The New York herald., 1921-12-06
BARON KATO GIVES
PLEDGE FOR ACTION
Serious Cable Delays Contrib
ute to Naval Ratio Hold
up, He Explains.
BARTER POLICY DENIED
Far East Settlements May Be
Based on Treaties by
Nine Nations.
BARTER POLICY DENIED
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Special Despatch to THE NEW YonK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 8.
The foreign delegates to the inter-
national conference are taking advan-
tage OF two days holiday to gain an
intimate view of the organization Of
Congress, which to-day started in for
what is generally believed will be q
short session, so that the country may
enjoy the first political and economic
rest 1t has had in several years.
With the exception OF the Chinese
and Japanese delegates. who are try
ing to reach an agreement over the
Shantung dispute, all of the other for
eign dignitaries will attend the joint
session Of the two legislative branches
tomorrow and hear the American
President report on "the state of the
nation"
Up to date the representatives of
Japan and China have conversed with
out casualties. which has inspired
hope among the delegates of the other
seven nations represented at the con-
ference that all may yet be well. If
their hopes are realized and the Japa-
nese Government accepts the Hughes
naval programme there will only re-
main problems that should be com
paratively easy to adjust barring un-
expected complications.
Baron Knto's Statement.
The only announcement made con-
cerning the delay of Japan In reach
ing decision on the subject of ratios
for capital warships to-day was in the
form OF a statement from Admiral
Baron IIato, who said: 'Unfortu-
nately there are at present serious
delays on the cables, and naturally
the consultation on such important
problems cannot be completed in so
short space of time" The Admiral
also said: mo effort will be spared
on my part or that of my colleagues
TO bring the various questions to the
earliest possible conclusion consistent
with wisdom and foresight"
He also took occasion to refute
newspaper articles containing inti-
nations that Japan is playing what
is called bargaining game" He as
serted that such statement "is con-
trary to the facts, and II is much to
be regretted that such an unworthy
motive should be linked in the popu-
lar mind with the honest endeavors
for the betterpent and progress Of
mankind
The American delegates do not ex-
peot any serious differences regarding
either the naval controversy or prob
lens relating to the Far East. There
is nothing disquieting In the least in
tho present situation according to
the American delegates, who regard
the progress to date as not only un-
precedented but generally satisfac-
tory" They are very much gratified
at the speed with which conference
events have moved.
Secrecy Charge Denied.
While they do not look for final
agreements before the Christmas holi-
days, they hope for speedy conclu-
sions within a reasonable length Of
time, considering the fact that there
is no necessity for undue haste and
that the fullest liberty OF action should
be allowed delegations rejecting diff
fcrent viewpoints" Commenting on
criticism relating to alleged secrecy. a
spokesman for the American delega-
tion said tonight that mot a single
thing had been done that has not been
communicated to the public as soon as
1t has been done. We cannot make
history and sensational articles for the
newspapers at the same time"
The manifest attempt of British and
Japanese propagandists TO stampede
the American Government into a dec
laratlon OF policy regarding the Anglo
Japanese alliance, which is looming in
Importance as the conference commit
tees advance to making reports for
the consideration of the representa-
tives of the nine countries participat-
ing, has signally failed.
Oficials of the American Govern
ment and it's delegates in the confer
ence made this fact extremely clear
to-day by denying that President Har-
ding has agreed to submit a treaty on
the part of the United States. Great
Britain and Japan to the Senate for
consideration.
AS THE NEW YORK HERALD said yes
terday. "Thcre is no basis for any
such statement"
The impression prevails In Ameri-
can circles that the uneuuivocal state
ment published in n London paper this
morning, and obviously rejecting am
bitions of the British and japanese
delegations, was All attempt to "feel
out Congress" and develop the prob
able extent Of American legislative
opposition toward proposal which
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