New-York tribune., 1921-11-14
China Outlines
Her Demands
On Conference
Will Ask Restoration OF
Shantung and Authority
Over Manchuria Free
From Toxic, Wang Ayers
Demands Treaty's Repeal
Frank Proposal of Hughes
Removes Source of Fear
From Orientals, Says Kato
By Tom Steep

By Tom Steep
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.-China will
approach the Pacific and Far Eastern
questions at the conference with the
proposal that she be permitted to de-
velop as nation free OF Japanese CON
troll, DR.. Wang Chung Hui. of the Chi
nese delegation, said to-day in an inter
view in which he expressed approval of
Secretary Hughess naval limitation
plan. He said China will ask that the
province OF Shantung. held by Japan
since 1914, be restored without restric-
tions. that her old regime in Manehuria
be re-established, that her treaty with
Japan, known as the Twenty De-
msnds, be abrogated and that the orsn
door policy be made to apply to Chinas
extension of her trade rather than an
open door for the invasion of foreign
powers seeking territorial aggrandize-
ment"
DR.. Wang's frank disclosures of
China's intentions, which was admitted
ly inspired by Mr.. Hughess public
svowal of Americas naval limitation
proposal, was regarded among confer
ence delegates as of great significance.
The Chinese delegates were invited to
the conference ro participate only in the
settlement Of Pacific and Far Eastern
questions, but they have manifested
lively interest in the prospect of a ten
year suspension of navy building by
Japan.
Removes Source of Fear
Reassurances were voiced by the Jap
anese delegates to-day of their readiness
to settle on navy program indepen-
IDENTIFY of the consideration of Pacific
and Far Eastern questions. They as
serted that the Hughes proposal not
only seemed feasible, but that it already
had removed source of fear from the
minds of-Oriental statesmen
Up to the present time Japan has
had fears which have caused her 20
continue building" Admiral Baron To-
masoburo Kato, the Japanese Minister
OF Marine said at reception tonight
IN discussing Japan's havy THE costs
Of armament have now become so
heavy that they are burden hamper
llg productive activity throughout the
world, and Japan. like the rest of the
world, rejoices at the prospect of re-
lief that is now offered Civilization
must put an end to the swollen arma-
ments OF the world, or else armament
Will put an end to civilization
Prince Iyesatao Tokugawa said: eve
cannot doubt the success OF the con
ference. II any of US feared it's fail
ure before leaving Japan that fear has
been dlspelled since our arrival here
The words which the President and the
Secretary of State spoke have thrilled
rs no less than they have thrilled the
nations Of Europe and America"
China Would Control Own Affairs
Dr. Wang, who was Minister of Jus
ice in the first Republican Cabinet of
China, discussed the proposals which
ms country would lay before the con-
terence III an interview with the Trib-
une representative, at the Chinese
neadouarters in ssachusetts Avenue.
Sitting IN a little room profusely deco
rated with yellow chrysanthemums and
surrounded by mirrors, DIR. Wang said
he felt free to talk since Mr.. Hughes
had set u precedent for open. discus
sion
Mr.. Hughes's bold but brilliant as
sertlon OF Americas purpose promises
Il realization at the conference Of all
this country has said in favor of the
territorial integrity of China" said DR..
Wang. "Chinas territorial integrity.
as we see it, necessarily means that
she must have absolute control of her
Internal affairs, that Shantung must be
restored to her, that she must be per-
nitted TO re-establish her authority in
Manchur1a, that she herself must work
the mines in Mongolia which furnish !
the fnr tEo h.xi1 of r
and munitions OF war now used in /
Keeping her in subiection. that the !
treaty with Japan known as the TWEEN |
ty-one demands must be abrogated and |
thac the open door must act in China's |
iayor and not in the favor exclusively |
OF foreign powers We feel particu-
iarly anxious to regain Shantung
Province because it was the cradle of |
Chinese civilization. We must have
peking to be held by foreign power /
The treaty which China was coerced to |
sign with Japan in 1915 must be abro-
gated II China is TO enjoy her terri I
torlal integrity. China signed this I
treaty only after she received from
Japan an u1timatum threatening mill |
tsary force. 1t gives Japan what is
ianclfuliy called economic penetration
INTO the Chinese Empire, but in reality
6-'cc tHdL COuuLTyf dQtuOIity over I
territory, railroads, mines and other
property which China never should
nave been forced to yield"
II China is granted her demands
or internal control over her own coun-
..ry will she recognize Japan as con-
unulng to hold a superior jurisdiction
over over other Oriental questions DR..
wang was asked
She will not he replied "We de-
aire TO be recognized at the conference
as equal to other nations"
is the fact that China is limited at
sne conference to participation in po-
iiucal and territorial questions alone
looked upon Is curtailing her rights ?"
Not In the least. We will be great
~ pleased if Japan limits her navy
program. as Mr.. Hughes proposes. Any
limitation in the Far East
makes s that much more remote the pos
sslioility of turning the Orient into a
.-aeater of war. The assertion Of the
Japanese delegates that they find Mr..
nugnes's proposal q favorable basis
ger discussion and that they. are ready
% settle the question of limited navy
Independently OF Pacific and Far East
I'm questions gives US great hope that
me me day for permanent peace in the
orlent is dawning."
!. opinions of the Japanese delegates
LAT. sas IN view of Mr.. Hughes's proposal,
sne success Of the conference is as
.ured' were expressed at a reception
gwen them by Baron Shidehara, the
'apanese Ambassador.