Evening star., 1921-12-10


gates were members of the far eastern
Mr. Hughes said also the resolution
was an assurance that as between pow
ers there would be careful observance
Of the principles. of free and equal op-
portuniIy and that none would seek spe-
c'ai advantages or PRIVILEGES at the ex-
pense OF the rights Of others. ALI that
was necessary, he added, was to have
the formal assent OF the conference, and
ne invited China's assent.
Chinese Accent Invatatf0n.
The Chinese accepted the invitation
and the resolution was approved unani-
The committee resolution OF November
-. declaring in principle for abolition
Of the extraterritorial rights in China.
was then presented for formal action.
A ware of applause from the gallery
followed the adoption of the Root reso-
lutions.
Secretary Hughes then proceeded to
deal vita other matters on the agenda.
THE first Of these said Mr.. Hughes,
related to China, territoriality and ad-
integrity. As the first prtn-
ciple (of the Root resolutlons) adopted
fully covered that matter, the committee
pIOCcSuGO I'd OSdl Will St55Ctni AioS0hS&s,S
special matters. in the application OF
this principle.
Series Of Propositions.
'.In the course Of the general dis
cussion there had been presented on
behalf of China series of PROPOSE
tions." he said 'The fifth Of these
dealt with existing limitations of
China's jurisdictional procedure.
,"Mr. Hughes recited that the first
question then dealt with was that OF
extraterritorial rights and that after
a full discussion the far eastern COM
mittee had adopted the resolutions.
which he read.
: Again China was asked to partict-
pate in formal approval of the COM
mittee's action and she did so, making
the acceptance unanimous.
Secretary Hughes did not present
the resolution relative to foreign post
Offices in China, saying final action on
II would be premature. 1t is under
stood the date of the withdrawal mas
not been finally fixed.
Adopted in soeeession.
In quick succession the resolutions
relative to China's neutrality and pro-
hibiting future treaties in conflict
with the Root resolutions were unani-
mously approved.
The resolution of December re-
garding radio facilities in China also
was omitted from Secretary Hughes
proceeding and other results would be
reported later.
After the conference had adopted the
resolut,ons agreed upon by the far
eastern committee Mr.. Hughes con-
tinued:
II may add that discussion of the
questions relating to China are still
in progress and it is hoped, at least
may be allowed personally to ex-
press hope. that these resolutions al
ready adopted and the consideration
of other matters that are before the
agreement in which the powers rep
resented may participate and to which
other powers may have the oppor-
tunity to adhere. May I hope that
something OF that sort may lead from
our deliberations"
Applause Greets Lodge.
Secretary Hughes then presented
Senator Lodge to the conference. stat
ing that the senator had matter to
communicate which was not on the
agenda. but which, Mr.. Hughes said
should be brought to the attention of
the conference at the first opportu-
nifty.
Protracted applause greeted Senator
Lodge when he arose to present the
treaty and deliver his ad-
dress.
There was pronounced applause as
Lodge concluded the reading
of the treaty draft. The senator's
in the gallery listened
ed with his address explaining the
document.
When the senator had finished
reading the text of the treaty he was
by more than a minute of
applause. There was more applause
when Mr.. Lodge, proceeding with his
speech, said that no military force
lurked in the background Of the
agreement
vivia.i Praises Treaty.
Thereafter the speech repeatedly
was interrupted by applause. and when
Senator Lodge finished the galleries
again joined in wave of handicap
ping.
Rene viviaEi then presented the po-
sition Of France on the new treaty.
the instruments as clear and
precise presentation Of a great prin-
ciple, NJ vivfani said France gladly
accepted place in the new intefna-
tional concord.
France, he said, never had hesitated
to seal with her blood the obliga-
tions she assumed, and she never
would fail to do SO whenever neces-
sity arose in the future.
Uiwfapt "a III fhaf FPaneo rave
full adhesion, without reservation, to
the pact that has just been read"
Pledges Full Responsibinty.
Permit me to say" continued Mr..
Viviani, that France will assume all
Of the obligations that fall upon her
lin the treaty.. France has never
declined to stand by her plishted
word. When there has been ques-
ton of standing by her pifghted word
or taking up arms France has never
Of the '.fulf accord Of our
will" Explaining what he termed
its juridical aspects, NJ. Viviani re-
cited that it obligated each power
to respect the sights Of the other
and to consult and "conciliate" to-
gether.
SHOULD any question arise" he
said, should real danger threaten,
then the four nations will take coun-
sci together"
Canferenee Has Sueceeaed.
This conference" said N. vfviani,
has fully and entirely succeeded"
Senator Lodge, the French spekes-
man said, has shown in the outset Of
his address that it was sufficient to
take steps for assurance Of peace
without military participation and