The Washington herald., 1921-11-17
JAPANESE HANG
SHANTUNC ISSUE
ON BRITISH ACTION
viii Quit Province When
Ally Withdraws From
Weihaiwei.
By wICKHAM sTEED.

tofof q ene LonAon I1t
The committee on Far Eastern
questions began its deliberations
yesterday. There seems to be .
distinct possibility that these ques-
tions. which looked menacinE be-
fore the conference opened. may
now, in the serener atmosphere
created by Mr.. Hughes speech,
prove more susceptible to satisfac-
tory adjustment Indeed. no sur
prise would be felt in well-informed
quarters were the main work Of 1.-The
conference completed by or before
the end of the year.
- belief Is gaining ground that
the soundest method would be TO
secure an agreement on the limita-
ton of naval ornaments and on
outstanding Far Eastern issues dur
ing the conference, and to reserve
other issues not Immediately solu-
BILE for subsequent treatment in the
spirit of trust and goodwill which
the conference will have engen-
dered.
o. 8. Puts Arms Cut First.
In the minds of the American
people the outstanding issues are:
First. the limitation Of naval srma-
ments; second. the suppression, in
accordance with II, of the AngIo-
Japanese alliance; and, third, the
question of Shantung. The sue
cess of the conference on the first
issue may now be confidently pre-
dicted. Success on the second issue
also seems likely.
ments emanating from authorize
tive. Japanese quarters suggest
readiness on the part of Japan to
withdraw from Shantung and the
leased territory of Kiacchau, pro-
vided that Great Britain likewise
withdraws from the leased territory
of Weihaiwai, situated in the
province OF Shantung. Opponents
of Japanese views announce further
that Japan desires neither an an
nexation nor a protectorate over
Manchuria, but a recognition of the
principle that she has special in
terests there, based on oonsidera-
lions Of neighoorhood and on her
railway and other investments.
Seeks Trade in Siberia.
In regard to Siberia, Japan is al
legged to desire a Recognition of the
principle of peaceful penetration for
purposes Of trade and commerce
and to be ready to complete the
withdrawal of Japanese forces
when there shall be organized in
the Russian Far Eastern maritime
province and In Siberia a stable
government qualified to give pro-
lection to Japanese subjects.
On the question of China, Japa-
nese views appear to be less def
mite, though they seem to aim AT
the acceptance by China of a four
power consortium whose object II
would be to conduct Chinese for
eign loans, and to establish public
services, with the help of Chimes Sc
capital, under such control and su-
pervision on the part of the con-
sortium as would obviate wasteful
or corrupt misapplication of funds.
BRAND and BaIfour Confer,
The business of the conference 4.
naturally not confined to the plen-
airy sessions and the committee
meetings Conversations between
the leading members of the various
delegations are being actively pur-
sued. Yesterday, for instance, NJ.
BRAND and Mr.. Balfour met pri-
yately. One subject of discussion
between them will doubtless be the
question of land ornaments, &c
which Mr.. Balfour alluded on Tues,
day There is some uncertainty as
to the precise meaning of his sug-
gestion that land ornaments would