Evening star., 1921-09-23
NEW WAR METHODS
MAY Be STUDY Of
PARLEY EXPERTS
Creation of Commission Is
Contemplated in Official
Circles.
REPORTS OF Dlsc0NTENT.
ON AGENDA DlsCREDlTED
Assurances Given That There Is No
Basis for Statements
Abroad.
by n. o. MESSENGER.

Abroad.
by n. o. MESSENGER.
Possibility of the creation by the ar
mament limitation conference of an
expert commission to study and re-
port on new agencies of warfare is
contemplated in official quarters. In
clusion in the suggested agenda Of
the conference as special subject OF
Rules for the Control Of New Agen-
cies of Warfare" is regarded as proof
of the Importance which the govern
ment attaches to it. interest In which
is shared by the public.
1t is said to be the view of this
government that an international
conference on limitation of armament
could scarcely ignore the OF
warfare adopted in the world war
with their devastating effects, nor fali
to take cogniZance of the proposed
enlargement of this field of destruc-
ton in the future.
AS rules of international law might
be involved in attempted regulation
of the use of new agencies OF war
fare. the thought has been considered
of setting up body of experts TO go
into the subject in detail.
Discrcdit Reports.
Reports published abroad of alleged
discomfort of some of the powers with
the United States suggestions for the
agenda were again diScredited at the
State Department today. The agenda
have been freely discussed and ques-
tions have been asked this government
in elaboration and elucidation of some
of the subjects in the agenda. but as
surance is given there is no basis for
statements that there is dissatisfaction
with the agenda by the other powers.
1t is pointed out in official quarters
the foundation for practical action. and
the object of the conference is emf
nently practical, 1t Is contended. with
the expectation of obtaining results.
Explain Agenda.
Today pa ins were taken to make 1t
plain again that the agenda are de-
sired and expected to be elastic: that
such was a leading thought in their
preparation. The suggestion of the
framework of what can certainly be
regarded. as q practical program ,does
not mean. it was explained. the exclu.
sion of suggestions hereafter 10 %
made. AZ new topics ana subjects
arise, they are not to be excluded be-
cause not included In the agenda as
originally suggested.
However, opinion may be divided
as to the relative Importance OF the
two branches of the work of the
conference. limitation of armament
and consideration OF Pacific and far
eastern questions, there Is no doubt
that the armament subject will oe
kept in the limelfght and the con.
ference constantly reminded that the
light is to be steadily focused upon
it's proceedings.
Organized labor in the countries rep
resented in the conference has been
asked by Samuel Gompers. president
of the American Federation of Labor,
stration for disarmament" on Armis-
tfce day. In cablegrams sent today by
Mr. Gompers to labor organizations in
Great Britain, France, Italy and Japan
they were requested to join in such
demonstrations.
Text of CnbleErams.
The cablegram sent to c. w. Bower
man, chairman of the parliamentary
committee of the British Trade Union
Congress, with which the other cable
grams practically are Identical, fol-
lows:
"American Federation of Labor
whole heartedly for fullest possible
disarmament in interest of interna-
tional peace and good will. Isn't it
possible to have demonstrations of
English people in support of this
humanitarian purpose with view of
having them prevail upon the British
government. as we are trying to pre-
vail upon ours and all others, to in
sist upon the fullest limit Of disarma-
ment at Washington conference"
Mr.. Gompers also sent out call to
"every Central Labor Union" urging
whole hearted support and participa-
tion in the Armistice day demon
strations.
"There can be no sufficient excuse
for failure anywhere" the call de-
is paramount.
Let the voice Of the American peo-
pie be heard in it's full volume. Let
the international conference on limi-
tation of armament understand the
will of America.
various civic bodies for the uplift of
humanity intend to make known. their
interest in the subject and give notice
that they are in touch with the aims
and the work of the conference.
Armistice day. which is to witness
the formal opening of the conference
and its immediate adjournment to en-
able the carrying out of the program
to honor the unknown soldier dead
of America in the world war, would,
If labor follows in other countries
the program suggested by Mr. Comp
ers, be observed internationally.
President's Interest.
Presiden Harding is not abating his
interest in investing the day with SOL
emn and indeed sacred atmosphere In
this country. The intimation has come
from high governmental sources that
no demonstration in Washington Is re-
garded as desirable beyond the cere-
monies in honor Of the unknown dead
on that day. Other demonstrations in
the National Capital, 1t is indicated,
can appropriately be made subsequently.
The War Department today made an
nouncement that in accordance with an
act of Congress providing for the burial
of an unknown American who was a
member of the American expeditionary
forces, and who lost his life during the
tends to extend an invitation to, all liv-
ing holders Of the medal Of honor re-
siding within the continental limits of
the United States to visit Washington
to participate In the ceremonies referred
to on November IL.
"Hoiders of the medal of honor who
accept this invitationtwill be consid-
cred as official mourners who will fol-
low the remains from the Capitol
to Arlington cemetery, and it will be
necessary for them to arrive in WASH
ington not later than the night OF No
vember 10. Holders of the medal of
n0nOr VINO iuIHSh NASA duuA CSScS 10
the adjutant general of the Army will
receive. further information on this
suhiect, as well as on the subject of
travelling expenses, ETC.
There will also be expected in
Washington guard of honor of men
to be appointed by the governors of
the states in the proportion sof zone
man to each ten thousand soldiers the
state sent into the WaE. =. $
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