The Washington herald., 1921-11-06


But the treaty never was ratified by
the United States. The Balkans con-
tinued, and remain today. in q state
turmoil Russia continued a hot bed
Of Soyeftisn- The world refused to
20 back to work and attain q state
Of normally" The nVe great powers,
the United States, Great Britain,
France, Italy and japan continued
their race for military and naval
supremacy.
Facing bankruptcy, certain Of these
nations embarked on programs for
military expenditures that were as
founding. But in every country there
was visible unrest because OF this
action. This was especially 50 in the
United States, In Great Britain and in
Japan- It was a subject for debate
in Congress and in the parlaments-
The man in the street" who, after
all, pays the bills, became more and
more insistent to know what It all
meant and why everyone should get
ready for another war.
senate Gets Active.
Finally the Senate. after debate,
adoptsd a resolution fathered by Sen
ator william E Borah1 of Idaho. re-
ouestinx the President to call a con-
ference Of representatives OF the
larger nations to see whether all
nations could not agree on q plan
to reduce expenditures for purely
military purposes and thus lift the
terrific burden on their peoples
Such q conference was called ana
Invitations were sent to the five
- FanFaaanfa
tiyes to this city to talk things
over.
Because IL was felt that limita-
tion of ornaments could not be Sc
cured unless at the same time an
agreement could be reached for
meeting the problems of the Far
East and the Pacific the original
SCOPE was extended and Belgium,
china, the Netherlands and Portu-
gal were requested to participate in
the discussions Of these latter per-
plexities. The original call re-
Guested the delegates to assemble
here in Washington on the anni1
vsrsary of Armistice Day, Novem-
Der IL. But q solemn duty will re-
suit In the postponement of the
initial session until the next day.
H0nors for Soldier.
In historic Arlington, overlook
ing the waters Of the Potomac,
there will be buried with honors
heretofore reserved for martyred
chief executives of the nation an
unknown American soldier brought
from the blood-soaked soil of that
France in whose defense he died.
All officialdom will be represented
in the cortege that will follow this
hero-who typifes all sons of
America who gave their lives on
the field of BATTLEFRONT the Capitol
building to the chosen last resting
place And in the front ranks will
be the delegates, who, later on will |
endeavor to set in motion machin-
cry that eventually may make wars
impossible.
Twenty-four hours later, at 1890, !
on November IL. the delegates to the |
conference will assemble. They will |
hold their opening public session in
| the assembly hall of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution adjoin- !
ing the Pan American Building in
which the regular business sessions
are TO be held. This session will be !
momentous. President Harding, on
whose invitation the conference has
zbeen called, will outline just what |
he believes Is possible Of accom-
plishment He will disclose the |
american position In general terms, |
Rfter which adjournment will be |
AIKEN probably until the following |
Monday when a permanent presiding |
mcer-almost certainly. Secretary |
bf State Charles Evans Hughes-winl
Pc elected and a secretary general |
md aides chosen. Then the proAJ
ram. or agenda, will be submIttd |
pd agreed upon This preliminary |
ganization WORK over the confer
&c VIII get together in an effort |
agree upon a program that will i
satisfactory to every nation rep
ented.
he delegates that are to particle
In the conference are as fol-
b:
presenting the United States
etary Hughes, former Secretary
Senator Elihu Root, probably /
~ost sxDs,5SHAAd diplomas. in 1