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The New York herald., 1921-03-02
ZAP ISSUE PASSED UP
TO SUPREME COUNCIL
Out of Leagues Hands, Is
Reply to Washington.
Bp the Associoted Press.

PARIS, March 1.-The ALLEGATION of the
island of zap to Japan was made by the
allied and associated Powers. and any
question concerning the disposition
thereof from the United States should
be taken up with the Supreme Council.
This is the substance of the reply of the
council of the League of Nations to the
American note on mandates.
The reply Is written in q conciliatory
tone, expressing the councils desire for
the collaboration of the United States in
meeting difficult questions. 1t was for
warded to Washington to-day by the
American Embassy. A member Of the
secretariat of the league informed the
Associated Press there was only one
reference to Zap In the document, in
which the council declares 1t does not
desire TO assume responsibility for the
ALLEGATION OF Zap to Japan, as that con-
eerned the Supreme Council entirely.
The note indicates, however, that the
whole question OF Yap may be reopened
II the Washington Government sees ut
to send plenipotentiary to discuss the
matter.
According to the Mdttn, one plan ad-
vanced would be the leaving of the ISL
and of Yap under the Japanese man
date but would give control of the in
ternational cable station there to the
United states.
Viscount Ishii, the Japanese repre-
sentative on the council. is declared to
have made an address yesterday during
which he asserted Japan was ready to
accept any compromise in the matter.
LONDON. March LIT was stated in
H. 49,
foundation for the report published in
Geddes British Ambassador TO the
United States. had heen instructed TO at
tempt mediation between the United
States and Japan concerning the Pacific
cables
It was hardly necessary. it was added,
to point out that should a favorable OPP
portunity. acceptable to both America
and Japan. arise for Sir Auckland to use
his good offices. he would not hesitate 10
do so without requiring Instructions.
LONDON, March 1.-Replying In the
House of Commons tonight to q ques-
ton by Sir Frederick Hall as TO whether
the terms of the Anglo-yapanese AL
lance precluded the possibility OF Great
Britain being compelled to furnish as
sistance to Japan in the case Of a con-
flict between that country and the
United States, Cecil Harmsworth. Under
Secretary for Foreign Affairs said that
British relations with Japan had so ar
ranged themselves that Great Britain
would not be involved in such a strug-
gle,
Sir Frederick further asked whether
assurances OF this state of affairs had
been given to the United States in con-
nection with its naval construction pro-
gramme. to which the Under Secretary
replied that no official communication
had been made. as there was no reason
to helieve that the responsible parties
were in any doubt regarding the truth
Of the matter.
The New York herald., 1921-03-02

Special Gable to THE NEW YORK HERALD
Copyrieht, 1921, bv THE NEW York HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
London, March 1. 1921.
While political and diplomatic circles
here oppose the suggestion made edi-
torially by THE NEW YoRK HERALD that
the United States might act to arbi-
trate Franco-German differences over
the amount of the indemnity Germany
must pay, there is one circle In London
in which the suggestion was accorded
the heartiest approval. 1t came from
bankers. who. in the end. will have to
bear the burden of whatever settlement
is reached.
You have hit exactly the right vein,"
declared Sir George Paish after he had
read THE New YORK HERALD editorial.
This cannot be settled politically.
Whatever final settlement is reached. 1t
cannot be made effective without the
concurrence of the bankers OF the world.
above all thoroughly sympathize with
Frances far of a recurrence of the
German menace and with her desire TO
see Germany crushed below the menac-
ing point, but France must be careful
lest IN crushing Germany she crush
herself Her chief need at this moment
is cash to restore her devastated re-
gions She can't think OF normal exist
ence again until tt.at is done.
"However big the total ultimately de-
cided that Germany must pay. 1t Is
obvious that France cannot get 1t all at
once She must discount the German
promises some place. And when she
takes these promises to American, Eng
lish or neutral bankers she Will be wise
to see to it that they are such promises
as the bankers believe Germany can
pl xpIl Tn
be careful to present paper that is not
watered with impossible promises.
Hence the wisest way for her to
get the proper gauge Of that paper would
be for her to invite not only American
but all bankers whose countries have
an investable surplus to overlook the
property and help write the prospectus.
Let them. in the first place. judge what
they think is right.
This would not only help in the final
settlement, but it would at least imply
that those bankers we're ready to do
business on a basis they had themselves
cans would be the chief among such
bankers. whatever settlement was
reached. or, In fact whether settlement
was reached at all. for Europe is already
deep in Americas banking account"
Sir George, who represents a large
section Of banking opinion and a con-
siderable section of Free Liberal poll
ticians, cast grave doubt on the Paris
reparations figures. He called attention
to the fact that before the war Germany
never exported more than $50. 900 900 In
cash annually for foreign investment
He expressed the opinion that f1o0,-
100000 annually Is now the extreme
limit, in view of the fact that it will not
be for investment but for a dead loss.
The New York herald., 1921-03-02

One hundred millions sterling yearly at
per cent might capitalize at f7,000.-
900, 900. he said while the total Paris
annuity capitalizes at not more than
Eli, 900. 600. 900.
When THE NEW YORK HERALD edi-
torial was shown to a French official
close to Premier BRAND 1t provoked
suggestion as to almost hurl that official
over the bounds OF the usual unfaillng
French courtesy.
''Cest fou cal" otis crazyw) he
snapped. Then. recovering, he added:
'Of course. we are most anxious to se-
cure the cooperation Of the United States.
We wish she would ratify the peace
treaty. We wish she would ratify the
Anglo-American-Fre special defen-
sive pact. We deeply appreciate Amer
ica's part in the war.
But arbitration? No. There is no
,lace for arbitration at the present mo-
nent. France knows that her demands
err. If anything. on the side or leniency.
They are less than France deserves.
They are no more than Germany can
pay. There has been enough negotiation.
For France the amount now stands i'm
movable. France does want a settle-
ment, but there can be no settlement un-
less it permits France to demobilize.
France can't demobilize and be relieved
Of the expense Of her armies until she is
insured against the German menace.
"Once Germany disarms and agrees to
pay this amount which is SO much less
than what she deserves. France can so
on normally, but not before
1t Is this desire to "demobilize" that Is
quoted most extensively In French circles
against the bankers argument that what
France needs is actual cash on a reason
ably discountable German promise.
In British circles also it was intirnated
that the suggestion FOR American arbi-
tration was premature. Great Britain is
officially committed to back up France,
and she does not like to see this position
weakened with the Germans at the doors
of the conference chamber.
WYATT and see what this conference
Develops" said one British official 1--WE
still believe that our figures are so just
as to convince even DR. Simons. Certain
ly he will have to produce something for
our most careful examination that Ger
many has not revealed to us II he lie to
convert us to his scale Of figures or even
persuade US that the point is arguable
or arbitrable by the United States or
any one"
The New York herald., 1921-03-02
PAISH APPROVES Us.
ARBITRATION PLAN
Says Course on Indemnities
Suggested in New York
Herald Is Right One.
CANNOT IGNORE BANKERS
Political Circles Are Opposed
to American Help in the
Settlement.

Special Gable to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyrioht, 1891, bv THE NEW York HERALD.
The New York herald., 1921-03-02
German Proposals Not
Published in Germany
By Raymond Swing.

spccia, Cable to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1891, bv THE New ToRx HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Berlin, March !, 1921.
GERMANY is the only country
- in the world tonight that
is uniformed regarding what
counter proposals DR.. Walter
Simons, German Foreign Min
ister, presented to the allied
Powers in London to-day. The
German counter proposals were.
not announced here at noon to-
day, as had been promised and
as was expected. The delay on
the part of the Government in
informing the Reichstag and the
people of the proposals is hotly
resented here. The charge is
being made in all quarters that
this is another occasion when
the entire world knows more of
Germany's affairs than Germany
herself knows"
The New York herald., 1921-03-02
Lloyd George Replies.

When Or. Simons spoke OF an interna-
tionsl loan for Germany "at the lowest
possible rate OF interest and with a
sinking fund requirement OF / or III
per cent. II toolt but a few moments
OF whispered conference and the show
ing OF pencilled memoranda for Premier
Lloyd George 10 arise and reply to Dr.
Sinnons:
You have totally misunderstood the
realities OF the situation"
The smiles OF the German delegates
failed to wane as a result OF Premier
Lloyd Georges quip or of the glaring
newspaper headline later telling OF the
Germans amazing offer"
The Germans said frankly this even-
ing that It looked to them like dead
lock in the conference. but II they saw
any gathering storm they did not show
an inclination to get under cover.
TIE NEW York HERALD correspondent
learned tonight that the Germans stll
believe the Allies are trying 10 blun
and there is a noticeable spirit among
them that they VIII not he bluffed any
more than would the Greeks when they
recalled King Constantine against The
wishes OF the Entente. Obviously the
Germans are hopeful that they viii be
able TO sail through any s1uall that
arises
They say they are astonished that
any one In London should think they
showed Check IN presenting their
counter-proposals. but add that moth
Ing has happened SO far to change the
outlook which they had whom they cr-
rived horc
II y nprereDt from the talk Of the
Sermnns thst they feel the hands of
the Allies r. as ncariy tied as nrc tneif
own and TINT thny arc relying on wnat
they call The doubtful financial condt.
tlcn of France and the indispostion of
the English to undertake further milf
tnry operations I'm order 10 make pos-
slbie the adjustment of terms more Ia
the liking OF the Auies. They say
frenkly they cannot see what the En-
The New York herald., 1921-03-02

learned. were made subject to two condi-
tlons:
First. that the plebiscite In Upper
Silesia should result in favor Of Ger
many.
Second. that Germany should have re-
stored TO her free commercial privileges
throughout the world.
Regarding the export tax asked by the
Allies. the Germans declare they cannot
agree to that. but do agree to the prin-
ciple that the Allies should share in the
future prosperity OF Germany.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-02
Let Us a little permit Nature to take her
own way; she better understands her own
affairs than we-Montaigne.
UnscrambEng the Covenant.

w YHAT will Mr. Harding and Mr.. Hughes do
A/ as to the Versailles treaty and the league
wv of nations? No else is authorized to
say. No one else knows Probably they do not
yet definitely know. 1t is obviously a much
enmeshed and involved subject There are pledges
interpreted differently by different people-to be
made good There statements, various1y inter-
preted, to be reconcled.
The miserable mess developed in Europe in the
past two years, accentuated since last November,
has decidedly changed American opinion. 1t has
even molhed the insistences of the league pro-
ponents.
Article now has few il. any friends. But it is
almost as emphatic opinion that with it should 60
all other mtarist factors which would obligate this
government With these it is problematic if there
should not also be deleted the economic pressure
obligations, rather distasteful many but essential
If the league of itself is to have any authority.
But of primary importance in the final solu-
ton OF the situation may be the Root court of in
ternational justice. This is Scrambled" with the
league as completely is the league with the
treaty, which may be one reason Mr.. Root is not
to be Secretary of State. Yet this court seems to
point to way out of all the tange-
], It required for its bringing into being nothing
more than the league organization The first
SIX articles OF the covenant all that it needed
needs With it is revived The Hague tribunal as
q court of arbitration
1t would that these two agencies might
provide all the machinery and combine in them
selves all the authority, provided by the other ar
tices of the covenant and held within the
league itself If the court is given compulsory juris-
dietion it would make direct regulatory actions of
the council unnecessary
1t would naturally take as judicial func-
ton, the power given the council and assembly as
mixing legislative and executive action leaving to
them but the purely legislative 1t and The Hague
would seem to supersede, could be readily made
to supersede, all other agencies as to matters COW
cred by all the articles following Article VI
:, They might even be the determining authority
as to disarmament, leaving for the covenant to
specify only pledges to common agreement, a
mutual recognition of the authority of these two
courts purely legislative powers and the council as
an executive to carry into effect the decisions of
the courts This may be a way for diplomatic
chemists to unscramble diplomatic eggs
The other horn of the dilemma, which is to
scrap, the league and begin de novo, presents the
almost hopeless task of again getting as many as
now in the league, to agree anything looking
TO mutual association. There are things harder to
do than to unscramble eggs
The Washington herald., 1921-03-02
Tax Exemption.

New York has definitely adopted the plan of
tax exemption to promote house building. All
dwelling places which construction is begun
within the next year to April 1, 1922, to be tax
free to the amount of $4,000 of the cost of each hab
table unit, for term of ten years.
This is considerable bonus. 1t will at least
cover the difference in cost of construction under
present prices and normal conditions, such prices,
that is, may reasonably be. expected within the
exemption period. But it is an experiment. Just
what it will develop is to be shown.
1t will not be a loss in city that is to
be regarded at all material 1t represents if full
advantage is taken of it, largely but the difference
between not building and tax increase, and
much building with the tax increase ten years dis
tant 1t will cover but initial year.
What is of more interest and importance is who
will take advantage of the exemption, and what
will be the effect upon rentals? Will it largely pro-
mote individual home building by those of small
means? No doubt the builders of fats, apartments
and tenements of all classes will take the advan-
tage.
The more to be desired, of course, is home
building But if either, or both, results in large
measure, will or will not the general level of rents
fall, or will the buildings demand and get the
present high rents? This would seem to depend
mainly upon whether, 4 result of the bonus,
enough building is done to have the supply fairly
meet the demand
Rents, it would seem would then have to drop
to prevent continuance of the present doubling
up and overcrowding to balance the coming of
lower wage levels In fact, rents are everywhere
lowering now, and it is probable this building pro-
motion in New York will hasten it for that city.
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The Washington herald., 1921-03-02
"Buny!"

Theodore Roosevelt-"Young Teddy"-is hur-
rying along in the footsteps of his father Mr. Har-
ding could not have made more appropriate ap-
pointment or certain to meet ma
tional response of approval
No other appointment he has made, including
tn entire Cabinet will give quite the amount and
quality OF satisfaction this of young Teddy" to
be Assistant Secretary of the Navy the office once
held by his father. This is not alone because he is
the son of his father bearing the same name
1t is not because he, too is Colonel Roose-
Welt" 1t is for himself young American, tried
in many strenuous ways, never found wanting, but
always delivering the best that the name "Ameri-
can" means He has given of himself without
stint or waiting. 1t is right that such as he should
get
So far he has but varied the succession OF his
fathers record He was first soldier. winning his
rank by merit. He was then representative of his
district in the New York assembly He will now
be Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Will he also
be governor of New York and then President?
Millions upon millions of his fellow-Americans
proud of him. believing in him, would welcome this
finale
Sergeant Edwin DENLY, of the Marines, as Sec
retary of the Navy. and Colonel Theodore Roose-
welt will make a great pair Both are of the Loyal
Legion. Both are direct representatives of the
American army of the great war. They fit ex-
actly the American spirit They have complete
national confidence
They arouse enthusiasm. They form such
combination puts hats in the air. Mr.. Harding
has here touched the hearts and the conviction of
the people and has brought a unanimous response
of "well done"
The Washington herald., 1921-03-02
Landlords Restrained
From M0Lesting Tenant

Roscoe L. Powell, who conducts q
battery and battery charging busi-
ness in the basement at 21ss Four
teenth street northwest. secured a
temporary restraining order yester-
day from Justice Hitz in Equity
Court preventing Interference with
his business by the Washington Mo-
tor Exchange. of the same address,
from whom he bought the business
and rents his establishment.
Powell claimed that ]. Fulton
Ligon, Of the Motor Exchange, met
him in front of the place and re-
fused to allow him to enter his
(Powell's) place of business and
, threatened him with harm If he
did enter.
The court required, Powell to fur
Fish bond of $4,000 on the tenn.
porary restraining order and order
ed the Motor Exchange to appear IN
court on March to show cause why
the injunction. should not continue
In force.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-02
Useless, But Means Much.

The Senators gave Vice President Marshall a
loving cup 1t is useless gift but in this instance
is full of the meaning of sincerity of genuine ad
mration and mutual appreciation. The Senate has
had few presiding officers who left behind less of
friction, less of unkindy remembrance and more of
real affection.
Mr.. Marshall has deserved far better than he
got He has that distinctly American combination
of sense of humor with common sense He has
the full measure of required dignity while refusing
to take his office with exaggerated seriousness.
He knows the people of this country and he
knows that line of demarkation where partisan poll
tics should stop and public interest should control
He would have been valuable adviser; he has been
an admirable presiding officer. In the double
period Of control by his own party and by that of
the opposing party with much of stress and bitter
ness in evidence, he has avoided cause for censure
and won increasing approval Through it all he
has beeen agreeable, fair and without prejudice.
Why loving cup, which has neither beauty
nor usefulness to commend it, is always chosen to
express all of this is beyond our ken But if it
does express it. it fitting gift to Mr. Marshall,
and he can put it away with his college diploma.
his certificate of admission to the bar and his
tihcate of election to various offices, and 60 on
about his happy, peaceful, useful way, undisturbed
by any but pleasant memories. That is lot for
anyone closely identified even in name with the
passing administration
The Washington herald., 1921-03-02
Left to President Harding.

Having gone around Robin Hoods barn back
TO the open front door, seeking solution of its for
egn relations, the United States has decide if it
will go in or start around the other way. Whether
Secretary of State Colbys note on mandates was
stroke of craftsmanship, or a shrewd political
farewell, it has made this fact more than ever
prominent ~
1t vas to be expected that it would be used
to Cmphasne the anomalous position of this
country with regard to the league Of ratons and
the provisions of the peace settlement Our tempo
rsry ISOLATION does obviously add complications
TO the situation, yet It does not deprive us of the
right to protest where interests are affected
does it necessitate remuneration by US of our
sprerogatiyes of the victorious powers
The issue which has been raised emphasizes
our relations with other states allied and as
ISOLATED powers, rather than as members of the
league. The observations in certain foreign news
papers that the Colby note has placed the league
as well as the incoming administration in COM
plex situation not quite to the point The
completely already existed, and it cannot be re-
moved merely by postponing recognition of its
existence Whatever the foreign policy of the
Harding administration may be, it certainly will
not attempt to perpetuate the present underlined
position of this country.
Our ultimate attitude toward the league need
not fx our position on the question of mandates
wnicn dfrecuy concern our national interests. The
Colby note has defined the issue, and by placing
our protests before the council, it has not COM
mitted the Republican administration to a par
ticnlar policy regarding the league.
- This controversy does not really involve the
right of the United States to pass upon or veto
the acts of the league of nations affecting the
interests of the 48 member states. The former
enemy territories were surrendered, it must be
recognized not to the league but to the victorious
powers, and it has been the contention, of the
powers-a contention not yet rejected by the
Iezgue-thst the responsibility for the selection
The Washington herald., 1921-03-02
Messenger for 40 Years
HOnOred by U. S. Chief

In recognition of his forty years.
service as an employe Of the con-
sular bureau of the State Depart-
ment. Richard Henry Hawkins, mes
senger Of the bureau since March
1, 1884, yesterday was presented a
gold watch and chain by Miles M.
Shand. chief of the bureau of ap-
pointments. and Robert s. SChilton,
who was chief of the bureau when
Hawkins entered the service,
Congratulatory letters from Sec
retary Of State Bainbridge Colby.
and Wilbur ]. Carr. director OF the
consular service, were read at the
presentation ceremony
The Washington herald., 1921-03-02

of mandatories and the drafting of the mandate
terms should remain with the powers i
At the peace conference and through the
mandates commission. America exercised her right
as one of the victorious powers, in awarding
the mandates and in determining certain details
Of the A and classes. The point at issue is
whether by our failure to ratfy the treaty we
have forfeited rights which we previously en-
joyed as one of the principal allied and .asso-
ciated powers.
There has been no official act on the part
of our government in the remuneration of our
rights as one of the victorious powers or in the
final determination of relation with Germany
and the league of nations These matters are
still in abeyance and will continue to be until
the new administration has settled them, one way
or the other.
Obviously the Americas relations to
the league and to Germany are settled the better
1t will be for all concerned, fact of which, we may
rest assured, the President-elect and the next
Secretary of State well aware