DISARMAMENT.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 July 1921, Page 5

DISARMAMENT.

JAPANESE POLICY UNCHANGED. REPRESENTATION AT CONFERENCE PAPAL CONGRATULATIONS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Tokio, July 13. The Foreign Office has issued a statement to the effect that Japan’s attitude towards disarmament is unchanged, but the Government is not yet ready to make a direct statement regarding President Harding’s proposal. Japan has notified the League of Nations that if any situation arises where the terms of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance appear to be inconsistent with the League procedure the latter will prevail. London, July 13. It is regarded as certain that Mr. Balfour will attend President Harding’s disarmament conference. Mr. Lloyd George is undecided. Washington, July 13. The State Department has received Italy’s acceptance of President Harding’s invitation to a disarmament conference. Rome, July 13. The Obeervatore, in a semi-official note, warmly congratulates President Harding upon taking action similar to that of the Pope in August, 1917. The paper adds that the Pope has experienced the liveliest pleasure in seeing his players realised under America’s powerful initiative.

FEELING IN JAPAN. LIFTING OF BURDEN WELCOMED. Received July 14, 5.5 p.m. Tokio, July 12. The newspapers are inclined to be refluent regarding President Harding’s proposals, but some warmly espouse them. The people of Japan will heartily welcome any plan for lifting the armament burden.—Reuter Service. CHINA WELCOMES INVITATION. Received July 15, 1.15 a.m. London, July 14. The Daily Express interviewed Dr. Wellington Koo, the Chinese Minister, who said that China will welcome President Hardings invitation to participate in a conference, because it is a recognition that no Far Eastern problem can be solved satisfactorily without the cooperation of China, which will help to lay the foundation for an enduring peace in the Far East. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRALIAN APPROVAL. Melbourne, July 14. In the House of Representatives. Mr. Ryan moved the adjournment to ascertain an expression of opinion on President Harding’s proposal. The speakers welcomed disarmament. Mr. Watt and others complained that the House was not advised of Mr. Hughes’ activities on behalf of Australia. Sir Joseph Cook, defending the Prime Minister, stated that, for diplomatic reasons, lie was unable to publish the discussions at the Imperial Conference respecting the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. IHe stated that Mr. Meighen opposed it, but New Zealand was in favor of [ the renewal, provided nothing was done to antagonise America. The debate closed.