South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-22

In any case, however. the British
have given unqualified endorsement.
according 20 authorized British
spokesmen 20 the fundamental prin-
clple OF the American plan. the
"5-5-3 ratio" and settlement OF this
vital FIRST point awaits Japan's final
answer. American opinion as re-
CARDS other matters IS routine 10 a
large extent.
Joint China Policy.
A Joint declaration of policy to-
ward China. based on territorial and
administrative integrity. economic
opportunity. an enforced open
door" and the abolition Of special
rights" was agreed upon Monday by
MI the nations represented in the
arms conference.
The first definite agreement 10
come out OF the conference, the
declaration touches in general terms
most Of the principles for which
China asked in her bill Of rights
but does not provide in detail for
/ the settlement OF the specific prob
/ lens with which she is confronted.
EHhu Root Of the American dele
CATION proposed the declaratory
/ resolution. and two hours OF debate
/ preceded it's adoption. During the
discussion both Japan and China, as
| the most directly interested nations
asked many questions as 70 possible
/ application OF the suggested prin-
ciplcs while all the other nations
took a less active part in the debate.
Perfect satisfaction with the resO-
/ luton was expressed tonight by Ad-
miral Baron Kato. head OF the Jap
anese delegation although he de-
cNned TO suggest what changes the
| agreement might lead 70 IN the far
east.
The Chinese also declared them
selves gratifed at the development
and the delegates of the other ma
uons generally voiced the view that
the agreement on the most import
ant OF the far eastern problems.
Two Strong Features.
The two features OF the declara-
lions attracting widest attention
/ Monday night were the clauses APP
| proving administrative integrity
for China. and that under which the
powers agreed not to seek special
rights" within Chinese territory
/ Previous declarations of policy re-
gardlng Chinese Integrity have
stopped with territorial integrity
commonly construed as a more mar
rover term than administrative in
tegrity."
The special rights agreement was
considered generally a direct contra
vention OF the policy OF spheres OF
influence"
To the resolution adopted the chief
delegates Of the eight nations men
toned in the preamble affixed theil
signatures. the Chinese refrainine
on the ground that China could no
we'll pass upon an agreement which
set forth the policy of foreign gov
ernments towards her.
As interpreted by some OF th'
japanese delegates. the Root agree
ment is to be applied only 10 thu
future and is not likely 10 be uset
as a vehicle for bringing before tn,
conference past incidents which
Japan does not want to discuss
Further than this. however, tn,
japanese spokesman would not e
in their analysis Of the four prin
/. ciples
The administrative integrity
proven. in the view Of members o.
other delegates. will have a far
reaching effect on the internationa
situation in China if il IS carried on
I'm its full application. For man,
years Chinese authorities have lef
one after another Of the function
: Of international administratio IA
into the hands Of foreign powers
. Japan even operates its own pos
p Office in the chinese capital. in ad
dition 10 performing various othe
administrative functions particularly
p along the railroads under Japanes
control.
, Whether the effect of the declara
ton will be considered by any ma
tion sweeping enough 10 wipe GU
all Of these is problematical.
= The general opinion seemed to b
6 that at least there would be pro
longed consideration Of principle
only before any effort was made Z
take up specific questions.
Sen. SChanzcr's Speech.
Sen. SchanZer said:
% Gentlemen, / am going TO use tn
{ French language because wish tina
: the thought of the Italian delega
e ton should arrive direct. and with
I out the short delay OF translation
e direct TO the French delegation acros
I the table.
Gentlemen, we have listened witt
almost religious silence TO the mag
nifcent speech which NJ. BRAND IA
delivered with warm eloquence, &
explain the position of France an,
the French point Of view.
I'VE are united TO France. Ger
tainly not only by the bonds Of affin
ity and common race. but also by tn
brotherhood of art, by the fraternit
Of a long and glorious war which
has received a new and unforgettabl
conservation when the two peopl
> fought together on the battlefield
for the sacred defense OF nations
liberty and for the cause OF justice
I'VE listened with the greatest at
tentiOn 10 the figures and document
quoted by NJ BRAND, and We foun
with great pleasure that France, Fl
i spite OF the great difficulties, an,
within the limits OF probability, wa
ready 70 contemplate the principle o
land armament.
1T is far from my mind TO dis
cuss what France considers indis
pensaHie for her national safety
~r~r
Re 20 them and we are Still moral
by the side Of our allies OF yester
day and our friends OF today.
II wanted 10 say this. Only, ma
be allowed 10 express the wish an