New Britain herald., 1921-07-15
WORLD CONFERENCE ] BEING DISCUSSED
Foreign Press Greatly Interested !, in Coming Sessions

London, July 15.-Continued dis cussion of President Hardings pro- posed disarmament conference by newspapers here testifies to sustained interest in the subject. The question of preliminary conference to be held in London, was given promin- ence by number of newspap pers here today, which printed long dis patches from Washington, most of which indicated such a preliminary meeting would not be favored in America. It was argued in some quarters the idea should therefore, be abandoned. It was made clear moreover, that the question had not advanced as yet beyond the stage of discussion while the engagements Of dominion premiers would make it difficult to fix a time for such a conference.
 The view that it was improbable the Washington barley could be held in November if the Pacific question was to be discussion in conjunction with the limitation of arm aments, was expressed by the Dail Mail. The paper declared that neither Australia nor New Zealand would be willing to have Pacific matters discussed at any meeting where they were not directly represented The political engagements of both Premier Hughes of Australia, and Massey of New Zealand are such as not to allow them to leave. their respective coun- tries before next spring. The news paper added that in view of the na- tional status accorded British dominions at the Versailles confer ence it was possible MT. Harding would send forml invitations to Canada, Australia, New Zealand South Africa and India.
 The British league of nations union which is working in support of the league is anxious not to appear opposed to MT. Harding's proposed conference It has issued, through Lord Robert Cecil a statement shat the union feels a great satisfaction over MT. Harding's action.
 ''The idea that there can exist any incompatibiity or rivalry between the two efforts for the same end the statement declared twill receive no support from any intelligent protagonist of the league. Thi: union desires to associate itself witf virtually all British subjects in ex pressing satisfaction over his new move TOT peace ana III eXtouUlI1s ngratulations to President Harding for his coura geous and statesman like initiative"
 Any tendency to place a sinister construction on the Japanese omis sion of mention of Pacific and Fal Eastern problems in the nations re- ply to President Harding's proposa were appreciated by the London Times today. The newspaper cited th' traditional sagacity and moderation of the Japanese and suggested tha Japan might wish to know more o the details of plans laid for tn conference before promising t participate in discussions.
 The view that the proposed par ley should be held in Washingto - was endorsed by the newspaper whic quoted extensively and approvingl the reasons for that city being choser which were cabled to it by a Wash ington correspondent. The cores pondent emphasized the fact tha MT Harding's initiative entitled Am erica to the site for the conferenc and he added the interest the Am erican public would take in the meet ing would be notable and that tn press of the United States woul strain it's entire resource reportin the proceedings. Tn discussing tn conference the newspaper declared
 Tt was MT. Harding who took tn formal initiative, and to him tn credit of taking it belongs"