New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-12


to be of the same satisfactory char
acter.
Speaks for Open Door
I'VE desire to maintain the close
friendship and cooperation of Japan
IL the preservation of the open door
IN China, and desire the friendly CO.
operation of the United States in
this momentous matter. On these
principles depend the peace and WELL
being Of the world"
The Premier's statement came after
a meeting of the Cabinet and of the
imperial conference, as we'll as con-
ferences between Earl Curzon, Foreign
Minister. and the American and Japa-
nese ambassadors and the Chinese min
lister.
Public opinion in Great Britain ia
overwhelmingly favorable to such a
conference a s President Harding nro.
poses. pi'-
Speculation has already begun as to
the personnel of the British delegation
TO the conference. 1t is suggested in
irI'nuehtlal n quarters that Premier Lloyd
george should go to Washington in ner-
SON This would be his first visit Ia
the United States. 1t is known that
ne has been desfrous of making ths
journey for long time. His attend
ance Will, of coarse, depend on the
date of the conference, as his health
IS uncertain and he is going to Swift
zeriand to recuperate as soon as Par
lament adjourns.
Arthur j. Balfour is almost certain
TO be one of the British deleeation
notwith standing Lloyd Georges de-
| cision in the matter. His success ar
the mead OF the war mission eminently
qualities him for the work. There is
every probability that Winston Spencer
ohurchlli, Colonial Secretary, will at
tend the conference. There will. OF
course. be large corps of experts ac.
companying the delegation
France and Italy also are certain to
accept President Harding's invitation.
itaiy mas not much either to lose or
gain, but she would Welcome a reduc-
tlon OF armaments because it would
relieve her badly strained national
finances
There is a little speculation here
whether President Harding hopes TO
evolve his association of nations from
the Washington conference, but this
is secondary to the main issue.
LONDON, July II (By The Associ-
ated Press) Premier Lloyd George in
the House of Commons gave a full and
frank explanation of the steps leading
TO the proposed conference for the dis
cussion Of armaments. The first prin-
clple OF the British policy, he declared,
was friendly cooperation with the
United States
I'VE are all convinced" said the
Prime Minister, that upon this, more
than any other single factor, depends
the peace and wellbeing Of the worid.n
The initiative of President Harding
with respect to an international con-
ference on the limitation of ornaments
mad been received with the utmost
pleasure by Great Britain, said Mr..
Lloyd George, and he added that he
Spoke Tor the empire as a whole.
Colonel George Harvey, the Ameri-
@ can ambassador, was in the gallery OF
the House to hear the Prime Minister, .
statement.
Japanese Situation Reviewed
Lloyd George began his state-
ment by referring to the Anglo-Japan-
ese treaty He said the Japanese gov
ernment took the view that no notice of
denunciation of the treaty had been
given. and that this view was also held
by Lord Curzon, the Foreign Minister.
= ne matter was referred 60 the Lord
Chancellor, the Prime Minister de-
elared, who, after a consultation with
the law officers of the crown, held
that no notice had yet been given and
that the treaty therefore remained in
force until denounced II was, how
ever, Lloyd George said, the desire
Of both parties that she agreement be
brought into complete harmony with
the covenant of the League of Nations.
when ! told the House last Thurs.
day .hoAe& to be in a position Is make