The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-11-18

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At 1890 o'clock there was stir
and everybody rose as the American
delegates, led by Secretary of State
Hughes, filed into their places, I'M
mediateIy followed by Balfour, Ged-
des and Lord Lee, CT the British del
egation; BRAND, viviani and Jusser-
and, of the French delegation; Prince
Tokugawa, Ambassador Shidehara
and Baron Itsto of the Japanes, dele
ration, and Senator Albertini, Baron
schanzer and Ambassador Ricci, OF
the Italian delegation.
AS the delegates filed to their
seats there was a visible commotion
among the French delegates when IT
was observed that the three principal
British delegates were assigned to
seats at the head of the table with
the Americans, while BRAND and his
associates were to be seated at the
side. BRAND voiced his objection to
the arrangement but Ambassador
Jusserand undertook to sooth him.
Later, after President Harding had
spoken, Secretary Hughes offered to
make room at the head of the table
for BRAND. but the French premier
refused to accept the place. It was
plain to the audience that the head
of the French delegation was dis
pleased with the arrangement. which
appeared to give precedence to BAL
four and his associates.
Details Come Rapidly.
Mrs. Harding entered a box with
Secretary George Christian and was
greeted by Vice President and Mrs.
Coolidge, Chief Justice and Mrs. Taft
and Speaker and Mrs. Gillett. The
wife of the President was given
chair in the very front of the box and
remained turnout the proceedings an
interested listener.
The President confined himself to
general principles, altho principles
sharply stated. The greatest APP
plause for Mr.. Harding had come on
the line, "Our hundred millions
frankly want less of armament and
none of war;
Mr.. Hughes, on the other hand,
plunged at once into detail. He told
why the different countries We're
there and on what ground. He de-
scribed the contemplated method of
procedure. He related enough Of
the history of the Hague tribunal to
show that the policy of the United
States had long looked to reduction
of ornaments, and that the opposi-
ton came. from an imperial govern
ment no longer in existence. Our
policy did not prevail, and as NJ
Hughes put it. the contrary policy.
'fittingi, eliminated in the greatest
war in history"
Audience Calls For BRAND.
The first strong outburst OF ap'
pIause in the. secretary's speech came
when he said:
"The time has come, and this con-
ference has been called, not for gen
eral resolution or mutual advice, but
fois action"
He followed that statement with
| the even more pointed one that the
aspirations of mankind are not TO I've
defeated either by plausible susges-
tions af rcstponement ar by impos-
sible counsels of perfect -.
lie then went on to sa that Il any
thing was to be done, sacrifice must
be made by everybody, and then he
proceeded to explode his bomb of just
exactly what sacrifice was going to
mean TO the navies of the only three
important naval powers.
After his speech was concluded the
secretary started to dismiss the au-
dience.
1t remained, nevertheless, with
call for BRAND. With his usual ease
and polish, he made a short and
pleasant general speech in French
which was rapidly translated into
English by the interpreter. There
was nothing for it then, but that 9TH
err little speeches should be made by
the spokesman for Japan, Italy, Bel
GUM, China and Portugal in the or
der named.
Puts Cards on Table.
Senator Lodge arose smiling, and
people wondered if another surprise
was in store. 1t was nothing, how
ever, but a suggestion to adjourn
which was taken at 12:45.
The hero of today's proceedings
matchless in history for -boldness and
speed, was the American people
Their brilliant spokesman was Mr.
sHughes.
The visiting delegates seemed to
turn white in their seats. They were
wholly unprepared. Neer was Sc
cret better kept. 1t was open diplo'