Evening journal., 1921-11-14
SEES SUCCESS
FOR RARMSPARLEY
Admiral Kato, Japanese,
Says Agreement Among
Nations is Certain
SITUATION is
MUCH CLARIFIED

WASHINGTON, Nov. Il. ~ Secre-
tary Hughes pronouncements at the
inaugural session OF the armament
conference "have clarified" the situa-
ton, Admiral Baron Kato declared
at a reception given last night at the
shoreham by Baron shidehara, the
Japanese ambassador. The recep-
ton was arranged to present jour
nalists who are reporting proceedings
Of the conference 10 the Japanese
plenipotentiaries and had been post q
poned until last night on account of
assassination of Premier Hara. A
number OF distinguished Americans.
not of the journalistic profession,
also were present
Admiral Kato pointed out that up
to the present Japan has had fears
which have caused her to continue
naval construction. but, with fears
on both sides obliterated, he was con-
fdent that an agreement so far as
Japan and the United states were
concerned. could not fail 10 come.
Admiral Kato, speaking at the re-
ception said:
1t is a great privilege that have
| this evening to meet so many dis
| tinguished men of so powerful a pro-
fession, and 1t seems only proper for
me to take this occasion to say that
Japan brings to this conference only
proffers of friendship and seeks only
friendship from 1t.
The costs OF armament havesnow
I become so heavy that they are a
/ burden hampering productive ac-
/ tlvities throughout the world and
/ Japan, like other countries, rejoices
at the prospect Of relief that is now
offered. Civilization must put an
end to the swollen armaments Of
the world, or else armament will
put an end to civilization.
up to the present Japan has had
fears which have caused her to con-
unue building, but her navy has
always been defensive. IL has never
been her policy or intention to at
tempt to rival either OF the two
greatest navies OF the world, and
l am now happy to believe that
whatever fears she might have en-
tertained can be and will be dissi-
pated by free and frank interchanges
of views at the present conference.
The public pronouncements OF the
secretary of state at the inaugural
session OF the conference have clari-
fed the situation.
Meantime, assurance from MS Is
unnecessary. The great distance
that lies between our shores and
those OF America. and the suprem-
acy OF the United States in wealth,
size and resources make needless
any words that we could pledge
with fears on both sides ohliter-
ated. an greoment, so far as Japan
and tho United States are concerned,
cannot fail TO come. Il Is with this
view that the Japanese delegation
will proceed to a detailed examina-
tion Of the American proposals.
which show convincing sincerity OF
purpose"
Prince Tokugawa said:
Gentlemen. we cannot doubt tne
success OF the conference. n any
of us feared its failure before leav-
ing Japan. that fear has been dis
PEELED since our arrival here. Every
where we see earncstness and SINGER
ity: we have seen no sign OF un-
friendliness. and the words which
the President and Secretary Of State
spoke yesterday have thrilled US no
less than they have thrilled the ma
tions Of Europe and America"
Admiral Kato spent practically
the entire day studying reports on
the American proposals which had
been submitted by his technical nav
/ al delegates, headed by Vice Admiral
/ KanH Kato. Correspondence who
sought the Japanese naval minister
found him plunged In the perusal OF
lengthy statements submitted by his
subordinates
"A further study win go on to-
morrow" said the admiral. "and, OF
course. until the examination Is con-
cluded II is difhcult to say anythine
as to suggestions or points we may
raise in connection with the subject
The general impression amonl
. Japanese was that Japan woul,
accept the American project
whether her representatives woulC
, endeavor to link the question Of for
tincations in the Pacific with tn
problem Of naval reduction had no
been made clear. Japan's desire al
to naval armament was said to b
, to maintain a fleet OF sufficient de
, fensive power 10 be able to cop
, with any fleet that could be sent t
. the Far East. In other words, 1
Great Britain or the United State
were able to manipulate their fleet
from bases near Japan. il was sail
in Japanese circles, such contin
gency would enter into the Japanes
view OF the entire naval qustion.
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