The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-11-13
DECLARES FAITH
OF NATION RESTS
IN DISARMAMENT
France Would Make Sac
rifces to Obtain Peace,
Says BRAND.


est possible measure.
Says United states Sets Example.
'tMr. Chairman. the history Of this
last half century of the United
States of America offers to the other
peoples a great example Of how II
Is possible to maintain perma.
nent peace amongst millions and
millions of men scattered in a great
number of sovereign States and
spread over an extremely vast ter
ritory which Is Of itself an entire
world. 1t offers the great example
of how It is not folly to aspire to-
ward an International status In
which conflicts are settled through
the peaceable means of right ana
discussion. rather than through vio-
lence.
"On Friday We honored the re-
mains of the unknown American
soldier. II, as we are firmly con-
WINGED and hope, this conference
shall arrive at a successful conclu-
sion, the brave American soldier
and his innumerable companions In
glory will not have given In vain
their noble blood for humanity.
'Mr. Chairman. you know the sin.
cere feelings of friendship and the
admiration OF the Italian people for
the great American people and for
your President We bring to you
the most deferential and cordial
| greetings of our country and OF our
| government. with the best good
wishes for the success Of this con-
ference.
I'm conclusion, 1 will assure you
that Italy will be second to no
other nation in working with faith
and diligence to the end that the
purpose which has inspired your
President in calling us to this as
sembly may achieve a full triumph
for the good of the countries here
represented and for the good of all
mankind. which desires only peace.
security and civil progress.
Secretary Hughes then said:
Belgian Representative Speaks.
II am sure that i may speak
for all the delegates in saying that
1t would give US the greatest
pleasure to hear from the repre-
sentatives of the powers that have
been invited to participate in the
discussion of Far Eastern problems.
and first to hear from the repre-
sentative Of the King of Belgium"
The Belgian Ambassador. Baron
de Cartier de Marchienne, in reply
said:
Mr.. Chairman. my words will be
few and brief. Belgium with all
her heart is in favor OF the adop-
ton of all measures that tend to
insure the blessings of peace
peace with honor"
The Chinese Minister. Mr.. Sao-Ke
Alfred SEE. said:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen,
the Chinese government desires to
record its qualification that this
meeting Of the nations has been
called. 1t Is convinced that the
present Is an auspicious time for
bringing into accord the political
and economic interests of the
powers in the Pacific. That tn.
invitation to participate in this
gathering should have come from
the great American nation, and
that the sessions are to be held in
It's capital city, Is a source of ad-
ditional qualification to the Chinese
people. They and their government
VIII cordially Cooperate in bring
ing to successful conclusion the
work OF the conference.
we are all anxious that results
oehencial to the world shall crown
me WORK or this conference, Mr..
Cnsirman' with you guiding the
meetings of the conference, we feel
confident that this end will be
reached" WIN oe
Holland I'm Pacific Problem.
chairman karnebeck, of the Meth.
erlands' delegation, said:
| Mr.. Secretary, l am glad 70 bavo
the honor to say a few words be.
cause 1 want to take adyantap.
| OF tnfs opportunity to thank the
american Government in the name
OF the Dutch for the invitation
which has been EXTENDED to my
government, the government of
which 1 have the honor OF being a
MEMBER, to participate in the de-
lloerations of this conference on the
subject of Pacific questions. NM
country has felt the honor which
the United States government has
done to her, and we have appre-
ciated 1t very much. We have also
! understood the limitations which
the invitation contains. Holland Is
not a military factor in the worlds
politics, and it does not pretend to
/ be. 1t is a country where two
great peace conferences have been
held. and. although we feel that the
well-known words which are writ
ten under the coat-of-arms of the
House Of Orange. l will maintain.
! apply equally to our colonial en-
pirc. this country has always been
making for peace. and ] can tell
you. Mr.. Chairman. that II there IL
country where the hearts of the
people now beat not only with hope
but also with confidence, it Is Hol-
land.
"As to the Pacific questions. Mr..
Secretary, We have been for three
centuries in the Pacific. and TODAY
exercise territorial rights over fifty
millions of people. and have the
responsibility for their welfare. II
is enough to show you, Mr. Secre-
tary, the depth of the interest w.
have in these deliberations. II, in
a modest way, by suggestion or in
any method. we can be of any use
to this conference. we shall be glad
TO do 1t. And let me now tell YOU
that the heart of my country is
open. and 1t is due to the Initiative
of the United States of America:
and IL there Is country that will
be happy IL the other countries
succeed in bringing about great
things. 1t will be Holland.
National EgotIsm a Foe.
The Portuguese Minister. Wis
count d'Alte. said:
Mr.. Chairman and members OF
the conference can say no more
than to express the deep sympathy
that the naticn represent has in
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