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The New York herald., 1921-11-22
America VIII Not Permit Defe Il ,ers
of Freedom to Be Left Isolated

Secretary Hughes in his openinI
ddress said:
1t is a pleasure to be able to
state that gratifying progress has
been made in the work of the con-
ference. The proposals of the
American Government with re-
spect TO the limitation of naval
armament have been under con-
sideration by the committee of
the plenipotentiary delegates of
the five Powers. and aided by a
subcommittee Of naval experts.
that matter is progressing favor
ably. You will recall the appoint
ment of a committee consisting of
the plenipotentiary delegates of
the nine Powers to consider ques-
tions relating to the Pacific and
the Far East.
In the course of the delibera-
tions of that committee, most i'm
portant declarations have been
made on behalf of the represented
countries, and while there Is MOTH
ing at the moment to report to
the plenary session with respect
TO either of these topics, think
am justified in saying that our
expectations with respect to the
expedition and 'thoroughness OF
our consideration on these mat
ters have already been more than
realized.
There remains another subject
which go far has not engaged our
attention. and that Is the subject
Of land armament or military
forces.
So far as the army OF the
United States Is concerned, no
question is presented. 1t has al
ways been the policy OF the
United States-it is It's traditional
policy--to have the regular mill
tary establishments upon the
smallest possible basis. At the
time of the armistlce there were
in the field and in training in tn
American army upwards of
100000 men. At once upon the
signing of the armistice demo-
bilization began, and 1t was prac-
tically completed in the course of
the following year. and to-day
The New York herald., 1921-11-22
VIPERS OF THE SEA
FOUGHT BY WOMEN
Special Despatch to THE NEW York HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington, ID. C., Nov. 2I.

Hpttiut DtSDuttH 10 L itE VIEW lbNh iifsfALn
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. C., Nov. 2I.
4 delegation of prominent women
called on Secretary Hughes to-day to
thank him for what he had done In the
cause OF international peace. and TO urge
that every effort be made at the confer
encc now in session toward the abolition
of the submarine and poison gas in war
fare
The delegation included former Rep
resentative Jeannette Rankin of Mon
tana, Mrs. Elizabeth Murray Shepherd
Miss Timma Wold, Mrs. Jaime G. de
Veyra, wife of the resident Commits
sioner of the Philippine Islands; Mrs
Charles Edward Russell Nine Inouye
and Dr. Marian Irwin of Japan.
Secretary Hughes interrupted a refer
ence of Mrs. Shepherd to one of his
speeches in which he alluded to women
as barometers Of public opinion to say
not only did he regard women as ba
rometers but as the makers of public
opinion. "They pierce the crust with
which men are apt to surround them
selves and 90 straight to the verities."
he said.
And ! know women are practical"
the Secretary added MY mother was
the most practical person / ever knew"
The New York herald., 1921-11-22

our regular establishment a int
bers less than 100000 men.
While however, we have this
gratifying condition with respect
to the military forces in t h @
United States. we fully recognize
the special difficulties that exist
with respect to military forces
abroad. We fully understand the
apprehensions that exist, their
bases and also the essential con-
ditions of national security which
must appeal TO all the Powers
that are here represented
1t is regarded as fitting at this
time that there should he the
freest opportunity for the pres
entation of views upon this sub
ject of land armament or military
forces by the delegates present,
and it is the wish of all delegates
that the considerations that are
pertinent and full explanation of
all the conditions that exist that
bear upon the matter should be
had, and that all Of the delegates
of the governments represented
here should have opportunity to
present fully the matters which
they think should be understood
by the conference and the world.
In his closing address Secretary
Hughes said:
I shall detain you, gentlemen,
but a moment. 1t would not do
Justice to my own sentiment or to
that OF my colleagues of the Amer
lean delegation If I did not, In a
word, take part in this expression
Of the sense of privilege which has
been felt in listening to this brill
liant. eloquent, comprehensive and
instructive address stating the
position and policy OF France.
No words ever spoken by France
have fallen upon deaf ears in the
United States. The heart of Amer
lea was thrilled by her valor and
her sacrifice. and the memory OF
her stand for liberty is imperlsh-
able in this country. devoted TO the
institutions of liberty.
1t is evident from what M.
BRAND has said that what Is es-
The New York herald., 1921-11-22

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (Associated
Press) Speeches of Mr.. Balfour
Secretary Hughes, Baron Kato, Sena
tor Schanzer and Baron de Cartier
at the pienary session to-day, as ofn
cially reported. were as follows
Mr.. Balfour, speaking for Great
Britain, said:
Mr.. Chairman: Evidently this is
not fitting moment to deal at
length or in detail with the great
s>eech which has just come to it's
conclusion. 1t has been your privi-
iege, and my privilege, to hear one
of the great masters of parliament
tary oratory. We have heard him
with admiration, we have heard him
with full measure of sympathy,
but we have done much more, /
think, than merely been the auditors
Of great, artistic performances we
have heard something more than
great speech; we have heard a per-
fectly candid, perfectly lucid, per-
fectly unmistakeable exposition of
the inmost thoughts of the Prime
Minister of our great ally. He has
told us, l believe, without reserve
what are the anxieties, what are the
preoccupations Of the country over
whose destinies he presides. He has
told us what they fear and why they
fear 1t.
And nothing can be more useful.
nothing can be more instructive to
us Of other nations than to have
this full revelation of the inner
thoughts Of one OF our allied and
associated statesmen.
We live under very different con-
ditions from the French citizens, for
whom M. BRAND has so eloquently
spoken. In the secure homes of
America no terrors exist or can ex-
list comparable to those which in
evitably haunt the thoughts, waking
and sleeping, Of the leaders of
French politics; for they have what
neither you in America have nor
We in England have. / do not ven-
ture to speak for the other nations
represented around the table.
They have at their very doors the
great country, great in spite of de-
feat, powerful in spite of losses and
OF its policy, Of the course which it
means to pursue in the future, they
necessarily remain in anxious doubt.
1t Is good for us all, venture to
say, from whatever nation we may
be drawn, from whatever part of
this great continent we come, that
we should be initiated, as we have
been initiated this morning, into the
inner sanctuary of French policy.
1t must be acknowledged, sorrow
fully acknowledged, that the speech
to which we have just listened is not
hopeful for any immediate solution
of the great problem of land arma-
ments. And why is it--why is it
that there is this great difference
between land ornaments and sea
armaments? Why is it that we all
here look forward with a confidence,
which / think is not overrated, a
serene confidence, to bringing about
as result of our deliberations, some
great measure. and under the guild
ance of the pi ogramme laid before
you by the United States Govern
ment, why is 1t that we are hope
full of coming to some solution Of
the great naval problem?
1t is because, in the language of
M. BRAND. there has been in mat
ters maritime. a moral disarmament,
and it is on the basis of moral dis
armament that the physical and
The New York herald., 1921-11-22
Italy With 100000 Army in Accord;
Will Make Still More Reduction

Senator Schanzer, on behalf of
Italy, said:
Gentlemen, / am going to use
the French language because /
wish that the thought of the
Italian delegation should arrive d.
rect to the French delegation
across the table.
Gentlemen, we have listened
with almost religious silence to the
magnificent speech which NJ.
BRAND ! as delivered with warm
eloquence to explain the position
of France and the French point of
view.
We are united to France. GER
tainly, not only by the bonds of af-
finity and common race, but also
by the brotherhood in art. by the
fraternity of a long and glorious
war, which has received new and
unforgettable conservation when
the two peoples fought together on
the same battlefields for the sacred
defence of national liberty and for
the cause of justice.
We listened with the greatest at
tention to the figures and docu-
ments quoted by M. BRAND. and
we found with great pleasure that
France. in spite of the great diff
ficulties and within the limits of
probability. was ready to contem-
plate the pr.-;;ple of limitation of
End armament.
1t is far from my mind to dis
cuss what France considers indis-
pensable for her national safety.
That safety Is as dear to us as 1t
may be to them. and we are still
morally by the side of our allies
Of yesterday and our friends of
to-day.
wanted to say this. Only. may
The New York herald., 1921-11-22
FRENCH ARMY HALTS NEW
WAR, BRANDS WARNING

duction OF one.third that has taken
place in the effectives-and l am
speaking of the normal effectives
Of the metropolis, leaving aside
troops needed for colonial occupa-
tion or obligation imposed by
treaty in Rhineland or countries
under plebiscite.
I'VE did not think that endeavor
was sufficient, and in the future
we have plans to further restrict
the extent of our armies. In few
days it is certain that the proposals
of the Government will be passed
in the Chamber to further reduce
the military services by half. That
Is to say, there will be only one
class and half actually serving.
"The metropolitan French army
would be therefore reduced by half,
but if anybody asks us to go fur
ther, to consent to other reduc-
tions, / should have to answer
clearly and definitely that it would
be impossible for us to do it with
out exposing ourselves to most
serious danger"
You might possibly come and tell
us This danger that you are eX-
posed to, we see it, we realize it,
tn ch if with
you. We are going to offer you
all meaps-put all means at your
disposal in order to secure your
safety" Immediately, if we heard
those words, of course we would
strike upon another plan We
should be only too pleased to dem
onstrate the sincerity Of our pur-
pose.
But we understand the Difficult
ties and the necessities of the
statesmen Of other countries.
We understand the position of
other peoples who have also to face
difficult and troublous situations.
We are not selfish enough to ask
other people to give part of their
sovereign national independence
in order to turn it to our benefit
and come to our help. We do not
expect it: but here ! am appealing
to your conscience, if France is to
remain alone, facing the situation
such as 1 have described, and
without any exaggeration - you
must not deny her what she wants
in order to insure her security.
You must let her do what she has
to do, if need arise and if the time
comes.
I should be the last one here to
try to restrict the noble endeavors
which are being made in order to
limit armament, as in the confer
ence which has been convened,
with such noble purposes in view.
and | should like to be able to say
that I foresee no limit, no restric-
ton TO your laborS and TO the re-
suits which you may achieve. Any
question here can be debated and
can be resolved upon, but l must
draw your attention to one thing:
Moral disarmament Of France
would be very dangerous. Allow
me to say it would be most unjust.
We do not enjoy the sufficient
conditions. We should be ready to
do it, but the time has not come
yet to give up our defence for the
sake Of final peace in EGrope. We
have to know, however, that France
is not morally isolated; that she
still has with her the men of good
will, and the heart of all people
The New York herald., 1921-11-22
Continued from Preceding Page.

know, in Upper Silesia. | have al
ready referred TO this subject. Ger
many, who did not think that the
French people were ready to un-
dertake military operation, sud
denly informed us that she was go
ing to send the Reichswehr on the
spot in Upper Silesia in order to
preserve order.
These were momentous times for
us, and although / have been
through many critical times in my
life, ! may say that no hour was
perhaps of more Importance than
that. And | clearly and definitely
made up my mind. ! told Ger
many that such thing was not
possible and that if Germany un-
dertook thing of the sort she
would have to bear the conse-
quences, and the language was un-
derstood.
But, gentlemen, If 7 had spoken
without having the French army
back Of me, what would my words
have become? Ard IL the event
had actually taken place, what
would have become of Europe it.
self? Europe is still in a trouble
some state. 1t is composed Of
young States, newly come to life.
Who would say what such conflict
might have become?
That is the problem, and that
was the problem, and the struggle
did not take place because it was
felt chat there was still sufficient
force in Europe and in France to
preserve order.
Quite recently another attempt
has been made, certain attempt at
the restoring of the old order of
things in the centre of Europe, that
might have set fire to the powder
magazine again. Nothing hap
pened because the Allies were in
perfect understanding, and the in
cident was peaceably settled
Gentlemen, l give you these re-
fiections for you to ponder over.
You will see that there is nothing
in that that would draw us aside
from the path that leads to final
peace. l apologize for having been
with you so long and for having
trespassed us on your attention.
Perhaps at another time the Presi-
dent will be less inclined to allow
me to speak.
The thought of reducing the
armaments, which was the noble
purpose of this conference, is not
one from which we would feel dis
interested from the point of view
of land armaments. We have
shown it already. Immediately af-
ter the armistice rehabilitation be-
gan, and rehabilitation began as
rapidly and as completely as pos
sible.
According to the military laws
of France there are to be three
classes of men-that is, three gen.
erations of young men under the
flag
That law is still extant; that
law is still valid. 1t has not been
abrogated yet; and the Govern
ment has taken the responsibility
to reduce to two years the time
spent under the flag, and instead
of three classes-three generations
Of young men-we have only two
undergoing military service.
1t is therefore an immediate re
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
PROMINENT CLIFTON FORGE
BUSINESS MAN is DEAD

CLIFTON FORGE. VA. Aug. g
Tho funeral OF Adam Oscar Surfer,
for quarter Of century prominent
citizen and business man here. took
place Wednesday from the residence,
with interment in Crown Hill Gene
terry.
Rev. F.. w. McCorklc. D. u. Of
Rockbridge Baths. for many years the
pastor OF Mr.. Surber. conducted the
funeral services. assisted by other
local clcrgymen
Mr.. Surber passed away Monday.
He Is survived by his wife and the
following children: W. Gordon Sur
Der. Misses Marguerite and Lille
Surber: Lowell. Peyton. Stephen.
Martha and Elizabeth. all of whom
reside IN this community. Also two
brothers and two sisters. s. Brown
Suhcr. OF the Valley: c. G.. Suber. Of
Richmond: Mrs. III. w Hoover, Of
carloover. and Mrs. S. NJ. Avis. Of
F!shcrsville.
Mr.. Surber was So years OF age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
BODY OF MARINE HERO
IS HERE FROM FRANCE
Funeral Arrangements for Corpn-
RAJ knutzcn. Wounded at Mont
Blanc Ridge, Not Complete.

Arrangements for The funeral az
CORPORAL Werner * Knutzcn. whose
body arrived Friday night from over
seas. were not completed last night.
but it is probabl. the funeral SER
vices viii be held Tuesday
Corporal Snutzon was born July
II. 1896. at DcadwVod. Lawrence
County. South Dakota. and was the
son of Theodore ana Mathildn kick
hcfel Knutzen. OF ll2 Horth Plum
street lie Was n farmer and stock
raiser a, AliccI oregon, and before
going West, had been employed by
tho r.. r. & i. Railroad
Corporal Knut2"n enlisted as q
private May :. 1917. at NJ. IL. Mare
Island, Cal, ana assigned TO Company
r. NJ. -. Mare Island. IIe trained
at Mare Island. Quau,icN. Va. CAL
weston. Tex. and was promoted from
private 10 corporal May g. 1915. IT"
embarked from Philadelphia on the
L. :. : Henderson. May -, 1913. and
arrived AZ Brest, France. June \.
l9ls. He was wounded severely Ia
the hcad by machine-gun Juliet 81
the occ!pitai region on October &.
1918. al Blanc Mon, Ridge. and died
II tho wound received IN action Oc-
tobcr 6, 1915, ut Evacuation Hospital
No. 3. A. T.. T..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
Kidney and Bladder
Troubles Conquered
Or Money Back

For 40 years. said DR.. Carey, I have
been prescribing Marshroot for kidney and
bladder sickness and now that have re-
tired from active practice have made,
arrangements with leading druggists TO
dispense this wonderful prescription at n
moderate price. on the money back IL dis
satisfied plan.
Beware OF kidney discasc-thousands
die OF II every year who ought 10 be
enjoying the blessings OF life and health
Watch the symptoms. If you have
spccks floating before the eyes. puffy eyes,
clammy feet or moist palms. buckache or
sidcache. you ought to get a bottle OF
DIR. Carey's Mnrshroot right away.
It has wonderfully benefited tens OF
thousands OF cases OF kidney and blad-
der troubles and is the medicine you can
always depend upon. Results ar" guar
antced.
NoTE.--Dr.- Daniel G. Carey was n
practicing physician for many years and
his great Prescription. Marshroot, aided
thousands OF sufferers from kidney and
bladder troubles. Hereafter you can al
ways get this effective Prescription at ALL
reliable pharmacists the country over
Keep In mind the name. DR.. Carey.s
Marshroot--prescription No. tn. No
other medicine can take Its place.-Ad-
vertisemhnt,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
WILL BURY PRIVATE. ROSE
WITH MILITARY HONORS
Funeral of Hero Of One Hundred
and Sixteenth Infantry To BE
Held This AftcrnuOn.

Funeral services FOR Private Car
nett l.. Rose, OF Company y. one Hun
dred and Sixteenth Infantry. who dice!
overseas from injuries received Oc-
tobcr 5. 1918. viii he held in the
Hanover Avenue Christian Church
this afternoon. The funeral party
viii leave the residence of his grand :
mother. Mrs. Martha crawlcy. 1925
West Clay street. at o'clock and 20
direct To the church. where Rev.
J. Il. IIundicy will conduct the ser
vices. Burial viii be in Riverview
Cemetery.
The active and honorary pailbcar-
crs viii be members of Company -.
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry.
aud they will meet at Eliley's under
taking parlOrs at 3:l5 o'clock.
There viii also be a committee rep
rcsenting the Woman's Auxiliary Of
the Richmond Grays. of which Mrs.
Charles /. Kain is chairman
Full military honors vii! he accord :
cd the fallen hero. There will he "a
firing euuad ana a burlcr from the
Richmond Grays. OF IN Virginia Ma
tionnl Guard
Private Rose IL survived by one
brother. Eugene and ,hrcc sisters
little Ethel. RUBY ana I;"Dccca Rose.
Private Roses father died while his
son was overseas. ana Mrs Rose died
from the shock OF the news OF his
death.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
German Commissioners
See Treaty in Dreams

PARIS. Aug. eff the Offices Of
the German separations commits
sion are anything to go by. no one
need ever fear the Germans are
going 10 forget the treaty of Yer
sailics.
In every office OF the commits
sion hang pictures of the chateau
OF Versailles ana various parts OF
the town. y place Of honor wac
found for Il larS" picture 80 the
Han Of Mirrors. where the treaty
WAS signed. ana this Is surrounded
bS pictures OF the ceremony of
June %. 1919. prominent among
which are photographs OF the ar
rival Of the German delegation
and the enthusiasm q: French
crowds after the signature. The
only thing ono does not sec framed
is the trcaty itself. This probably
hangs in the German Foreign Of
flee in Berlin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
FEDERAL OFFICIALS MUST
NOT ACT AS ATTORNEYS

WASHINGTON. Aug G.-Attorncy-
General Daughcrty has determined
to stop former government officials
acting as attorneys for firms and in
dividuals having claims against the
government. it was learned today
Next Wednesday Daugherty will
appear before the House judiciary
Committee to urge n bill by Repre-
sentative Edmonds, Pennsylvania.
making 1t punishable by fne.ond i'm
prisonmcnt for former government
officials TO appear in such cases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
CHATTANOOGA TO AID FORD
IN MUSCLE SHOALS FIGHT
LEE Assncintcd prcss.l

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Aug. g.
Representatives OF ali civic clubs. the
manufacturers Association and Cham
Der Of Commerce CT Chattunooga. in
conference th!s morning. decided to
enter into the fsht FOR the accept
ance OF the Henry Ford offer for Mus
Gle Shoals.
II was decided 10 raise a fund of
$4,000 and Join with Birming ham IN.
Memphis and Nashville and other
cities Interested in the project 10 Sc
cure acceptance by the government Of
the Ford offer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
"HIGH HACKERS" BOLDER;
STIR KANSAS AUTHORITIES
[Hy Assncln,cl prcss-l

KANSAS CITI, MO. Aug G-Ban-
dts termed high jackers." who are
making business Of riding freight
trains ia the wheat belt Of Kansas
and certain parts OF Oklahoma, rob
bling harvest hands. are Incoming
morc bold and are receiving !nCrcas-
ing attention from local authorities in
those States. according To reports
reaching here today.
There have been Ave or moro unax-
plained killings IN the Kansas wheat
tclt IN the las, month. the victims
having been supposed harvest hands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
NEW LEGION MEMBERS
ELIGIBLE TO CONVENTION

Ex-scrvicc men who become idcn-
tiicd with the American Legion any
where in the State prior to Labor
Day. will be given an equal opportu-
nifty with charter members TO at
tend and participate in the annua.
convention OF the State organization.
which will be held in Norfolk. Sep
TENDER To ;. both inclusive. accord
ing TO announcement made yesterday
at state headquarters of the legion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
ISSUE FEDERAL WARRANT
FOR WARREN C. SPURGlN
IBy Associated Press1

CHICAGO. Aug. Ga Federal war
rant for Warren c. Spurgin. missing
president of the Michigan Avenue
Trust Company. charging violation of
the prohibition laws. was issued to-
day following the confscation yes
terday Of $4,000 worth of wines and
other liquors in the bank.
Copies OF the warrant were for
warded to San Antonio. Texas. with
request that Spurgin be apprehended
il possible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
Primary Cos, ru,rc, SIN.

q. Il. Fuller spent $3.50 to be re.
nominated for the Virginia House of
Delegates from Richmond in Tues
days primary. according % his eH-
pense account. filed yesterday in
Hastings Court. James Z. Connolly.
successful aspirant FOR justice OF ths
peace from Madison Ward. spent IS %
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
Charge .tutu Theft.

Following Che recovery OF an au-
tomobile. said To have been stolen q,
Tenth and Broad Streets. at seven: h
ana Hosp!tai Streets by police yes
terday' VIII Willie Wilson WAS ar
rested charged with the theft Pay
mond Wilson. "A years old. was a.
rested by Policemen Hais and Smith
on similar charge