Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-02-01
JAPS RECEIVE
INSTRUCTIONS
FROM TOXIC


Washington, Jan. 30.-Further 4
instructions from Toxic to the Japa I
nese delegation brought final I.
agreement on the five-poWer naval /
treaty a step nearer yesterday while
moves are developing that seem to
insure a final decision in the Shan
tung controversy within a few days.
The exact nature of the Toxic
communication was not disclosed,
but it is understood to accept with
one or two reservations the language
of the Notifications article, which
is the only part of the naval treaty
remaining incomplete. The Japa-
nese government is said to approve
definitely the plan for listing by
name the Pacific islands which are
not to be fortified further, but the
reply is in such form that some fur
ther discussion will be necessary.
In the Shantung negotiations there
appears no outward change in the
situation, although there is evidence
that increasing pressure is being
brought to bear for settlement.
The prediction heard almost every
where in conference circles is that
a day or two more will tell the
story, with the odds favoring ac-
ceptance of the settlement plan
supported by President Harding.
Others Get Word
Another factor of delay to the
progress of the conference was par
TALLY overcome during the day when
the Italians received instructions
from Rome approving the proposal
to prohibit shipment Of arms and
ammunition into China.
The Netherlands delegation also
is awaiting word from home on the
subject, but it was said last night
that the decision Of the Hague gov
eminent is not expected to be long
delayed
BY some of the delegates it is
predicted that both the Naval and
Far Eastern committees may meet
today, the former to discuss the fer
tifications article and the latter 10
take action ON the arms export
resolution. It also is possible thai
the japanese and Chinese may come
together before tonight to attempt to
clear away the last remaining dis
agreements over Shantung.
In disclosing last night that Italy
had approved the China arms rcso-
luton, Italian spokesman intmated
they will be obliged to ask for the
same reservations made under the
arms agreement Of Picking, to pre-
vent the resolution from being con-
strucd as retroactive.
As the various branches of the
conference, simultaneously approach
conclusions, the drafting experts are
working overtime to put the accom-
plishments of committees and sub
committees into treaty form. The
peak Of their load is expected to
come during this week, and it is
not impossible that the situation
may work to delay the date of
final adjournment
Treaty Ready Soon.
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