The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
Seeks Revival Of World War Foreign
 Debts Commission
No Reference Made to Cancellation But Revision Deemed Necessary to Stabilize Industry World Over-Asks Approval of Moratorium - Arms Limitation Sought

world disarmament conference which convenes on February at Geneva. The efforts of this confer ence will be in line with the en- deavors in which the American government has taken leading part beginning with the Habue conference in 1899. Up to the pres- ent time the record of achieve ment has been almost entirely in the field of naval disarmament. It is to be hoped that further pro- gress can be made in reduction of naval arms and that limitation and reduction So urgently needed can be extended to land arms.
 "The burden of taxes to support armament is greater today than before the great war, and the eco- homie instability of the world is definitely due in part to this cause and the fears which these huge armaments at all times create. No discouragements should be permit ted to turn the world from sane and reasonable limitation of arms. with view to establishing an atmosphere of confidence fort hee opening of this world disarm- ament conference, more than forty governments, including all the prin- cipal military and naval powers have joined in accepting the prin- ciple of one-year armaments truce. This truce, which is the outgrowth of proposal advanced last Sep tember by the foreign minister of Ifn1v ic dnciUnnd fn nroVnnf the expansion of armaments program during the coming months in the hope of removing the threat of a sudden revival of competition in arms before and during the confer ence. These steps were fully ap- proved by our war and navy de- partments.
 "MANCHURIA"
 We have been deeply concerned over the situation in Manchuria. As parties to the Kellogg Briand pact and to the nine power treaty, we have a responsibility in main- taing the integrity of China and direct interest with other nations in maintaining peace there.
 "When this controversy origina- ted in September the league of na- tions was in session and China ap- pealed to the council of that body which at once undertook measures of concilliation between China and Japan. Both China and Japan have participated in these proceedings before the council ever since. Under the Kellogg Briand pact all of the singatures, including China and To ha nnUannnfnd tn annk none but pacific means in the set- clement of their disputes. Thus the ultimate purpose of proceedings under this section of the Kellogg Briand pact and of conciliation proceedings by the league cove nant coincide. It seemed, therefore, both wise and appropriate rather to aid and advise with the league and thus have unity of world ef- fort to maintain peace than to take independent action.
 In all negotiations, however, the department of state has maintained complete freedom of judgment and action as to participation in any measures which the league might finally be determined upon.
 Immediately after the outbreak of the trouble this government ad- vised both Japan and China of it's serious interest. Subsequently it communicated it's views to both governments regading their obliga- tions under the Kellogg-Briand pact. In this action we were joined by other nations signatory of the pact. This government has consis- tently and repeatedly by diplomatic representations indicated its un- remitting solicitude that these treaty obligations be respected. In the recurring efforts of the nations to bring about peaceful settle ment this government has realized that the exercise of the utmost pa- tience was desirable. and 1t is be- lieved that public opinion in this country has appreciated the wis., dom of this restraint.
 "At present a resolution is pend- ing before the meeting at Paris, with hopes of passage, under which Japan and China will agree to take no initiative which might lead to renewed conflict; in which Japan has reiterated its intention to with draw the Japanese troops to the railway zone as soon as lives and propety or Japanese nationals Tn Manchurai can be adequately pro- tected; and under which both na- tions agree to a neutral commis- sion to meet on the ground, to which commission all matters in dispute can ge referred for investi- gation and report.
 "sT. LAWRENCE WATERWAY"
 Conversations were begun be- tween the secretary of state and the Canadian minister at Washing ton on November IA looking to the framing of a treaty for the devel- opment of the St. Lawrence seaway. The negotiations arc continuing. am hopeful that an agreement may result within a reasonable time enabling us to begin work on thsi great project, which will be of much importance economically to Canada and to the United States.
 "VISITS OF NJ. LAVAL AND
 SIGNOR GRANDP
 "The president of the council of ministers of France M Laval Vis-