New-York tribune., 1921-12-11
ChinaTriurnphs
In Long Battle
For Integrity
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portunity to adhere, which will deal
generally with the questions relating
to the Far East and to policies in ref
erence to China, and also with respect
to the territorial status Of the coun~
tries concerned May / hope at least
that something of that sort may be the
result Of our deliberations ~
Vehement applause expressive of
sympathy for China's cause greeted DR..
Alfred SEE, the Chinese Minister to
America, when he rose beside his col
league, DR.. Wellington Koo, to voice
q hope that general agreement on the
lines suggested by Mr.. Hughes might
be evolved
express our great satisfaction at the
work the conference has already accom-
plished," said Dr. SEE. "The Chinese
delegation notes with qualification the
intention of the powers agreeing to the
draft treaty reported this morning to
preserve general peace and to adjust
by peaceful mems all matters of con-
troversy that may arise between them
with reference to their rights in rela-
tion to their insulaI possessions and
Pacific.
Hopeful fDr Fnture
"The Chinese delegation anticipates,
as indicated by our distinguished chair
man, that this agreement will be sup
plemcnted by further convention to
which all the powers, including China,
will be parties, wh1h will adjcst con-
ditions in the Far East upon basis
which, it is hoped, will provide for the
amicable settlement of any future con-
troversies.
"The Chinese delegation has been
greatly impressed by the friendliness
with which the discussions in the con-
ference on the proposals by US as on
other matters have been carried on,
It is convinced that satisfactory solu-
tion can be found for the remaining
questions which represent Chinese
sovereignty and her aspirations. China
upon her part will do what she can to
bring this about and will at all times
give her whole-hearted help in the
maintenance of the most friendly rela-
tions between herself and the other
powers and thus add to the eff9Et for
the preservation of peace in the Pacific
and Far East"
Four definite proposals regarding
China were presented by Mr.. Hughes in
reports from the Far Eastern commit
tee. Each was unanimously adopted
On explaining the purport of each pro-
posal Mr.. Hughes called for vote
from the nine powers. The first vote
was cast by America, it being present.
ed by Mr.. Hughes himself. In eacf
instance Mr.. Hughes said: "The United
States of America assents."
Adoption of what are known as the
four Root principles marked the frs
final action taken by the conferenc.
on any measure. The Root principle!
mittee on November 21. They provid,
in substance that China's sovereignt,
and territorial and administrative in
tegrity will be respected, that "th'
fullest and most unembarrassed oppor
tunity" will be given to China for he
development, that the open door w;l
be applied, that the powers will re
frain from taking advantage Of China
present chaotic condition.
No Special Privileges
SIT is hardly necessary to point ou
the great Importance of this declara
tion,' said Mr.. Hughes. sIt is i,
truth charter containing an assur
ance to China of protection from act
in derogation of her sovereignty ant
independence and administrative au
tonomy, and also an assurance that a.
between the powers there will be
careful observance Of the principle o
free and equal opportunity in matter
relating to China and that no one viii
seek special advantages or privileges
at the expense of the rights of others
GAS l have said, this has been st
fully discussed by the delegates tina
l assume that all that is necessary j
to have your formal assent recorded
here in the proceedings of the con
ference, and while this declaration il
a declaration of the powers other thar
China, think it would be quite appro
pirate, as it is a resolution presented
to the conference, to invite China's as
sent as we'll and if this course is
agreeable to you, I shall ask for thu
assent of the powers to this resolution
81 call for the assent of the power!
through their representatives. Th'
United States of America assents."
The votes of all the powers, includ
ing China, having been given, th
principles were declared to be in effect
Attention then was called by Nj
Hughes to the proposal to appoint
commission to investigate extraterri
toriality in China. The resolution
adopted by the Far Eastern committee