Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-20
CHINA IS ENCOURAGEDB by
GREETING TOTS TEN POINTS
(Continued From First pare)

wisdom OF the conference Is taken
up. we should regret undue protrac-
ton of the discussions by detailed
examination of innumerable minor
| matters"
E"ropcnnsi Speak syi,tpathcticniiy.
Speaking for Great Britain MIR. Bal
four reaffirmed adherence to the open
door and the policy of Chinese terri
torial integrity, and said his govern
ment WAS ready to consider rclin-
quishment OF extra territorial rights
IN China when circumstances war
rant" For France. Premier BRAND
declared himself disposed to consider
China's declaration of principles I'm
the most favorable light, although
details remained to be examined.
ltaiy's readiness to help In the free
development OF China was voiced By
Senator Schanzer, and there were
general cxpressions of friendship and
Interest in China by Baron dc Cartier
for Belgium. Viscount d'Alte for
Portugal. and Jonkheer van Karne-
heck for the Netherlands. The Amerl-
can delegates made no statement. tho
views of this government having been
generally indicated by Secretary
Hughes when China presented her
ten potnts" ct Thursdays session.
The delegates were In session two
hours ana 1t was announced they
would hold another meeting .at j.
VI. Monday
The following comn,,,nIouc WAS
issued this afternoon:
inc committee on Pacific and Far
Eastern questions held Its second
meeting in the Columbus room of the
ran American Building this morning
mt II o'clock. All plenipotcntiary
delegates were present. except Baron
Shidehara. for Japan. Ambassador
Jusserand. for France. and MIR. Media.
for Italy.
Admiral Baron K;ito, on behalf Of
Japan. made the { following state
ment:
u II seems to the japanese dele
cation that existing difficulties in
china lie no less In her domestic sit.
uatloh than in her external relations
we are anxious TO see peace and
unity re-establishcd at the earliest
possible moment, but we want To
avoid nil action that may be con
strncd ms an intervention in tn. in
tcrnai affairs OF China. All shat this
'""iefchce chn achieve. II seems to
us Is to adjust Chlna's foreign rcla-
u"ns' leaving her domestic situation
I" he worked out by tn. Chinese
themselves.
Wish Happy Relations.
~. The Japanese delegation ,v,sh,.
10 assure the Chinese delegation mud
thc whole conference that .Inpas, has
ever! ucSlre tn cultivate hnppicst re-
iauons with ChiHa. We are so;;,;-
''ns of making Whatever con:rihu
'i"hs we ae capable n; toward
Gina realization of her Just and ie
Sltihnatc aspirations Va arc .nti,a
~ uninhuenord by any policy of tor
"..ai aeEE"ii':iEcmcnt In any part
~ bh'ha. We adhere without condi-
| 'ioh or reservation TO the principle Of
the open door and equal onnor-
tnnity' IN China We look In chin,
| IN particular for tho etlppIy of r,,,.
mnterihis essential to our indus,rinl
HE and for foodstuMs as we'll In
tne purchase OF such materials from
Cninn. as in all our trade relations
win that country, we do mot claim
any special rights or privileges AMI
we welcome fair and honest CONNIE.
| ttlon with MI nations.
! WIN regard to- the question of
| the abolition of cxtrRterritorIality
whtch is perhaps one Of the most i'm
portant questions proposed by the
chinese delegation. II Is our inten-
| non TO join with other delegations
IN the endeavor TO come TO an ar
rahEement In manner fair and
satisfactory to all parties.
Come with no Selfish AspIra lions.
we have come TO this conference
not 10 advance our own selfish IN
terests we have come To cooperate
win All nations interested for the
purpose OF assuring peace I'm tho
Far Fact, and friendship among ma :
| lions.
3. The Japanese delegation under
stands that the principal object OF
| the conference is to establish In
common accord policies and prin-
ciples which are to guide the future
| actions OF the nations here repre-
| sented. Although we are ready to
explain or discuss any problem which
In the wisdom OF the conference Is
aGizs aas!EI A& l;aG YH