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The New York herald., 1921-07-12

Japanese Ambassador at London. had
signed on July a new joint note &c
the League of Nations.
There were only two occupants or the
distinguished visitors gallery during the
Prime Minister'S statement-the Ameri-
can Ambassador. Mr. Harvey. and the
Chinese Minister. DR. Wellington Koo
Baron Hayashi was not present. but tw.
Assistant Secretaries of the japanese
Embassy in the public gallery took notes.
John Ward. Independent Labor. asked
the Premier II China would be treated
as Sovereign Power The Premier,
looking at DR. Koo. replied that China
would be treated as what she is-an in
dependent"
The preliminaries which led up to
President Harding's Invitation are un-
derstood here to have involved long
conversation between Ambassador Har-
vey and Lord Curzon at tho Foreign
once last Thursday. at which the whole
question was discussed. As a result Of
this the Ambassador was able to inform
the Washington Government II appears.
that the time was ripe for a formal
declaration on the part Of the United
States.
The London press to-day emphasized
the part the Dominion Premiers played
in forcing the issue and the ErcrtinC
Standard links the name of Nicholas
Murray Butler. president of Columbia
University. with the present develop
ment mentioning him as having come
over ostensibly for a holiday but in
reality to knit the links Of understand
ing with Ambassador Harvey on the
one hand and Lard Curzon on the ether.
as representing the two Governments.
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TOXIC GIVES NO HINT
ON HARDING REPLY
Continued from First Page.

mutual disarmament but is prepared 10
go ahead TO the limit in armament con-
struction IL such = course is made neces-
sary by the course of other nations.
Secretary OF State Hughes is expected
to head the American delegation. Prosi-
dent Harding is not expected to partici
pate personally, although tbs location
the conference in Washington will enable
hin, TO exert guiding influence upon all
of its deliberations. BY aloofness from
the gathering il Is expected his infiuenc
will be greatly increased.
The discussion of the details of the
conference has not gone far enough to
raise the question Of the manner in
which the British Empire will be repre-
sented. It is expected, however, that the
Dominions will have separate delega-
tions.
While II is being generally assumed
here that the conference will oe held in
Washington. this is not yet determined. 1t
is possible Japan may consider that such
q gathering in this city would give to
the United States an unfair psychology
cal advantage. But the evident desire
of the British Government that Wash
ington be chosen and the fact that
President Harding has suggested Wash
ington leads to the expectation tnat no
real protest on this score Will be made
by Japan.
The present attitude of Congress
toward the proposed conference is re-
garded with special interest because ii is
the known intention Of the Administra-
ton to make no move which is unlikely
to meet disapproval of the majority of
the coordinate branches of the Govern
ment President Harding has exercised
his prerogatlve in initiating negotiations
with foreign governments, but he is not
expected to make the mistake of former
President Wilson by assuming that he
can force an unpalatabe agreement
down the throat of reluctant Senate.
Senator Lodge said while I have
not discussed the question with the Pres
ident, I believe the consideration will
not include land forces
He said further he thought the Pres
ident was working entirely without ref
erence to the League of Nations which.
he indicated. includes some forty nations.
He expects no opposition ON the part
of the treaty ''irreconcilables."
Senator Poindexter. in charge OF the
naval bill. said he considered the Presi-
dents action definite step forward
and is certain that 1t will receive sup
port from all quarters.
Senator Pittnan (Nev.) said he be-
lieved the Democrats will support the
President The Presidents action" he
added "is definite step toward world
neare."
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DISARMAMENT VIEW
OF GERMAN PRESS
political Event of Foremost
Importance Volks-Zeitung
Says of Invitation.
TAGEszEITUNG DUBIOUS
Complicated Issues Says
Tageblatt, lin Problem of
the Pacific.'
an the a saooiated Press.

BERLIN, July 1.-THE Tolks Zeitun0
describes President Hardings invitation
to a disarmament conference as "a po-
litical event of foremost Importance"
and says
IF the American President succeeds
in carrying his undertaking to success
full conclusion then the nations OF the
world will have realized the longing OF
centuries and President Harding will
have set UP for himself a monument
more durable than the fame Of all the
generals of history"
The TdgeblGtt believes that the status
Of the United States places her in a
favorable position to carry out the con-
ference.
IF the complicated experiment pro-
posed by President Harding succeeds,
it will. in all probability, resolve itself
into a gigantic clearing house enterprise
is the To0eblatt's prediction.
The proposed conference. the Ta9eoldtt
believes. is wholly inspired by American
and British naval rivalry, the prevailing
tension of the American-Japanese situa-
tion and the difficult and complicated
issues wrapped up in the problem Of the
Pacific"
The Pan-German organ. the Ta1essei-
tun1, doubts whether a practical solution
of the problem will be as simple as it
appears in theory. IT thinks "a self
conscious nation like the United States.
with its vast frontage on the Atlantic
and the Pacific, will insist on maintain
ing a formidable navy and questions
whether "the combustihles stored UP in
the Observation-Disclosures relations Will
prove conducive to the creation OF an
atmosphere for International discussion
OF the disarmament issues"
The Vossischs zeititng declares that
in designating Washington as the place
for the conference President Harding
proposes to avoid the error made by
''h:s isolated predecessor at Versailles
as both the President and the American
delegates then would be in position to
keep in close touch with Congressional
and public opinion.
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WARSHIP'S FRONT TORN OFF
BY BIG BOMB FROM PLANE
Martin Machine Launches 1850 Pound Missile at Bat
teship San Marcos, Blowing Portions of Vessel
1000 Feet; Part of Army Test Work

There was tremendous detonation,
portions of the vessel being blown in all
directions. as far as 1000 feet The
effect OF the explosion was set forth in
photographs. prints of which reached
Officials in washington to-day.
The San Marcos formerly was the
battleship Texas, sister ship of the Maine,
the sinking OF which in Havana Harbor
precipitated the Spanish-American War.
She was sunk in shallow water near
Tangier Island IN Chesapeake Bay for
use as a target for Navy sun fire. This
was about ten years ago. Lately she
has been used by the Army bombers at
Langley Field, about sixty miles away.
The 1850 pound bomb was of the
British type, corresponding in general
way with the 1000 pound bombs recent
" adopted as part OF the American Air
Service armament. A stock OF these
bombs has been in the hands Of the Air
Service for experiments pending the de-
veloping OF the American type. The
bomb was dropped from an altitude Of
1000 feet
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PRESS LOUD IN PRAISE
OF HARDING'S INITIATIVE
BIZ the Canadian Press

LONDON, July IL (Tuesday) The
b., -.S-s ) unaL:.nous In stating
that .he step taken by President Harding
was made possible only by the confer
ence of Premisrs.
While the conference in Washington Is
not likely to be held within a couple OF
months, the Dominion Premiers, II Is un-
dcrstood, pi obably will cut short tbcir
deliberations here and return home to
prepare for It. Discussion of the en-
pires naval problem Is now out of the
question, and it Is not likely that any
thing of Importance will be done In re-
gard to the constitutional changes.
The Daily Telegraph praises President
Harding's courage and judgment and
outlines as the problem before the con-
ferSes "to devise a scheme which Will
satisfy American opinion. protect China S
development and be compatible with the
true interests OF Japan and the British
Empire
Referring to the ultimate aim in the
limitation Of armaments, it declares that
If the conferees cannot in concert find
some solution 1t must be hopeless indeed.
The Telegraph does not believe il is
hopeless, but points out that "the diff
culties are great and must not be un-
derrated."
The Daily Mall says: The United
States may we'll be proud that the Presi-
dent by his noble and great hearted
step has given her the honor of leading
in a sincere and earnest effort to achieve
practical disarmament"
lit should be a great help TO President
Harding" says the Chronicle. that the
British Empire, including three white
peoples with Pacific seaboards. have met
his IDEAS half way. re may be assured
that we shall support him with no less
sincerity in a wider scheme of disarnfa-
ment."
The Daily News expresses pleasure
that there is no real reason to suppose
that President Harding's scheme Is de-
signed as a blow against the authority
of the League of Nations.
1T would be a grave thing for peace
in the Pacific" says the paper, IF its
attainment involved the scrapping Of the
machinery for peace In Europe. Hap
PLY. we can see nothing In the proposals
themselves which the sterneet champion
of the league cannot heartily welcome
The paper feels anxiety as to the
motive which led the American Gov
ernment ITO take up its natural posi-
ton as the international president in
this vital discussion and says now
that the war tempest which ravaged
Europe has exhausted itself there is less
and less to prevent the Pacific from be-
coming the storm centre of the world.
adding:
Nothing. indeed. can prevent it ex-
cept the resolution of the nations that
It shall not happen. To the realization
Of that resolve. President Harding's
message is notable step forward
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PREMIER OF CANADA
PRAISES HARDING'S ACT
Declares 1t Represents Desire
of Dominion.

LONDON, July IL (Tuesday).-The
London Times prints the following
statement from Arthur Meighen. the
Canadian Premier. who will represent
Canada at the Washington conference
1T was with the greatest satisfaction
that l learned of President Harding's
notable announcement. To a distracted
world II offers new hope and promise
of relief from the uncertainties and
apprehensions that have clouded the
future.
Nowhere will II be welcomed more
eagerly than In Canada. for IL has been
the unwavering belief of Canadians that
the issues involved in the question OF
armaments, as we'll as In the closely
connected problems OF the Pacific and
the Far East, can be best settled by a
full and frank consultation among the
nations chiefly interested--that Is. by
the method of free conference. Their
belief is based on their experience with
this method In the new world, and they
will unqusstionably seek every means to
insure successful results from this mo-
nentous proposal made by the President
of the United states In the name OF his
country"
The New York herald., 1921-07-12
SHOOTING AND BURNING
CONTINUE IN BELFAST
City Only Place in Ireland
Still Under CurfeU.
By the Associated Press.

BELFAST, July IL. - Incendiarisnl,
which was one of the worst features of
Sundays disorders, increased tonight,
there being frequent outbreaks. There
was much excitement throughout the
evening, with revolver and rifle firing in
several districts. No serious casualties
have been reported
Belfast, as result of the riots, is
still under curfew regulations, the only
place in Ireland so restricted. The num-
Der of killed Is still fixed at fifteen and
about sixty wounded persons are still
in the hospitals.
In the extent of material damage to
property, Sundays rioting here can be
compared to that during the Dublin
rising in 1916. A fierce and savage
spirit animated the factions throughout
the whole day and evening and large
areas Of the city were swept by rife.
revolver and machine gun FIRE. Among
the numerous victims there Is the in
The New York herald., 1921-07-12
AUSTRALIA UNANIMOUS
ON DISARMAMENT STEP
Point Chiefly Discussed Is
AngIo-Jopanese Pact.

LONDON, July IL (Tuesday) .--Gratifica-
ton throughout Australia over President
Harding's disarmament conference pro-
posal is unanimous, says a Melbourne
despatch to the Times. The point chiefly
discussed In Australia. the despatch
adds. is the effect the conference will
have upon the Anglo-Japanese treaty.
Australia continues strongly In favor
Of the treaty. although in the opinion
OF many 1t would readily subscribe to
any larger movement which would super
sede II.
Public men. according to the Mel
bourne despatch, think the action con-
templated would more than compensate
for the "aIoofness" of the United States.
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III KILLED IN BATTLE
ON EVE OF TRUCE
CurfeU Oft in Dublin; Thea
tres Open; Cars Run.

LONDON. July 1.-THE Central News
military patrol at Castle Island, County
Kerry, says that eleven persons were
killed and many wounded in a pitched
battle. which followed the initial attack.
Early reports said a military patrol
was attacked last night and three SOL
dlers killed and three others wounded
Four members of the attacking party
We're reported killed.
According to official reports there were
twenty-four deaths all told from Vio-
lence In Ireland over the weekend. These
figures included fourteen killed In Bei-
fast. where eighty-six persons were
wounded and ten houses were burned.
DUBLIN. July 1l.--The truce In Ireland,
agreed upon by Government officials and
Republican leaders pending rcace nego-
tiatons. went into effect at loon to-day.
In Dublin the complete disappearance
from the streets Of the military police
lorries snd armo"ed cars marked the OF
fetal beginning of the truce.
In consequence Of the abolition of the
curfew, the theatres. the moving pic
ture houses, the street car companies
and the railways made announcement
that from tonight they would resume
their normal hours.
Confidence was everywhere expressed
here to-day that the Republican forces
would observe the truce order. The
record for the weekend, however, indf-
cated that the order had not reached
the remote districts.
One item on the record came from
Rochestown. County Cork. where Major
G. O'Conor was kidnapped last evening
and shot dead. He was formerly noted
Unionist politician and candidate Tor
Parliament in Dublin. but more recently
had been prominently identified with the
Southern Unionist moves for an Irish
settlement
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the view of their respective Govern
ments. He expressed strong hope that
these views. IL these Governments shared
our desires. might lead to peace In the
Far East. The views of the President
of the United States were made pub
lie by the American Government this
morning.
1T means that Mr.. Harding has taken
nlomentous step in inviting the Powers
to consider the limitation of armaments
- (Cheers) at a conference to be held at
Washington in the near future. and also
suggests a preliminary meeting on the
Pacific and Far Eastern question be-
tween the Powers most directly interest
cd in the peace and welfare OF that
great region which is assuming first
Importance in international affairs.
II do not need to say that I welcome
with utmost pleasure President Har-
dings wise and cautious initiative. In
saying this I know that / speak for the
empire as a whole. The world has been
looking to the United States for such
lead. | am confident that the House
will esteem its act far seeing statesman
ship and whole heartedly wish 1t sue
cess. l need hardly say that no effort
viii be lacking to make 1t so on the part
OF the British Empire. which shares to
the full the liberal and progressive spirit
inspiring 1t. Let me add only one word
as to the part played in these events by
the Imperial Conference. l venture to
say that the actions taken by that con-
ference would not have been tal;en so
promptly and unanimously but Tor the
intimate personal consultation between
the Prime Ministers of the Empire and
the representatives of India which this
gathering enabled US to enjoy.
1--WE have taken counsel together with
out reserve, with the result that is be-
fore US ! need not elaborate the value
that intimate collaboration upon the con-
duct of the Empires affairs" (Cheers)
Mr. Clines interrupted: Can the right
honorable gentleman say whether he in
terds that representa- ton to be limited To
representatives of particular govern
ments?"
The Premier said: Il think that the
right honorab bic gentlemen had not better
press me upon that subject at this
moment.
1--WE have not heard from Japan, and
obviously there must be good deal
OF interchange of opinion between the
governments" he continued, before
can be In a position TO make state
ment to the House"
Col. John Ward rose and asked: Can
the right honorable gentleman inform
the House whether in these negotiations
with reference tc the Pacific China is
70 be treated as a sovereign State and
her representatives left to give the de-
csion of the Chinese Government with
cut interference Of other Asiatic
Fowers?"
China will be treated as she is-as an
Independent Power" Mr.. Lloyd George
replied. The same communication will be
made to the Chinese Government as Is
made to the other governments"
The New York herald., 1921-07-12
JAPAN NOW ADOPTS
DISARMAMENT VIEW
Ready to Join the Con-
ference Called by Presi-
dent Harding.

TOXIC July 11.-After a special meet
ing OF the Privy Council to-day the semi
official agency of the Imperial Household
issued statement saying that Premier
Hara and Foreign Minister Uchtda had
revealed to the council the proceedings
of the negotiations concerning the Anglo
Japanese alliance. The Privy Council.
the statement said, agreed Ito accept the
B proposal of the British concerning the
question of renewal"
The result of to-day's conference will
be submitted to tho diplomatic advisory
council tomorrow. after which an official
statement explaining the situation is cx-
pected to be made public.
The Yomi-Uri Shhrbu thinks II i'm
perative for Japan to secure an under
standing with the United States concern
ing Japanese policies in the Pacific.
The newspaper is convinced such an
agreement should include an accord con-
cerning Notifications In the Pacific.
The Jiji Shiuipo yesterday said that
Japan would be ready to participate In
a conference on disarmament should
President Harding call one.
There has been no public knowledge
ofany specific proposal made by Great
Britain to Japan regarding the renewal
of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. The
most recent official disclosure on the
subject OF the alliance was embodied in
the opinion of Lord Birkenhead. the
Lord High Chancellor. that the alliance
continued automatically for another
year.1
The New York herald., 1921-07-12
Naval Appropriation
Bill Goes to President
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE

WASHINGTON, July l1.-The
" conference report on the
naval appropriation bill finally
was adopted to-day by the Sen
ate and House and the measure,
which carries funds for the navy
for this fiscal year, was sent to
the President. Technically, the
navy has been without funds
since July l.
The Senate finally abandoned
its fight for airplane carriers and
naval bases on the Pacific coast,
but Chairman Poindexter Of the
Senate conferees told the Senate
that it was hoped to provide for
an airplane carrier in a separate
bill.
The New York herald., 1921-07-12

evitable proportion of innocent persons.
OF the eighty houses set on fire, forty
have been partially destroyed.
Special Ulster policemen declined to
continue on street duty to-day as they
have been denied permission to carry
arms. A procession or Orangemen pass
ing through York street was attacked
by a party OF men with guns. They
came boldly into the open but their VOL
leys proved harmless.
The New York herald., 1921-07-12
DE VALERA TO MEET
PREMIER THURSDAY
Continued from First Page.

ance OF his invitation. II is understood
that the Government has offered to put
up the Irish delegates during their stay
here. but they have not officially ac-
cepted this invitation yet.
Every diplomatic privilege will be ex-
tended TO the Irish delegates in fact,
spirit OF conciliation has transformed the
whole situation. which both sides con-
slider an excellent indication of what is
likely TO happen.
The New York herald., 1921-07-12
PORTUGAL HAS ELECTION

LISBON. Portugal. July 1.-THE gen.
eral elections for the Chamber OF Depu-
ties yesterday passed off quietly. The
Government party was returned to
power with a majority
The next highest in the returns were
the Democrats. while the other men,
bers elected TO the Chamber represent
eight shades OF political opinion.
The New York herald., 1921-07-12
Japanese Treaty Remains.

"It follows that the Anglo-Japanese
agreement remains in force until de-
riounced, and will lapse only at its ex-
piration twelve months from the time the
denunciation was given.
"It Is, however, the desire both of the
British Empire and Japan, that the
agreement should be broad enough to
comply with the covenant of the League
OF Nations and that wherever the cove
nant and the agreement are inconsistent
the terms OF the covenant should prevail.
Notice TO this effect now has been given
TO the league. The broader discussion
Of the Pacific and Far Eastern question
to which we then turned showed gen
eral agreement upon the main lines OF
the course which the Imperial Confer
ence decided 10 pursue.
II have already explained the hrst
principle that our policy was friendly CO.
operation with the United States Of
America We were all convinced that
upon this more than any single factor
depends the well being Of the world.
(Chcers.)
we also had the desire. as I have
att ted, TO maintain close friendship with
japan The greatest merit Of that
Valuable friendship is the harmonizinI
influence and the activities OF the two
greatest Asiatic Powers. We also aim
at preserving the open door 10 China and
giving TO the Chinese people every op-
portunity for peaceful progress and de-
veiopinent In addition 10 this consld-
GRAFTON there was the desire 10 safeguard
our own vital interests IN the Pacific
and TO limit naval armament among the
Pacific Powers. All the representa- tives
Of tho empire agreed that our standpoint
on this question should be communicated
wlth complete frsnkness to the United
States. Japan and China. with the OBJ
ject OF securing an exchange OF views
which might lead to more formal dis
euSsion and caofercnce
The New York herald., 1921-07-12
SPAIN OFFERS LITERARY PRIZE

MADRID July 1.-THE Minister Of
Public Instruction has opened compe-
tition for the best literary and historical
work written by a Spaniard, Portu-
guese or a Latin American on the sub
jest of The Political and Social Organi-
zation of the Asturan Kingdom" The
Government offers a prize of $4,000
pesetas for the best work.
The New York herald., 1921-07-12
Ru tho Associated Press.

TOXIC, July 10 (delayed) An agree
ment by the United States, Great Britain
and Japan on Pacific problems as a
desirable precursor or accompaniment to
any renewal Of the Anglo-Japanese al
lance is finding favor with Japanese
rublicists, who seem to believe negotia-
tions to that end have been started.
(This despatch was filed before the
announcement in Washington of Presi-
dent Hardings informal invitation TO
Great Britain. France. Italy and Japan
to participate In a conference on linlita-
tion of arnaments In Washington.)
Although the newspapers are devoting
columns to the treaty, no reference has
been made to the fact that no general
arbitration treaty exists between the
United States and japan. The Japan
csc publicists apparently interpret the
American opposition to any British-Jap-
anese military pact ms partly inspired
by the absence of such an agreement.