Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-02
T0KUGAWA HITS
KAT0 STATEMENT
Japanese PIenipotentiary Calls
1t 9rS Pc sonal 0pipion.
NOT SANCTIONED BY TOKYO
United States Continues 20 Stand Pat
or Navy Cut Program-Japs Must
Stop Play and Get Down to
Business.

Washington, l<ov. 30.-Prince Toku-
gawa, the japanese plenipotentiary,
repudiated the statement made in an
interview by Vice Admiral Kanzi Kato,
chief japanese naval expert, that his
country would hold out for 20 psf
cent ratio of capital ship strength. Ths
prince said: l
THAT is entirely Vice Admiral
Kato's personal opinion. 1t does not
represent the opinion of the delega-
ton"
Prince Tokugawas statement came
Immediately after a pronouncement by
high American authority that the
japanese have played with the ten-to-
six naval proposal as long as they can
safely do so, and that their ratio must
stand or the conference bust.
Plenary Session December 5.
Monday, Decem5er 5, is being dis
cussed as the probable date of the
next plenary session, when it is ex-
pected the capital ship decision will be
made public The manner of bring
ing forward such a decision would be
through speeches by leaders of the
British, Japanese and United States
delegations. British spokesman
went so far as to Indicate the posi-
bility of every phase of the naval pro-
gram being cleared up in time for the
next session--not only questions of
submarines, replacement tonnage and
auxiliary craft. but also the relative
strength of the French and Italian
nayies.
The conference settled two questions
Of territorial rights in China in a ten
tative way, by a resolution declaring
for the withdrawal of the foreign
courts, should commission which is
to study the subject find that the Chi
nese courts can properly handle the
situation. AS matter Of fact, Chinese
opinion is much more divided on this
subject than on most of the others
brought forward. A great deal of Chi
nese business opinion favors the for
eign courts.
After passing the resolution dealing
with the courts the delegates took up
the more difficult question of the for
eign troops, They did not progress
far enough TO take action. 1t is under
stood, however, that after China had
stated her objections again the posi-
ton of Hanihara for Japan was that
the principle was admitted, but that
Japan would not at present withdraw
her troops from South Manchuria. I'm
mediately she is willing to withdraw
from Hangkow only, and from Kiao-
Chau as soon as the Chinese can fur
nish adequate police.
After the oral comparison of views
Mr.. SEE called for written statement
of Japan's position In order that China
might draw up reply.
New Rae at write House.
President Harding is somewhat dis
turbed by various Interpretations in
the newspapers of his association of
nations attitude. His position Is as
follows:
/. Until the work on the agenda is
finished, it Is not the time for confer
ence to take up this matter.
2. Unless, when that time does come
it is not taken up he will be disap-
pointed.
3. 1t has nothing whatever to do
with the Versailles pact.
4 On the. other hand, 1t is his wish
that it should not interfere In any way
with the working of the European
league.
Apparently the unsatisfactory form
of some g. the comments was the
cause for rev rule put into effect at
the White House. Beginning at the
next newspaper conference with the
President, which is next Friday, the
questions, which hitherto have been
oral, must be handed in in writing.