New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-11-14
Statement To-
morrow Will Include
Query as to How
France and Italy Can
be Brought Within
Scope.
American Delegates AdvO-
cate Open Sessions, With
Permission to Hold Priv
ate Discussions Previous
to Meetings.

Washington, Nov. IA (By Associate
ed Press)-Great Britain's acceptance
in principle" of the American pro-
posals for limitation of naval arma-
ment were definitely forecast today in
statement on behalf of the British
delegation. Japan's acceptance 'in
principle" at least has been forecast
by statements by Baron Admiral Kato
and others of the Japanese delegation.
France and Italy.
Great Britain's principal considera-
tion, it is understood, in framing the
reply Mr.. Balfour will make tomor-
row has been the question of what
was to be done to bring France and
Italy within the scope of the plan for
The American delegates
it is understood impressed their Brit
ish colleagues with advisability of
first disposing of the question as it
affects the three principals-the
United States. Great Britain and
Japan.
Publicity Discussed.
Publicity for the proceedings of
the arms conference was among the
plans examined at today's meeting OF
delegates.
The American delegation was un-
derstocd TO favor open meetings in
the nciple with frequent executive
sessio,s for p.n .Fl4isous, IONS t.is,a,
suit whereof wouTa be Presented in
open meeting. If at any time a dele
cation desired to present its detailed
i.
ject publicly the executive session
would upon request be turned into an
open meeting.
Secretary Hughes, it appears, has
outlined these suggestions to the
heads of the various delegations and
they met today knowing in advance
the American idea,
Britain Approves.
London. Nov. 14.-(By Associated
Press THE American proposals for
drastic limitation of naval armament
have been received with eXpressi ons
of much favor in British official cir
Cles. It is stated that the individual
members of the cabinet whoeheart-
edly support the broad principles
contained in the address of Secretary
Hughes.
The opinion is generally expressed
that such a plain statement of policy
made at the outset of the conference
will materially assist in achievement
of a definite, all round decision.
The cabinet will consider the sub
ject as soon as naval experts make
their report.
ri TO- ito' of bn
general plan and Japans sympathetic
attitude were openly forecast Satur-
lay after the delivery of Secretary
Hughes remarkable presentation but
t remained for a spokesman speak
ng for Arthur Balfour head of the
British delegation to give official out
inc of the coming developments.
Balfour Speaks at II A. NJ,
Mr., Balfour 1t was announced will
lddress the second plenary session of
he conference tomorrow morning at
/ o'clock and give at that time
ireat Britain's adherence to the fun
lamentals to the proposals laid down
Il behalf Of the American delegation
" Secretary Hughes, What might be
,roNosed as n mobilization or in the
iature Of counter proposals for some
culures Of the American plan wes
lot disclosed. The impression pre-
allied, however that they might he
\ the main matters of detail not diff
cult Of assimilation with the cardin-
l points Of the American program.
What Term Means.
Acceptance in principle" is dip
omatlc phrase which while marking
II important mile post In IN inetra
atlonal negotiation does not by any
leans assure its conclusion IN origin.
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