Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-15
ENGLAND, JAPAN, FRANCE, ITALY,
ACCEPT u. S. ARMS PROPOSAL
BOTH IN PRINCIPLE AND SPIRIT
Head Of British Delegation in Surprising Address to
Conference Declares That Saturday, Nov Il, WIN
Ever Remain the Historic Anniversary Of the Bnth Of
the Worlds Greatest Scheme Of Reform

washington. 'Nov. 15.-b
unison. the spokesinen Of Great
Britain, France. italy and Japan
today accepted the American pro-
posals for limitation OF naval
srrnsments in spirit and prin-
cipls" making only reservations
for suggesting notifications Of
detail.
IN order. Arthur J. Baifour
speaking for Great Britain. Baron
Admiral Kato, speaking for Japan.
Senator Schanzer, speaking for
italy and NJ. BRAND, speaking for
France. rose IN their places and
pr1ising in highest terrs tn.
plan and program suggested by
the American government. ssv.
the adherence Of their govern
nents TO the general terms Of tn.
proposal.
Secretary hughes thanked tho
representatives of the powers for
their cordial expressions ard de-
ciared the time had come 70 pro-
coed with consideration OF decan.
Of the proposed agreement. Tn.
question could now be studied, 8r.
Hughes said, with the assurance.
that there Will come out OF this
conference an appropriate agree
ment 10 the end that there shall
be no more srehsive naval war"
Announcing the program de-
cisions OF the Big Five. Secretary
Hughes said:
Program Of Procedure Adopted. =
1T is the intention OF this COM
mittee consisting of world plenipo-
Tertiary delegate, to consider an
matters and report 90 the plensry
session." lie then announced the
plan as outlined with respect 10
the Far Eastern question.
May I ask if these recommends
ations meet the sentiments OF the
conference The chairman ask
ed. Heads were nodded in ap-
proval and the program was de-
ciared by Mr.. Hughes adopted.
Mr.. Hughes took his seat while
his statement was repeated in
French.
Calls Nov. 1s Historic Day.
Arising. Mr.. Balfour said in sui
stance:
You have invited those who de.il
It TO continue the discussions wha
began on Saturday last. l think
very fortunate II we are 70 allow II
events of Saturday TO pass vithol
seme further observation.
And il, for reasons which 7 vel
tnre 10 explain. l am the first TO tai
up the challenge. it is because of Z
members here assembled. the COUNT
which l represent IS most intimate
interested in. all naval questions.
Statesmen OF al countries are b
ginning TO discover that the labo
and difficulties of peace are almost
arduous as those required by d
conduct OF a successful war.
Now / said I'd explain why
would rise first to deal with the su
ject. which is in all our hearts. II
because Great Britain and the Britt
Empire are more profoundly ccncer
cd with, all that touches naval matte
than it is possible FOR other natio
to be-"
i Reign of Unbroken Peace Begun.
j Il congratulate yon," said Mr.. Z,
four, ''on tho fact that you have ad
cd new anniversary which henc
forth viii be observed in connects
with this movement toward reco
4. struction. In the minds OF all the 4
lies and associated powers. NoveIns
!. Il VIII prove to De an anniversary r
/ merely to restore pre-war condition
: but TO see that war conditions sh
: aver again exist.
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