Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1921-04-28

HALTS NAVAL BILL
APPROPRIATIONS
Demand for Disarmament
Farley Develops ia Con-
gress Believed Nearing
Big Nations.

Washington, April 26-After an
all day fight over disarmament, the
house was forced to quit swork to-
night without reaching votc on the
naval appropriation bill, because Of
the demands Of members iQr time in
which to air their views.
At the end Of the long debate there
was pending an amendment provid
ing that no part Of the appropria-
ton should 60 into new construction
until the president had called an
International conference to- consid-
or limitation of armament The a.
mendment, proposed by Representa-
tive Connolly, Democrat, Texas, was
precisely like one offered when the
bill was before the house in the clos
ing days Of the last session by Rep
resentative Brooks, Republican, H.
,linois, and rejected by5aS vote of a.
bout five to one. Leaders predicted
it would be thrown ont by a similar
vote when the bill is taken up again
Thursday. jz..S
Demand Disarmament Farley
The disarmament discussion broke
early in the session after Represen-
tative knight, Republican, Ohio, had
announced he would vote against the
bill because of the contemplated ex-
penditure Of $50, 600 for new bat
tleships, the general need OF econo-
my and the alleged questionable ad-
vantages' of capital fighting ships in
modern naval warfare. The speed
started a veritablo whirlWind of talk
Seeing where the house was head
ing, Chairman KelleySof tho Rl1hcpnl-
mittee OF appropriations in chnrge of
the measure, tried to stop it, and his
plea that the real disarmament de-
bate be held back until the section
relating to new construction had been
reached, prevailed after q sharp ver-
bal clash in which Representative
Huddleston, Democrat, Alabama, sup
ported Mr.. Knight and declared gen.
eral opposition to big army, coast
defense and navy appropriations.
Washington, April 26-The world
is now nearer, disarmament negotia-
tions than 1t has ever been, 1T was
believed here today in circles close
to the president. This was based on
of administration lead
ers that President Harding plans TO
propose an international dlsarmn-
ment conference within q few
months.
Predicts Its Acceptance
Their opinoin was that the presi-
dents proposals will be eagerly nc-
cepted by. other great powers and
that cessation of competitive naval
between Great Britain,
Japan and the United States will fol.
low.
Altho the belief in congress was
stronger today than it has ever been
that disarmament discussions are in
sight the house naval appropriations
bill was unchanged. Republican
leaders backed by some Democrats
that the United States
must prepare to be second to none
In naval. strength altho realization
Of the disarmament hopes will, they
say, make unnecessary some of the
now being authorized.
Harding Considers Move
Disarmament steps have been un-
der serious consideration by Presi-
dent Harding and his advisors, 1t
was learned today following the cab
met meeting. The authoritative
statement was made. however that
the administration sees no way to
move at this time. Not only Presi-
dent Harding, but members Of his
cabinet are understood to be SYM
pathetic towards the suggestion call
Ing for a disarmament conference,
but. the latest review Of the situa-
lion discloses conditions which they
believe make the situation inadvis-
able to more definite action at this
Time. s. :.;s
The debate on the naval bill In
The house at which members express
I'D belief that disarmament confer
snce was not far away brought up
The question In connection with to-
lays cabinet meeting. fl.