Evening star., 1921-11-12

States, said Mr.. Balfour, ''in a most
noble address has given the confer
ence lead He has provided it with
motto-simplicity. honesty. honof.i
we cannot carry out the plans out
lined by the President unless we have
a chairman.
The nation which invites the con- 1
ference and offers hospitality shall ,
provide its chairman and presiding
genius. / think the Secretary of State
has not only these technical RIGHTS,
but personal qualifications which en-
able hlm 70 carry out these duties"
The staccato of the Interpreters
French concluded. BRAND and those .
who had not understood the English
applauded. 1t was an unusual pro-
cedure, the chairmanship being con-
ferred at Mr.. Balfour's suggestion
without the formality of an election.
Appreciates the Honor. T..
'It is with a profound sense Of
privilege and responsibility" said Mr..
Hughes in his speech of acceptance.
that I accept the honor you confer.
Permit me to express my most cordial
appreciation of the assurances of
friendly cooperation so generously
given by all the united governments"
Mr.. Hughes said the feeling that we
should meet the expectations of
watching world was the best augur OF
the success of the. conference"
There was a sharp, quick round of
applause when Mr.. Hughes, speaking
with great emphasis, declared the
present was no time for mutual reso-
luton or advice, but time for ac-
ton. Delegates on the floor and SEN
ators in the galleries applauded again
when he declared there should be a
! naval holiday and no naval construc-
ton for ten years.
Spectators Rise and Applaud.
! At the end of Mr.. Hughes speech
! the conference and spectators again
| arose and applauded and then a pro-
gram or organization was quickly
adopted.
| John w. Garrett of Baltimore. Nd.
was unanimously elected secretary
general at the suggestion of Mr.
| Hughes. Also at the chairman's sug-
| geStion it was agreed that the heads
| of delegations should compose a COM
mittee on program for the confer
ence
| At l1:40, after the conference had
been in session a little over an hour.
| Chairman Hughes suggested that
would be in order. The galleries did
not agree with him, for they began
| shouting the name of the French pre-
| mier.
| BRAND" BRAND" rang out until
the distinguished head of the French
delegation arose amid Il thunder of
applause to express his gratitude at
the friendly spirit of Washington.
Marked With Eloquence.
NJ. BRAND made his speech from the
end of the long, green table, and
touched many of those unable to un-
derstand him and his eloquence. He
thanked President Harding and paid
tribute to him and to Secretary
Hughes for having called the confer
ence.
France is with you in every way"
he said, with 4 great show of feeling.
He recalled the ravages of the war
in his native land, and asked the
members of the conference to remem-
| ber the peculiar position occupied BY
his government here. France had
come to Washington. he said. to dis
cuss with searching sincerity the
burden of militarism which it was
hoped to lift from the world.
Ask Speech From Japan.
Before Mr.. Bria nds speech could be
translated into English, members OF
; the Senate and House sent up a de
mand for a speech from Japan. The
| premier sat down and was reading
| while the translation was read TO the
| conference.
Answering the applause, Prince
Tokugawa spoke briefly in English.
saying Japan was deeply concerned in
the great purpose for which the con
ference was called.
The world needs peace" he de-
| clared.
Then followed a cry for Italy.
| President Schanzer of the Italian
! delegation was not caught off his
feet, as he responded briefly in Eng
lish. Italy did not provoke the war.
he said, discussing the reasons which
caused the calling of the conference.
Assurance that Italy would cooperate
with the aims of the conference was
again expressed by President Schan-
ger, who declared that in whatever
issue the world would find Italy
standing for peace.
Another war, if one should ever come
would be more frishtful than the last
he added. and this of itself should
urge support of the cause laid down
by the President.
Mr.. Hughes Steps Into GaH
The first rap for order by Chairman
Hughes was during the translation of
n
that quickly stilled noise in the con-
gressional gallery, as members started
out.
With scattering cries for other
speakers. Chairman Hughes stepped
into the breach and took charge of the
program, first calling upon the Belgian
delegate. He said Belgium would sup
port any program that could be carried
out with honor.
DR.. SEE responded for China, speak
ing also in English. He expressed the
firm belief that the results sought by
the conference would be attained.
May we now have the pleasure o.
hearing the representative of the
Netherlands" said Chairman Hughes
Responding, DR.. Van Karnebeek
the delegate, expressed thanks for
the invitation. Holland, he said, was
tics, but was moved always 'by 8
deep, firm desire and hope for peace
French Alone Use Own Tongue.
The representative of Portugal
next to be called upon. referred. Alike
other speakers. to the anguish of wal
and the hope of the world for an end
Of it.
Italian, Belgian. Chinese Dutch and
Portuguese representatives spoke in
English, the French alone employing
their own language.
ator Lodge was introduced. the crowd
, looking for speech. But the SEN
ator, smiling. turned the applause
into laughter by briefly announcing
II move we adjourn
That ended the first open session
|, at 1922 o'clock, until IL o'clock Tues
, day.
Chairman Hughes requested the
audience to remain in its seats until
the delegates had left the hall, and
there was general compliance, but