New-York tribune., 1921-11-20

| tons relating to the Far East
Belgian Interest Emphasized
"'She is happy to subscribe to the
noble sentiments that inspired the
words of the Secretary of State at the
opening session of the work of oui
committee.
"'In so far as China is concerned, my
country has for many years. main,
tanned important relations with her and
has been among the first to contribute
to the development OF the natural re-
sources of China through the large part
she has taken in the construction OF its
railroad system. 1t has also estab.
lished there industrial and financial
enterprises of Importance.
"'The personal experience that
have been able to acquire through So
journing in China during the last
twenty-five years, the evidences of the
progress that she has made during
that period and the manner in which she
has been able to overcome her internal
crisis inspire me with great confidence
for her future.
"sBelgium will take part willingly
in all the measures that this conference
may adopt to insure the territorial in
tegrity of China and to furnish her
with the means to overcome her present
difficulties. She is convinced that the
support of the action of the govern
ment Is the necessary condition of all
progress and of the fruitful applica-
tion of such rules as this conference
might lay down in accord with the gov
eminent of the Chinese republic.
Stands for Open Door
"'Belgium will unreserved1y favor
the policy of the open door. She de-
sires to see assured the industry and
commerce of all the nations the posi-
bility of sharing on footing of COM
plete and genuine equality the develop
ment of the resources of China to the
greatest benefit of the Chinese people
and of all humanity.
"'She has hes ID with satisfaction
the statement of the representatives OF
the Chinese Republic that that country
is ready to apply the policy of com
mercial liberty in all parts of its terri
tory, without exception. This CONNER.
cial liberty will not produce it's full
effect unless the nationals of the pow
ers obtain the rights and privileges
which are necessary condition of the
1uil development of economic interests
Belgium, in accord with the pow.
ers concerned, is ready to consent to
fair increase in the customs duties
She will align herself willingly on
the side of the countries which arc
disposed to accept the gradual aban-
donment of their rights of jurisdiction
as soon as The Chinese government
shall have completed the work that it
has undertaken, and shall be in DO
sltlon to give assurance of the many
guarantees that the proper admins.
tration Of justice demands
British Policy Established
"Mr. Balfour's statement:
Mr.. Balfour said that he thoug,ai
IL unnecessary to add one word to what
had been said by colleagues in regarc
to the question of a general order
which had been raised. His reason
Tor saying this was that he had moth.
ing to add to the frequent declarations
Oh the government he had the honor
70 represent on all these questions
For example. the open door in China
the integrity of China and the desira.
nlllty OF leaving China to work oui
its own salvation and to maintain con.
tro! over Its own affairs, and Of substi-
tutlng, When circumstances warranted
the normal processes of law for extra.
territoriality. All these princinles
nave been formulated over and owe,
again In explicit terms by the govern.
ment which ne represented
Senator Schanzers statement:
81 have the honor to state in +be
name of the Italian delegation that ,ve
fully subscribe to the noble sentiments
that have been expressed by the orators
VINO have preceded me. The Italia
delegation is ready to examine, togethe,
with the other delegations, with thS
greatest care and in spirit of sincere
sympathy the questions relating t6
China. 1t will give its support to the
solutions that shall appear to be best
suited to assure the free DEVELOPMENT
OIL Emma and to guarantee an suuality
IN footing of the different nations IN
tnelr efforts to promote the progress
country '''"
BRAND Is Sympathetic
MT. BRAND expressed the warn, svn
pathy that France feels for China. with
wndch she has common frontier about
1000 kilometers long. The French del.
esatlon IS disposed to consider in the
most favorable light the Chinese claims
IN their entirety. But in order tf
reach a practical result it viii be
necessary to make thorough examina,
tlon OF each claim.
Jonkheer van Karnebeek, represent
ing the Netherlands, remarked that
In the present phase of the discuss;on
there was not much for him to saw Of 5
general character and at the SANE
time of material Importance. III
washed, however, to seize this occasion
TO say, as the representative Of one o1
Ghina's, neighbors, that the Neither
lands delegation would be happy tx
consider the principles which Chin;
had laid down and tho problems them
selves from the standpoint of tn,
worlds general welfare, and to examin,
Fnem IN spirit of sympathy AM
Iriencshlp toward China.
Holland, Jonkheer van Karnebecl
saic, nad old friends along the shores
OF tne facit1c; China knew that it wa
one OF them. If China availed hersel
or the opportunity now afforded by thi.
conference to assert her rights, to de
eiarc rel, position and to define he,
wisnes. she could count on Holland
Hood Will and Its Willingness to aid hcl
IN the realization of legitimate aspira
lions and In her endeavors toward
consoiidation and stabilization OF he
domestic affairs which are connectc,
WIN the problems affecting the Pacific
"Viscount date said:
Portugal Ready to Assist
That the Portuguese delegation saw
with pleasure that the delegates of the
other nations represented at the con
| terence had expressed nearly ideutica
views as to the dcsirabi,ity, In the in
terests of all, of prosperous and unitec
I China: He gladly associated himsel,
| with his colleagues in the expression
of this desire.
| .Mr. Sze expressed, on behalf of ths