Inquiries on Tariff Limits Steer China Rehabilition
The Far East Committee of the Washington conference appointed four subcommittees to study customs and tax restrictions imposed by powers, a key step in China’s bid to regain tariff autonomy. Chinese delegates argue existing rates damage development, penalize natives, and hinder self determination and revenue. New York dispatch notes and the Greek observer arrival at Armament Limitation Conference.
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British publisher ends press conferences for Thanksgiving Day
Lord Riddell announced there will be no press conferences on Thanksgiving Day at the armament conference. Other delegations followed with holiday hours. A spokesman suggested reporters might want to rest their feet with liniment, ending the constant travel between meetings.
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City hosts arms delegates tonight at National Museum reception
Washington readies a formal greeting for armament conference delegates with 4500 invitations. The receiving line is led by District Commissioner Cuno Rudolph as 55 police, 100 Home Defense and AAA volunteers regulate traffic on limited streets.
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Foundation Officer Backs League to Protect France
Mrs Jamey McDonald, vice president of the Womans National Foundation, offered a unanimous resolution of congratulation to President Harding and Secretary Hughes for calling the arma conference. She praised Mr Briand in remarks and urged the United States to join with Great Britain to protect France from invasion for years, arguing this would reduce land soldiers and serve France Britain and the world.
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French Official Circles See New Moral Entente
Paris reports French officials praise the Washington Conference session. Briand's speech received by Great Britain Haiy Japan the United States and Belgium is viewed as forming two new moral ententes among wartime allies. They praise the justification of France’s army size but say a formal security guarantee by all powers would be preferable.
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Big Three Experts Study 5 5 3 Ratio
Naval experts from the Big Three discuss an American style 5-5-3 ratio for naval reductions and a ten year building holiday. The United States argues three ships would be retained if Mutsu remains, with completion estimates varying from 64 to 83 percent across planned vessels.
Arms Visitors Host To Church Council
Delegations from the Netherlands and China hosted receptions for the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America in Washington yesterday. Notables included Jonkheer H. A. van Karnebeek, Dr. Sze, and William Jennings Bryan. Chinese envoy Alfred Sze spoke on peace and conference prospects. Dutch leaders praised the league of nations role. Washington attendees included Dr. Charles S. Macfarland and several local clergy.
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Australia Refuses to Cut Air Force Appropriation
Melbourne on November 23 reports Premier Hughes rejected a labor motion to reduce the air force appropriation. He argued Australians cannot rely on the Washington conference, noting new warships by the U. S. and Japan and Britain halting shipbuilding, which would render scrapping the air force unwise. The motion was roasted.
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War Mothers Pledge To Aid No Future Conflicts
New York reports that Mrs. Julia McCudgen, British war mother delegate, and Mrs. R. Ernest Digney of White Plains, pledge never to raise a hand to aid armed conflict again. The vow, proclaimed at a luncheon for McCudden, reflects Britain and America mothers pairing efforts after honoring America’s unknown soldier.
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Baron Kanda Tells City Club of Japan Attitude
Baron Kanda of the Japanese delegation told a City Club luncheon that no anti Japanese sentiment exists in Washington and that a Far Eastern problem will not derail the arms conference. He urged a peaceful Chinese path, warned against a yellow peril view, and praised U S industrial strength as key to world peace.
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Foreign women guests at N A U W club bureau
A guest directory of foreign women with names addresses and interests opens at the National Association of University Women club. The citizen committee chaired by Mrs William Hamilton Bayly designates the clubhouse as headquarters and the bureau will operate 4 to 6 each afternoon during the conference.
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Japanese Respeak Red Cross Delegation Letters Move Support
Three letters received at Red Cross roll call HQ bring friendship from Japanese delegates. Prince Tokugawa urges renewed support for humanitarian work as nations seek peace. Admiral Kato says the Red Cross appeal comes at an opportune moment to aid relief. Maj. Gen. Tanaka lauds the Red Cross for its noble record in alleviating human misery.
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British Embassy Gala Hosts 2000 Delegates at Arms Conference
The British embassy reception honoring arms conference delegates drew over 2,000 guests including Admiral Earl Beatty, H G Wells, and Lord and Lady Lee. Ambassadors from Belgium France Argentina Chile China Denmark Italy Netherlands Peru Portugal Serbia Croats and Slovenes Switzerland Spain were present, with Cal Coolidge and Joseph Pershing among attendees. Attire showcased brilliant British officer coats and diamond tiaras amid formal gowns, as Supper was served in the embassy dining rooms.
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German Paper Duties Doubled in Gold Tax Increase
London dispatch reports the German government has doubled the premium on gold duties paid in paper currency. The duty rises from 2009 marks per 100 marks of gold to 4000 paper marks per 100 marks, as announced by the board of trade.
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