New-York tribune., 1921-12-25
Arms Delegates
Give Christmas
Message toU.S.
Enjoys Compliment Ma
ton on Helpful Spirit
and Declare Conference
Points Way to New Era
Hanihara Creets Press
Kato Expresses Hope for
Peace Forever; All Are
Confident of Success

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a (By The AS
sociated Press) Heads of the foreign
delegations participating in the arma-
mcnt conference sent Christmas greet
ings tonight to the American people,
They took occasion to speak most op-
t,mistically of the achievements Of the
conference and to point the way to a
new of international relationship
developed by it,
Admiral Baron Kato issued the state
ment on behalf of Japan, Albert Sar-
raut spoke for Flance, Senator Schan-
zer for Italy and Jonkheer Van Karne-
beck for The Netherlands The three
Chinese delegates, Wellington Koo, AL
fred Sze ahd Chung Hui-wang, joined
in one statement and Vice-Foreign Mi
lister Hanihara, of the Japanese dele
cation, issued a statement to news
paper men extending greetings not
only to them but to the people of the
United States. The expression of the
British delegation was embodied in q
statement issued last night by its chief
Arthur J. 'Bafour.
NicetitlSS FROM CnlueSe
The Chinese message said:
The coming of Yuletide serves to
recall to the mind of the members of
the Chinese delegation the tme-hon-
ored custom of observing the New Year
holiday in China, which is characterized
by the spirit of peace and good will
as 1T obtains at the Christmas time in
the Western countries. Young and old
gather together in the home of the
oldest living branch of the family to
celebrate the festivity very much in
the same way that Christmas is cele-
brated in the Western homes.
Three years ago at this time the
world still was witnessing the closing
scene of the European struggle that
had disturbed the peace of the world.
But to-day nine powers, MOST of whom
We're participants in the conflict, are
gathering here in Washington to do
away with the causes of war and to
lay the foundation of a permanent
peace. 1t is to be sincerely hoped that
with the accomplishment of the con-
ference the expression peace on earth
and good will toward men, which is
particularly apropos at this festive
time, will henceforth be the guiding
spirit among the nations.
"The Chinese delegation takes this
greetings to all the members of the
conference, to all the other nations
of the world, and particularly to the
people of the United States, whose
hospitality the Chinese delegation is
enjoying with much gratifcation.'
All Brothers at Christmas
Senator Schanzer's message said:
81 am glad to send to-day to the
A
cordial greetings. There is no day in
the year in which men feel so much
brothers as on the day Of holy Christ
mas.
Indeed this festival, which is so
dear to us, strongly recalls to our
minds the principles and duties of the.
Christian religion. These principles
and duties are now inspiring the work
of those who are endeavoring to lay
tenance of peace in the world and for
the establishment of friendly relations
between the peoples founded on recip-
rOcal tolerance and on more serene
discussion of their mutual interests.
"God granted to the American people
riches, strength and political great
ness. The American people show that
they can nobly use these gifts for the
welfare of the enture humanity. Italy
ioilo"S Chls peleHclal WoIk WIN the
greatest sympathy and with the most
resolute decision of efficaciously col
laborating in this purpose. TO the
strong, gentle and hospitable people of
the United States | address my warm
est wishes for their future and for
their best and ever prosperous for
tune"
Genuine Spirit of Peace
said:
at gives the whole Japanese dele
cation true pleasure TO send message
of greetings to the American people at
this unprecedented Christmastide 1t
goes without saying that unless most
genuine spirit OF peace moved the ma
tions that are represented az Washing !
ton. no such happy or sslch quick
achievements would have been possible. |
LAS to the value of the agreements
that already have been reached, they
speak adequately for themselves. |
Nothing that any delegate could say
would be of any use if the facts were
not sufficient evidence of the ample |
agreement of the greater powers |
Those facts will say to the world in |
interchangeable terms that it was in
no vain pretense of amity that the |
several countries sent their representa-
ti'Co W w doiluSCOu IN reply TO Cne IN |
vitation of President Harding. We
came, we listened, we needed in a spirit |
of mutual sympathy and mutual ac-
commodation. All made concessions to |
the viewpoints OF the others. And the |
Tesult has been promise such as Ahe |
world has never known before = Of !
peace among these greater nations for
decades to come, and, let us hope, for
ever"
More Responsive Era
Jonkheer Karnebeek's message said:
"Uplfted by the Christmas Spirit |
above the level of its daily labors
struggling humanity pauses to return
It's mind to thoughts scrutnizing its
experience of the ending period. 1t
gazes upon another year-long effort to
throw off the woes entailed by a de-
sstructive war and wonders what the
future holds in store.
is the coming era to be more re-
ssponslve to the craving for relief, is it
to rc-endow mankind with former hap
plness and prosperity? Is confidence |
TO De restored; confidence that peaceful |
enjoyment of the fruit of labor is as
sured, that the best product of mans
Drain, ms growing mastery of natures I
power whose secrets he unveils. shall |
not serve to his own destruction. conf
dence IN good will among nations and
the Ialr intentions of ones neighbor?
Without such confidence at the
basis OF international order there ;s mn
concerted, no truly constructive action.
no wholesome recovery of present all
r-f H.