Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
THE FORMAL TEXT

{ ashington, Aug. 1.-THE text of
the formal invitation to the disarna-
ment conference follows:
, The President is deeply gratified
at the cordial response to his sup-
Gestion that there should be con-
ference on the subject of limitation
OF ornaments. in connection with
which Pacific and Far Eastern ques-
tons should also he discussed.
Productive labor is Staggering I'M
Ger an economic burden too heavy to
be. borne unless the large public ex-
psnditures are greatly reduced. It is
idle to look for stability, or the as
surance of social Justice. or the secnr-
lty of peace, While wasteful and nm
productive OUTLAWS deprive effort Of
its just reward and defeat the reason
able expectation of progress The
enormous disbursements in the rival
ries OF ornaments manifestIy consti-
tute the greater part of the encum-
prosperity and ayoidable or extraya-
giant expense OF this nature is not
only without economic justification
but is constant menace to the peace
OF the world rather than an sssura nce
OF its preservation. Yet there would
seem to be no ground to EXPECT tho
hating of these increasing outlavS
unless the powers most largely con-
cerned find Il satisfactory basis FOR
an agreement to effect their imita-
ton.
The time IS believed to be onnor-
! tune for these powers to approach this
subject directly and in conference. and
while. in the discussion of Ii,nit.,ior
OF armament, the question of naval
armament MAJ naturally have. frs,
place. it has been thought hest mot
10 exclude questions pertainingito 9TH
or armament to the end that ali prac
t'cabie measures of relief may have
. appropriate consideration.
II may be found also advisable 70
. formulate proposals by which in ,bo
interest Of humanity the use of now
: agencies of warfare may be suitab,v
controlled
~ u.s. however quite clear that
there can be NJ final assurance of Tho
peace OF the world in the absence of
/ 'ie ueSlre Tor peace, and the prosnact
OF reduced armaments is not n home
luI one unless this discussion find.
impression in practical effort to ro
move causes of Observation-Disclosures, ,,,d
70 seek ground for agreement as 10
DFinClDteS and
Is the earnest wish of this soyo-r
Hie"t that through an interchange of
views win the facilities afforded by
: com efence 1t may be possible to fp6
solution of Pacific and Far Eastar,,
problems. of unquestioned innortsnoa
az THIS time. that is, such conp,o,,
understandings with respect IN mt,
ters which have been and are of int
national concern as may serve "a NJ,
mote enduring friendship amonp our
peoples Jul
II is not the purpose of this po,,-
eminent to attempt to define the scona
OF the discussion in relation IN ,bo
racine and Far Eastern prohlen,s b..
rather to leave this to be tho s,,bioa.
Of suggestions TO be exchange hasouo
the meeting OF the conference g., -
expectation that the spirit of friend
Si'p oi sources of controversy will
govern the final decision.
accordingly. in pursuance OF tha
proposal which has been made ora
IN the light of the gracious indication
OF IT'S acceptance. the president in
Fltes the government of Great Rrit.in
TO participate in conference on tho
subject of limitation of armament I,
connection with which Pacific and
far Eastern questions will also he
discussed, to be held in Washington
on the 18th day of November. 1921"