Evening star., 1921-11-11

the world in the absence of the de-
sire for peace. and the prospect of
reduced armaments is not a hopeful
one unless this desire finds expression
in practical effort to remove causes
OF misunderstanding and to seek
ground for agreement as to prin-
ciples and their application. 1t is the
earnest wish of this government that
through an interchange of views with
the facilities afforded by confer
ence, 1t may be possible to find a
solution Of Pacific and far eastern
problems. OF unquestioned Importance
at this time-that is. such common
understandings with respect to mat
ters which have been and are of in
ternational concern as may serve to
promote enduring friendship among
our peoples.
1T is not the purpose of this gov
ernment to attempt to define the
scope of the discussion in relation to
the Pacific and far east. but rather
to leave this to be the subject of
suggestions to be exchanged before
the meeting OF the conference, in the
expectation that the spirit of friend
ship and a cordial appreciation of the
importance of the elimination of
sources Of controversy will govern
the final decision.
Invitation to China.
"Accordingly. in pursuance of the
proposal which has been made, and
ia the light of the gracious iiidica-
ton of its acceptance. the President
invites the government Of the Re
public of China to, participate in the
discussion Of Pacific and far eastern
questions. in connection with the con-
ference OH the subject of limita ton
of armament, to be held in Washing
ton. on the l1th day of November.
1921"
Ambassador Herrick. cabled August
Is the.acceptance by the French gov
ernment of the invitation and an
nounced that Premier BRAND would
attend the conference in person as
the head Of the French delegation.
The Repulic of China, August 1s. in
accepting the invitation made the fol-
lowing observation:
"A conference for the purpose stated
meets with the hearty concurrence of
the government Of the Republic of
China. Since the conclusion of the
war in Europe the fea- is general
that there may again DC = recurrence
of the horrors Of war. Furthermore.
the center of gravity in matters in
Pacific and the far east. China oc-
cupies an important place not only on
account of the extent of its terri
tory and the density of its population.
but also on account of it's geograph-
ical position. The Pacific and far
eastern questions as viewed by the
Chinese people are questions affecting
Gay.
China Has High Hopes.
This conference at Washington
States for the promotion of peace,
cannot but contribute in a large
measure to the accomplishment of re-
suits that will enable the people of
the world to enjoy prosperity and
happiness and obtain permanent re-
lease from the calamities Of war. 1t
Is with special satisfaction that the
government of the Republic Of China
makes known its desire to cooperate
on a footing Of equality with other
governments in this benc1cent move
ment.
THE American government by de-
claring that 1t Is not its purpose to
attempt to define the scope of the dis
cussion in relation to the Pacific and
far east gives evidence o. it's readi-
ness to be fair to all without any
preconceived bias. The government
of the Republic Of China desires TO
take the same position, and will par
ticipate in the conference in the spirit
Of friendship and with a cordial ap-
elimination of the sources Of contro-
versy as stated in the American
charges note and observe perfect
frankness and cordiality in the ex-
change of views and in arriving at
decisions to the end that the purpose
OF the President Of the United States
to promote universal peace may be
fulfilled"
Great Britain's Acceptance.
Great Britain's acceptance. which
was contained in a note delivered to
Harvey by Lord Curzon,
was made public August 22 and was
as follows:
II have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of the invitation proffered
to his majesty's government by the
government Of the United states to
participate in a conference at Wash
ington, beginning the 11th of Novem-
ber next, for the discussion of the
of ornaments and In con-
nection herewith of the international
problems presented by the Pacific and
the far east.
ut is with sincere qualification that
I have the honor on behalf of his
majesty's government to request your
excellency to convey to the United
States government our ready accep-
tance Of their invitation to take mart
in this suspicious meeting with OBJ
jects Of which his majesty's govern
ment and the British nation are in
whole hearted sympathy. 1t is the
earnest and confident hope of his
majesty's government, that this con-
ference, approached. as 1t will be by
all concerned, in a spirit Of courage,
ing, may achieve far-reaching results