Washington Conference.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 January 1922, Page 3

Washington Conference.

(From the Special Representative of the Australian Press Association.) SUCCESS OF CONFERENCE. NEW YORK, Jan. 14. Admiral Tomosoburo Kato addressing tlie Japanese Society said the Washington Conference had succeeded beyond the fondest hopes of niaily of us in reaching agreements lind understandings. Americans no longer regard Japan as a yellow peril. A few short weeks dissipated the clouds that marred the naturally dear, happy skies of th* Pacific. Japan had given evidence by accepting the 5A —3 rates, which only the weak-minded will dispute. The difficulties in regard to China cannot be cleared away in a day. The work to be done is so vast that the problem of it may be with us for decades, but remember that China’s misfortunes have not been caused by Japan. We are going to return and tell Japan that the people of the United States are our friends. JAPAN’S AIR. FLEET. Received This Day at 11.30 a.m.) TOKIO, Jan. 14. Captain Taikarnshi, Director of the Naval Aerial Bureau, made a statement that Japan will insist on at least the same aerial strength as England or America. Plans are now being wotked out that will put Japan in - the fifth place among the Powers, from an aeiial standpoint. Our geographical position necessitates an increase in aerial strength. It is understood the plan contemplates 150 planes, six balloons, and four airships.