Evening star., 1921-11-18
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
With the arms conference in ad-
journment, the various national
groups further developed in consul
tations among themselves today the
policies they will follow with re-
spect to the far eastern questions and
the limitation Of national armament.
The British. following the lead OF
the French. let it be known that AS
cardinal principle of their attitude
toward the far eastern situation. they
stood ready to perpetuate -he open
door" in China, give up extraterri-
torial rights there as soon as China q
development will warrant, and in
general aid the Chinese people to as
sumo place of economic Influence
in the world. 1t was fully expected
that Italy, whose interest is more
remote. would take much the same
position.
Communicate With Toxic.
The Japanese having already de-
clared their willingness to accept
the Chinese declaration Of principles
"as a basis Of discussion" were at
work framing a more detailed state
ment of their position after COM
munication with Toxic. There were
indications that the extraterritorial
phase of the situation would occupy
a prominent place in such a state
ment, with Japan taking the position
that the powers cannot give up ex-
traterhtorial rights until the Chinese
court system has been substantially
expanded and reconstructed.
For the United states no one would
speak authoritatively, officials only
this governments past attitude
toward China. The particular way
in which these general principles are
to be applied to the present situa-
ton probably will remain unrevealed
until the negotiations have gone
for granted that maintenance of the
"open door" will remain a basic con-
sideration in any American plan of
procedure.
Britain Claims to Lead.
In emphasizing their readiness to
work for China's economic emancipa-
tion, the British spokesmen insisted
that Great Britain had actually been
far in advance of other nations in Of
fering to relinquish extra-territorial
jurisdiction in China as soon as that
country was sufficiently developed to
insure the safety of foreigners and
British nationals. They recalled that
this point was treated in the treaty
made eighteen years ago by Great
Britain with China.
A carefully considered statement Of
the British attitude toward China,
made by high authority, said that
generally speaking Great Britain has
come to the conference to take part
with the other nations in the prepara-
ton of steps to make China a stable
country and a real factor in world
trade. In that respect, it was declared,
Great Britain's interests were identi-
cal with those Of other nations; GER
tainly with those of the United
Sta tes.
Nations Inseparable.
The world war and the ensuing
Russian revolution had shown, it was
| argued. that the welfare of every
great country was an essential part
of the wellbeing of the world at
large. Great Britain's policy. it was
said, was to develop China, not only
for herself, but for the benefit OF
the whole world. 1t was added that
Great Britain had no wish to be self
ish, though the highest form Of self
ishness, perhaps, was doing good to
/ others.
The open door in China is the best
), method Of creating prosperity for the
whole world" this British authority
declared. Great Birtain's view is
that this can best be attained by in
ternational cooperation. We wish
to see China developed for the benefit
/ of China primarily in the confidence
that other nations will benefit thereby.
"Open Door" Declared Only Policy.
In short Great Britain has come
to the conference for the purpose of
doing everything that can be done to
rehabilitate China and enable her to
resume her proper place in the hier-
archy of the world. Tho best means
of accomplishing this is through the
open door and by giving China free
dom to work out her own destinies.
On the other hand, 1t is obvious that
a great deal can be done by traders
of all countries to assist China. in
achieving the objects in view"
Incidentally it was suggested that
the development OF China r,ig'ft '.e