WORLD PEACE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18464, 27 January 1922, Page 5

WORLD PEACE

WASHINGTON CONFERENCE THE PACEFIO MANDATES. far eastern questions. TEE FUTURE OF CHINA Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright WASHINGTON, January 25. Official: Mr Hughes declared that, in view of the fact that the question of mandates in the Pacific north of the Equator had been already settled between the United States and Japan, and because he felt that the question of. the mandates south of the Equator might be amicably discussed between the United States and Britain, without bringing the matter before the Far Eastern Committee, therefore the mandate subject on the agenda would be declared settled. Senator Root offered a resolution asking that a committee should bo appointed to investigate the question of electrical communications between China and other nations, the committee to report as early as possible to the nations interested. The committee will consider the resolution at the next meeting. Mr Balfour offered a resolution that the nations agree to forbid the export of firearms to China for the purposes of war. Several delegates declared that they would be unable to assent to this without consulting their Governments, pointing out also that changes were needed in the form of resolution. , Mr Balfour agreed, and the resolution will be redrafted and submitted on a later occasion.—A. and N.Z. Cable. CHINA AND WIRELESS. NEW SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION. REFERRED TO SUB-COMMITTEE. WASHINGTON, January 2S. (Received Jan- 25, at 8.40 p.m.) Official: The Committee on Far Eastern Questions considered the matter of electrical communications in China, General Sze asked that privately-owned wireless stations should be banded over to the Chinese Government, and pointed out that the wireless sitnation of the world as a whole should be considered, declaring that the Chinese people might misunderstand the activities of <a committee investigating Chinese electrical communications only. Senator Root introduced a re-drafted resolution which virtually applied the “open door” policy to the electrical communications in China, safeguarding her interests. The committee, after some discussion, agreed to refer the various resolutions in connection with Chinese wireless to a subcommittee of the conference, of which Senator Pearce was appointed the British Empire’s representative. The sub-commit-tee had a preliminary meeting this afternoon. PROBLEMS OF SHANTUNG. APPROACHING A SETTLEMENT. THE RAILWAY ISSUES. (From thb Special Rephebentative of the Austbaliam Pbsss Association.) WASHINGTON, January 25. (Received Jan. 26, at 9.45 p.m.) Mr Hughes had a conference with President Harding relative to Shantung matters. President Harding is anxious for a settlement on a basis of the harmonisation of the views of the Chinp-Japaneao delegates. A prominent American official declared that through the offices of Mr Hughes and Mr Balfour the Shantung railway issues had been narrowed down to a very small difference. As soon as the Shantung question is settled it is expected that Japan will make an explanation of her Twenty-one Demands on China. The Japanese delegation is anxious to sail on February 10.—A. and N.Z. Cable., PEKING, January 25. ’A movement has been started throughout China to raise funds for the purchase of the Shantung Railway. Leaders of the Government have oresented to the President a recommendation that a domestic loan of 30,000,000 yen be raised for the purpose.—A. and N.Z. Cable. THE END IN SIGHT. , s ADJOURNMENT EXPECTED IN TEN DAYS. (Feom the Special Representative op the Australian Peess Association.) WASHINGTON, January 25. (Received Jan. 26, at 10.30 p.m.) Article 19 of the Naval Treaty is still untouched, the final advices from Tokio having not yet arrived. It is expected, however, that Japan will concede the idea #f the status quo for the Bonin and Pacific Islands north of the Equator. It is exJocted that a reply will bo received from apan within the next few days. A settlement of the Shantung matters Is expected by Januaty 28, and it is believed that there will then be a quick clean-up of the loose ends of the conference, with the final adjournment during the next 10 days.—A. and N.Z. Cable.