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The New York herald., 1921-07-11
HARDING TOLD ABOUT
PREMIERS' ATTITUDE
Beneficial Results Expected
From Action by u. S.
Bv the Assoctated Press.


LONDON. July 10.-The Press Associa-
Ion says 1t has learned that as result
of the discussions in the Imperial confer
ence, Mr.. Lloyd George, the Prime Min
lister, on behalf of the conference. made a
communication to President Harding
through the American Ambassador. and
TO Japan and China
It Is confidently expected. says the
statement, that very beneficial results
viii follow the prompt action now taken
BY the American President"
The American Ambassador. George
Harvey, was visitor at Chequers
Court to-day, reaching the Prime Min
ister's country home in the afternoon,
and ii is assumed there has been dis
cussion of the subject by Mr.. Lloyd
George, Ambassador Harvey and the
Premiers of the overseas dominions, who
are spending the weekend with the
Premier.
The British press and public lately
have begun to realize that there are
more grave difficulties In the way OF
renewal of the Anglo-Japanese treaty
than they had supposed prior to the
and there was a growing nervous ap-
prehension that this question was tend
ing to endanger retention of American
friendship. This apprehension became
distinctly observable in the changing
direction of newspaper comment, where
new doubts were arising and questions
we're being asked as TO whether 1t was
worth while to lose American for the
sake Of Japanese friendship.
Apart from all these considerations
there remained the question of finance.
The Government and people alike
earnestly desire retrenchment, and it has
been recognized that nothing would be
so conducive to retrenchment as an
agreement among the nations to limit
arfnaments.
The overseas dominions have on equal
interest with the mother country In this
matter. and the meetings Of the imperial
conference revealed little disposition on
the part of the dominions to provide the
necessary large sums as contributions to
imperial defence measures II they could
by any means be avoided.
The fact that China will be invited
to participate in the negotiations ap-
parently has given the greatest satisfac-
ton generally.
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
By the Associated Press.

RIGA, Letvia. July 1o.-The Moscow
Ispest4G announces that the International
Congress of Marine and Transport
Workers. which will aim for control
during the downfall OF capitalism" Is
TO meet in Petrograd in August. Ar
ransements have been made for the con-
gress by a committee which includes
William D. Haywood. secretary of the
Industrial Workers OF the World: Crosby
OF the American Union OF Stokers. and
Tom Barker OF the South American Sail
ors' Union.
A manifesto calling upon all laboring
people of the world ito unite in COM
mon revolutionary front" and to keep in
close touch with the Communist parties.
has been sent abroad by wireless by the
Congress of Red Trade Unions, now
meeting in Moscow.
Haywood. according to the Isvestfu,
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
ACCUSED CREW TO RETURN.
Charges of Sabotage on the Poem
hontas Said to he vaguc.

NAPLES, July 1o.--The crew OF the
arrived here Monday after a voyage OF
more than month from New York, dur
ing which there was continual friction
between the officers and the men, will
be returned to the United States by the
steamer Argentina which sails on Tues
day.
The captain OF the Pocahontas has
accused the crow OF sabotage, and
charges of cruelty were filed by the
crew against the captain. The case has
been under investigation by the Ameri-
can Consul. but II was said to-day that
the officers of the Pocahontas had been
unable to designate the members OF the
crew alleged to be responsible for the
acts OF sabotage charged against the
men during the voyage.
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
FRENCH PENSIONS ASSURED.
Two Years VIII be Required tc
Handle Applications.

NANTES, France, July 10.-Two years
will be required to examine and grant
tae 100000 requests for pensions for
French widows and orphans, said Andre
Maginot, Minister of Pensions, speaking
here to-day at the formal opening Of the
home for mutilated soldiers. The Min
lister added that pension beneficiaries
would suffer no loss through this delay,
as all arrears would be paid
The home for mutilated soldiers Is in
tended especially as a permanent home
fol the blind, but soldiers who have lost
arms or legs also will be taught trades
at the institution.
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
DE- VALERA TO MEET
PREMIER THIS WEEK
Continued from First Page.

score of recruits for the Royal Irish
Constabulary who were ready last night
to go to Dublin were held In England
and an order was issued cutting off
recruiting for all forces In Ireland ex-
cept the Dublin metropolitan police,
which Is purely Irish and mostly made
up of men In Sim Fem The order
stopping recruiting for the auxiliary
forces and the Royal irish Constabulary
came at moment when that recruiting
was most brisk. many men demobilized
from the defence force following the
settlement of the coal strike seeking
further service in Ireland.
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
DOMINION PREMIERS
GRATIFIED BY ACTION
Continued from First Page.

Frances hands and France would look
complacently upon Japan's hegemony in
that part of Siberia which might be
freed of Bolshevik
So far as 1t is possible to learn of this
plan the French agents In the Near East
never got to the stage OF a formal agree
ment between the two governments. But
with France In the conference and the
entire weight of the British Empire and
Americas opinion tending toward an en-
tirely different settlement in the Far
East, in which every nation will have
equal rights. privileges and opportuni-
ties. II is considered here tonight that
neither France nor Japan can afford to
stand in the way
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
$40 TOWNS GET WAR CROSSES.
Wrecked municipalities in Depart
ment of the somme.

AM1ENs, France. July 10.-Three hun
dred and forty-nine municipalities In
the Department of the somme which
destroyed during the war were awarded
the War Cross in a ceremonial here yes
terday. The presentations were made
by Minister OF War Barthou, assisted by
Marshal Foch.
The United States was represented by
Col. T. Bentley Mott, military attache at
the American Embassy.
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
BREAD PRICES WORRY SPAIN.
Another Sharp Rise Expected AZ.
ter Withdrawal of Subsidy.

MADRID, July 1o.--Another sharp rise
IN the price Of bread throughout Spain
is threatened owing to the decision of
the Government to cease furnishing
cheap wheat to millers and bakers after
July 10 and to withdraw the subsidy
now paid them because of the high wages
being paid.
Much discomfort Is shown among the
poorer classes over the prospect of
dearer bread. especially in view of the
fact that virtually every other ordinary
article of food has recently risen in
price.
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
Hands Off, Orangemen's
Attitude to Conference

BELFAST, July 10.-It is
case of "hands off" with
Orangemen on the Lloyd George
De Valera conference, declared
John Gordon of the Ulster Min
istry in a speech at Larne,
County Antrim, to-day. Mr..
Lloyd George might be prepared
to enter into conference with De
Valera to settle affairs in Ire
land, said Mr.. Gordon, but
Orangemen had settled the af-
fairs of Ulster, and to Messrs.
Lloyd George and De Valera
they said "hands off,"
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
SOVIETS TO LET CRANE
CONE HOME VIA RUSSIA
First Refused Permission to
, u. S. Minister to Pekin.
BIZ the Assoctatsd Press.

PEKIN. July s.-Charles r. Crane. the
retiring American Minister to China,
having received permission from the
Soviet Government to traverse Russia on
the way to the United States. is now on
his way to Russia The Soviete had at
first refused permission to Mr.. Crane
and he changed his plans. but when the
Soviets became convinced he would
have no official capacity. consent was
granted
After the initial refusal. the reason for
which was given as the unresponsiveness
of Washington to Soviet overtures and
the deportations of Russians from the
United States, Mr.. Crane. who had
reached Chita. distributed the supplies
which he had with him.
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
PINBAPPLEs snrPPEn HERE.

HAVANA, Cuba, July 10.--Cuba's pine
apple crop for this year is estimated at
100000 crates- valued at s4.500,000 by
port officials. vino base their figures on
than 600.0 900 crates have been exported
over the ferry ships running between
Cuba and Florida, while about 100, 900
crates have been shipped 20 New York
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
TO START CUBAN HIGHWAY.
President zayas 10 Inaugurate
Work on system August 4.

HAVANA, July i0.-Presid ent zayas
is expected TO leave about August /
for Santiago de cuba to inaugurate
work on a system Of national highways
that viii connect the capital and the
principal interior cities.
The name OF Major-Gen. George w.
Goethals, who viated Cuba last month.
was mentioned at that time In connec-
tion with the selection of chief OF
operations for the highways project.
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
FRENCH LEGAL MISSION BACK.
Reaches Paris After Being with
drawn From Leipsic. t

PARIS. July 10 The French Mission,
headed by M. Mattre. Attorney-G General
of the French Court of Appeals, which
has been in Leipsic attending the trials
OF German officers charged with acts In
Of the rules of civilized war
fare. returned to Paris this afternoon.
II was announced by the French Gov
ernment few days ago that Il had in
formed its allies of withdrawal OF this
mission.
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
STRANDED VESSEL FLoATED.

NANTUCKET. Mass. July 10.-The
Shipping Board steamship Craigrownie.
which went ashore Saturday forenoon
one mile west of Borton Shoal In Nan
tucket Sound. was floated late yester-
day with the assistance OF the Coast
Guard cutter Acushnst She was un-
damaged and proossdsd sinder her own
powsn
The New York herald., 1921-07-11
MONROE DOCTRINE LArprn.

sAS SALVADOR. July 1o.--The useful
ness of the Monroe Doctrine IN tho fight
BY democratic republics against mon
archy and Imperialism was praised bv
the savant Francisco Cavida IN a speech
delivered at the National University.
Senor Cavidla was cheered by the gath
ering, which included many diplomats,
and wss ncnsrat,iiated by the American
Mlnfween
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Mr. Harding read his speech slow
~ and deliberately from small printed
which he laid in the hollow OF
his left hand, With his rights he
punctuated his statement with driv-
Ing gestures. The first applause came
when the president declared that the
conference must have a signal In
nuence' on h fortunes OF the world.
There was more applause when Mr..
Harding asked how civilization eve
could Justify the destruction OF the
last, great var
u again he was answered by locd
|ciRpping when he said war should be
world turned into constructive chan
nels.
There was the tensest silence as the
president pronounced h keynote of
the conference a follows;
THE United States welcomes You
with unselfish hands. We harbor NO
fears: we have no sordid ends to
serve: we suspect no enemy; we con
template or a~pprehend no conquest.
Content with what we have. we seek
nothing hat Is another's. We only
wish TO do with you that finer. nobie
tnlnB winch no nAuOn can GO dtou--
We wish TO sit with o at the table
CT international understanding arl
good win. In good conscience we ARE
eager TO meet you frankly and invite
and offer cooperation. The world de-
mands a sober contemplation OF the
existing order and the realization tina.
there can be no cure without sacri.ics.
not by one OF us. but by all of MS. I
do not mean surrendered rights. or
narrowed freedom. or denied aspira-
tons OF ignored national necessities.
our republic would nc more ask for
these than It would give. No pride
need be humbled, no nationality sub
merged. but I would "a a merEencc
of minds committing all of us to less
preparation for a and more enjoy
ment of fortunate peace"
The delegates at the main table fol
lowed h reading line by line. from
copies they had.
The audience and some Of the dele
cations came to their feet ~applauding
when Mr.. Hardin declared America
wanted Tess OF armament and mont Of
war" and wanted to work TO that end.
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ton OF n watching world by effective
action suited to the opportunity is the
best augury for the % Of the
conference.
The president invited the govern
nents OF h British empire. France.
Italy and Japan to participate IN a
conference on the subject OF limita-
ton Of armament. In connection with
which Pacific and Far Eastern ques.
tons also would be discussed. The
opportunity to limit armament lies
within their grasp.
1T was recognized. however, that
the interests of other powers In the
Far East made 1t appropriate that
they should be inYjted TO participate
In the discussion n Pacific and Far
Eastern problems and. with the ap-
proval OF the five powers an invita-
ton to take part in the discussion OF
those questions has been extended
to Belgium, China, the Netherlands
and Portugal.
Tho world looks to this conferences
10 relieve humanity of the crushing
burden created by competition in arm
ament. and Il is the view OF the Am.
erican government that we should
meet that expectation without any un.
necessary delay.
1t is therefore proposed tina the
conference should proceed Mt once 10
consider the question OF the limitation
OF armament.
This. however. does not mean that
we must postpone the examination OF
the Far Eastern questions. These
questions OF vast Importance, press
for solution. II is hoped that immedi.
ate provision may be made to deal
with them adequately and 1t is sug.
gested thai IL may be found to be en-
trely practicable through tho distri.
button cf she work among designated
committees to make progress to the
EMS sought to be achieved without
either subject being treated as a
hindrance 20 h proper consideration
and disposition OF the ether.
Tho proposal to limit Armament
by agreement OF the power is not n
new one. and we arc admonished bv
the futility OF earlier effort. To nut
an end to these incessant armament
ana to seek the means OF wardinp
off the calamities which are threaten.
ing the whole world--such In the su.
rene duty which is today imposed
on all states,
1t was with this sense Of Obligation
ina his majesty. the Emperor OF
Russia. proposed tho conference which
was TO occupy itself with this grave
problem and which met at The Hague
in the year 1899.
1T was w ear later that the
secretary OF state of the United
states. Mr.. Eiihu Root. in answering
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FRENCH ARE NOT
OVERLY OPTIMISTIC.

PARIS, Nov. 12s-Interest. but not
undue optimism. marks the French
attitude toward the confer
ence. as evidenced by the editorial com
meut in the morning newspapers.
VIII tho Washington conferences
which opens today really begin q new
era, rs some OF our American friends
think7" asks the Figaro.
After our painful experience of the
last three a we are not free to give
ourselves up to rose-colored Illusions"
NJ Saint-Brice. in the Journal says
he believes the conference may Ties
sen the shocks Of warning interests.
alternate urging PASSIONS and gain
time. II it confines itself wisely to
these aims II will do useful work but
II 1t aims higher. 1t will meet unfaii-
ing -puniohment for the sin OF pride"
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a note Of he Russian ambassador
suggesting in outline a Of
the second peace conference said:
The government OF the United
States. therefore feels 1t 10 be its duty
10 reserve for Itself the liberty to pro
Pose to the second peace conference
as n Of the subjects for considera-
ZION. the reduction or Limitation OF
ornaments. in thu hope. that II moth
ing further can be accomplished, some
slight advance may be made toward
the realization OF the lofty conccp-
ton which actuated the emperor OF
Russia 4 calling the first confer
ence.'
1T Is significant that the Imperial
German government expressed itself
as absolutely opposed to tho ques-
lion OF disarmament and that ths
emperor Of Germany threatened to
decline to send delegates II the sub
Jet Of disarmament was to be dis
cussed.
But by the reason OF the obstacles
which the subject had ncountered
the second peace conferences n. The
Hague although It made notable pro-
gress in provision for the peaceful
settlement Of controversies. was un-
able to deal with limitation OF arms-
ment except by a resolution In gen
eral terms.
This was the fruition OF the ef-
forts OF eight years. Although the ef-
feet was clearly perceived. the raes
in preparation OF ornaments. wholly
unaffected by these futile suggestions,
vent on until 1t fittingly eliminated
In n greatest wal OF history; and
we are now suffering from the un-
paralleles loss OF life. the destruction
OF hopes, the economic d~isiocAtIons
and the widespread impoverishment
which the cost OF the victory
over the brutal pretensions OF mil
itary force.
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Of WORLD POWERS
IS CONVENED IN H|STORICH HALL

strong ought to bear the innrmities
o. h weak. or we shall miss the
great Joy OF service. We pray for
the forward look or we shall be over
wheimed In hopeless pessimism. Give
US the ability to think clearly, to
judge fairly. TO act wisely. Help us
10 think less often OF our rights and
more often OF u duties and respon.
sibIlities.
We pray at this hour on behalf
OF a world In sore need. Thou art
not unfnindfui of the sufferings OF
Thy people. The cries of multitude
OF widows and orphans have come UP
before Thee. o. God. We have had
our terrible baptism of blood. There
Is hunger and psstilence and unut.
terabie anguish. God forbid that the
woes OF these years should ever again
be visited upon the earth. Can II
be that Thou hast permitted US thus
TO suffer In order that we might turn
from our own devices to Thee and ac-
knowledge Thee as king of our lives
and u destinies2 Out OF the depths
We cry unto Thee. Save us or we
perish.
May we walk softly and humbiy
before Thee. this day and throughout
the fateful days OF this great confer.
ence. May we be intent on knowing
Thy will; and knowing 1t. may we
have the courage to do II. And may
1t now be that the findings of this
conference shall be so wise. so far
reaching and so beneficial. that all
mankind may take new hope and
fresh courage. And to Thee shall be
the praise and the glory forever and
forever. Amen"
Immediately at the conclusion OF
the prayer. President Harding rose
and began delivery Of his address.
The president had stood during the
prayer with bowed head between Mr..
Hughes and the pastor. AT the con
clusion Of the prayer. Secretary
Hughes. stepping forward and lifting
his hand. said:
THE President OF tho United
States"
There was an outburst OF applause
and then intense silence MS the presi.
lent began speaking.
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HUGHES ACKNOWLEDGES
ELECTION IN ADDRESS.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1s-By The
Associated Pressl-secretary Hughes
In his address today. accepting the
permanent Craftsmanship Of tho con.
ference on limitation Of ornaments,
spoke in part as follows:
Permit me to express the most
cordial appreciation OF the ASSURANCES
of friendly cooperation. which have
been generously expressed by the rep.
resentatlves OF all the invited govern.
ments Tho earnest desire and pur.
pose. manifested in every step Il The
f~npproach to this meeting. that we
should meet tho reasonable expectn.
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SUGGESTIONS IN CONCRETE FORM
PLACED BEFORE ARMS MEETING

Great Britain and 5000 tons 70.
Japan.
The United States Is now complst
lns It's program OF 1915 calling for
10 new ~battleships and six battle cru,r
ers- One battieship has been com,
pieted- The Others are In varlou.
stages of construction: in some cases
from 90 to so per cent OF the con.
tructon has been done. of these Il,
capital ships now being built over
sssO 600 has beer spent. SIN thu
United States Is willing I'm he inter,
est OF an immediate limitation of ma.
val ornaments to scrap all these
ships. -
U. 8. WOULD SCRAP
FIFTEEN WARSHIPs.
The United State proposes II this
plan Is accepted:
Ito scrap all capital ships now
under construction. This includes six
battle cruisers and seven battieships
on the Ways and in the course OF
building. and two b~sttleships launched.
The total number OF new capital
ships thu to be scrapped is Is. The
total tonnage OF the new capital ships
when completed would b. els 900 tons.
ITO scrap all of the older battle.
ships up TO. but not including the
Delaware and North Dakota. The
number OF these old ~battleships to be
scrapped is 10. Their total tonncss
is 227.T40 tons.
Thus. the number of capital ships
to be strapped by the United States
II this plan is accepted, is 30, with an
aggregate tonnage Cincluding that OF
ships In construction. IL completed OF
s45. 74o tons.
BRITISH AND JAPS
WOULD FOLLOW SUIT.
GREAT BRITAIN: The plan con-
that Great Britain ana ia
pan shall take action which is fairly
commensurate with this action on the
part OF the United States.
II Is proposed that Great Britain
shall stop further construction
OF the four new Hoods, the new capi-
ships not laid down. but upon
which money has been spent. The
four ships. II completed. would have
a tonnage displacement of 172, 900
2-Shall. in addition, scrap her pre-.
dreadnaughts. second line battloships.
and fret line ~battieships up to hut
including the King George ".
class.
These with certain predrcadnaughts
It is understood have already
been strapped, would noun TO 10
ships and a tonnage reduction
Of All. 375 tons.
The total tonnage of ships thus to
strapped by Great Britain Cinclud-
the tonnage OF the four Hoods, II
would be 5s3.375 tons.
Japan: It is proposed that japan
shall abandon her program of
ships not yet laid down. namely, the
Kill. Dwarf No. 2 and No. 8. bat.
and numbers s, Q. Z and s
cruisers.
II should be observed that this does
not involve the stopping OF construc-
as the construction OF none of
ships has been begun.
2-Shsn scrap three capital ships
(the Mutsu launched, the Tosa. the