The New York herald., 1921-12-13

With respect 10 TdulO leieSTdpH SeT-
vices and obligates Japan to exercise
its mandate without discriminatory
exactions or preferences
Right of Residence.
Inclusive in the new rights of this
country under the treaty is that of
residence without molestation; undis-
turbed possession of property owned
by Americans. no cable on. radio cen
sorships. free entry and freedom from
discriminatory police regulations. in
return for which the United states
consents to the administration Of
Japan of the inundated islands in the
Pacific north Of the Equator.
Conditional on this consent the
United States will have the aid of
Japan in securing proper facilities for
maintaining the electrical communica-
tions on the Island Of zap, prohibiting
slave trade, traffic In arms, the sale Of
intoxicating liquors, the training of
natives for military service and ex-
tending the fullest privileges Of mis-
sionaries.
In announcing the conclusion OF the
agreement between the United States
and Japan the American delegates de-
clared explicitly "that it does not in
volve the United States in the slight
est degree in relation to the League
OF N.tions." This view was rejected
by Democratic Senators. one of whom
declared tonight that "the arms con-
ference has merely retrieved another
page Of the League of Nations, camou-
~ IL IL -
like something else"
II was explained at the State De-
partment that while the agreement
with Japan does not cover British,
Dutch and French mandates south Of
/. the Equator, confidence is felt by this
7 Government that there will be no great
difficulty In reaching agreements TO
apply the terms of the treaty with
Japan to all Pacific mandates" AS re-
CARDS the South Pacific. Secretary
Hughes has reserved Americas rights
and expects to have them defined and
accepted later.
New Body Created.
Another step toward achievement
was taken by the general committee
on sea armaments when new sub
ordinate body composed of the heads
of the diplomatic delegations from
America, England, France and Japan,
with their naval advisers and civil
ian assistant for each, was created to
complete the work of determining
naval ratios. This action advances the
question of sea armaments from the
technical TO the diplomatic and official
stage.
The creation Of the new committee
was brought about by the desire If the
delegates to move to final conclusions
which are being held up by the atti-
tude Of the French delegates. II is
believed by the delegates from other
countries that sufficient pressure can
be brought on the French Government
to induce ii to withdraw it's claim for
the right TO maintain a larger navy
than is compatible with actual needs.
Both Italy and France have stipu-
lated ratios that are deemed to be ex-
cesslve. The Italian delegates prac-
tically admit this fact, but insist that
II France receives special consldera-
tion Italy should have the same privi-
legcs, particularly i'm the matter of
submarines and auxiliary craft.
The American and japanese dele
gates are taking the lead in trying to
bring France into line because of the
disinclination of Mr.. Balfour md his
British associates to contribute further
cause for offence to their French col
leagues. The American delegates hope
France will modify her claim and per-
MI ~ hA tr.hn oI
mosaic.
Premiers Take Up Matter.
Up to tonight when M. viviani.
head OF the French delegation, is pre-
pairing 10 go home. the French Gov
ornment had not indicated its com
pliance with the American and Japa-
nese suggestions. 1t is reported that
Lloyd George and NJ. BRAND have
taken the matter in hand and are
trying to reach an agreement regard
ing the status of France in naval
ratios. NJ. Serrault, who succeeds VI.
viviani as chief spokesman for the
French Government. will communl-
cate the decision Of his Government
10 the new naval subcommittee dur
ing the next day or two
urptil the French decision is re-
ceived, 10 Is not probable that the
announcement OF Japan's consent to
the Hughes naval formula relating to
capital ships will be made public.
There is good reason TO believe the
Toxic Government forwarded its as
sent several days ago, and that il is
being withheld until agreements as
20 tho French-Italian claims have
boon effected. When this stage is
reached announcement probably will
be made OF a pleuary session. One
may be held on Wednesday or Thurs
day.