New-York tribune., 1921-11-24
BRAND Confers
With Harding;
Repeats Appeal
tcont'nusd from page suo

this IL one Of the reasons for which
M. BRAND must return to Paris--the
French Parliament will take up the
consideration of the military problem
as it presents itself after the war and
the victory; they will take it up with
desire to make the greatest possible
progress in the realm of tho reduction
of military burdens. The duration Of
military service will very probably be
words spoken at Washington, these de-
cisions will be reached in serene
atmosphere.
an. BRAND wishes to add that he
departs without anxiety, since in his
place he leaves NJ. Viviani, who, dur
ing his previous trips to America
created for himself universal sympa-
th:es which have almost made him an
American citizen. 1t is certain that in
his hands the interests Of France will
be we'll safeguarded."
On the subject OF poison gas the
French already have made themselves
clear. M. BRAND himself said that it
was impossible Tor the conference to
hope to forbid science to invent instru
ments of warfare and predicted that in
terdictions against gas and submarines
would but stimulate scientists to devils
ing other schemes for wholesale killing
that would be even more deadly.
"War is war;" said M. BRAND.
Referred to Committee
But to-day's communlque merely
said:
"The committee on the subject Of the
limitation of armament met at the Pan
American Building at 10:30 this morn
ing. All the members were present ex-
cept Baron Shidehara and Signor Media
After a general discussion of the sub
jects relating to land armament and
new agencies OF warfare, these were
ing of the heads of the delegations
with instructions to bring. in an order
Of procedure with regard to these sub
jects and with power to appoint sub
committees to deal with the questions
relating to poison gas, aircraft and
rules Of international law"
Later the subcommittee issued Che
following communique:
"The subcommittee composed Of the
heads of the delegations Of the five
powers represented on the committee
on limitation of armament held 8
meeting this AFTERNOON "wednesday
November 23), at 5 p. M, for the
purpose of considering the order OF
procedure in connection with new agen-
cies Of warfare and of rules for the
conduct Of war. The subcommittee
decided to create three boards of ex-
perts, each member of the sub-com-
mittee to nominate the members OF
these boards as follows:
"One-With respect to aircraft, thcil
quality, character and use.
"Two-With respect to poison gases
"Three-With respect to appropriate
rules for the conduct of war.
Subjects Reported Separately
"These experts are to conduct their
inquiries under the direct supervision
of the sub committee composed of the
subject is prepared for the discussion
ed to it.
IN. BRAND took leave of his col
leagues, expressing his regret at be-
ing obliged to depart. The other MEM
bers Of the subcommittee expressed
their regret that he was obliged to
leave them and their appreciation of
the great part he had taken in the pro-
ceedings.
. "rhe committee then adjourned, sub
ject to the call Of the chair"
1t was a busy day from early morn
ing until late tonight for the French
Premier. He had luncheon at the Jap
anese Embassy after the meeting Of the
delegates. Then he called on President
Harding, attended another meeting of
the delegates, returned to his hotel and
dressed and then went to dine at the
Italian Embassy. After that he paid
a final call on Ambassador Jusserand
at the French Embassy.
M. BRAND is scheduled to depart from
Washington for New York at s O'Clock
tomorrow morning, arriving at the
Pennsylvania Station at 1905 in the
afternoon. He sails Friday. With him
go Philippe Berthelot, DR.. Chatin,
his close friend and personal physi-
clan; General Buat, Captain Kolltz,
Lieutenant de Colbert, M. Leger. MI
de lesson and M. Marcassin.
So Rene Viuiani nn,u assn.,A.