-
main to be considered. The dele
gates seem to be generally OF the
opinion that If the naval problem
can be solved, the Far Eastern
end will be wound up speedily.
China's request for the abroga-
ton of the 1915 treaties, resulting
from the twenty-one demands
form the most formidable imme-
date stumbling block, but In many
quarters it is believed that the
point never will be stubbornly
pressed. Japan has objected to
discussion of the treaties and 1t
is recognized generally that no
nation can. be compelled to talk
about a question 1t considers out
side the conference. In addition,
there have been hints Of strong
support from other powers for the
Japanese contention that the con-
| ference should not attempt to go
into CLOSED incidents"
Neither is 1t considered likely
that there will be any attempt to
discuss Siberia in detail. The Jap
anese are said to be preparing a
declaration of policy for future
protection for the territorial integ-
rity of Siberia, and some delegates
believe that the conferences can we'll
accept such declaration as cover
ing the situation. Others want to
see similar joint declaration by
all the powers, but of a character
so broad as not to require pro-
longed negotiations.
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