Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-21
GOOD FEELING
GREETS THIRD
OPEN SESSION
Galleries Flecked by
Brilliant Gowns and,
Headgear.

Rv GEORGE r HOLMES.

session OF the armament conference
convened at 1902 O'Clock today in an
atmosphere of pleasurable anticipa-
ton, not unlike that which overhangs
the premiere of a well advertised
show.
The spectators were early on the
scene, keenly expectant Of hearing
Frances greatest orator, Premier
Aristide BRAND, plead her case be-
fore the world in this high court Of
decreased armament
FRoCK COATS GIVE WAY
TO BRILLIANT GOWNS.
Women predominated in the crowded
galleries. supPianting the Senator'S C2bi-
net officers and other dignitarics who
were 80 prominent At the previous SEES
sions. TIE frock coats and high hats
gave way to brilliant gowns and he lat
est 81 Parisien headgear.
There was not the air Of tenseness ovtr
this meeting that had characterized the
others. No sudden dramatic announce
ments Of startling coups such rs attend
ed the opening session were in prospect
As if conscious that the meeting was
more Of a show" than grave history
making scss Ton the chief Cctors took
their time In appearing. >Not until the
hands OF the big clock facing tine Lorse-
shoe table pointed almost 10 eleven did
the principal delegates appear. Not 40
the spectators The limited space was
beginning 10 Gil at 10 a. m. and outside
there was jammed a great crowd Of poo
ple 10 see the big ones enter
For the first time both movies end
stil pictures were taken OF the confer
ence al work When Secretary Hughes
cavel fell 81 II :O2 powerful searcblights
were turned on the green table ami the
operators turned busly. The center Of
the room was bathed "a a dazzling white
light that hurt the eyes.
When the lights were switched of Sec
rotary Hughes again welded his Ravel
Whatever the result Of the conference
may be-" be said lit is obvious thar there
can be no Limitation Of photography"
Secretary Hughes said gratifying
progress" is being made In the adjust
ment Of conflicting views on the naval
program and in the far east discussions
while there Is nothing definite yet"
he announced ''our expectations have
been surpassed in point of thoroughness
CONSIDERATIONS OF LAND
ARMAMENT TAKEN Up.
Land armament is now under consld-
Grafton said the Secretary Of state. ard
there was a general crauing Of necks in
Brands direction.
$50 far as the army Of the United States
Is concerned, there is no question:
Hughes said at has always bee1 the
policy Of the United States % have the
smallest army"
During the war, he said, the United.
States had upwards Of 100000 men. Now
our Army numbers less than 100, GOO men.
1--WE fully recognize the difficulties
which exist abroad. however" Hughes
said. 1T is regarded rs fitting that
there should be the freest possible ex-
change Of views by the delegates at this
time"
Then Hughes turned TO BRAND and the
show was on The Secretary explained
that BRAND would pause at intervals to
allow the interpreter to translate his re
marks into English.
Great applause greeted the Premier as
he arose He seemed a bit nervous.
But, warming ND to his subject, NJ.
BRAND spoke with impassiOned earnest
ness hammering home his points with
vigorous gestures. There we're frequent
bursts of applause when he voiced
Frances determination not to allow Ger
many to repeat her yillainy of 1914.