Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-11-12

? In addition, China, Belgium. Portu-
gal and The Netherlands, invited be-
cause of their vital interest in the pert
inent and crucial problems Of the Far
East, viii sit in the conference to COM
plete the circle of those who are to
strive for the new day of international
relationship.
All Ready to Help
Outward manifestations of conf
dence in the success of the negotiations
never have been more in prominence
than on the eve Of the assembling of
the delegates in formal conclave.
Every nation is declared by its leaders
to be ready to come to the conference
table with spirit of unqualified good
will for every other, and behind there
is a great urging force of world opin-
ion seeking translation into the COW
enants of permanent friendship
Among the statesmen and diplomats
of the visiting nations the great topic
of interest Friday. night was the ad-
dress made. at Arlington Friday by
President Harding. who summoned the
conference into being and who Will vel
come it to America Saturday.
Upon every hand were heard ex-
pressions Of satisfaction that in paying
his. tribute to Americas soldier dead
the chief executive grasped his oppor-
tunity to renew the pledge of the Unit
ed States to take its full share of lead
ership in the attainment of better
order.
America to Lead
In the fulfillment of that pledge. it
is the expectation of all the delegates
that the American government Will
place before the conference as SOON
as it begins its work a concrete pro-
posal for armament limitation. Such
q proposal has been prepared by the
American delegates. and there see1ns
to be universal agreement that as the
States should have the first say.
Whether the proposals viii be submit
ted, Saturday, however. is a question
which present indications would answer
in the negative.
The American delegation held a final
conference Friday. Secretary Hughes
calling them together soon after the
ceremonies at Arlington were conclud-
ed. The discussions we14 continued
we'll into the evening.
For the most part Saturdays open
ing session. which viii be open to the
public, is expected to assume a char
acter quite perfunctory. Secretary
Hughes, as head of the American dele
CATION. will call the conference to order.
and after President Harding has delv-
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turn to the business of perfecting a
permanent organization. Diplomatic
custom generally is expected to assure
the selection Of Mr.. Hughes as per-
manent chairman, and when that and
other details are completed, it is prob
able an adjournment will be taken until
Monday.
World Wants Peace
Renewed evidences Of the pressure
of world opinion for success of the
conference reached Washington from
many quarters In formal message.
President Millerand Of France express
ed to President Harding a profound
hope that better world order would
result from the negotiations here. 1t
became known. also. that Pope Bene-
dict had decided publicly to make known
his desire that the purposes Of the
conference be attained.
The pope. long a leading advocate ef
n world agreement to minimize the
possibilities of war. has prayed for the
success of the Washington conference,
according to a message received from
unofficial channels in Rome, and to
that purpose viii celebrate mass next
Sunday morning in the Pauline chapel
in the presence Of several hundred
people. including many Americans re-
siding in Italy.