Evening star., 1921-11-13
HOUSE AND SENATE MEMBERS
! UPSET CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Adjournment Delayed At Opening Arms
Session as Delegates Are Called Upon
by legislators for Remarks.

constitution to dubious world. but
to carry carr; out, out the plain 'siitstes Of,
"The world needs peace. ) It calls
for political and economic stability.
And to cooperate with the powers
here SO worthily represented for the:
accomplishment Of such a lofty end
under the guidance of the distin-1
guished presiding officer. 1t will be
for Japan source Of greatest pleas
ure."
Remarks OF Italian Delegate.
Signor Schanzer Of the Italian dele
CATION was the next speaker. He,
too, spoke in English. saying:
"Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the
conferences. may be allowed to ex-
press only In q few words the senti-
ments of great pleasure and satisfac-
tion with which we of, the Italian
delegation have listened to the noble
address Of the chief Of this great re-
and Instructive declarations made by
you. Mr.. Chairman.
I'VE have heard the voice Of great
people calling the other peoples to a
work Of civilization and human prog
ress. am happy to state that Italy
great lines of your program and the
sentiment by which it is inspired.
The calling Of the conference. which
has In view the high ideal of Great
tenance Of peace in the world. has
found in Italy the most favorable and
sympathetic reception. Italy did not
provoke the war. but entered the war
when Justice and historical interest
side by side with the allied and asso-
ciated nations to victory. enduring
the hardest sacrifices Of life and
wealth. Today Italy is one of the
foremost influences for peace in the
hi y
body and nothing to fear. There is
no reason for conflict in our nation.
which wishes only to proceed along
the way of its economic and financial
reconstruction in good harmony with
all other nations in safeguarding the
prestige of the Italian name in the
world.
Ready to Cooperate.
Italy has no imperialistic tenden-
Fcies Of any kind. even though it is
conscious Of its glorious past and its
Owing to its traditions and to the
poiiticai doctrines Of its most eminent
writer's and thinkers and to the men
tai ana moral character of its people,
italy feels that 1t Is capable Of CO.
operating and is ready to cooperate
effectively and loyalty with the ideals
which your President and you pro-
pose to attain in this conference and
to give its full contribution to what
ever measures may: be considered
useful to guarantee the world against
the dangers Of war. No war. no mat
our boundaries, can leave. us indif-
ferent either for ethical or for eco
nomic reasons. A new war would be
even more frightful than the great
war from which we have just
emerged. A new war would be an
\ dico vurSx
all peoples. The economic conse-
quences Of a new war in other parts
OF the world, endangering the indus
tries and the food supplies Of all
countries. might mean the unemploy-
ment of millions and millions of men
We are, therefore. strongly in favor
Of putting an end to the competition
OF armaments, and we have revealed
these tendencies of ours before today
In fact, we have done more than this
oy actualy reducing, without waiting
land and naval armaments in the
greatest possible measure
Mr. Chairman. the history OF this
last half century of the United States
Of America offers to the other peo-
pies q great example Of how It is
possible to maintain permanent
peace amongst millions and millions
OF men scattered in a great number
OF sovereign states and spread over
an extremely vast territory, which is
OF itself an entire world. 1t offers
the great example of how it is not
folly to aspire toward an interna-
tional status in which conflicts are
settled through the peaceable means
OF right and discussion rather than
through violence.
OF the unknown American soldier II,
as we are firmly convinced and hope,
this conference shall arrive at a sue
cessful conclusion the brave Ameri-
can. soldier and his inlumerable COM
panions in glory will not, have given
annifx an Tain their noble blood for -hu::
"Mr: Chairman. you know the sim
cere feelings Of friendship and the ad-
miration of the Italian people tor the
great American people and for your
President. We bring to you the most
deferential and cordial greetings Of
our country and Of our governm ent,
cess Of this conference.
IN conclusion, I will assure you
that Italy will be second to no other
nation in working with faith and
diligence to the end that the purpose
wh,Sh ".'ifax has inspired your President in
achieve full triumph for the good Of
the countries here represented and for
the good of all mankind, which de-
sires only peace, security and civil
progress"
The Belgian ambassador, speaking in
English. said:
"Mr. Chairman: My words will be few
and brief. Belgium. with all her heart
Is in favor Of the adoption Of all meas
ures that tend to insure the blessings
OF peace-peace with honor
in English. said:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: The
Chinese government desires to record its
= SPECIAL NOTICES,