The New York herald., 1921-11-16

even Joined in the laugh which swept
the hal. In a more serious vein he
was very impressive. Surrendering to
the new conditions. lie once addressed
his fellow delegates as ladies and gen
uemen." although the only women even
remotely associated with the statesmen
were the four members OF the American
advisory committee who. with their as
sociates. sat just behind the presiding
officer. headed by Gen. Pershing.
MIR. Balfour had no complaint TO make
OF the digniied tribute paid 70 him
while he was speaking. His clear cut.
precise pronunciation and rounded
periods penetrated every part Of the
beautiful hall, and when the audience
applsuded II was in merited apprecia-
tion OF both the form .'->- -ubs-9.lce OF
hts utterances. Whel As c;an- 20 suG-
gesting notifications in the American
plan he resorted to the straightforward
and plain business like style which Sec
retary OF State Hughes hae wrapped
around the bomb he exploded at the first
session.
His delivery of the pledge of Great
Britain 10 accept in the fullest sym
pathy the principle and spirit Of the
American suggestions, which would COM
pei Il most radical reduction in the sea
ornaments OF his country. was direct
and simple. He stated the facts or his
case painly, without attempted forensic
force. The French interpreter rattied
of Mr.. Balfour's speech in fve minutes.
Baron knto's Merry Twinkle.
When the applause died away Sscre-
taiy Hughes looked over to the Japa-
nese delegation sitting on the south side
r.F ha a NJ
Baron kato of Japan.
The Japanese Minister of Naval At
fairs arose clutching in his hand ono
sheet of manuscript containing his
speech in Japanese characters. He is Il
small. wiry man about five feet six
inches in height and weighs about 100
pounds. His head is small and round
and this scant hair that crowns 1t is
black but turning gray, as is his mus
tache. He looks to be anything but a
sea lord, and his thin, narrow face is
bland and his slate colored eyes hold
merry twinkle. Adjusting gold
trimmed eyeglasses to his nose. the jap
snese Naval Secretary read in guttura1s
that sounded strange to the Occidental
ear about 200 words expressing the de-
cision of his Government to accept "in
spirit and principle" the American pro-
posal. AS soon as he had completed the
an alert secretary who sat beside him
arose. and in very clear and carefully
pronounced English read translation
of his superior's speech
There was 81 mild ripple of applause
aS the secretary came to the end of his
reading. The French secretary dis
posed of Baron Kato's speech in less
than a minute.
Mr.. Hughes then turned to Senator
GNhqnZar lad "a
from Italy, who expressed the satisfac-
ton Of his Government with the Ameri-
can naval plan.
You prove at once that you mean TO
carry out your suggestions" he said in
English. and we wish to express in
the name of the italian delegation our
approval
BRAND a Finished Orator.
Premier BRAND, who somehow sug-
gests a mastiff, was greeted with ap-
plause as soon as his shaggy head ap-
peared above tho line OF chairs Mr..
BRAND is Il finished orator, and it is
delight TO listen TO the food OF perfect
French that seems to flow mellifluently
from his lips. His pronunciation is clear
and vibrant and, what renders 1t doubly
he speaks with absolutely no
effort. He urged the necessity or adopt
ing definite rules OF procedure. He said
he would welcome any opportunity to
explain the position of Franco and felt
sure the necessity and difficulties of his
country would be realized IN the matter
of land ornaments.
III may say that we are back OF you.
Mr.. Secretary" he said. turning to the
pr esiding officer, because the French
people are ready TO join whole heartediy,
in any plan fO accornplish tha desir.d
results"
NJ. BRAND indorsed IN general terms
the statements in which Mr.. Balfour had
expressed the decision OF Great Britain
TO accept the formula for the limitation
OF naval arrnamcnts suggested by The
American delegation
Secretary Hughes said brief word OF
thanks to the representatives OF the
Powers who had conveyed the assiir-
ances OF support from their governments
He said the conference had reached the
stage where II could proceed with tn.
of details OF the proposed
naval agreement. The question would be
settled. he said. by the technical experts
and their reports would be forthcoming
within a reasonable time.
That will permit us to study the
great questions involved" he said. with
tho assurance that there will come out
of this conference an appropriate agree
ment to the end that there shall be nc
more offensive naval war;
He thcn announced that the conyerence
would stand adjourned subject to the
call OF the chairman.
JAPAN AWAITS US. MOVE
ON FAR EASTERN POINTS