The New York herald., 1922-02-15

Special Gable TO THE New YORK HEAtp.
Copyright, 1929, by THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
London, Feb. IA.
Spontaneous cordiality marked the
welcome home to-day of Arthur J. Bal
four, returning from the Washington
Minister Lloyd George and virtually the
entire Cabinet. The Lord President OF
the Council seemed to be surprised at
the warm, friendly tribute and beamed
upon everybody when the Premier first
extended his hand. then heartily shook
hands with Lord Curzon. Secretary for
Foreign Affairs; Winston Churchill,
Austen Chamberlain and Lord Birken-
mead. the Lord Chancellor. Ambassador
George Harvey, silk hated and among
the foremost TO greet him, was espied
by Mr.. Balfour. who said, upon grasping
his hand:
Delighted to see you, Mr.. Harvey. 1
saw all your people only few days ago
and they sent you their love-"
1t was Hello. Arthur" and How
well you look!" from all sides as the
crowd. drawn by the ministerial re-
union. cheered.
Mr.. Balfour, urged to make state
ment took off his hat and started as
follows: 1--WE had such an enjoyable
time in the States" Here he spotted
Lord Riddell, who preceded him in leav-
ing Washington, and added: Here's
Riddel. Fancy my talking when hes
about I'm off," and spryly he stepped
into his car and was driven away anna
the hearty laughter Of Mr.. Lloyd .ieorge
and the others. All Of the Cabinet
seemed in the highest spirit1 and little
worried by the fact that they were on
platform number thirteen of the Water
loo station.
At Southampton Mr.. Balfo1r was
given a civil reception. at which he SAID
"I am quite satisfied with the results OF
the Washington conference, and i think
it will be a great boon for all the coun-
tries concerned. There's no doubt about
the Washington treaties being ratltied
by us and / have no doubt they VIII be
ratified by the other countries which are
concerned In them"
When asked what ne had to say ABOUT
financial conditions in Great Britain and
America he said:
IL didn't go to America to make
study of economic matters. i imagine
the United States are not free OF finan-
cial troubles, bat IL is a great country,
and don't think they'll have any diff
ficulty getting over small troubles in
their industries ] hope the Washing
ton conference will tighten the burden
OF all peoples that it will give us not
only the material benefits but will bind
closer the nations Of the world In their
efforts to recover from the shock OF
war. / believe 1t will knit the hearts
OF the English speaking peoples In a
union closer than ever"
Lord Lee of Fareham, First Lord of
the Admiralty, also was warmly re-
ceived. He was questioned about his
references to an article by Capt. Castex,
a French naval officer, quoting him with
saying that the day had arrived when
the overthrow of British naval suprem-
acy could be accomplished by a new
weapon-the submarine. Lord Lee in
sisted that he had made no error. Upon
being shown the Times article criticizing
his failure to make adequate apology he
said he might have something to say
about the matter later. He said: "The
naval treaty will result in great gain
by Tightening the taxation In all coun-
tries"
Mr.. Balfour will be the guest of honor
OF the British Society OF Pilgrims at a
dinner next Monday. II have been
pilgrim more years than I care to re-
member" he said. 1t is expected that
next week. he will make a statement on
the conference in the House Of Com
mons.