WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17845, 28 July 1921, Page 7

WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

EXPLANATION TO JAPAN.

SCOPE OF PACIFIC REFERENCE

SATISFACTION REPORTED. By Telesraph— Press Association—Copyright. (Received 11.30 pro.) A a.n<! N.Z. NEW YORK. July 26. The Washington correspondent of the New York Times states that it is reliably reported that the Japanese Cabinet is Fatisfied with the explanation of the scope of the proposed conference in relation to the Pacific question as furnished by Mr. C. E. Hughes, Secretary of State, and has despatched a Note of acceptance. Mr. Hughes' communication stated that the conference would devote itself to the consideration of broad principles effecting the Pacific and Far East, although not barring any participant from presenting a specific question applicable to the situation.

LORD NORTHCLIEFE'S VIEW. SETTLEMENT WILL TAKE TIME Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Rocd. 11.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, July 26. Lord Northcliffe, interviewed by a representative of the Australian Press Association on his arrival here, said: "The conference of Prime Ministers has notfinished yet. What have the Prime Ministers done? They have had many jx.urparlers. Their part in bringing before us the Pacific question undoubtedly has Wn beneficent. It was an invaluable thing for them to get together to discuss matters of close interest. "Mr. Harding's call to a conference on armaments is highly commendable. I only hope that it will accomplish the end desired as speedily as our American friends expect it will. The Americans have not had as much experience as we have in seeing politicians of 16 different nationalities bottled together behind closed doors. They do not settle a series of difficult questions within 48 hours. 'The Washington conferees will probably meet in many cities throughout the country, and may even meet in Canada, but a considerable period of time can be expected before they solve their problems." VOICE OF DOMINIONS.

TO BE HEARD IN ANY GASE. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 11.30 p.m.) OTTAWA. July 26. Sir George Foster, Canadian Minister for Trade, states that the voice of the British Dominions will.be beard at the Washington Conference if not directly, then through representatives selected by the Mother Conntry. SOUTH CHINA'S INTEREST. DELEGATE TO BE SENT. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 12.5 a.m.) TOEIO. July 25. The Vice-Ministar *of the Department of the Interior in the South China Government at Canton has arrived here to seek Japanese recognition of the South China Government. He states that the Canton Government is sending Mr. Mafoo, secretary to Dr.. Sun Yat Sen, to Washington to watch the Pacific discussions on behalf of his Government.