Arizona republican., 1921-11-22

ciple which sought to interfere with the leases she holds in China, and 1t Is indicated any attempt to construe the principle as ending the extra territorial rights of the powers would meet opposition from several quar- ters.
 In the case also of the special rights provision of the fourth prin- ciple it is realized a variety of tn- terpretations may be offered. Asked tonight for the Japanese interpreta- ton, Baron Kato replied that he would rather ''leave that to experts. The same reluctance to translate the broad language of the provision into specific application met with equally indefinite replies from other dele gates.
 It is understood much debate in the committee centered about the second of the four principles, which in it's original form was said to have 1n- cluded the words overcoming diff entities incident to the change from the old and long continue imperial government, as an explanatory clause after the words stable gov- ernment," said the discussion within the committee room were closely guarded, but one inside story" cred tied to A. J. Balfour.s head of the British delegation, with the sugges- tion that the clause be striken out.
 kato Satisfied
 Perfect satisfaction with the res olution was expressed tonight by Admiral Kato, head of the Japanese delegation, although he declined to suggest what changes the agreement might lead to in the Far East. The Chinese also declared themselves gratified at the developments. and the delegations of the other nations generally voice the view that the agreement was a good start toward agreement on the most important of the Far Eastern problem.
 The two features of the declaration attracting widest attention were the clause approving administrative in- tegrity" for China and that under which the powers agreed not to seek special rights within China. Prev ious declarations of policy regarding Chinese integrity have stopped with territorial integrity" commonly con- strued as a much narrower term than administrative integrity" The Aspe- cial rights agreement was considered generally direct contravention of the policy of spheres of influence.
 The text of the resolution was enl- bodied in an official communiaue is- 
 "The committee om Pacific and Far Eastern questions met at the Pan American building Nov. 21. All mem bers were present except Baron Shidehara, Japanese ambassador who is i'll, and Med a. of Italy.
 "The committee se1iscussed resolu- lions prepare for their consideration by MT Root, setting forth the general principles to guide tsle committee in | s~rt. f,,Il cussion and amendment were adopted in the following form:
 Tt Is the firm intention of the powers attening this esonference here matter mentioned, to-wit. the United States, Belgium. the British empire, France, Italy, Japan. tae Netherlands and Portugal;
 "n) To respect the sovereignty. the independence and the territorial and administrative integrity of China.
 "(2) To provide the fullest and most unembarrassed opportunity to China to develop and maintain for herself an effective and stable gov ernment.
 "(3) To use their influence for eff fectuaIly establishing and maintain ing the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations throughout the territory of China
 a{4) To refrain from taking advan- ;tage of the present conditions in or der to seek special rights or privileges which would abfidge the rights of the subjects or citizens of friendly states and of the countenancing of action inimical to the security of such states.
 "The committee adjourned to meet at il o'clock tomorrow morning"