Arizona republican., 1921-10-17
WASH|NGTO WARNS. NOT ID EXPECT TOO. MUCH OF ARMS MEET
SPOKESMEN FOR ADMINISTRATION SAYS IF RESULTS ARE NIL U. 5. WILL BE NO WORSE OFF THAN BEFORE AND WILL AT LEAST GET CREDIT FOR SINCERE EFFORTS
By Herbert Corey

WASHINGTON. Oct. 16-Storm flags are being flown in advance of the meeting of the arms barley. 1n- formal but not the less perfectly def mite warnings have been sent out by recognized spokesmen for the lad- milistration.
 Do not expect too much" they say in effect 'The world will not crunble if we succeed in establish ing an understanding on the ques- tions of the Far East, to be followed by an agreement for the reduction of the burden of armaments. The fate of the administration is not bound up in this conference. If the results are nil we are at least no worse off than we were before. We will be giv- en credit for having made a sincere effort. And at the very worst we vii know precisely where we stand with reference to the nations interested in the East
 Why the Nations Armed
 These warnings do not indicate any slackening iL optimism on the part of the administration. From the be- ginning President Harding and Sec retary Hughes have realized the very difficult nature of the task on which they are engagei They have been forced, however, by what has seemed to De a failure of understanding on the part of some portion of the public This element has taken the cheery but rather irrational view that if the opportunity were presented all na tions would gladly agree to re- duce their arms burden. It has wholly failed to realize that the req sons which have compelled the na tions to arm are as operative today as they have ever been. Before the fleets and armies can be cut the req sons must be disposed of.
 It has been made apparent recently that the nations have returned to that basis of more or less friendly rival " upon which they stood prior to their enforced and temporary asso- ciation in the great war. There is little sentim mt in diplomacy. The governments of Great Britain and Ja- pan, not to speak of the other na- tions which are not so pre- occupied by the problems of the Far East, feel their first responsibility is to theil own people There is no question here that both governments sincerely de- sire to reduce their arms, and con- sequently their tax burdens. There is question V ether a formula can bt arrived at which will permit this re- ductiOn.
 Japan Ready te Make Concession:
 The personnel of the Japanese del egation to the arms barley is of 2 character which supports this some what gloomy view. Prince Toku gawa and Vice Admiral Kato ar' known as conservative and broad minded mer 1hey are considered
 f-;a 4o hn than many other Japanese diplomats and it is assumed here that they vii come prepared to go to the limi in the way of concessions It is be Heved the Japanese attitude is on of conciliation and compromfse-ul to a limit Japan does not want t lose the very profitable trade o America, which has been her com mercial sheet-anchor of late.
 Nor does Japan, as far as can b ascertained here. wish anything bu the clearest and most friendly rela tions with the United States. In spit of the absurd propaganda which ha recently ben iss1ed privately to tn Japanese army and navy, it is no thought that in any responsible Jap anese quartei there is the sHghes taint of belligerency. Every possibl concession from the Japanese poir of view will be made to meet tn American wishes. But the fact being more and more emphasized tha these conce ,sions may not be suffl cient For years Japan has bee strengthening her hold upon Chin Her people firmly believe that nc only the prosperity of Japan but a
 most her national life depends upe
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