New-York tribune., 1921-10-31
BritishPlannine
Compronisefor
U. S. and Japan
Arms Conference Policy of
Lloyd George and Asso-
ciates Is Forecast by
a Political Correspondent
China the Main Question
Writer Says Delegation Has
No Notion of Discussing
War Debt Cancellation
From The Tribune's European Bureau

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Copyright, 1921. New York Tribune Inc.
LONDON, Oct. 30.-The policy Of
the British government at the Novem-
Der conference in Washington, as
worked out by the Cabinet, according
to the political correspondent of "The
Outlook" is compromise between
eastern" and western" schools. He
says that its outstanding feature will
be an attempt TO exert Il moderating
influence on the American and Jap
anese delegates, insisting that the
United States is wrong in fearing an
aggressive Japanese militarism, and
suggesting to Japan a solution of her
population problems that will do away
with differences with America on this
point
The British delegates will contend,
the writer says, that Japan's militarism
is passing phase in that country's
development. They will try to con-
vince the American delegates that the
only difficulty is that Japan's aims and
ambitions have been misplaced, the
spondent continues, and will off
set this by urging upon the Japanese
some alternative ways of solving their
problems.
Premier Called Dictator
The British delegates, says the
writer believe that the success of the
conference is going to hinge on some
agreement affecting the future of
China. Consequently, he adds, they
are likely to make proposals that will
harmonize the interests of the United
States and Japan in that country
The correspondent recalls that Lloyd
George has made a reputation for him
self in changing his mind, and that,
although the Cabinets policy is as
here outlined, it may be changed by
the Premier without any notice, be-
cause he is a virtual dictator and there
is no one in the delegation to say him
nay.
Discussing the necessity for such a
compromise policy, the writer says
that, although such programs are
neither satisfactory nor altogether con-
sistent, Great Britain must follow a
middle course. He points out that she
could support the Japanese, thereby
gaming an undying friend in the Far
East at the cost Of offending the United
States and probably making the limita- l.
ton of naval armaments impossible.
Or, he says, Great Britain could throw
her weight against Japanese imperial
istic policies and warn the Toxic dele
gates that on the issues under consid-
GRAFTON Great Britain and the United
States would stand shoulder to
shoulder
The article says that the opposition
TO the latter course comes from the
eastern" school, where it is felt that
the reaction of this attitude in India
and on other eastern countries that
England controls would be too strong
to overcome. Hence, the writer says
a compromise is unavoidable.
No War Debt Question
TIE corresp spondent asserts that the
question Of the cancellation of wal
debts will not be raised by any member
OF the British delegation. The Cabinet
lie asserts, feels that the chief object
Of the conference is to put a limit on
armament, and there will be no effort to
bring in other matters. The British
agree, he adds, that all outstanding
Pacific questions must be disposed Of
first
The British naval technicians have
only hazy idea at present, the writer
goes on, Of the extent of reduction in
armaments that will be sought or ex-
pected, and nothing on this line can
be determined until the delegates at
the parley come to grips.
The speeches yesterday of President
Harding at Atlanta and Admiral Earl
Beatty at New York evoked favorable
comment here, where the approach of
the November conference has awak-
ened strong desire for Anglo
American cooperation in world affairs
Premier Clears Way
Premier Lloyd Georges move to
throw the Irish issue into the House
of Commons is regarded on all sides
as clever, for after Mondays debate
it is virtually certain that he will get
heavy vote of confidence. This will
enable him to start for America on
November S as planned, regardless of
the outcome of the peace negotiations
with the Sim Fein, whereas if he had
not taken the trouble to defeat his
enemies before leaving the country he
might have found himself considerably
embarrassed.
The opinion prevails here that Lloyd
George will be q powerful factor in
strengthening the bond between the
United States and Great Britain, and
consequently the Premier's supporters
are urging him to 60 in the interest of
world peace.
If Lloyd George were not present at
the conference, "The New Statesman"
says, its chances of success would be
lessened because "of all the main points
to be discussed Great Britain holds
the key and must be represented by
some one who holds the key" The
newspaper adds: "Lloyd George has de-
veloped system of government under
which all real power is concentrated
in him self ,,