New Britain herald., 1930-01-18
Adams Knows England

Charles Francis Adams. secretary Of navy, has had a long association with England through British rela- lives. Senators David A. Reed and Joseph T. Robinson have been ire Quent visitors and Ambassador Hugh <. Gibson may be said 10 have been almost a commutcr
 Speculation as to the result Of Secretary Stimson's first private meeting with Premier Macdonald Was heightened when Stmson de clincd. on the plea that he had gone through d strenuous day. to say anything other than his "cup O. na" with the English leader had been pleasant
 For inc mnk and file of the American group-"NrIusiv Of those who wpr" uusagCd on technical de- tails and work on important naval da'a-th> first two days were de- voted to getting adjusted to the ways of London to sightseeing, and to lodging London's strange" left hand traffic
 The public houses from PiccadilN To the strand, quaint and 10 many thrilling" were accorded some at t"ntion by the visitors.
 Women Like London
 TofAe young women accompany lHG thr mission, London is simply marvellous" With the heavy work of the conference vet to begin. they are having the time of their lives. And they are cntranccd by the 'toreig ignncss" Of the city.
 "It would be easy 10 answer the questions we are asked" said one of inc stenographors who had been hoinhardcI hy group Of reporters, If they would just speak English"
 pon his return from his COntcr- "uco with Premier Macdonald. Sec lotary Stimson found himself awaited by a large group of Brit ish and American neWspapermcn, who had been plcntifuIly entcrtain- cd at q temporary bar, set mp by the ohIiGjng management of the Ritz. in 'hc green room. Evpartre culiNrnrd the sccrc- tarys interviyw-an interview that produced little information for the press.
 One of the English reporters sug- Scsted that Mr. Slimson's motto might be Faith. hope and parity" primcd for All Three
 "W+ are primcd on all three, :" said the secretary.
 But the greatest Of these is par ity." said an Australian. to which q colleague added, Parity covers Il multitude of ships"
 While no official comment was forthcoming, il is presumed that Secretary Stnnson and Premier 1 Macdonald already have discussed tho outstanding questions coming ! before the conference,
 These include MacDon&ld's sug- | Gcstion for the eventual abolition of hattleships. reduction of size and gun c1libcrs, and the lranco-ltalian . hfhli''il hlltdIi piObl'iI!
 | Secretary StimSon was "ndCaNor- ing. it is understood, to ljrd some time for rest between today and Monday when the delegates are to meet King George. in order to pre- pare for the rush of work that will follow on the heels of the actual conference opening. II is posSbl, he may go to the country for the woch-cnd, returning to London only when it is necessary for him to meet other important ti@urc2.
 X report that Italy is prepared. following conversations between Foreign Minister Dino Graudi and French officials. to offer q proposal to scrap practically her entire fleet if the other nations will follow suit-was published by the laboritC daily Herald today, in dispatch from Geneva.
 Nu~eoliui stand
 Tn explanation ot the offer, il w;ts pointed out that Premier BcnitC Mussolni realizes that 1nGcr any plan adopted by tine conference Italy is doomed to be accorded | decided inferiority. Therefore sh, has little to lose and much to gail by l drastic reduction of all naNics
 on the same authority. it is un. dcrstood that when Grandhi hold' his conversation with Secretary Stjmson before the opening of the conference. h" will offer to supper the United states in any demand for radical reductions.
 FAST CHlC'AG0 MFN