THE CONFERENCE.
MANY INFORMAL MEETINGS HELD. STEADY PROGRESS MADE. »Elec. Tel. Copyright-United Press Assn.) (From the Special Representative ot the Australian and N.Z. Press Assn.) WASHINGTON. Jan. 3. Though to-day was a . close holiday there were many informal meetings in connection with Conference matters, naval experts particularly making progress on questions of replacement and scrapping and tho Far Eastern subjects which are likely to occupy the attention of the Conference during the coming week. Members of the Conference are doing all they consider can be done in view of the present conditions. In regard to China there is no sign of stability, similarly in connection with the Siberian questions, which are not expected ,to occupy the Conference long. Delegations will probably be content with the declaration of a guarantee in respect to territorial and administrative integrity. It is understood that the Japanese delegation is willing to give such pledge and support the policies of an open door and equal opportunity. M. Sarraut wrote in strong terms to Mr. Hughes to-day, describing China's representatives' documents as a. gross fabrication, and an illegal, malicious action.
JAPAN AND CHINA. (From the Special Representative of the , Australian and N.Z Pres* Assn.l (Received January 4, 9.2 a.m.) WASHINGTON, January 3. One explanation of the Japanest delay in completing the Shantung settlement is offered to tho effect that their Government has been trying to reopen direct negotiations with Peking, following on the change of Government there. It is suggested that tho Japanese are preparing a statement pointing out that neither the Chinese nor Siberian Governments are sufficiently stable for ordinary arrangements to be made with them. There will be no opposition on behalf of Great Britain to the United States and Japan clarifying the Foyr-Power pact should they wish to do so.' PARIS, January 3.
The Ministry; of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement, formally denying the alleged Franco-Japanese agreement regarding Siberia,
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15714, 4 January 1922, Page 3
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