Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-15
"Telling 1t to BRAND"
Byplay of Conference
French Premier, Not Understanding English,
Sits and Wonders Till "T'in,e Out" Is
Called and Interpreter Explains

Japan s the only "f," and she says
she will accept.
II 40 A. M.-Mr. Balfour says Mr.
Hughes program Is zone of the land
marks in human progress" Applause
at that.
Mr.. Balfour announces receipt Of a
cablegram from Premier Lloyd George
Applause is louder. He reads It
Lloyd George extends sincere con-
gratulations." Mr.. Balfour sits down,
First sign of real enthusiasm in hand
clapping now. It's for Balfour, Lloyd
George and Britain.
Now they must tell Il to BRAND"
Noon-Briand is still being told. The
interpreter is an artist. He cajoles,
fatters, demonstrates, argues and
crates. His voice is musical and his
manner superb. You don't. understand
him, but you must admire him.
Admiral Kato Introduced
1905 =. M.-Briand has been told
and Secretary Hughes announces "Ad-
miral Kato." The admiral is applauded.
He wears red button in his lapel. A
white handkerchief protrudes from his
breast pocket. His vest is edged with
white. Suit and tie are black. Except
for Secretary Hughes. he is the best
dressed man in the room. He has n
philosophers eyes. He speaks in Jap
ancse, reading from typewriter man
He stands as he finishes. An inter-
prefer translates into English. Japan
promises Sweeping reductions" En-
thusasm and thrills in the Conference
chamber. But Japan wants tonnage re-
served for special consideration by
naval experts.
Japan has Especial needs and re-
Quircments," the admiral informs the
Conference. His speech Is short. con-
else and frank Not so encouraging as
Balfour's, but still encouraging. Japan
has never claimed nor intended to claim
equality with the United States and
Great Britain on the seas, says her
spokesman. But there is a but
Not n big "but," but n "but.'
- 10 =. M.-Briand has been told.
His face never changes expression.
~ 20. P; M.-Senator sch9nzGr
speaks for Italy. You may read his
speech in the papers. 1t cant be
heard back here.
BRAND Makes Speech
1925 =. M.-Prcmier BRAND. hav-
ing listened all morning, is about to
speak. The audience likes him. Likes
BRAND. his immense moustnChe, his
resonant voice, his oratory, his dramatic
power, his magnetism. BRAND is an
actor. He would make a great trage-
dian. Frances views on disarmament
are unimportant. Brands presence in
the Conference is very important.
IL 80 u. M.-Briand has told them.
and has finished.
Root. Lodge, Underwood and Hughes
are applauding. They did not applaud
Mr.. BRAND says: 1--WE are
hac kof YOU" He is cheerfully and
complimentary.
2:45 p. M.-Secretary Hughes is
speaking. He is in good form. He
welcomes acceptance of the American
program by the other Powers. 1t is
Hughes program. He ought to be
happy. He says it may now be left in
the hands of the naval experts in the
assurance that satisfactory agree
mcnt for the limitation of naval arma-
mCnt may come out of the Conference,
ito the end that offensive naval war;
fare shall be 10 more He is opti-
miStc.
2:45 =. M.-Briand has been told
and the Conference adjourns, its first
great step achieved. Hughes has proved
publicity pays.