New Britain herald., 1921-11-15
Balfour, Describing Englands Insular Location,
Explains Why Certain Alterations to Propos-
ais Might be Deemed Advisable = BRAND
Pledges Support-Japs Express Willingness to
Cut Down Navy.
British Leader Says Naval
Plans Will Affect His
Country Most of Any.

Washington, Nov. 15.-CBy Assocn-
ated Press. )-Great Britain's accept
ance in precept and spirit of the
American proposals for limitation of
naval armament formally was laid be-
fore the arms conference today by Ar
thur Balfour, heading the British
delegation.
Baron Admiral Kato's statement of
acceptance in the same sense for ia
pan followed.
Before hearing the statements of
the delegations the conference adopt
ed unanimously the committee of the
whole plan worked out by the big
five.
Just after the opening gavel, Mr..
Baltour conferred earnestly with
Lord Beatty.
There was no prayer.
Hughes Announces Program.
Announcing the program decisions
of the big five, Secretary Hughes
said:
1T is the intention of this commit
tee consisting of all plenipotentiary
delegates to consider all matters and
report to the plenary session" He
then announced the plan as outlined
with respect to the Far Eastern ques-
ton.
May 1 ask if these recommended
tlonS meet the sentiments of the con-
ference?" the chairman asked. Heads
were nodded in approval and the
program was declared by Mr.. Hughes
adopted.
Mr.. Hughes took his seat while his
statement was repeated in French.
Mr.. Balfour Speaks.
Arising Mr.. Bal & + sai.f in sub
stance:
you have invited those who de-
sired 1t to continue the discussions
which began on Saturday last.
think it very unfortunate if we are to
allow the events of Saturday to pass
without some further observation.
And if for reasons which / ven-
ture to explain I am the first to take
up the challenge it is because of all
members here assembled, the country
which ] represent is most intimately
in all naval questions.
Statesmen of all countries are be-
to discover that the lahors
and difficulties of peace are almost
as arduous as those required by the
of a successful var.
Now l said I'd explain why 1
would rise first to deal with the sub
iect which is in all our hearts. It is
because Great Britain and the Brit
lsh empire are more profoundly con-
cerned with all that touches naval
matters than it is possible for other
nations to be"
Praise For America.
Il congratulate YOU" said Mr.. Bal
FOUR ION the fact that you have add
I'd a new anniversary which hence
forth will be observed in con-
leCtion with this movement towards
reconstruction, In the minds of all
he allied and associated powers No
,ember 12 will prove to be an ami
not merely to restore pre-
var conditions but to see that war
conditions shall never again exist.
II count myself among the fortu-
late among those present said Mr.
3altour referring to the proceedings
IN Saturday and adding:
The secret was admirably kept. |
lope all the secrets so long as they |
nay be secrets will be as well kept
Telling Of how he heard Secretary
hughes proposals, Mr. Balfour said he
uddcnly realized he was participant
ng in a great historical event"
when the blow fell and the speak |
+ uttered the memorable words that .
ound an echo in the civilized world .
excited profound surprise. The
history of world reconstruction had
een worthily opened.
Many in my audience are citizens
f the United States. The United
tates stands solidly impregnable with
he lines of its communications pro-
eCted completely protected-from
ny conceivable hostile attack
England is Isolated.
III is not merely that you have
10,oo0,ooo people: it is not that you
re the wealthiest nation. The geo
raphiCal position OF your country
lakes you wholly immune from the
erils TO which the British empire is
objected. Suppose your western
ates were suddenly removed 10000 |
liles across the sea; suppose you
ound that the heart of your country
as a small and crowded island de-
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