The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-11-12
POWERS WILL MEET
TO FIX ARMAMENT
Nine Great Nations Assemble at
Washington Today to Light
en- Military Burden.
tBy The Associated Press,.

! WASHINGTON, Nov. 11-WitI
theories of the world fixed hopefully
upon them, the credited spokesman OF
| the powers will meet in Washington
tomorrow to try to find a way to ease
the heavy burden of ornaments,
In the historic. quest, Great Britain,
France, Italy, Japan and the United
States, a group which acting together
can turn the whole tide Of civiliza-
tion into new channels. all have
pledged a solemn and determined CO.
operation
In addition China. Belgium, Portu-
gal and the Netherlands, invited be-
cause OF their vital interest IN the per-
tinent and crucial problems of the Far
East, viii sit in conference to COM
plete the circle of those who are striv-
ing for the new day Of international
Relationship.
Outward manifestations of conf
dence in the success of the negotia-
tions never have been more in promi-
nence than on the eve of the assem-
blage Of the delegates in formal con-
clave. Every nation is declared BY
its leaders to be ready TO come to the
q
qualified good will for every other, and
behind there Is a great urging force
of world opinion seeking translation
into the covenants of permanent
friendship.
Among the statesmen and diplomats
of the visiting nations the great topic
of interest tonight was the address at
Arlington today by President Hard
ing, who summoned the conference into
being and who will welcome it tc
American soil tomorrow. Upon every
hand We're heard expressions OF salts
faction that in paying his tribute to
Americas soldier dead the chief ex-
ecutive grasped his opportunity to re-
new the pledge Of the United States
to take it's full share of leadership in
the attainment of better order
In the fulfiIlment of that pledge it
is the expectation of all the delegates
that the American government will
place before the conference as soon as
It begins its work, a concrete proposal
for armament limitation. Such pro-
posaI has been prepared by the Ameri-
can delegates, and there seems to be
universal agreement that as the ini-
tiator of the negotiations the United
States should have the first say.
Whether the proposal viii be submit
ted tomorrow. however, Is a question
which present indications would an
swer in the negative.
The American delegates held final
conference today. Secretary Hughes
calling them together soon after the
ceremonies at Arlington were conclud-
ed. The discussions were continued
well into the evening.
For the most part, tomorrow's open
ing session, which viii be open to the
public, Is expected to assume a char
acter quite perfunctory. Secretary
Hughes as head OF the American dele
cation. Will call the conference to or
der, and after President Harding has
delivered his address. the delegates
viii turn to the business Of perfecting
a permanent organization. Diplomatic
custom generally Is expected to as
sumo the selection OF Mr.. Hughes as
permanent chairman. and when that
and other details Of personnel are
completed 1t Is probable an adjourn
ment win be taken until Monday.
Renewed evidence of the pressure
of world opinion for success of the
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