THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 301, 14 September 1921, Page 5

THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE

HOLLAND AND BELGIUM MAY BE INVITED ,

CHINA NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN ARMAMENT DISCUSSION

By Telegraph—Pres, Anooolatlon— OonrrlgM (Rec. September 13, 5.5 p.m.) New York, September 12.

It is learned at Washington that tho State Department has received favourable replies from two Powers to the United States’ inquiry whether Holland and Belgium should be invited to participate in the Washington conference. If all the Powers are agreeable invitations will be issued.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

(Rec. September 13, 8.5 p.m.) Washington, September 12.

It is understood that China will not participate in the/armament discussion. She will only be 'called in with Holland and Belgium, if the latter are finally invited whenever they need to be consulted on Far Eastern problems. It is pointed out'that Belgium has important railway interests in the Far East, entitling her to a place in the discussions. Japan and Franco have both consented to an invitation being given to Belgium and Holland. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

SHOULD BE REPRESENTED AT PACIFIC CONFERENCE. (Rec. September 13, 9.25 p.m.) Melbourne, September 13.

Lord Northcliffe, speaking nt a civic reception, said it was unthinkable that Australia and New Zealand should not be represented at the Pacific Conference, which would be the most vital ever held, and decide whether it was possible to exclude Orientals from white countries. Lord Northcliffe added that he intended to alter his plans to enable him to confer with. Mr. Hughes with the object of taking joint action to protect Australian interests; —Press Assn.