AMERICA’S FEARS

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 33, 2 November 1933, Page 11

AMERICA’S FEARS

Uncertainty in Pacific MR. DAVIS RECALLED Attitude on Disarmament CHANGE PREDICTED Situation in the Far East By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. (Received Nov. 1, 8.30 p.m.) London, November 1. The diplomatic correspondent of tlie “Daily Telegraph” says the sudden decision of Mr. Norman Davis, the United States delegate to tlie Disarmament Conference, to return to Washington is regarded as sigIt is believed at Geneva that when the Disarmament Conference resembles America's only contribution will be to advise the European Powers to proceed with a reductioni of their own armaments, the United States finding itself unable to follow suit owing to the uncertain outlook in the Pacific. . . _ In other words, America s growing anxiety about the Far East threatens th paralyse her influence and action in tlie Western World. SCRAPPING PROPOSAL Submarines and Aircraft Carriers REPORT FROM JAPAN London, October 31. Mr. Hector Bywater, the “Daily Telegraph’s” naval expert, has received information from a reliable source that Japan is ready to scrap all submarines provided the other Powers follow suit. ‘ ■ Aircraft carriers, which also would be abolished, are regarded as the greatest menace to Japan, Since most of her crowded cities lie within casj reach of enemy aircraft and most of her buildings are too flimsy to Withstand bombs. OFFICIAL VIEWPOINT Submarines Necessary to Japan (Received November 1, 8.30 p.m.) Tokio, November l.„ Official circles disagree with the London suggestion that Japan would favour the abolition of submarines, which naval men consider necessary for the country’s defence. However, they would approve of the international prohibition of aircraft carriers capable of distant attack. PEACE IN FAR EAST Japanese Minister’s • Proposals Berlin, October 31. The newspapers give prominence to the suggestion of Generall Araki, the Japanese War Minister, of a Far Last ern peace conference and non-aggres-sion pact with Russia. It is semi-offlcially considered that a conference would be of the greatest value in overhauling the Nine-Power Washington Pact, and the London and Washington Naval Treaties, bringing Japanese policy within the framework of international politics. ATTACK ON PEACE Speech ’by Lord Cecil London, October 31. “It is not the immediate threat of War that causes us anxiety,” said Lord Ceeil, in a speech ati Oxford, “but the first great attack since the war upon organised peace. I do not oppose patriotism, but it is a different thing to carry patriotism so far that one must not only love one’s own country, but begin to hate other countries. ’