New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-20
Cf'inda May Be Japan's
COnferee on Disarni,g
Conservatives in Nippon Hail
Harding Gail as Possible
Base for Ne,U World Pact

lOAIO, July ~ (By The Associated
Press).-It is intimated in responsible
quarters here that Japan, assuming tn e
initiative as the leading Oriental power.
is likely to submit to the proposed con-
terence over Far Eastern questions the
abahdonment of extra -territoriality in
emma and also to ask the fxation of
emigration rights to countries like
Canada, Australia, New Zealand and
lndo- China, and in general raise the
question of racial equality.
Inc impression is growing that an
endeavor will be made to accelerate the
settlement Of matters of interest to
America, such as the zap and Shantung
questions, SO they will be disposed Of
before the opening Of the conference
and thus be eliminated from discus
sions
Chinda Is Mentioned
1t was said at the Foreign Office to-
day that report had been received
from Ambassador Shidehara in Wash
lngton outlining the views of Secre-
tary of State Hughes regarding the
proposed conference. Apparently. how
ever, a formal reply to Japan's request
for definition of the scope of the con-
ference is being awaited. The news
papers describe Ambassador Shide-
hara's report as indefinite and Japan's
policy appears to be to endeavor to OBJ
tain preliminary accord among the
powers concerning the agenda of the
conference.
Subsequent to a Cabinet meeting to-
day. which discussed a report Of Am
bassador Shidehara, it was announced
that the United States, Great Britain
and Japan probably would exchange
views in an effort to outline the nro
gram for the coming Washington con-
ference.
semi-official statement says japan
Is prepared to give all prominence in
the conference to the questions Of the
open door and equal opportunity in
CHINA, so as place China in fair way
TO the attainment of an Independent
natlonal status. The statement en-
phasizes the necessity of cooperation
by the powers in aiding China in the
recovery of her rights and interests.
The Chinese Minister has had an ex-
chahge OF views with Viscount Uchida,
the Japanese Foreign Minister, regard
ing the situation as concerns China.
.Vlscount Chinda is mentioned in
official circles as the probable choice
for Japan's chief delegate to the Wash
lngton meeting. Cons derations Of
health may interfere with his selection.
out ~ is Sald ne is likely to be urged
both by the government and the court
to accept the task Viscount Chinda.
who more recently was Ambassador to
Great Britain, now is travelling with
Prince Hrohite, the Japanese heir ap
parent, who is about to sail home from
his trip to Europe.
Conference Is Supported
The conservative Japanese weekly
the Herald of Asia, expressed the
opinion to-day that if the proposed con-
ference of the great powers on dis
armament succeeds it not only will re-
lleve the Japanese American situation
but also will prepare the way for a
combination of all the powers in a
working organization to replace tho
League of Nations.
ANY world organization of the kind.
without American participation, is an
anomaly and is doomed to failure" the
newspaper declares.
The Herald Of Asia constantly has
disapprovod q renewal of the Anglo
Japanese alliance while urging the ne
cessity of an understanding between
the Far East and the United States.