Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-16

Washington. Nov. Is (By the a. p. -
The sweeping American proposal for re-
ducton of naval armament became the
accepted fundamental policy Of the arma-
rnent conference today by the unanimous
assent Of the five great powers
Seconding the bold lead of the United
states. the accredited spokesmen of Great
Britain. Japan. Italy and France rose in
ffeir places at today's plenary session of
the conference, and one after another
declared the readiness OF their govern
uft1is to accept the American proposal
.r spirit and principle but with the res
ervaton ~ a right 20 suggest modifica-
tons % detail
Then 'he problem Of these details
which everyone realizes may yet occupy
fre prolonged attention of the conference
ard Involve the success or failure Of the
whole plan. was referred for preliminary
examination 20 a committee Of five tech
Yea. naval advisers. one from each of
'lr - t-e powers. Within this commit
f.a t--. ~ aL Great Britain will ask
' -1rrher reduction OF the limit pro-
r7-rt 0u submarine tonnage Japan will
r-..rrnr to prove her right TO a greater
r7H ~ naval strength than has been
TH--e-f-d for her. and France and Italy
WILL request that their naval questions
.. considered along with those of the
fh-ee stronger naval powers embraced
In frr American plan
Tins The diplomacy OF the American
delegation has won its FIRST victory in the
conference bur still finds itself confront-
r. -H questions Of admitted Importance
anil ie.-acy whose solution is requisite
-a attainment of the purposes for which
fr' nations were called into consulta-
t.ou
While Tho technical advisers wrestls
"'r mo arwamcnts problem and the
delegates themselves continue informal
e.rre~sations on the American plan, the
H-le- bis subject of the conference the
F7- Eastern situat'or will be given its
trq- tHfu1- uns,deration at an execu-
tfe mec..nE tomorrow Of the delegations
r. al. frs nine Interested nations To-
r.r1t every one of the delegations was in
r waiting attitude toward the Far East
rru questions. and Il any nation had a
-owurcncnsive nian Of settlement 10 pre-
sent at tho outset it was carefully con-
ccalel.
The lead In accepting the principle OF
'-c American naval proposal was taker
in tolayE meeting OF the conference by
Great Britain. whose historic naval su-
r-tmlcy would eventually give way TO
7r equality Of strength with the United
-.strs j. tho Plan becomes an actuality
A--al- q Es,iour. head OF the British
.-7r u.. announced tho British ac-
c.utHrc" .r q speech that stirred the
emo IONS M the delegates and SPECTATORS
.-. started discussion n which diplo-
matte earis were laid on the table in a
rl-aner unprecedented in international
r.Hfarr1ces
While The hall stu echoed with an
n..H-- for the speech OF the British
-..'.suar the chief delegate Of Japan.
Adm "a. Baron Kato. was on his feet 10
Ice 'hr readiness ~ the Island empire
.. DE east 20 proceed with "sweeping
rr- '1rs' in her fleet. Senator Schan-
T.- fHr Italy and Premier BRAND for
France added in their furn pledge Of
operation IN the program laid down by
t-- United States.
Balfour Suggests Notifications.
i- Ealfour alone made specific men
'"l ot some of the notifications that
".l.l be- suggested as the negotiations
.-o--ess Reduction OF the figure set as
max mum of submarine tonnage was
'af project on which he indicated his
rnment would be most insistent but
'a'ar members of the British group elab.
GRATED The suggestions they are to put
forward somewhat as follows:
Reduction Of the submarin,
tonnage the United States, Great Britain
ard Japan would be allowed 10 maintair
.r iae proposed limited fleets The figure,
iH Secretary Hughes proposal were 90.
N.. tons each Gin submarines for Grea
Britain and he United States and 81 .O0(
TONS tnr Japan. Il was indicated tha
Great Britain would urge cutting this il
Erf 'o $1,000 tons for the two power,
an dl similar reduction for Japan. II
addition the British propose TO limit tn,
-Ee W submarine sirits in such fashion
a..
t"7e and make them unusable overseas
SrcHnd-That 20 protect future know
.'.ro and skin In capital warship con
s'-Ir..9n. each nation retain one capita
-rnuld'ng yard capable OF producing
shin year and scrap an other warshll
la-'fiur facilities
Th.-d-Thst allowances be made in III
American replacement schedules of llgh
-r1f' such rs light cruisers and gunboats
Dor ot particular use in any naval Of
f0r7irr ~ defensive operations for tn
adequate policing OF the seas by all nava
powers
So far a. could be learned tonight. tn
japanese notifications 70 be urged wi
De in connection mainly with the fxin
ot Japan on the basis Of so per cent o
fne naval strength Of either other power
I'cr suokesmen. it was learned. will late
radcsvor 20 show that some increase 0
tonnage should be offered her The surg
Fee'ed increase will probably relate 10 a
-1sses % ships, including submarines
strong Impression prevails that tn
British proposals for limitation Of tn
slze n submarines viii not prove ACCEPT
able 20 American naval officers II
well known that American naval opinio
regards the submarine as a potential wa
weapon OF greatest value to the Unite
states and not 70 be surrendered on an
argument thus far presented. To reac
its full efficiency, American Officers al
que. the submarine must be sea keepin
vessel OF great size so az to be habitabl
Tor her crew. There were decided ex
prcssions sgains tthe British idea ths
by limiting size the submersibles coul
be tied down 20 defensive operations
fheir own home waters To agree
such a plan, It was said would be I
sacrifice weapon the United States ha
every reason 20 retain.
AS 20 the suggestion Ia British circle
that submarines are no ia proper weapo
- naval warfare. the American view
that the use OF submarines in warfare
question aside from that now bein
discussed. Il well may Be. some ofieer
say that a code Of rules 70 govern sut
marine warfare. preventing "siukin
Eithout warning" and similar barbari
practices IN which Germany engage,
may be adopted. Provision In made Q