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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
NAVAL TREATY SIGNED.
CONFERENCE CONCLUDES IN CORDIAL ATMOSPHERE,
PREMIER PRAISED.
London, Apr. 22. The Naval Treaty was signed at
12.40 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
shown sleepless anxiety to main- tala unity.
All his hearers were impressed by the serious yet happy vein of Mr. MacDonald's speech.
23, 1930.
"It will greatly increase the sense of security among the hu- tions concerned, and lessen marked- ly their respective burdens. The re- sults achieved in London are all the more welcome when we envi- American Delegate Speaks. sion what would have been the consequences of failure-aggrava- Mr. Stimson congratulated Mr.tion of international relations, an MacDonald on the successful con- increase in national burdens a clusion of the Conference, and
nations.
thanked him for his sterling quali-great blow which would have been ties of leadership. "We sign this dealt at the spirit of peaceful co- Treaty with the realization it fixes operation among the our naval, relationship with the Admittedly it is impossible to at- British commonwealth of nations tempt total abolition of armaments The last plenary meeting of the upon a fair and lasting basis, and in one bound, and we must rest Naval Conference assembled for the it is equally advantageous, to us satisfied with such gradual pro- signing of the Treaty was held in all. It has also established our gress as improved relations be the Queen Anne drawing room of naval relationship with our good tween the nations of the globe máy St. James's Palace, ninety-two days neighbour across the Pacific, and reader possible. The world is aftor H.M. the King opened the insures the continuous growth of happily moving in the right direc- tion. What Washington and conference in the Royal Gallery of our friendship with that
Geneva left undone, has now been the House of Lords. "Brilliant sun-nation, towards whom we
realized in London." shine favoured the closing scene, grown to look for stability but in contrast to the intense acti-progress in the Far East." vity inside the Palice, including Americans, he said, looked for- elaborate arrangements for taking ward in the future to periodically photographs, "talkies," et cetera, recurring conferences, confident there was no sign of public interest that they could thus obtain ever- outside, the only people in the court-increasing security with over-de- yard being groups of photographers creasing armament. and detectives.
Mr. MacDonald's Speech. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald said the heads of the delegations had agreed that the most convenient title for the present conference and Treaty would be the "London Naval Con- ference" and "London Naval Treaty of 1930." Then, speaking in ring- ing tones, he said:
"Compared with Washington and Geneva, we have progressed far. Compared with our desires we are still short. This is but another stage, and the work must be con- tinued. We must go on tackling the problems which have baffled us, "Again and again, a mistaken word or awkward handling during the Conference could have created troubled situations, yet we parting to-day in a spirit of active goodwill, determined to make this the beginning, and use every means to make a Five-Power Treaty a reality. The Conference has done
and great work,
has secured & Three-Power agreement on building programmes, which had repeatedly defied solution and brought con- ference after conference to nought.
A "Mental Delusion."
are
"We have proved how, when the world likes, the menace of army can be removed by treaties. Naval com- petition had begun, and the nations were at the fatal moment of one again, by a process of mental
delusion, reducing their security by increasing their armaments. We must continue strengthening the mentality of peace. This treaty carries us to 1936, when further. progress should be possible."
Mr. MacDonald then announced that the British Government had offered to agree to all-round naval reductions in such a way as not to
1
French Views.
great have and
Mr. Fenton (Australia) and Mr. Roy (Canada) followed; then M. Briand said France heartily con- Great Britain, the gratulated United States and Japan on their success in adjusting their special needs. Her congratulations were mixed with deep regret that a more general agreement was impossible.
The French Government would
Prime Minister's Statement. The Premier, Mr. Hamaguchi, has issued a statement hailing the success of the London Conference, "which ends naval construction competition between three great naval Powers in all categories of ships of war. Thus the work be- gun at the Washington conference has been completed, and a tremen- dous spiritual impetus has been. given the cause of international peace."
The Premier acknowledges gratitude toward Japan's co-signa- tories for their contributions of "mutual concessions and deep sincerity for the noble
cause."-Reuter.
common
show all possible goodwill in seek-
The Naval Treaty, the main pro- ing an extension of the comple- mentary tripartite agreement. Hovisions of which, have already did not doubt that the Italian Gov- been published, follows the lines ernment was similarly disposed.
laid down in the speech of Mr. A. Admiral Sirianni, in the absencev. Alexander, the First Lord of of Signor Grandi, anticipated plea- the Admiralty, on the 11th instant, surably the day in which negotia and the statement of Mr. Ramsay tions between Italy and her great MacDonald, the Prime Minister, and friendly neighbour would be rein the House of Commons on the sumed with a firm will to succeed 10th of April last. and bring about an agreement com- pleting the Anglo-Japanese-Ameri-
can one.
Japan's Part.
Capital Ships.
for by the
Part 1 lays down that the high Signatories will not exercise their rights to lay down any capital slup Mr. Wakatsuki said Japan might replacement tonnage during 1931 have felt uneasy as regards security to 1936, as provided if the present Treaty had regulated Washington Treaty. France and the situation too many years ahead, Italy may, however, build the re- but as it was only binding until placement tonnage which they 1986, Japan gladly agreed thereto. were entitled to lay down between He emphasised that the stipula-1527 and 1929, in accordance with tions in the Treaty would be entire
the terms of the Washington
without prejudice to Japan's Treaty. attitude at a succeeding conference. All the speeches concluded by 12.35. and the delegates then, in alphabetical order, beginning with America at 12.40, signed the Treaty with a gold pen, amid the constant clicking of cameras.
Praise for Premier. There was agreeably little cere mony at the conclusion of the official proceedings.
The United States, Great Bri tain, and Japan agree to dispose of the following capital ships: United States, of the Florida, Utah, and Arkansas or Wyoming. Great Britain, of the Benbow, Iron Duke, Marlborough, Emperor of India, and Tiger. Japan, of the Hiyel. These vessels, unless con- verted to target use exclusivaly. shall be scrapped.
Aircraft Carriers.
No aircraft carrier of 10,000 tons or less, and mounting a fun above 6 inches in calibre, shall be constructed by any of the Signa-
M. Briand, on behalf of all the entail loss of security for any na- delegations, addressed Mr. Mac- tion, and such an agreement had Donald, dwelling on the Premiers been reached between the United successful presidency, stating that States, Japan and Great Britain, the agreement now signed would be
was the greatest prize of his public life. tories. but the European situation
Part II provides that no sub- He concluded by presenting the harder to resolve. Until it resolved,
the Treaty had marine exceeding 2,000 tons dis- every bend of limited scope must pen with which
above have the protection of a safeguard- been signed to Mr. MacDonald, who placement, or with a gun ing clause, such as that in the responded happily, and thereafter 5.1 inch calibre. shall be construc- Treaty to be signed to-day. He went to the armoury and spoke, sur-ted by any of the Signatories, but hoped that the clause would never rounded by international journal-sach may retain or build a maxi- ists, for the purpose of a "telkie." mum of three submarines not ex-
ceeding 2,800 tons. Departure of Delegates.
be used.
Within this number of sub-
M. Briand and the French delega- marines, France may retain one
tion leave for Paria at 4 p.m. unit already launched, of 2,880
The Americans leave London to- tons. night and join the Leviathan. The Italians go at 9 a..
to-
Possible Contingency. "Only when it is apparent that, owing to ships built and building. or definitely authorised by any
Cruisers and Small Craft. Power or Powers, our naval posi. tion is so affected that it is impos-marrow.
Part III provides that the sible for this country to rest in Admiral Takarabe leaves to United States. Great Britain, and peace of mind. upon the figures morrow via Siberia, and Mr. Wakat-Japan agree that the following
and destroyer, embodied in part three
Bub- of this suki after a prolonged continental cruiser. Treaty, only then shall this protour will leave Naples for Japan marine tonnages shall not be ex 31st December. tection clause be thought about in a Japanese ship in May. ceeded by the
United States.-Cruisers with 2 record. guns over 6 Inches in calibre, 180,- 000 tons; 6 inch gub Cruisers, 143,600 tons; Destroyers, 150.000 tona; Submarines, 52,700 tons.
Great Britain.-Cruisers with guns, over 6 inches in calibre, 146,-
He said the British Government Photograha Bigned by the dele-1956: had every hope that as a result gates will be placed at No. 10, of the conversations after the ad- Downing Street, as journment of the Conference, an Reuter. understanding would be reached which would make any use of the safeguarding clause in the pre- sent Treaty unnecessary. He concluded by declaring:
"We have become far more than fellow negotiatora. We have become friends."
FEELING IN JAPAN.
Foreign Minister Pleased With London Achievement.
Tokyo, Apr. 22. Baron, Shldehara, the Foreign He tributed by name the heads Minister, this afternoon declared of the delegations, and concluded that the signing of the Naval pact by praising the Dominions and will end all competition in naval Indian delegations, who had construction.
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800 tons; 6 inch gun Cruisers, 192,000 tons; Destroyers, 150.000 tons; Submarince, 52.700 tons.
Japan. Cruisers with guns over 6 inches in calibre, 108,400 tons: 6 inch gun Cruisers, 100,450; Des- troyers, 105,500 tons; Submarines, 52,700 tons.
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