Japan Press Divided Over Hughes Plan For Navy Scrapping
Tokyo officials and press broadly favor the United States disarmament proposal but seek changes. Admiral Kato dominates Japan's response as Washington details prompt closer scrutiny of naval ratios. Objections focus on scrapping ships, notably the unfinished Mutsu, with debates on keeping or expanding capital ships.
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China’s Surprise Proposal Stuns Japanese Delegates
Chinese points presented at the arms conference startled Japanese representatives who expected U S input. Tokyo noted some provisions they could sign, while others required longer review. Japan warned that certain clauses hinted at obligations to consult China before treaties, touching on Anglo Japanese alliance and historic accords.
China Sets Principles for Far East Conference Plan
The Associated Press reports a formal statement from the Pacific and Far Eastern Conference. Delegates from the United States Belgium British empire China France Italy Japan the Netherlands and Portugal attended with one adviser and one secretary each. The Chinese delegation outlined principles to guide deliberations including respect for China’s territorial integrity open trade avoiding foreign leases or cessions and the gradual removal of existing limitations on China’s political jurisdiction. The committee planned to classify topics and reconvene at 11 a.m. on Thursday November 17.
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Friendship With China Emphasized By Yui At Rotary Luncheon
David ZT Yui, representing China chambers and educational groups, spoke at the Washington Rotary luncheon on trade relations with China. He emphasized enduring friendship between the U S and China. An attendance contest among Rotary clubs was announced for December and January, with cigars as penalties for the losing clubs. Fifteen members planned to attend the international Rotary convention in Los Angeles next June. The kiddies Christmas party at the Willard on December 21 was also outlined. Visiting Rotarians included Rep John A Faxon and S A Finger among others.
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Notable New York and statewide representatives listed in roster
A long roster of named individuals from multiple states including New York, Albany, Portland, Long Island City, Johnstown, Hastings, Hastings Mich, Seattle, Springfield, Boston, Cleveland, Kansas City, Des Moines, Omaha, Baltimore, Milwaukee and others. The list includes representatives such as John C. Ketcham Hastings Mich J. M. C. Smith Charlotte Mich and George Humphrey with numerous others across regions.
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MacFarland
John A. Bolce
New York
Wilber W. Chambers
Albany
N. Y
Chester Egbert
Portland
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Anderson H. Walters
Johnstown
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Long Island City
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Hastings
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Steenville
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William F H. Clugle
Samuel R. Nuzum
George B. Bush
Sacramento
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Des Moines
John C. Ketcham
Mich
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Charlotte
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Seattle
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Springfield
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Kansas City
R. D. Clark
Cleveland
Myron Green
Horace Boos
Los Angeles
J. C. Mills
Columbus
Ohio
John W. Welch
Omaha
Charles P. Harmon
Baltimore
Lyle H. Olson
Milwaukee
Three Nations Data on Coastline Wealth and Density Compared
The article compares the United States Britain and Japan on coast length population density and wealth. It notes U S coastline 40206 nautical miles British empire 50938 Japan 21948 and per mile tonnage 50 40 and 61 respectively. It also gives three nations population 118832000 469432000 and 78061000 with densities 31 37 and 299 and wealth 350000000000 180000000000 and 25000000000 with related per capita and per foreign commerce figures.
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Japan Seeks Open Sessions on Orient At Conference
Japanese delegates urged many public sessions on Pacific questions and urged open discussion to showcase Japan policy. They resisted revisiting past events and warned against questioning the leased south Manchuria territory or demanding international control of China. The talk included possible US Britain Japan written understanding as a Far East framework. Diaz honored by Italian societies in Washington as crowd cheered and a silver bowl and flagons were presented.
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Phelan Reaches Peking After Japan Visit
Senator Phelan of California, arriving in Peking from Japan, says he was treated courteously in Japan but believes Japan seeks expansion in Asia. He notes Tokyo views California as a useful pawn and highlights money from Japanese colonists in California as economically valuable to Japan.
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Dresel Nominated as Charge dAffaires to Berlin
Ellis Loring Dresel of Boston was nominated by President Harding to be charge d affaires to Germany. In Berlin, Dresel’s presence should hasten resumption of relations. Senate action is anticipated within days. Dresel, a lawyer and former American commissioner to Germany, aided relief efforts in France and served as adviser at the Paris peace conference.
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China's Hopes Rise as Hughes Plan Arouses Optimism
Peking dispatch reports the Washington conference and Secretary Hughes' program create a favorable two month mood in Chinese circles. China expects disarmament results to advance Far East agreements, fueling belief the conference can achieve its aims.
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France Approves Chinese Proposals Amid Isolation Talks
Premier Briand and French delegation discuss Chinese Far East proposals as a basis for talks on Shan tung Mongolia and Manchuria. Briand warns France is isolated and must secure its own defense while outlining his forthcoming speech on armament limits and security. He cites Turkey Angora pact enabling 70,000 withdrawal. Constantinople to be resolved by Greek accord.
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Free zones urged for U.S. ports by chamber group
A special committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States proposed free zones in parts of the United States. They argued these zones would replace the bonded warehouse and drawback system, aiding trans shipment, expanding a large consignment market, and improving handling of imports after studying ports including Hamburg, Copenhagen, and Danzig.
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