Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-10

rear platform OF their special train,
waving farewell.
Z Statement Tells of Success.
President Hoover and Mr.. Macdonald,
on+ the eve of the latter's departure,
Joined in statement declaring the
success of their conferences.
The statement, a remarkable nc i'm
poIaant state document, declares the
principles which will actuate the gov
erIznents of the United States and
Grnat Britain not alone in seeking TO
bring about q limitation of naval arma-
nent In the projected 5-power naval
conference, but also in seeking To use
their influence for the peace OF the
world
The basis of the Anglo American ac-
cord on naval armament. providing for
full parity between two nations, is set
down in the statement as the Kellogg
multilateral treaty renouncing war as
a means of settling international ais
putes. That treaty, in the opinion OF
both President Hoover and Mr.. Mac
donald has changed the whole Situa-
ton. not alone as regards the relations
of their own nations, one to the otner.
but also as regards the relations CT the
entire world
While It is asserted enthusiastically
that both this country and Britain VIII
work for world peace. the statement m
dicates that the parts played by the
two nations in promotion Of world peace
will be different. The traditional policy
Of the United States which calls for an
avoidance of entangling relations with
Europe Is recognized.
"The part Of each of our governments
in the promotion Of world peace" the
statement said, will be different, as
one will never consent to become en-
tangled in European diplomacy and the
other Is resolved to pursue policy OF
active cooperation with Its European
neighbors: but each of our governments
will direct its thoughts and influence
toward securing and maintaining the
peace Of the world
Assume War Is Banished.
The heads of the two governments
assert that they have been able to APP
proach old problems existing between
the United States and Great Britain
from q new angle and in new at
moSphere."
"On the assumption that war between
us is banished. and that conflicts be-
tween our military and naval forces
cannot take place" the statement con-
tinues. these problems have changed
their meaning and character. and their
solution in ways satisfactory to both
countries has become possible"
No attempt is made In the statement
to list all the subjects of the converse
tions between President Hoover and Mr.
Macdonald. It is understood, however.
that they covered wide range. The
statement, however. does specifically
refer to the exchange Of views on naval
reduction.
The utmost confidence is expressed
by the heads of the two governments
that the conference in January on naval
limitation will result in real naval re-
duction and In preventing future COM
petitive naval building.
We hope and believe" they say in
conclusion, that the steps we have
taken win be warmly welcomed by the
people whom we represent as q SUBJ
stantial contribution to the effects uni-,
verslty maEe by all notions ID gain
security for peace-not by military
organiEation-hHt by peaceful means
rooted n public opinion and enforced
by q sense Of justice IN the civilized
Macdonald Wen Pleased.
Mr.. Macdonald in q separate state
ment to the press said:
II have achieved more than hoped,
the one thing that was ever possible
from short visit like this was to get
into personal contact with the Presi-
in a common pronouncement that
Anglo American policy would be con-
Quoted on the assumption that not only
was war between US impossible, but
that our navies would not come into
conflict with each other. We have
both reiterated our adhesion to the
pact of peace and morever have an.
nounced to the world that we are going
TO applyl 1t in our practical policy.
we have both agreed constantly to-
keep the pact In front OF US and to use
it for the purpose of coming to agree
ment on subjects which have defied
agreement up TO now. In consequence
Of that. take with me to London q
series of questions all of which are now
to be the subject of study by the various
departments concerned and Of consider
alton between the dominions and our
selves with the object of coming to
agreements upon them. All this has
been arrived at not for the purpose of
dividing America and ourselves from
the rest of the world, but rather, as is
indicated in an early paragraph, to en-
able each of us to be more effective
than ever in cooperating with other
nations to establish the security of
peace"
Period Of Education Probable.
The governments and the peoples
of both the United States and Great
Britain have been willing that the
heads OF their governments proceed
along indicated lines with an accord
on naval limitation. But q period of
education has been necessary to reach
this accord 1t is likely that with re-
gard to the other subjects discussed by
the President and Mr.. Macdonald a
period of education also may be neces-
sary to bring about accord, even though
Mr.. Hoover and Mr.. Macdonald may
see eye to eye in these matters.
The prime minister has been emil
nently successful in his mission. which
was to establish friendly personal reia-
lions between the head of his govern
ment and the head of this Government.
He has made a deep impression not only
on the President of the United States,
but upon Congress and the whole Of
oficial Washington.
Through his visit to the United States
personal contact has been tried out
and apparently has proven a great sue
cess. The visits of prime ministers to
capitals other thanftheir own in Europe
for the purpose of conference with the
heads of other governments are not new
But Mr.. Macdonald is the first prime
minister of Great Britain ever to visit
Washington and to come into personal
contact with the President of the United
States here. The late President Wilson
went to Europe after the World War, it
is true, but that was for definite pur-
pose, the negotiation of a treaty OF
peace, and not merely for the discussion
OF the problems which affect America
and Britain at a time when war Is far
from the thoughts of either.
President Attends "Stag" Dinner.
No stop was made at the White House
by the prime minister and Miss Mac