Arizona republican., 1921-11-03
JAP DELEGATION
 TO ARMS FARLEY |S WELCOMED AS ARRIVAL
IRepuhIlean A. 9. Leased WIrel

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-The prin- cipal Japanese delegation to the ar mament confer ence arrived here late today from the Pacific coast by special train. The party included Admiral T. Kato, minister of marine; Prince Iyesato Tokugawa, president of the house of peers. and party of advisers and experts.
 The delegation was met by Secre- tary Hughes and third assistant Ses- retary Bliss, representing the state department; Secretary Denby and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt of the navy department and a number of other officials. The Japanese dele gation to the conference is now com plete. the first of any delegation to be completed by arrival here.
 It was the first time Secretary Hughes had gone to the union station to meet any incoming delegates and cordial greetings were exchanged by him and other members of the Ameri- can reception party with the Japanese delegates.
 A brief halt was made in the presi- dents room for photographs to be taken. The national anthem of the two countries were played and then, under cavalry escort, the delegates proceeded to their residence.
 Arms Limitation Uppermost
 The Japarese delegation arrived. it's leaders said, with the desire and hope of discussing first at the con- ference, the question of limitation of armaments, and not Far Eastern problems. The Japanese viewpoint, it was explained. that Pacific and Far Eastern questions might prove full of difficulties and if taken up first negotiations might be delayed.
 The pleasant journey across the continent from Seattle was in strik- i ing contrast to the stormy sea voyage. As far Is possible, secrecy was main ! tained as to the itinerary, precau- tions being taken because of letters received signed by Koreans. Every member of the party ex- ] pressed charm at the official welcome and just before arriving in Washing ton, Prince Tokugawa said: T intend to devote myself to the cause of removing any misunder- standings that may exist between our l two countries. We should know each !
 In discussing China Dr. k. Hayashi. ! general counsellor to the Japanese ministry of foreign affairs and chief adviser to the conference delegation said:
 "He would be bold indeed who would venture to offer a solution of ; the great problem of China but there i are two thoughts that occur to me. .'
 Be Patient With China His first suggestion was that the l powers should agree to cease their rivalry in China and act in concert on all matters pertaining to that ! country, and his second was that the ! powers should make up their minds l to be patient with China.
 | There is an old Chinese provefb. " | he said. which declares China must l control foreigners by utilizing for l eigners. or to translate the express i sion hberally, otherwise she must i master the barbarians with the helu ] of the barbarians- That policy she ] follows with skill and cleverness just 1 as Turkey has in the past played i England against Russia and England ! against Germany, and as that play i led to the ruin of Turkey. so will the l powers rivalry in China lead to the ! collapse of that country if not cor | rsctsG-'