PAVING THE WAY

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11046, 1 November 1921, Page 6

PAVING THE WAY

ARMAMENT DISCUSSIONS JAPAN WITHDRAWS ORIGINAL OBJECTIONS. A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received October 31, 9.40 p.m.) NEW YORK, October 31. The “New York World’s” Washington correspondent says it is understood that Japan has withdrawn her original qualifications in connection with the acceptance of the invitation to the Armament Conference, namely, that she would not approve of a discussion on matters already settled or concerning only an individual nation. This represents the biggest progress in American diplomacy since the conference was announced, and in some quarters it is considered as removing the greatest danger to the success of the enceThe correspondent understands that President Hording agreed that the large, increasing population of Japan must overflow, and, since the United States and the British Dominions have closed their doors, the door must be left open in other ‘directions. . BIG POSSIBILITIES JAPAN ANXIOUS TO ENSURE PEACE. CHINA’S PREDICAMENT. LONDON, October 29. Baron Hayashi (Japanese Ambassador at London) was entertained at luncheon by the Foreign Press Association, and in tho course of a speech said: “If we go to Washington in a proper spirit, I have no doubt . that we will achieve a success which will bo equally satisfactory to America and all of us. I am happy to notice a growing sentiment in favour of closer friendship with America, and I . hope and believe that the same sentiment will grow between America and Japan. (Cheers.) I regret the present internal struggles in China, and . I believe that "eventually Britain, America, France, and Japan will reach a basis of agreement which will enable China after the development of her country "to extend her markqjs, and so provide employment in Europe.-1 hope the conference will only discuss broad principles, leaving the details to be arranged in the future. I an certain that Japan intends to do her utmost to co-operate, with England, America, and France in bringing about peace in the world.” DIBSAIISFIED NATIONS, ADVANCE GUARD OF PROPAGANDISTS ARRIVES. (Received October 31, 9 p.m.) NEW YORK, October 31. The “New York Times” Washington correspondent says that the advance guard of propagandists, representing nations which emerged from the Paris Conference dissatisfied with the terms of the Versailles Treaty, is beginning to arrive. It is expected that Washington will be flooded with fully as many agents of these movements as those coming with the earnest purpose of solving -Che problem of armament*. The hotels will be s filled with individuals without official standing attempting to inject their views into, the At,moment Conference, and) foiling this, to air them in-the Press. FRENCH DELEGATION • DEPARTURE FOR THE GREAT MEETING. PARIS, October 29. The French delegation, to Washington, headed by M. Briand, has embarked at Havre.