The New York herald., 1921-11-11
America Linked in Plans,
as Well as France and
Italy.
CONSORTIUM is A FACTOR
Flood Of Reports From China
Received About Conditions
in Two Sections.
Special Despatch 20 TIE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. C., Nov. TO- I

New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. ID. g., Nov. 10.
Attention was centred here to-day
upon the Anglo-Japanese Alliance by
the arrival of the British delegates and
because of information unolIicially
learned from Japanese sources to the
effect that Japan would not hold to
the alliance il another protective
agreement is substituted.
The alliance was regarded as tav-
ing the most far reaching Importance
in the approaching arms conference
consideration and will enter into the
final decisions which are made rela-
tive to China and the Far East gen
orally.
Tentative suggestions have already
been put forth, emanating from Brit
ish sources, that Great Britain will
insist upon the alliance or its equiva-
lent in the form of tripartite agree
ment. The intimation is conveyed
that anything less than this will neces-
state international control, with the
cons q Mt necessity of maintaining
troops e. re in large numbers for
years to come. 1t is not anticipated
this latter suggestion will be pleasing
to the American peop|.
Most OF these sug, .stions are trial
balloons on the eve OF the conference
sent out with the ,urpose of noticing
their reactions.
Might Accept Alternatives.
The Japanese delegation, it Is learned.
is not prepared to announce willingness
to abrogate the Angio-Japanese alliance,
but is willing to accept alternatives.
This japanese attitude was the most
important development of the day and
indicates the trading value which the
pact is expected to have in whatever
arrangements are finally made.
The delegation, il is learned, expects
to be guided both by the Developments
of the conference and by special instruc-
tions from the Japanese Central Govern
ment. to which 1t will report develop
ments bearing on the pact from time to
time as they occur.
The British purpose has not yet been
officially announced. but it has devel-
oped sufficiently since the imperial con-
ference in London to show that the Brit
ish leaders know the Importance Of
whatever decision they make on this
subject.
The japanese delegates will represent
to the conference that the Anglo-Jap-
anese pact Is insurance OF peace in the
Orient and that It should not be sac
rificed until something just as good is
offered.
The delegates are willing to consider
the triple alliance including TIE United
States. Great Britain and japan. made
for the purpose and under conditions
assuring peace in the Pacific which shall
be generally acceptable.
The other alternative is an agreement
in which France. Great Britain.
America, Italy and Japan shall oartici-
nate. all with the same purpose in view
and subject TO the same condition OF ac-
ceptability.
Interest In Chinese Reports.
The American delegates will have
picture Of China drawn for them with
the suggestion that it's disruption con-
stitutes a menace to the peace of the
world While this attitude is developing
interest in reports from China increases
The rumor was current to-day and
yesterday that rift had occurred In the
Chinese delegation between the two chief
delegates. DR.. Wellington Koo, Ambas-
sador to Great Britain and DIR. Alfred
Sye. Chinese Minister To this country.
Neither would dignity II by formal de-
niaI. but friends of the Chinese Legation
were authorized TO say on behalf of the
two delegates that the report was un-
founded. and in the belief of the Chinese
delegates was malicious
Reports from China were to the effect
that nothing has been accomplished
toward bringing North and South China
together. Neither were there any de-
tails concerning methods that will be
adopted 70 make good the Chinese de-
fault on the s5.50o.000 loan TO Chicago
bank.
At Pelin. Il was reported here to-day.
Frederick w. stevens. representing the
American group Of the international con-
sortium has said that the consortlun
would not object to the completion Of a
now S16.00000O loan which the Chinese
Government is attempting TO negotiate
with the Chicago commercial and con-
tincntal banks. 10 be secured by lien
on tho liquor and tobacco taxes II Is
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