The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-13
HUGHES PRESENTS PROPOSALS FOR
DISARNING POWERS OF THE WORLD
FROM NINE NATIONS
RECEIVE HUGE OVATION At
MEETING IN WASHINGTON SAT-
URDAY MORNING.

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the president went, Secretary Hughes
announced that French and English
would be the languages used. The
pg, identS speech had been printed in
uo.h
Al. Hughes statement was repeated
by an interpreter. Premier BRAND re-
Piled in French, thanking him.
The crowd came to its feet as Mr..
Baltour, amidst salvo OF applause,
nominated Mr. Hughes for chairman
of the conference.
The president Of the United States,
said MIR. Baifour, lin most noble ad.
dress, has given the conference Il
lead. He has provided it with a motto
simplicity, honesty, honor. We can
not carry out the plans outlined by
the president unless we have a chair,
man Thep he nominated Mr..
Hughes.
Secretary Hughes. acclaimed hy the
conferency as its permanent chairman,
then delivered his address. Mr. Hughes
said the feeling that we should meet
the expectations OF Il watching world
was the best augur Of the success of
the conference"
He then explained how the presi-
dents invitation had been extended
and in naming other countries, always
mentioned them alphabetically. 1t
would have been most agreeable to the
president, the secretary said. il all ma.
tons had been invited He then cX.
planned how the lesser nations had
been brought into the conference by
their interests in the Far East
Hastens Far East Worl,
The inclusion of the proposal TO
discuss Far Eastern questions" he
continued. was not for the purpose
of delaying or embarrassing the agree.
meut for limitation OF armament. on
rather to hasten it by bringing an
agreement on those questions.
There was u sharp, quick round of
applause when Mr.. Hughes speaking
with great emphasis declared the
present was not time for mutual rcso.
luton or advice, but a time for ac-
ton and when he declared there
should DE naval holiday for ten
years.
At the end OF Mr. Hughes speech
the conference and spectators agar
arose and applauded and then Il pro
gram of organization was quickly
adopted.
John W. Garrett, of Baltimore, made
former minister TO the Netherlands.
was unanimously elected secretary gen.
.ro1 Of rho c,,ugnstinp of Nh Tluabee
Also at the chairmans suggestion, il
was agreed that the heads of delega.
tons should compose committee on
program for the conference.
Calls for BRAND
When Chairman Hughes suggested
that a motion to adjourn until Tues
day would be in order the galleries
began shouting the name Of the
French premier.
BRAND BRAND" they chorused.
until the distinguished head OF the
French delegation arose To his feet,
accompanied with great applause, II
express his gratitude. AT the iriendl.
spirit of Washington.
Mr.. BRAND made his speech from tho
end of the long, green table and touch.
ed many of those unable to understand
him He thanked President Harding
and paid tribute 10 him and to Sec
retaIy Hughes.
Before Nj BRANDS speech could
be translated into English, members ot
the senate and house sent mp a de-
mand for q speech from Japan.
/ Answering the applause. Prime"
Tokugawa spoke briefly in English,
saying Japan was deeply concerned in
ne great purpose for which the con
/ ference was called.
Then followed q cry for Italy.
The conference adjourned nj l2:99
o'clock uutll Tuesday, Nov. o.. at n
@. m.