Arizona republican., 1921-11-20
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 WASHINGTON, Nov. 19. = Japan joined the other powers today in an expression of sympathy for the na- tional aspirations of China, but added a postscript regretting any tendency toward a detailed examination by the conference into "innumerable minor matters" in the Far East.
 In a statement emitting mention of specific points of controversy be- tween the two countries, the Japa- nese delegation informed the dele- gates that their government claimed no special rights and privileges" in the procurement of raw materials from China, harbored no policy of territorial aggrandizement" at Chi mas expense. and was ready to join in any readjustment Of extra terri torial rights which appeared flair and satisfactory"
 To enter an examination of de- tails, however, the statement de- clared. would be an attempt likely to result in undue protraction Of the discussions,"-a reiteration of the objection Japan has expressed re- peatedly against reopening the many controversies in the Far East.
 Great Britain, France, Italy. Hol- land, Belgium and Portugal expressed in broad terms their desire for the emancipation of China through com mercial liberty and preserved terri torial integrity. general position al- ready having the adherence of the United States. Then the committee adjourned until Monday when the discussion of principles is to give way to a. more detailed consideration of China's declaration of rights.
 Eoreidn Grottpa Caucua
 All national groups conferred fn- formally among themselves today and there was a conference between Secretary Hughes, A. J. Balfour and Admiral Baron Kato. The inference was drawn that they had met to consider further plans of procedure for the naval negotiations.
 Meantime the naval problem re- ferred several days ago to a con- mittee of experts. showed evidence of having developed to the point where the naval establishments of France and Italy soon would be as- signed a tentative status beside those of the three stronger powers in the reduction plan.
 It was emphasized, however. that any suggested ratio the committee might consider would be carefully reviewed by the delegates before any national policies were laid down. On Monday the conference will turn its attention to land ornaments and will hear from Premier Briand the French viewpoint. It is not ex- pected, however, details will be taken up until later, perhaps not be- fore the naval armaments and Far Eastern questions are near solution. Baron Kato presented Japan's statement at today's meeting in the absence of Ambassador Shidehara, who is i'll. By the Japanese spokes- man China's troubles were attributed largely to internal causes with which 1t was declared the Tokio government had no desire to interfere Em- phasis was laid on the dependence of Japan on a supply of raw materials from China, but Baron Kato insisted that the rule of equal opportunity for every one must be preserved.
 The statement, generally constd- cred as merely a reiteration or the principles to which Japan has sub- scribed, caused no surprise among delegates. because of the previously l indicated intention of the Japanese | to avoid discussion Of details of sub- 1 jects until negotiations are more ad- vanced.
 Britain for "Open Door" | Speaking for Great Britain. NIT BaIfour reaffirmed adherence to the open door and the policy of Chinese | territorial integrity. For France | Premier Briand, declared himself dis posed to consider China's declaration of principles in the most favorable | light.
 1 ItaIy's readiness to help in the fire, | development of China was voiced by | Senator SchanZer, and there were general expressions of friendship an6 | interest in China by Baron de Cartier | for Belgium, Viscount D'Alte for Por'