The Washington times., 1921-12-10

ington conference will end in a cul
de sac unless II reaches a program
of comprehensive world disarmament
and world peace. II II seeks to de-
stroy the League Of Nations and get
up some other organization In its
stead 1t will doubtless fail in both re-
spects.
"If it seeks to cooperate with the
League now functioning, then its
work will be of the greatest i'm
portance. The four-power treaty may
impose obligations contravening OBJ
legations assumed by Great Britain,
France and Japan under the League.
However, IL its purpose is merely to
supplement the League, or aid in the
execution of its terms, there can be
no objection to 1t. But IL it seeks to
detach members of the League from
that organization, evils will result.
Afraid Interests May Balk Move.
Senator Helm (Democrao. Ala
bama-"I have made II my policy Dot
to comment on any proposals made
IN connection with the conference
until the complete work of the con-
ference IL before me. But the world
has a right to demand and expect n
great deal i am demanding and
expecting a great deal. II the will
Of the people back home In the
various countries is properly ex-
pressed here, great things will be
accomplished IL failure is to be
written across the efforts of this
conference when II is all over. 1t
will be due largely to the influence
Of the interests that build battle
ships and supply guns and ammuni-
ton for war purposes"
Senator Fletcher Democrao. Flor
n l. ~. Inn
of Article Kin substance a league
of nations. i suppose the difference
now is that the Republicans propose
this treaty and the Democrats pro
posed the other treaty. But i am in
clined to think II Is very wise
thing to place this Far Eastern situa-
ton on a basis that will insure the
open door in China which has al
WAYS been our policy.
TT offers a great opportunity, at
least, to come to an understanding
that will eliminate serious trouble in
the Pacific. And this proposed treaty.
although / haven't seen the docu-
ment itself, would seem to contribute
materially toward bringing that about.
The Far Eastern question is as inn
portant as disarmament question.
From what / understand of the pro-
posed treaty IL established the open
door policy and secures its recogni-
ton by the chief powers interested
Senator Trammell Dem.-''In gen.
eral / am in favor Of any plan that
would bring about real disarmament
and world peace. I have formed no
opinion yet on this particular plan
/ want to see the treaty first. At
first glance the plans, as outlined in
the papers, seems to be along lines
that will accomplish great good"
Poindexter Mont cmmittaI.
Senator Poindexter R) Of Wash
ington, a ranking member of the SEN
ate Naval Affairs Committee. who Is
opposed to the United States
entering into any agreement for the
of a status quo In Pa
cliffs Notifications and naval bases, de-
clined to comment upon the proposed
pact.
Until I have had an opportunity to
examine the text Of the suggested
pact, I do not care to say anything
about it." Poindexter said.
Senator Cappers R-) Of Kansas
think 1t is a step in the right direc.
ton. 1t certainly cannot make the sit.
uation In the Pacific and the Far East
any more unsettled and threatening
that the chances are that will help
grealy toward the maintenance OF
peace there. With the backing of
President Harding and Secretary
believe 1t will command the
support Of enough Senate votes to in
sure its ratification"