The Washington herald., 1921-12-09

tain Is pulled aside.
Expect Fln Acceptance.
There have been what was termed
In onciai quarters yesterday leaks"
IN London and Tokyo. When Messrs.
hashes. Balfour and Kato went to
inc mat last Friday night with the
naval program and its collateral is
sues they agreed as Between three
senuemen that there should be no in
umaoon given anywhere regarding
the subjects until a complete official
statement was made. The three have
Kept their word scrupuously But in
tne capitals Of Japan and Great Brit
AN onciAls have talked. Fragmentary
Information has been given which has
oeen caoled back here to embarrass
some OF the statesmen But as late
as last night Mr.. Hughes refused to
make any explanations. He said there
VII be a complete statement as soon
as the situation warrants. And he
made II rather plain that in his opinion
this vas time when the American
people could trust the patriotic dis
ersaon Of their delegates.
Because the japanese reply on the
naval ratio Is withheld there has been
a suggestion that they might have a
counter proposal to press. American
omcials said last night that this was
entirely out Of the question. Japan
knows. and has known for a week, It
vas said. that she must either take
or leave the 1o-1o-5 ratio. So the
inumation was conveyed that the rea-
son acceptance was withheld was in
order that Japan should see the end
or the Far Eastern dificulties in sight
before playing her trump ace
Refuses ExpIaaatisns.
There seemed to be no fear any.
where but that the nnai action will
be complete acceptance on all points.
But Japan is playing a bitter game.
She IL surrenderinE nothing for which
she does not at least demand some
thing substantial in return. That was
well demonstrated at yesterdays
meeting Of the Far Eastern and Pacific
committee when Mr.. Hanihari. on
hearing Sir Auckland Geddes' suEges-
ton for another resolution TO be added
20 the four Root declarations guar
anteeinE China's integrity that would
pledge all powers actually to keep
their promises. objected. Aid, while
the Geddes' plan was adopted. Japan
vas able to soften It considerably.
She may not be bargaining, as Ad-
niral Kato has insisted, but veteran
diplomats frankly say that they never
before have seen any such display Of
diplomacy to gain mooted points. They
admit that they admire the skillful
been manouvered so that in Japan's
case she gives up the minimum pos
sible.
The developments of the next
few days will. IT is expected. show
the following results:
Agreement on the naval ratio on
the lines originally enunciated by
Secretary Of State Hughes
An understanding participated in
by the United States. Great Britain.
France and Japan. which will pro-
vide q vehicle for friendly negotIa-
tions on disputed problems of the
Pacific. In no way will this be .
treaty undertaking or equally bind
ing, but IL will be SO worded that
il will replace the Anglo-Japanese
treaty.
An agreement on Pacific fortifca-
ton. which will give Japan as
surances that her national integrity
will not suffer and her status as a
world power will not be affected
because OF her acceptance of the
American naval proposals.
In addition there will be arranged
outside OF the regular conference
an agreement between the United
States and Japan that will COM
pletely safeguard the rights of this
government in Yap. The Shantung
problems also will be settled by
she direct negotiations between
China and Japan.
VIII He Reimbsrsed.
1t is considered certain tina,
Japan will reiinquish her domf
nance OF the railroads and mines of
the province. 1t is entirely pos
sible that instead OF China getting
these back. they will be put under
some form OF international control.
while Japan will be completely re-
imbursed for her expenditures since
taking over the concession from Ger.
many.
The Chinese delegation was much
more cheerful yesterday than a,
any time since its arrival in Wash
ington- The delegates were at last
seemingly willing to admit that
they had some real friends at court.
1t was pointed out by friends OF the
delegates that they have been CIV
en- a rather unfriendly deal in GER
tain quarters through the state.
nents being made without contra
diction that they are surrendering
to Japan without a struggle
China Fighting Hard.
1t was pointed out that when cx-
animation of the Official minute.
is possible II will be found hat
Minister SEE. DR.. Koo, and Chief
Justice Chang at all times have
fought for every single point And
when the total is summed up, il
was declared in American circles,
il will be found that China has
received very great benefits from
the negotiations 1t is expected
that when Senator Underwood's
committee, which is dealing with
the customs problem of China. gets
back to work Japan will accept
the IL per cent ad valorem tariff
that was proposed by Sir Robert
Borden. Such an acceptance would
give the Chinese government imme-
diately needed money for purposes
Of meeting interest on foreign loans
and the increasing expenses OF rur-
ming the affairs Of state.
The Chinese and Japanese dele
cations continued their coHsidera-
ton OF the Shantung problems yes
terday. They debated at much
length exactly what public proper
ties are to be handed back 10 China
and how the Japanese compensation
for money expended in improve
ments shall be figured out. They
had not fully completed this when
adjournment was taken until tLday