The New York herald., 1921-12-11

not only for her own dignity and inde-
pendence but for the liberties of the
world and the destinies OF civilization.
Gentlemen, now we have laid down
our arms. OF course. / cannot presume
Il. speak on behalf Of other nations.
but I feel sure they will be with me
and permit me to say that we IN Europe
do not ask you here In the states to
interfere with European affairs. We
respect the independence of the United
States. We do not presume to ask you
TO interfere in any way whatever. but.
however you judge US, you are free to
judge us. and before you Judge us. be-
fore you express your opinion. we will
ask you to listen to us and have q
little forbearance. ~
Europe is an old country: it is war
wearied world. over which twenty CEN
turies of fighting and struggles have
passed. 1t has been STEPPED hundreds OF
time in blood and tears. frontiers have
been trampled upon, countries have been
torn to pieces and floods Of hatred and
villainy have been pouring during CEN
turtles over that old ground. And to end
this there has been a war which has
laid whole countries waste and which
has destroyed whole expanses Of culti-
waited land. A war did say. gentlemen?
That Is not the right word. You have
witnessed and you have taken a share
In revolution, not a wal: : that Is to
say, revolution that crushed forever.
hope, the spirit OF militarism and autoc-
racy, and while we were crushing the old
spirit of domination we were calling to
life, we were calling to light and to JOY
a number of young nations.
Gentlemen. these nations have just
now been brought into the world: they
hou haa cd hox hal
to create them. They must learn. They
do not know yet what 1t is to be q ma
tion. Therefore, I tell you. you must
use a little forbearance, you must be
patient.
How is it possible at once to say in
these troublous regions. in these parts
Of Europe that are still disturbed. that
have not had the time to settle down,
how Is 1t possible to say that we shall
have. we must have, peace. we must
establish peace at once?
Gentlemen. It Is impossible. to ask
for tranquility at once. any more than
storm has troubled the depths of the
ocean the waters will Immediately be-
come tranquil and lie smooth. So. gen.
tlemen. you must have little forbear-
ance. as I say. We have, must say,
assumed more confidence by coming
into touch with you. and in seeing the
men that have been obliged to take
arms on our side, the men that not only
have been obliged to fight but now are
obliged to organize troubled world.
well, these men, of whom I am
one, here enter their solemn oath to
establish peace amongst men, 1t being
the world when Justice has been satis-
fed" r
Senator Schanzer's Address.
Senator Schanzer said:
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of
the Conference.-The italian delegation
is very much gratified by the public an
nouncement of the agreement reached
between the four great Powers having
insular possessions In the Pacific Ocean,
the agreement which was courteously
communicated to us previously to its
conclusion.
ANY measure aiming to the creation
of guarantees for the safeguard Of peace
In the world cannot but meet with our
fullest consent. The principles involved
In the agreement are entirely in accord
ance with the main lines Of policy In
spired by the high aim of peaceful
elimination Of conflicts between nations
1--WE express our full confidence that
this great agreement may represent the
most firm and lasting guarantees for
the safeguarding Of peace in the Pa
cific.'
Hollands Position.
Jonkhecr Won Karnebeek said
"Nr. Chairman, may ] say few
words IN addition to those which have
already been spoken by others?
81 feel that this is a great meeting
II IS a meeting. Mr.. Chairman. in which
you have been able to produce first re-
suits of the fruitful cooperation, inter-
national collaboration which you have
directed, and you have been able at the
same time to explain those results and
commend that to world which Is
eagerly listening.
Mr.. Chairman, you have referred to
the resolutions with respect to China.
We have assented and we have done 1t
In the fullest sympathy with the spirit
which has animated the mission. In the
second place. public announcement has
been made Of the treaty which is going
to be concluded between the United
State of America, the British Empire,
France and Japan. Mr.. Chairman,
want to seize this opportunity to state
that i feel that In my country, Holland,
this treaty Will be received with great
sympathy, because in that country It
will be felt that 1t constitutes and en-
bodies an endeavor to promote peace
and tranquility In these far off regions
nelghboring the Netherlands posses
sions.
I'VE feel there that It is an endeavor
which may be a new and q happy be-
ginning in the worlds history, and for
which you. Mr.. Chairman. among Others
may be sincerely congratulated.
when now, Mr.. Chairman, as a corol-
larry to this treaty, the resolutions con-
cerning China will be entirely incorpo-
rated In q general understanding OF
policy of all the Powers interested. and
such understanding will be extended to
such matters as you have mentioned in
connection with the status quo In gen.
eral, then, Mr.. Chairman, a great step
will have been taken and restoration Of
confidence, Mr.. Chairman, I believe is
what the world wants and what we are
here for"
From China's Delegate.
Mr.. Sze. speaking for China. said
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: rise
just to add few words to express our
great satisfaction at the work the con-
ference has already accomplished. The
Chinese delegation notes with gratifica-
tion the intention of the Powers agree
ing to the draft treaty reported this
morning TO preserve general peace and
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