JAPAN’S GESTURE

Evening Star, Issue 20312, 22 October 1929, Page 9

JAPAN’S GESTURE

THE NOTE TO BRITAIN DESIRE FOR ARMAMENT REDUCTION Press Association —By Telegraph—Gopypghc. LONDON, October 21. The diplomatic correspondent of the ' Daily Telegraph ’ says that British circles arc impressed by tho text oftho Japanese naval Note, the first favourable impression being further strengthened by later advices from Tokio There are several unimportant points of difference between the AngloAmerican and Japanese viewpoints, but it is generally held that the Japanese reply constitutes a general agreement on tho purpose and procedure of the conference. Unlike Franco and Italy, Japan regards the conference as being empowered to arrive at definite decisions on special problems. Furthermore, Japan is at least as been as Britain and the United States for real reduction, not mere limitation, of armaments It is also gratifying that Japan wel coined without a sign of her former dis trust the present rapprochement of the problem between tho British Empire and the United States; indeed, with commendable insight and sagacity Japan sees that the rapprochement is not a menace, hut a guarantee iff her security, ft is considered a pity that Paris and Rome seem unable to view the Anglo-American rapprochement in the same light.—Australian Press Association. THE AMERICAN DELEGATION. WASHINGTON, October 21. (Received October 22, at 9.15 a.m.) Mr H. L, Stimscm (Secretary of State), wliu will head the United States delegation to tho Naval Conference, announced to-day on behalf of Mr Hoo fi that Senators Reed (Pennsylvania) and Robinson (Arkansas) had accepted posts as members of the delegation.—Australian Press Association (Received October 22, at 10.20 a.m.) Mr Stimson has announced that tin other members of the United States Naval Delegation are expected to be General Dawes and Mr Hugh Gibson (Ambassador to Belgium). Mr Stim son declared that Senator Borah was invited to join, but he refused, fearing that it would limit his independence of judgment regarding the_ conference’s work afterwards. —Australian Press Association. DATE DEFINITELY FIXED. LONDON, October 21. (Received October 22 at 10 a'.m.) The Naval Conference is definitely fixed for January 20. It is understood that New Zealand, when replying to the Foreign Office invitation, notified that she will be happy to participate, but did not disclose whether she will send a Minister or a naval representative. Australia has not yet replied, owing to tho political crisis, but it is hoped that an answer will bo received before Mr Henderson embarks on discussions with France, which—well informed circles consider—will be begun shortly. —Australian Press Association-United Service.