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GENERAL AMERICAN PLAN ACCEPTED:

A POLITICAL DEMONSTRATION.

WASHINGTON, November 15, The Chinese and British advisors were the first to- WASHINGTON, November 1.

arrive at the Conference followed by members of the According to a fuller statement on the British American advisory committee. There was a strong modifications of Mr. Hughes proposals, the chief British military cordon round the conference hall and only. objection is to the system of replacement of capital ton-basters of official credentials were allowed to pass. As nage. The allocation of half a million tonnage each to the delegates were assembling half a dozen women Britain and America and 300,000 to Japan is not question-paraded in front of the main entrance with banncts cil, but it is pointed out that the ten years' holiday propos demanding the release of political prisoners. Before the alis practically meaningless unless armament plants are speeches began conference unanimously agreed to the drastically reduced. British experts express the opinion committee plan worked out by the chairmen of the that the period allowed for rebuilding should be spread

delegations from the five principal powers cabled earlier. over a term of years. It might be agreed to build one. slip a year or allow each country only one ship power building plant, thus permitting it to keep abreast of im- provements. Moreover, British circles feel that unless menus of building ships are curtailed any scheme which control, the number of ships actually built will fall short of the ideal desired and sought because any country would be in the position at any time to force up its navy to any strength desired.

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SPLENDID SETTLEMENT BASIS. Regarding submarines Britain never possessed and does not desire the 90,000 tons which is her quota under

"CHINESE DELEGATES PLEASED.

LONDON, November 15.

A special Washington message states that Mr. Wellington Roo, in a statement, says that the Chinese delegates are greatly pleased at the spirit of fairness and high moral tone which characterised the opening of the conference. If great probleme can be solved in this spirit, Chinas auch to expect from the conlerence. The Chinese delegation faces the issue with confidence and hope.

LLOYD GEORGE'S MESJAGE.

WASHINGTON, November 15.

Mr. Hughes scheme. Even if Britain does not suggest Mr. Lloyd George has cabled Mr. Balfour, the head abolition of submarines she will certainly urge rules fot of the British dolegation wholeheartedly endorsing his the limitation of their size and armament. While the

British delegaten realise the force of the contention that (Mr. Balfour's) opinion that President Harding's and it is impossible to check the building of small craft with Mr. Hughes' peaches are bold and statesmanlike utter out inspection, they reply that no power could build anes pregnant with infinite possibilities and adding that large submarines, say of 1,000 tons, and train the per-nothing could augur better for the success of the con- sonnel required accretly. It is pointed out that only large submarines are capable of offensive operations and smaller ones are available only for defensive purposes. ...

The British delegates also consider, the Americans derive the advantage of Mr. Hughes' proposals in the matter, of aeroplane carriers. Whereas Britain had to build a large number of carriers owing to war emergencies and will be unable to build more, America practically has none and will be able to incorporate the latest designs and improvements in her quota. Apart from these modifications the British delegition will whole beartedly welcome what they consider a splendil basis for settlement.

BRITAIN'S STRATEGIC WEAKNESS.

WASHINGTON, November 15. Mr. Balfour's presentation of Britain's views on the Jimitation of naval armaments was the dominating beature of the second session of the conference to-day when the galleries were crowded with notabilities.

Mr. Balfour described Mr. Hughes' proposals as great historical event making November 12 a new anniversary in connection with movements for re- construction of the world. He pointed out that while the United States was impregnable in its communications no citizen of the British Empire could forget that his life depended on the Empire's sea communications. He was not lamenting Britain's weakness. Far from it. We are strong in the hope and ardent patriotism binding us together, but this strategi: weakness is obvious to everyone who rollects.. It is known to our enemies and they do not let it be forgotten by our friends."

TREMENDOUS APPLAUSE.;

Mr. Balfour believed as regards the battleship basis that the proportions between the various countries were acceptable and the limitation of amounts was reasonable, but suggested that submarine tonnage might well be reduced and the construction of large submarines prohibited. He suggested that questions of replacement of cap tal ships and cruisers which were not required for fest action should be referred to technical experts as they did not affect the main structure of the American proposals.

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A GREAT REFORM.

WASHINGTON, November 16. Mr. Balfour particularly stressed Britain's depand- en af sea communications and asked his hearers to in- agine the western states of the United States suddenly re moved 10,000 miles across the sea while the heart of the country consisted of a small crowded island depending on overseas trade not merely for luxuries but for raw materials and food. Therefore Do Britisher was able to forget that be lives by sea communications and that without them he and the Em pire would perish. The British delegates agree with Mr. Hughes' scheme in spirit and principle and regarded ́ it as the greatest reform in counretion with armaments ever conceived by statesmen.

USE OF SUBMARINES GROŠSLY ABUSED.

While he considered the attempt to enter into details of the scheme to be ill fitting to such occasion he declared there were details which could only adequately be considered in committee. British experts were in- clined to think that the submarine tonnage was too abused. In the late war they had been grossly largs. Submarines were a class of vessels very easily

abused. He suggested limitation of tonnage and prohibition of construction of large submurines on the ground that the latter were intended not for defence but for attack probably by methods which civilised nations would regard with horror. He suggest ed that other details in connection with replacement of obsolete battleships, also the question of cruisers be considered by technical experts and emphasised that these modifications did not touch the main outline of Mr. Hughes' structure which he believed would remain for the admiration and use of mankind.

Mr. Balfour's speech was listened to in tense silence. He grently impressed his confreres by his personal- dignity and solemnity of utterance. He infused every word with significance and importance. Mr. Balfour.s speech, which was made without notes except for a few words scribbled on the back of an envelope, was received with the greatest enthusiasm.

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Mr.Balfour's reference to submarines was acclaimed and when be promised full and loyal complete co-opera tion of Britain with the general American plan the Bros., has been sent, to Ellis Island with his family audience rose and cheered for half a minute.

because his papers indicated a probable stay in America After the reading of the cablegram from Mr. Lloyd of seven months which the officials consider classes him Gorge endorsing the speeches of President Harding, as an immigrant although the law does not specify Mr. Hughes and Mr. Balfour had been concluded amid period. tremendous applause, Baron Kato followed.

JAPAN FAVOURS SWEEPING REDUCTIONS.

Baron Kato declared that Japan was ready to proceed with sweeping reductions in Laval-armaments. She did not desire a fleet equal to that of the United States of Britain but proposals for replacement would be specially considered by Japanese usval experts with a view to suggesting certain modifications which Baron'

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