The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-19
ENJOYS To ARMS
CONFERENCE HEAR
HARDING s PLEA
President Tells Worlds States
men That U. S. Wants Less
Armament.
WARNS AGAINST INTRIGUE
Executive Voices Hope for Interna-
tIonai Peace and a Better Under
standing Among Nations-says
limited States Has, No Un-
worthy Designs. : 5

worthy Designs. >
washington, Nov. 14.-America took
leadership Saturday in the first
movement In history for the elimina-
tion of international menaces that
threaten civilization with future war.
Reduced to simple terms, the United
States seeks:
Ffrst-To prevent competition among
tho great powers in the construction of
war machinery-naval, land and air.
Second-To remove sources of inter-
national friction In the Pacific ocean
zone that may lead to future con-
dict.
Recognizing the general belief that
the Far East is the new danger spot,
America has sought the cooperation Of
eight other powers with vital interests
ln the Orient to allay the danger Of a
next world war"
This Is generally regarded as the
xreatest humanitarian crusade in the
history of mankind. But 1t is also a
practical scheme for material relief
from the overwhelming burden of taxa
tion and debt.
Meeting 10 Unique In History.
The veteran diplomats Of Europe
who have participated in every impor-
tant international parley for the past
half century characterized this meet
lng as unique in world history-a
meeting called In advance Of war, de-
signed to prevent war, and voluntary
coming together Of the great nations
to limit the size Of each others armies
and navies.
The President spoke from the head
Of the great U-shaped table. around
which sat in rapt attention the states
men of Europe and Asia. To the
right Of him sat France and Japan,
to the left Great Britain and Italy,
and down at the far end Of the, horse
shoe were the representatives of
China, Belgium and Portugal.
On either side of him at the head
Of the table were the head of Amer
ica's representatives. The galleries
were crowded with the entire men,
bership Of house and senate, members
ef the cabinet. justices Of the Supreme
court and diplomats.
81 Text Of Harding's Address.
President Harding delivered the fol.
lowing address at the opening of the
armament conference here:
Mr.. Secretary and Members Of the
Conference, Ladies and Gentlemen:
1t is a great and happy privilege tc
bid the delegates to this conference a
cordial welcome to the capital of the
United States Of America. II is not
eniy a satisfaction to greet you be
cause we were lately participants In
common cause, In which shared sac
nnces and sorrows and triumphs
brought our nations more closely to
gether, but Il is gratifying to addres.
you as the spokesman for nations
whose convictions and attending &C
uons have so much to do with the wea
q woe Of all mankind.
Will Influence Human Progress.
II Is not possible to over appraist
me importance Of such a conference
Il Is no unseemly boast, no disparage
ment Of other nations which, though
not represented, are held in highes
respect, to declare that the copclu
sons Of this body will have a sigma
muuence on all human progress-oI
ne fortunes of the world.
here Is a meeting, / can well be
heSe, which Is an earnest Of the awak
ened conscience Of twentieth-centur.
dviiization- II Is not a convention o
vnorse, nor session of sorrow.
! not the conference of victors to de
une terms Of settlement. Nor Is 1t ,
council of nations seeking to remak,
namankind. II is rather a coming to
setner, from all parts of the earth, t,
sppiy the better attributes Of mankin,
% minimize the faults In our inter
nstional relationships.
Can Of War.Wearied World.
Speaking as official sponsor for tn,
Hation, ! think l may say the cal
MOI OF the United States Of Americ,
''ne' u Is rather the spoken word O
. warwearied world, struggling 70
sofstion, hungering and thirstIn
vt better relationship; of humanit,
ns Tor relief and craving assuranc
q lasting peace.
y = easy to understand this world
umrh spfation. The glory Of trl
ss % tne rejoicing in achievement
.ose Of liberty, the devotion o
4, Ss 10y the pangs of sorrow, the bur
~ @ oebtR the desolation of ruin
nese are appraised alike in al
here N the United States W
0us freshly turned from the buris
unknown American soldier
~ nation sorrowed while pawn
a ~ '0ese' Whether it was spoke
.. : hundred millions Of GU
- s summarizing the inexcus
c.u.s4 the incalculsble cost m
s.-zS. eels sacrinces and the unu,
ev-ss,...,,wA and there was tn
.npslllns weston: How can hr
~. yo.f1fy = God forgiven Hr
= = eonoA1o no such toil /. .mh