The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01

Behind closed doors at the Swank Homestead Hotel, But Ter made this blunt pronounce
 ment: "No alternative to a
 mOnarchial system, under the present Emperor or some other member of his family, Is likely to provide the focus of stability
 which will be essential if the state Is not to dissolve into chaos in the impending crisis"
 Sir Pauls tender concern for the Japanese Monarch brought 8 tart reply from Dr. Hu Shih, former Chinese ambassador to the U. s. A. who suggested that HirOhitO be exiled to London "along with the other discredited mOnarchS."
 Other United Nations delegates also were vigorously opposed to the British policy of appeasing the Emperor. Most significant of all was the position of the British dominions-Canada, Aus tralia and New zealand-which split with the delegation from the British Isles itself. The Can- adians demanded complete housekeeping in Japan and the dominion delegates from down under" agreed with them.
 NOTE: U. s. delegates at the Pacific conference included Ad- miral Thomas Hart, former con- mander of the Asiatic Fleet; John Carter Vincent, Chief of the State Departments Chinese Divi- sion; and Cogresswoman Frances Bolton of Cleveland. At the end of the hush-hush meeting, Mrs. Boston remarked: This Is one conference Drew Pearson won't find out about"
 SON OF LORD HALIFAX
 It. Richard Wood, son of Bri- tish Ambassador Lord Halifax, lost both his legs in North Africa. A German dive bomber attacked motorized British Column, and planted bomb square in the lap of Lieut.. Wood. Fortunately the bomb was a dud, but it crushed his legs. and they were immedi- ately amputatcd well above the knee.
 Wood has been in Washington for some weeks, with his father and mother, at the British Elm bassy. Incidentally, his brother Peter was killed in action, and the third Halifax son. Major Charles Wood. heir to the title of Halifax, is Member of Par lament, now serving on active duty witht he British ArmyJ
 The other day-an Icy day in WaShingtOn-y0uns Wood was being taken to the cOnvalescent wing of Walter Reed hospital, just outside of WashingtOn-nOt for treatment, but to talk to cOnvaIescent veterans. He has artificial limbs, and has mas- tered the difficult business of walking.
 But his car got stuck on an icy hill leading to the hospital. Lieut.. Wood wanted to get to the hos pital to keep his engagement. :. with the American soldiers. So he climbed out of the car, and hobbled up the icy hill with the help of his cane. He reached the hospital and gave his talk to the soldiers.
 VETERANS HOSPITAL
 Although the Army boasts Of it's Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington as the finest in the country, hundreds of servicemen come out severely critical, except of the actual surgery performed.
 Head of Walter Reed Is 64- year old Major General Shelly U. Marietta. General PershinS's close friend and personal phy- siclan. General Marietta Is . renowned doctor, but not so strong as an administrator, with the result of that the hos pital morale iA extremely low, especially among enlisted men.
 One falling Is that the Army's vaunted rehabilitation program has never been properly installed at Walter Reed. The only seri- ous attempt at renabilitating vet- terans is for men who are to re- main in the service. Those sched-