New-York tribune., 1921-12-01
Japan Cannot Expect Co.
operation if She Insists
on her sIO-lO-7' Sched-
ule, Delegates Believe
See Haggling Over Soon
Little Help So Far Given
Europe Held the Cause
of Writers Pessimism
By P. w. Wilson

For years American correspondent of
The Londom Daily Neics' awd FORMER
Membe~ Of Parliament.
Copyright, 1891. New York Tribute Inc
WASHINGTON, Nov. so. - In any
negotiations between the United States
and Japan, whether over the ratio of
naval tonnage or over Shantung aud
other Far Eastern questions, it may be
taken for granted that Great Britain
will give and is giving wholehearted
and unreservcd support to Secretary
Hughes in his insistence upon the
equitable proposals of the American gov
eminent. 1t is the profound conviction
OF the British delegation, led by Mr..
Baifour, that the attitude OF the United
States has been conspicuously reason
able and that it lies with no power to
take exception to that attitude.
1t would be a great mistake, there
fore. for Japanese diplomacy to sup
pose that there is any doubt in British
circles as TO the points, whatever they
be, which still remain unsettled. The
belief in British quarters is that the
present haggling will soon be over and
that it is only hsggling. But, in any
event, Japan cannot expect British CO.
operation if she presses further for
her 10107 schedule. In that demand
she must stand alone and by herself.
Would Delay Pramier's Visit
Tho rroeanA ;u{ is ,,14 - !, c;,,
over Lloyd George until after Christ
mas. There is no reason why he
should hurry across next week. The
conferences does not need to be
Saved" aud a premature trip by the
Prime Minister might arouse specula-
tions for which there is no basis in
fact. Those who have watched Mr.
Balfour's long career are amazed by
the change in his mental outlook since
ne came to Washington. Hitherto we
have kncwn him as high authority on
philosophic doubt. He has split hairs
with theologians as we'll as politicians,
and has devised formul@ inexplcable
even to himself But he has now
emerged with a faith and purpose
which il is impossible to mistake.
And the man who has wrought the
miracle is Secretary Hughes. His sim
cerity, directness, courage, altruism
have completely captured Mr.. Balfour's
genuine admiration and WON his sup
port. The friendship between these
statesmen is now obvious. 1t is based
upon a common effort to preserve the
peace of the world.
No Cause for Japanese Worry
If there were any question of Japan
suffering a national injustice or humil-
iation in the proposed settlements,
Great Britain would certainly make
the matter plain TO the United States
But in her judgment. as gather it, the
settlement is most favorable to Japan.
The proportion of naval strength al
lowed to Japan is generous and she
retains the whole OF her large army.
This means that she will be in years to
come the predominant power in the
Far East and that no other power will
be abie effectively to interfere with
her. Under these circumstances, there
appears to be every reason why Japan
should welcome the settlement without
greatly worrying herself further over
the details.
Among British correspondents there
is to be detected note OF pessimism
over the conference. The significance
VI LiilS CSSiObs uOncNCip SuONiQ iiOt
be lnisinterpreted. 1t does not mean
that the critics anticipate failure in
the conference TO complete the recog-
nized agenda-namely, Pacific settle
ment and a naval disarmament. What
the disappointed ones complain about
that the said agends is of little help
to Europe as described by Mr.. II. G..
Wells. In other words, they want to
see Europe brought before the confer
ence as MIR. BRAND brought France.
Europe's Turn to Come Next
Of this, I have only to say that it
may prove to be case Of one thing at
once, There is no indication that
Europe is to be excluded from the
steadily developing agenda Indeed,
if Mr.. Lloyd George comes here in
January it will be TO put the case of
Europe. The issues affecting Europe
and American participation in Euro
pean affairs must be dealt with by
themselves. They must be stated
clearly and strictly on their own merits.
There rs growing confidence that
Europe's turn will come. Indeed, it
must come. Something will have to
be said at an early date about Euro
pean ebtedness-unless, indeed, the
loans are to lapse without anything be-
ing said, which is inconceivable. The
pessimism and imratience of European
correspondents appear thus to be
without adequate foundation.