The New York herald., 1921-11-17
DIPLOMATlSTS VIEW
CHINA'S TEN POINTS
AS LACKING FORCE
Chaos in Country Passed
Over; Constructive Sug-
gestions Missing.
DISPUTES ARE INVITED
Britain and Japan Said to
Back Plan 'in Principle;
Endorsed by U. s.
DISPUTES ARE INVITED
pecia, Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c.. Nov. I6. !
The first step was taken by the
arms conference to-day toward set
tlement of the Far Eastern problem.
A plan dealing in general principles
was submitted to the delegates of all
nine nations meeting as general
committee by DR.. Alfred SEE, head
OF the delegation representing the
Pekin Government of North China
While no official declarations were
made, intimations were given that
the Chinese plan is acceptable in
principle to both Great Britain and
Japan. Notwithstanding this atti-
tude it is realized that the confer
ence has approached the rock upon
which it may split and that it will
require the most delicate diplomatic
handling to reach an agreement.
In the background of the problem
precipitated by the Pekin delegates
is the disrupted condition of China
and the fact that the South China
group has served notice that it will
not be bound by any agreements
reached in a conference in which it
has no part.
Secretary of State Hughes, as chair
man, made a brief address to the
committee, which passed the day con-
sidering the entire problem. 1t was
decided to leave further considera-
tion to a subcommittee, consisting of
the heads OF the delegations. This
subcommittee will meet at the call of
the chair.
Likely American Views.
The proposals of the Pekin Gov
ernment are presumably made with
the approval Of the American delega-
ton, and in a limited sense are inter-
preted as presenting the American
view.
The formula is not complete. but con-
sists of general principles to be applied
to the Chinese problem. In the main.
1t follows the outlines already printed
in THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The exception Is contained in para
graphs and 10 of the Chinese formula
which suggests that provisions be made
for bringing about peaceful settlement
OF disputes In the Pacific and Far East
in the future. II is urged that an
nouncements be made for future inter
national conferences to deal with such
problems as they arise.
This suggestion is in line with the
American view. Secretary Hughes
wants to continue the gospel OF under
standing which Is being exemplifled at
this conference in dealing with all fu-
turc International problems. The sug-
gestion carries with II the idea OF the
codifcation of international law with
an international court to interpret it's
principles.
Proposals of China.
Following Is the complete statement
of the Chinese proposals submitted by
the delegation from that repubiic
In view of the fact that China
iFSSoSdiiy play tlIlpOIIhHb
part In the deliberations of this con-
ference with reference to the pplit-
ical situation IN the Far East, the
Chinese delegation has thought IL
proper that they should take the frs.
possible opportunity TO state certain
general principles which, in their
opinion, should guide the conference
in the determinations which IL Is 20
make.
Certain Of the specific applica-
tions OF the principles which it Is
expected that the conference will
make II Is our intention later 20 bring
forward, but at the present time II Is
deemed sufficient simply TO propose
the principles which I shall presently
read.
In formulating these principles the
purpose has been kept steadily IN
view OF obtaining rules in accordance
with which existing and possible
future political and economic prob
lens In the Far East and the Pacific
may be most justly settled with due
regard to the rights and legitimate
interests OF all the Powers concerned.