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'f -1 ef THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, OREGON THURSDAY.; NOVEMBER 17, 1821. 11V DETAILS OF CONFEREHGE GIVE ! CAUSE FOR FEARS ,3;" ; ' t By Parte Lawrsars I fCseyrtoM. 1(31. by Tha Joonul) Waahlnckfti. Nor. 17. Government do Hot usually show their hands early In n International conference, but enoufh tan Meveloped her already to determine oettlia general course of the various naUona la to be. Now that the public session are temporarily at an end. It tm Important to know the prlnclplea and motives which are suldlnj the different power in the trt committee meetlnrs where, after all, the real conclusions will b" reached, for. as Bernard Shaw once Id, principles are always easily settled, but It "the details that rauae divorcee" Here Is an outline of what the dif ferent nosers are aiming to do as re vealed in private expressions of their eaiecates, as well aa In public utter I nor a. JICKLIHH ABOtT CBS f first Great Britain Is sincerely try Int to brine about a reduction in the eot of naval armament and la ready to tree in entirety to the American pro poaar about scrapping large battleships, but la sensitive about the future de velopment of the submarine and air plane. If the truth were told, there is a food deal more fear of thou two weap na of warfare than naval experts like to admit. HrrappInK of battleships Is 'pot difficult If the submarine and alr jplane are to be used aa Instruments of f tensive war. Aa the discussions pro tod. these two will grow in importance, They are the real "details" of the naval tvopoeal. The question of shipyards I lot replacement and repairs will give ! little difficulty. . Aa yet nothing ha een st?d publicly About the Anglo-Japanese alliance, but the British delegations know the Ameri can view. Great Britain appears ready I to give up the Anglo-Japanese alliance. But win use it as It bargaining point to Cain from the United States either an Understanding about the funding of war 1 debts or concessions In respect of naval matters. The Drebabilitiaa are that the I Brltlah themselves haven't decided the lotnt. but they do know the United I tctalea la eager to have the alliance abro gated and wtth characteristic diplomacy Ithe British axe waiting the opportune Moment to obtain some "quid pro quo." it AT AX ALSO FEARS SUBS ' h Second. Japan Is rather eager for re duction of naval armament, but, like 1 Preat Britain, she sees a value in the submarine. Japan's desire, however. Is , to use the submarine and to obtain per ' mission to build cruising submarines big neugh to operate at great distances Jh-om borne. This coincides with the wish of American naval experts, too, jkrho believe the offensive submarine is a valuable arm for possible operations 'in the Pacific Great Britain has the humanitarian argument, however, and will emit constantly and probably her jriew will prevail, for it is easy to get I ublle opinion aroused even to the point f abollifhlng submarines altogether be cause of the fact that their only prac ticable use is by inhumane raids on sur- Jarw craft. Japan's real aim at this conference la .rot naval armament, which seems easy to adjust, but far eastern affairs. This fneana China. Japan has made It plain that she Is willing to go along with the great powers In their desire to lift the tax burden, but that she wants a more or less free: hand la China. Baron Kato la represented as saying he hoped the United States "would not unduly Inter fere" In China- That's the crux of the hole thing. Japan wants 'a free hand in China, or; failing that, she hopes for as little limitation on her pretensions as possible. rBAJTCE AN 05L00KEB Third, France is an onlooker In the matter of naval armament but her part la none the less Influential. Premier Brland has been maneuvering to draw Italy to his side, but while the latter Is willing to five France support on some points, the truth Is Italy Is watching the United States and will follow Secre tary Hughes more than. Premier Brland. France Is interested not in reducing land armament but In placing emphatically before the world her case against Ger many on reparations and national se curity. After three years of speechmak ing the French realize they have not made a convincing impression on other countries as to their need for a large standing army. Premier Brland la pre-' paring a master stroke. He will soon offer to give up the expense of that army if guarantees of national security are given France and If the powers in cluding the United States will somehow underwrite the payment by Jermany of her debts. If such a move' leads to a discussion Informally of war debts as a whole Great Britain will be found beside Franc urging; a world readjustment of war debts either through a special In ternational conference or through an j agreement to be reached at Washington, Fourth, Qhina is preparing for a great battle. She will ask for more than she probably will get. She wants the world to make new and practical professions guaranteeing her territorial Integrity and political Importance. She wants the powers to give back some of the rights they now have. She wants, .if possible, the right to regulate her own tariff. She will fight to the laat ditch to be pro tected against Japanese aggression. Her time hasn't! come yet, but delegates will make the fight of their lives at Wash ington, a fight that will transcend any thing they attempted at Paris where China suffered defeat. Ftfth, the Netherlands. Portugal and Beliui are merely watching that their rightsjn the Far East shall not be di minished by any action or agreement of the larger 1 powers. Theirs is a role of alert observation, but they will ,unques tlonably follow the great powers if an equitable adjustment of Far Eastern matters is reached. Sixth, the attitude of the United States as made public by Secretary Hughes constitutes virtually all that America Is willing to do on naval armament but the American naval experts may present even further plans for reduction of arm ament expense and will at least not adopt an obstructive attitude. Backed by the instruction of President Hard ing and Secretary Hughes, the naval ex perts of the United States will go the limit In trying to cut down expense and at the same time maintain an effective navy for defense. KATAL MEK-Kf OFFI3TO . Already there are fears that the naval experts of all nations In secret confer ence will revise the Hughes' program upward and add rather than subtract from It. Until more meetings are held the truth of this apprehension cannot be determined, but the tendency of the British and American naval men at least la to hold the program to the minimum. One thing seema certain: While the Paris conference wrote the death war rant of militarism, the Washington con ference three years later la sealing the doom of -nevallsm. CARDINAL POINTS IN FAR EASTERN ISSUE REVIEWED By Lawrence Hartia United Fre staff Correspondent Washington. Nov. 17. The arms limi- stlnat with reference to Its figures of 90,00ft tons of submarines. DEBATE CHINA'S PROPOSALS. The leading delegates of all the pow ers went into session on China's pro posals for settling the Far Eastern problems that touch her. A definite statement' from Japan on the various points set forth by China was expected during the day. Likewise, America's views on Far Eastern questions may be definitely placed before the conference at any time. As reported exclusively by the United Press two weeks ago. the American Japanese controversy over the mandated island of Yap is near settlement aa a result of negotiations carried on before tation conference today was deeply in- i the opening of the conference by Secre- volved In controversial questions regard-1 Ury Hughes and Japanese Ambassador Ing the limitation of naval armaments and the settling of Pacific and Far Kasf- ern questions. From the viewpoint of the casual on looker, the conference has slumped badly. There is little to see and less to hear. But behind closed doors far reaching negotiations are. In progress. The cheer leaders who enlivened the first two plenary sessions with noisy yells from the galleries are Impatiently waiting for the next "show" which is tentatively set for next Wednesday, and Is expressly for the purpose of allowing M. Brland. the French premier, to tell the American people?, why France must cither maintain a huge army or have guarantees from other nations that she will be safeguarded against any future aggressions. Having done that, Brland will sail away for France. TCHIUNG POIHT REACTED While all is quiet enough on the sur face, it Is recognised that the conference Is now approaching the stage where its success or failure may turn on the developments of a day. The committee of admirals continued today to work on the British and Japa nese modifications of the Hughes naval arms limitation plan. It was Indicated today that there is harmony in the discussions and a desire to work out a satisfactory agreement on all the points raised by the foreign powers. The United States, It was in dicated, was not disposed to be ob- Shldehara. Olemenceau States "Anns Parley Will Act as Boomerang By Newtoa C Parke Paris, Nov. 17. (X N. S.) "Whatever may be accomplished at the Washing ton conference, two or three years hence President Harding's opponents will say he' betrayed his country." said former Premier Georges Clemenceau, in a talk with some of bis old friends In the chamber of deputies today. "So they are going to end wars by scrapping battleships! chuckled the Tlgsr.' "It would be a fine thing to save money, but remember that small boys who cant find stones to throw at each other will so to it with their fists. "I doat know what will come out of the Washington conference, but as a participant in the last world conference I can say with dead certainty that whatever may be accomplished, two or three years hence Harding's political opponents will say he betrayed his coun try. Tou will And people calling Arthur Balfour a fool and If I knew Japanese I could tell you some choice names they will apply to the Japanese delegates in Washington." Fines as the result of arrests of al leged violators of the Idaho state game law Monday totaled $550. - Many Passengers Hurt in Chicago Elevated Wreck Chicago, Nov. 17. (L N. S.) More than a score of persons were injured, two perhaps fatally, when an express train of the Chicago & O.k Park Ele vated railroad crashed Into the rear of another express train here today. A dense fog which had settled over the city was blamed for the accident. The trains were crowded with people on their way to work. The crash luckily occurred at a station, where the platform prevented the cars from top pling from the structure. Marian Davies, Film Star, Seriously 111 New York. Nov. 17. (U. P.) Marion Davies, motion picture star, was In a serious condition today, suffering from pneumonia. Her parents were sum moned to the bedside. 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Leave North Bank I Htatloa 6 :3U A. M. 8:30 A. M. 3:05 P. M. 4:45 P. M.. Leave Cageae ? :3U A. M. 11 :tt A. M a:oe P. m. 5:25 P. M. TRAINS GOING Leave f Jefferson Street Statloa 6 :4a A. M. 8:45 A. M. 2 :20 P. M. 6 m p. m. - TRAINS RETURNING Arrive Jefferson Street Statioa 11 a AJM. :30 P. M. 5:30 P. M. 8:55 P. M. . ArrlTe Eag-eae 10 :50 A. Si. 12:25 P. M. 6:43 P. M. 8 :55 P.- M. Arrive Sertfe Bask Statioa 11 :35 A. M. 3:45 P. M. 6 :45 P.. M. a :10 P. &1- "NOT JUST A BOOK BUT THE RIGHT BOOK" 1-" -r f;:A Ms? 1 The Boys 9 and Girls 9 Own Book Shop Third Annual Children's Book Week November 13th to 19th CHILDHOOD is the most receptive as well as the most responsive period of life it Is the time to Implant right Ideals, the loasdaUos of a love for that which is good and true. CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK is a nttion-wide recognition ot this fact and of the value of good books in child training. THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' OWN BOOK SHOP, with Its wonderful ideal of true service. "Not Just A book, but the RIGHT book," In hearty cooperation with the Portland Publlo Library, Parent-Teacher organisa tions. Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs. Boy Scouts of America, Camp Fire Olrls, and all child welfare workers Joins In asking that parents, uncles, aunts and all who love children, devote this week to the consideration of good books for them. Three Letters The J. K. Gill Co.. Portland, Qr. Gentlemen : Please accept my hearty appreciation of the splendid man ner in which you have worked with the Portland Public Library in the matter of Children's Book Week. You have been so prompt to consider every suggestion we have made, and we in turn have been benefited in more ways than one by your ideas. It has been a pleasure for us to carry on this work with you. Let us hope that by the continued cooperation of the bookseller aad the Public Library Portland may have an unending succession of Good Book Weeks for Children : Cordially yours, (Signed) ANTNE M. MULHERROK. , Librarian. Gentlemen : This being Children's Book Week, I am moved to express my sincere appreciation of the valuable work being done In your Boys' and Girls' Own Book Shop in aiding mothers In the selection of the right books and in giving to the boys and girls the opportunity of free access to its shelves. Books are companions compan ions which may do much harm when carelessly chosen. Wisely selected they are the finest of influences in the development of high-minded men and women. I hope the parents and the chil dren of Portland will avail them selves of this exceptional opportu nity afforded theftn by the J. K. Gill Co. through the Boys' and Girls Own Book Shop. Very sin cerely yours, MRS. W. H. (Ethel M.) BATHGATE, President Port-,, land Council, Parent-Teacher Association. Gentlemen : Recosmizing the tremendous value of reading in molding our thought, and especially the thinking of boys and girls, we ere immensely pleased at the effort you are making to see that the proper kind of reading is understood and furnished to young readers. It is likely that there is no subject affecting the welfare of boys and girls that is so little un derstood and so much neglected as the matter of reading, and the con struction and education that vou are giving to the public along this line is splendid. We are particularly gratified at the work that you are pushing Just now In reference to "Boys' and Girls Book Week.' We feel ouite sure that your efforts cannot help but be of tremendous value to the reading public and particularly to our boys and girls. Aa far aa we are concerned, we desire to thank you on behalf ef our organisation, and I wish to extend my personal thanks also. Most alneerelv. (Signed) JAS. E. BROCKWAT, Scout Executive. . IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE that we aekaewleetre the splendid lettersof appreciation received from Mlsi Aaae Malherroa, City Llbrariaa; Mrs. W. H. Bath rate, president ef the Portlaad Coasell. Pareat-Teacaer association, aad Mr. James E. Brock way. Chief Seoat EhciUti. . These letters are an inspiration to us in our work through the Boys' and Girls' Own Book Shop, where the motto, "Not Just A book, but the RIGHT book," expresses our ideal of real service to the Portland public. A genuine love for good reading is; we consider, one of the greatest assets that any child can have, for good books give us. - aa someone said "a measuring stick for the world and a magic Key into human hearts." THE 3. K. GILL CO. The Wishing Box Boys and Girls : You know how disappointed you are when you don't get the book you want for Christmas! This year the Boys' and Girls' Own Book Shop has a "Santa Claus Wishing Box." so that you can confide to it the names of the books you want. . Then .your father and mother and uncles and aunts can con sult it to see that you get what you wish for. Special Windows of Interest to Children, both large and small, during Children's Book Week Santa Clan Prepares for Christmas Third st. window. A Horn Library for Boys and Girls Showing good books being read by real children-r-Third st. window. Hay-diddle-diddle Window on Alder St. Humpty Dumptjr Sat on a Wall Window on Alder st. Peter Rabbit as the Pied Piper Showcase. on Alder st The Thomas Bailey Aldrich Bookcase Boys! In January we are going to announce prizes for the best bookcases, made" after the pattern of -the Thomas Bailey Aldrich case, which used to hang over his bed at the old house In Portsmouth. Draw ings of this case are now ready for distribution in the Boys and Girls' Own Book Shop. - Other prises will be for the bookcases filled with the most desirable titles. Any books found on the shelves of the Boys' and Girls' Own Book Shop are de sirable titles. The entrance rules and prizes and Judges wUl be an nounced in January, but begin your cases noy and begin this Christmas to add to its Bhelves the books you will always love. WINNERS IN THE BOOK REVIEW CONTEST will be announced Saturday night 1b the Library Hall of the Portlaad Public Library, and prises will be presented by Mr. James E. Brock way. Scout Executive. The Judges are Miss Frances Bowman of the Intermediate department of the Public Library. Mrs. George H. Crawford, chairman of the Good Literature committee of the Parent-Teacher organisation, and Mr. James E. Brockway, Chief Scout Executive. FatheraMother-UncIes Aunts arid all interested in boys and girls are especially Invited to visit the Boys' and Girls' Own Book Shop during this. Children's Upok Week. The J. K. Gill Go. ZZ3WATCH WRIGHTS WINDOWSr "1 lll'g? SHOE STOCK Doors Open 8:30 A. M. Close Saturday 8:00 P. M. 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