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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
12
A subcommittee of jurists and military experts discusses rules for future warfare. They warn predicting future engines of war is impossible and favor broad humane principles instead. The article notes a possible eight inch rapid fire plane gun and a need for ongoing international conferences under President Hardine’s idea.
A Bonn conference of a separatist Rhenish party met with 534 delegates from 193 districts. A committee was appointed to draft a Rhenish parliament and pursue an independent republic, seeking neutralization of the Rhine at the Washington conference.
Cincinnati dispatch reports General Armando Itz of the Italian armies decorated World War II hero Sergeant Samuel Woodfill who was called from the ranks at Fort Thomas. Diaz attended a reception hosted by Cincinnati business leaders and later departed for Washington after a strenuous day of events.
Independence Bell chapter D A R with Mrs Henry Churchill as regent will host its annual card party Thursday at 8 pm. Mrs Samuel Burleigh Milton chairs, location Confeder ate Memorial home on Vermont avenue.
In New York Mr Balfour speaks as Japan weighs provisional accord decisions. Drafting precise texts is central to the conference as patience and careful wording guard against future friction. Observers note Japan seeks prestige, not wreck the talks, while American influence pushes for disciplined, early momentum toward armament limits.
John Bassett Moore, newly named judge of the permanent court of international justice, warned at a Pan American Society dinner that peace must be based on mutual understanding. He hailed naval disarmament proposals before the Washington conference as a major promise toward real world peace, and noted the court’s ideal role in shaping peace.
William C. Dennis, former legal adviser to the Chinese government, urged patience toward China as it works out its salvation at a Federal Bar Association gathering. Other speakers covered extraterritorial rights in the Levant, postwar treaties with Germany, Austria, and Hungary, citizenship laws, and American cable expansion plans. Several new members were elected to the bar association.
Funeral services for John W. Weaver age 52 were conducted today at Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Chiltons Westmoreland County with burial in the same area. Survived by wife daughter and two sons all residing in Washington.
New York December 5 reports state more than 26000 paid by nonunion workers into Local No 3 treasury for working permits is unaccounted for. Certified public accountant Francis Barrett told the Lockwood committee the books lack a competent accounting system enabling possible misappropriation. Bull, the union’s own accountant, testified cash was not kept back, and an officer could have taken half the receipts under a flawed system.
Madrid reports say Spanish prisoners held by Moroccan tribesmen may be released after a private citizen paid a ransom of 4,000,000 pesetas. Melilla sources mention Spanish women with Moroccan envoys taking the funds to secure release. Officials gave no confirmation. John Barrett will lecture tomorrow at Western High School.
Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Hanihara seeks to quell American fears over Shantung by outlining that Japan does not control all of Shantung. He notes the open door policy, the leasing of Kiaochow, and that Japan would withdraw troops if Chinese authorities guard the railway. He emphasizes friendship with China and a peaceful settlement benefiting all parties.
Arthur James Balfour, head of the British delegation, lauded President Harding and Secretary Hughes for their foresight and sacrifice in proposing large naval reductions at the Washington arms conference. A telegram from Premier Lloyd George, read by John W. Davis, praised Balfour and highlighted the conference's bright opening and rapid progress toward a major peace achievement.
The English Speaking Union hosts a charged gathering as Mr. Balfour recounts a private pre meeting with Secretary Hughes. He cites Hughes saying he may speak for 80 or 35 minutes and praises Hughes as a great statesman and artist for his impartial, powerful remarks.
London dispatch reports Admiralty proposals to scale down light cruisers and subs, keep destroyers unchanged, and consider mine use limits. The plan allows 90 ton per submarine unit, light cruisers 7,500 to 10,000 tons, 4 inch deck guns max, six torpedoes, with broader cuts if capital ship limits rise. Mine warfare raises potential future questions.
Lord Riddell, English paper proprietor with the British delegation, said the association of nations and postwar economic issues will form no part of the Washington Conference. He called the conference the greatest world event and said the agenda kept background. He predicted the conference would continue its work well into next year.
The executive committee of the general committee on limitation of armaments at 1319 F Street NW endorsed President Wardings plan for national participation in an international alliance to curb war causes and preserve peace. They seek a nationwide expression of support and urge citizens to convey their readiness to back future conferences and an ongoing global relationship. Honorary chairs include Samuel Gompers and Oscar S. Strang. Will Short is secretary. A speakers committee is forming with Bishop McDowell presiding. 418 volunteers have already offered to speak for disarmament and peace.
Japan proposes to give China a 50 percent stake in German railway and mining ventures as compensation for wartime sacrifices. Beijing would receive the other half while Kiaochow port would be handed back if China opens the port to all foreigners. Japan says 2,700 troops in Shantung would depart when China can police the railroad, with Tsingtao customs partially restructured under Chinese control but with language rights for Japanese traders and staff preferences for Japanese nationals.
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