WORLD PROBLEMS.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 December 1921, Page 5

WORLD PROBLEMS.

ANOTHER CONFERENCE. SETTLING DISARMAMENT. ECONOMIC QUESTION. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Dec. 28, 5.5 p.m. London, Dec. 27. A special representative at the Washington Conference says that important opinions, known to reflect the views of the Administration, were obtained from White House official circles regarding the proposals to call a second disarmament conference. So far the matter has not advanced beyond an informal stage, but undoubtedly a lormal proposal will b? made before the present Conference adjourns, inasmuch as if no satisfactory settlement of the question regarding subsidiary naval craft is reached now it will have to be settled in the future. -- is certain the Administration will be disappointed if no future conference is called, whether the naval question is settled or not. Such a conference would probably include a greater number of nations than the present Conference represents. While beyond doubt the .Administration prefer it to be held in America, they do not want the United States to be the only stage on which it is to be set. While nothing has been done formally to re-establish friendly relations with Germany it is recognised that the European industrial and commercial situation has an intimate relationship with the United States. While the latter, in the opinion of the Administration, cannot cure 'Europe’s ills it can be helpful though emphasis is laid on European nations having many problems to solve by themselves before such assistance can be given. In short an international economic conference is regarded as a matter for initiation by Europe, which could then call America into it. It is authoritatively learned that there is no intention of abandoning the foreign bans refunding bill. —United Service. Washington. Dee. 27. Talk of another conference has revived, owing to the possibility of the French demanos regarding submarines rendering this one inconclusive. Presidential advices indicate that one is expected on various aspects arising out of this conference, though nothing formal has been advanced as yet by the White House. In administrative quarters. however, it is hoped that the navy issue will be completed and settled during the present session.