The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-30
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the delegates because of the sug-
gestion of Japan that some action
be taken to clarity the scope of the
agreement in its relation to the ma
Jor islands of the Japanese empire
Baron Shidehara of the Japanese del
egation, after discussion of the sub
ject with Secretary Hughes. took the
Japanese request to Arthur j. Bal
four, head of the British and it was
said afterward that some definite
Qualification scheme might be brought
forward formally in the near future.
Difference of Opinion
In view of the difference of opinion
on the treaty's scope between Presl-
dent Harding and the American dele
gates, the Japanese think there at
least should be an exchange of for
NAL notes among the four powers.
setting forth the meaning of the pact
beyond dispute. They are said to
desire that the main japanese group
of islands be not included under the
treaty. but on the other hand the
British desire that Australia and New
Zealand shall be within its scope.
Although the Senate Is not in ses-
sion, echoes of the proposed fight ON
ratification of the Horsepower agree.
ment continue to reach the delegates
In formal statement today Senator
King, democrat, Utah, referred to the
treaty as set forth n summary of
what he called the monumental fail
ures' of the Washington negotiations.
The ratification fight also was dis
cussed during the day between SEN
ator Borah. republican, Idaho. a
leader of the anti-treaty forces. and
Joseph r. Tumulty, former secretary
to Woodrow Wilson, in a conference
(which attracted wide attention and
gave impetus to speculation as to
what attitude may be taken by the
former President.
wilson's Attitude
Thus far no intimation of Mr.. Will
sons opinion of the treaty or other
conference issues has figured in con-
ference circles. 1t is Known, how
ever, that. ne has taken a keen In
terest in all that has transpired, and
some of his friends are said to be-
lieve that he may in some way make
his position known before very long
Neither Senator Borah nor Mr.. Tu-
multy would say whether the for
mer Presidents purposes were dis
cussed in their talk today,
The debate over submarine regu-
lation conferred about the resolutions
presented yesterday by Elihu Root Of
the American delegation. General ap-
proval OF the first of these resolu-
lions expressing adherence to the
principles to search and seizure rs
already established in international
law was given by all the powers, ana
IL was predicted that the question Of
phraseology would not be found dit-
ficult. There was an effort during
the debate to refer the whole SUD
1ect to a commission of turists, but
the Americans and British took de-
termined stand for definite statement
at the conference.
A far different situation developed
when the second Root resolution, pro
nosine that submarines be prohibited
from attacking commerce In any cir
cumstances, was brought up late In
the day. Such a proposition would
involve a change from the present
understandings of international law
and there was lively discussion over
how such a change could be made so
that it would beaccepted by all ma
tions. Mr.. Balfour suggested an
amendment to make the prohibition
Immediately effective as between the
five powers and Mr.. Root acceded to
the proposal The meeting then ad-
journed without having heard the
views of the other powers.
1t was said tonight that the French,
Italians and Japanese all would be
unprepared to act finally on the sec
ond resolution until they had further
communicated with their govern
ments, but there was apparent ten
dency among the Italianst to favor and
the French to oppose the plan. Some
of the French delegates seemed to re-
gard the suggestion as renewal ir
another form of the British request
for abolition of underwater craft al
together.
Freedom of Seas
In some quarters it was suggested
that the French might accede to the
plan, however. on condition that the
conference take positive stand for
freedom of the seas. a proposal which
did not seem likely to find favor
among other delegations. Among the
Italians there appeared to be a dis
position to believe that acceptance of
the proposal might be TO Italy's heue-
fit because of the large amol at OF
supplies which she must brin over
easily severed trade routes ia the
Mediterranean.
For the British, it was declared
tonight that even If the ar nded
Root proposition was adopt and
submarines prohibited from Ill aeks
ing merchant ships. Great Eriiain
would continue to organize he raw
lers against possible subma re oH-
slau.ghts. The British. it wa said b5