DISARMAMENT.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 January 1921, Page 5

DISARMAMENT.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROBABLE. By Telegraph.?—Press Assn.—Copyright. New York, Jan. 17. The Washington eorrespqndeut of The Times learns authoritatively, despite London denials, that Sir Auckland Geddes (British Ambassador at Washington) was summoned home to inform the Government of Mr. Harding’s intentions regarding disarmament. The correspondent is further informed that Mr Harding, immediately after installation, will call an international conference, probably at Washington, to consider disarmament and an international tribunal for the settlement of disputes. The House of Representatives’ naval committee is paving the way for Mr. Harding’s project by obtaining the views of leaders in military and naval circles,—Aus.-N.z?: Cable Assn. JAPAN’S TRAGIC DESTINY. New York, Jan. 18. The Tokio correspondent of the New York World interviewed Viscount Uchida, who says that no other nation can speak for the great cause of disarmament with such effect as the United States, for no other nation occupies so unique a position. It is the tragic destiny of a comparatively small, but self-reliant nation, such as Japan, to be obliged to watch anxiously the dispositions and measures of a nation more fortunate in circumstances and resources. The United States’ initiative will therefore be heartily welcomed by Japan, for it will not only relieve her of the strain of an unequal struggle, but will also make possible realisation of her modest desire for a career of peace-' ful development.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.