Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-09
CHINA'S CLAIM
STRENGTHENED
INNEV PLEDGE
Powers Say Treaties Will
Not Infringe On Pc
kin's Rights
u. S. PLAN ENLARGED
Expected That Final Sessions of
Peace Farley May Be In Sight Next
Week.

China's declaration of independ-
ence, enunciated in the four Root
resolutions agreed to November 81
by the eight powers represented in
Washington at the armament con-
ference, was further strengthened
yesterday.
The powers interpreted for the
rest of the world just what these
Root resolutions actually meant.
And, while they did not go as far
as the Chinese delegation had de-
manded, they pledged themselves to
a course Of future policy that will
be of the utmost benefit to China
in the future. All agree that here
after China shall not be exploited
excepting for the benefit Of the Chi
nese people themselvs.
There was a whole lot of very
frank talk at the gathering, which
took the form of meeting of the
full committee on problems of the
Far East and of the Pacific. Only
a portion of this talk was preserved
in the records and made public in
the official communique. But it was
very strongly established that China
must take the viewpoint of the ma
tions viewpoint that it set forth in
is now historc ten points.
China's integrity is to be safe
guarded in every way. But the prom
ise made to the world will follow
the demands of international law
rather than an open and shut dec
laration that would. if carried to
it's ultimate conclusion, perpetuate
the present administration in Pekin
and give it right of veto over sug-
gestions by disinterested nations that
might eventually prove serious
menace to the peace of the. Orient.
The resolution which was finally
adopted, and which is designed to
clarity the Root resolution, was as
follows:
"Resolved, That the powers at
tending this conference hereinafter
mentioned, to wit, the United States
of America, Belgium, the British
Empire, China, France. Italy, Japan,
the Netherlands and Portugal de-
clare that it is their intention not
to enter into any treaty, agreement,
arrangement, or understanding.
either with one another. or collec-
lively with one another, or collec-
lively with any power or powers
which would infringe or impair the
principles which have been declared
by the resolutions adopted Novem-
ber 81 (the Root resolutions) by
this committee"
The Chinese delegation said last
night that they would have been
better satisfied had the resolution
been adopted in its original form,
but they expressed the belief that
it will be satisfactory to their gov
ernment. BY disposing of this
question the committee was able to
adjourn until tomorrow in order
that the direct Shantung negotia..
tions may be pushed. Members of
the variuos delegations said last
night that the progress being made
was surprising and they intimated
that by the end of next week the
final sessions of the conference. as
such, may be in sight. There will OF
course be certain unfinished bust.
ness left but this will be referred
to resident ambassadors and minis
ters for adjustment.
The official communique was as
follows:
The committee on Pacific and Far
Eastern questions met yesterday
morning at the Pan-American
Building at II o'clock with all the
delegates present with the excep-
ton of Mr.. Underwood, Mr.. Ricci
Mr.. Shidehars and DR.. Moresco. The
third Chinese proposal was dis
cussed.
Mr.. Koo said that the essential
principle laid down in point three
of the Chinese proposals, which
reads as follows: 'With view to
strengthening mutual confidence
and maintaining peace in the Pa
cific and the Far East, the powers
agree not to conclude between
themselves any treaty or agreemen,
directly affecting China or the
general peace in these regions with:
out previously notifying China and
giving to her an opportunity to
participate" is that the Chinese
government should have previous
notification of the negotiation OF
any treaty or agreement which vii!
4 affect Chinese interests