Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-08
PLAN FOR AGREEMENT OF FOUR
POWERS TO DISCUSS PACIFIC
PROBLEMS ACCEPTED BY JAPS
Information From Honolulu
Declared Correct By Brit
ish Statesman At Confer
ence; Cable Difficulties
Cause Delay In Reply On
Naval Ratio.
(By The Associated Press. )

AVoV0b CAA44Os
(By The Associated Prees.)
Washington, Dec. 3.-The japanese
government has accepted the proposal
for quadruple understanding in the
Pacific. an authorized British spokes-
man said today. a
The British spokesman said the s.
5-S ratio proposition with regard to
capital ships was in some way related
to a complete settlement and that this
proposition had not yet been accepted
BY the Japanese government.
Calling attention to an Associated
Pres despatch from Honolulu quoting
a japanese language newspaper as to
acceptance by the Toxic government
Of the quadruple plan, the British
spokesman said this was correct, and
that the Washington conference knew
it to be correct.
Fortiicataous Draw Interest.
(By The Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 8.-While the
proposal for four power Pacific
agreement is gaining increased sup
port evidences are developing that
other factors in the arms conference
ire shaping up toward the point OF
lefinite treaties or understandings
The latest situation to take prorni-
ience in the discussions Is that relat-
ing to fortifcation and naval bases in
the Pacific. There are intimations
that although that subject will not
be treated in the four power treaty. it
probably will be settled by separate
treaty or some other form of inter-
national agreement
The British delegates understand
that the japanese government, like
ho %A@
power plan in principle.
The actual status of the situation
still is closely guarded. but the out
ward signs suggest that the conver-
sations are tending toward these sep
arate agreements
A treaty by which the United States.
Great Britain, Japan and France will
agree to cooling OF period" OF dis
cussaon before going to war over dis
putes arising in the islands Of the
Pacific. Hawaii is not to be in any
way affected by the treaty.
tBy The Associated Press.)
| Washington, Dec. 3.-Diniculties in
cable communications with Toxic
were said today to have delayed re-
ceipt Of the japanese governments
views on acceptance 6f the American
proposal for naval Limitation. Portions
OF despatch ou-Tokio. .Mtere. under
t stood 10 have been received but some
sections Of II, it was explained Off
cially, had not yet arrived
Honolulu Report
Honolulu, Dec. THE Japanese
diplomatic council formally approved
the four power treaty for settlement
of Pacific differences this evening Al
a meeting at Premier Takahashi's of
fetal residence, according to a Toxic
I tr, ha
ese language newspaper here.
| tBy The Associated Prees>
Washington. Dec. IA mutual
pledge not to go to war over disputes
| in the Pacific without a -cooIine-off
period of discussion, is the basis OF
the new four-power treaty proposed
as substitute for the Anglo-Japanese
1 alliance. - - -
Discussion of the propose, among
the arms delegates have reached an
advanced stage, although none of the
governments concerned-the United
States, Great Britain and Japan and
f'rance-has given final approval A
suggestion that the Angio-Japanese
pact ne revoked. has gone to London
and Toxic. Possible controversies
over the Pacific islands alone, exclu-
s've of the Hawiian group and Yap.
would come under the provisions Of
the new agreement. Yap is to me
the subject of separate treaty, neeo-
tiaticns for which are nearing compile
ton and Hawaii is to be considered
for purposes Of the agreement as part
OF the American mainland.
Applies Arbitration Rules
l The problems of China or other
portions of the Asiaic mainland are
not to be touched by the proposed
treaty. nor will it contain provisions
: relating to Pacific Qualifications or
\ the naval reduction program. It is
possible that all these questions may
come simultaneously to the point OF
a decision. BY the American dele
gates, the project is regarded as esc
tablishing neither an alliance nor an
entente, but merely as applying to
the Pacific islands, the principle of
the thirty-odd Bryan peace treaties
public statement setting forth that
position probably will be made in the
near future by Secretary Hughes
The negotiations have been kent
within very narrow circle centering
: in the "big three" Hughes, BaHour
and Kato.
Tentative Treaty Drafted
Although some Of those who are
sponsoring the new four power plan
have gone SO far as to prepare ten
tative treaty draft, there are several
{ details on which the plenipotentiaries
, have not yet presented their views.
: There seems to be a universal conf
: dence. however, the details easily
, could be adjusted.
Thus far Great Britain alone Of the
four powers has given an acceptance
, in principle" but her delegates. liks
those of Japan, have cabled home for
further instructions.
The japanese and American dele
gates are proceeding slowly, and the
, French are said to have taken very
little part SO far in the conversations
Plan First Formed
1t was at meeting OF the 'tbis
, three" nearly week ago that the
project is understood to have taken
mission to the London and Toxic for.
eign offices for instructions.
The American delegates. 1t was said
had felt from the beginning of the
negotiations that some FORM OF inter.
national concord to preserve the peace
} OF the Pacific was one OF the devel.
opments most to be hoped for as I
result OF the Washington conference
: The Anglo-Japanese alliance NEas rid
{ Ito be regarded NJ less efficient fol
J such purpose than would be agree
!. ment In which other powers havins
! extensive interests n the Pacafic ccuIl
join.
On the other hand the American
fined restrictions IN view Of the con.
: stttutional limitations or the executtvs
In treaty making and the long eetah,
E lixAsd natiDnAl policy ef D0n-izSslvs
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