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i V a! tmm sin-n..sM. nbwwit, . "if mn inftrj ans1 i in rms nrr fr m- nitininMrii 1 1 i i i ! p i nr w "V wiwpmii ill i r Vis F THUKSDAY. NOVEMBER 24, HI tl ENFORCE PARLEY'S PLANS? IS BIG QUESTION Br DayM Lawrtsc (CoprHffU. 1131. by tka Joaraal) WMhJncton. Nor. S4. Who wUl kNp th "open door" in China open? Wow will the four principles written br Ellhu Root and adopted by alt the nine powers interested In the Far East b enforced? These questions touch the most dell rate phase of the whole Far Eastern problem, and on their settlement, it is now admitted bjr some of the spokesmen of the foreign covernrnents. depends the success of the conference. Number one of Mr. Root's principles carries a mutual pledge that "It is the firm Intention of the powers" attending in conrerence to respect the sover eignty, the Independence and territorial and administrative integrity" of China. WBECKED the league ' The famous article 10 of the covenant of the Leairue of Nations was wrecked In the United States senate because it carried a mutual pledge "to respect and preserve the territorial Integrity" of the powers who signed It, and contained, moreover, a promise that these powers would consult with each other and ad Ise upon the means of carrying out the pledge. The Chinese delegates originally pro posed that the first principle should read) "to respect and observe" the terrl torlal Integrity of China, but' Mr. Root carefully eliminated the word "observe as perhaps too close to the word "pre serve," MEA5S ARE OMITTED There Is much comment 'in conference quartera on the significant omission of all reference to means of compelling an enforcement of the four Root principles, which include - not merely respect for China's territorial . Integrity and Inde pendence, but a promise of the powers "to use their influence for the purpose Of effectually establishing and main taining the principle of equal oppor tunity for the commerce and Industry of all nations throughout the territory of China." No specific mention is made as to what the word "influence" means. though It Is commonly Interpreted as diplomatic and moral Influence rather than physical coercion. The United States government, through John Hay secured the same pledge from all the powers to respect and preserve the open door In China, but the archives of the department of state are full of protests t sent by this government to Japan nd fither countries alleging violations of the Uay "open door" principle. OF WHAT EFFECT What is proposed moreover In this con ference Is simply an executive declara lion and not a solemn treaty a4 the several foreign officials here already have asked what value such an executive Itatement of policy by the United States will nave unOer a succeeding adminis tration, for It Is true that some of the Knox-Taft policies and declarations about China were upnet by' the Bryan Wilson administration and were later reversed by the Lansing-Wilson policies. The Harding-Hughes expressions are not to be submitted to the senate such have present administration Is in power. Some of the foreign delegations have raised the point, therefore, as to whether It would not be better to have a treaty or convention draws np which would be mere formidable than a mere executive declaration. . FKE8IDEXT SEES DIFFEBE5CE The White House has made it clear that the president feels there la a differ ence between an "understanding" on pol icy reach by the executive with other government and an agreement carrying in it "an obligation." The Utter would be submitted by Mr. Harding to the sen ate, but It will be noted that the Root principles carefully refrain from includ ing any obligation on the - part of the United States te preserve either the ter ritorial Integrity and administrative in dependence of China, or the "open door" therein. " Borne of the Brlti'h spokesmen a suggesting that perhaps a new form of diplomatic convention may be- worked out which will satisfy the United States government's hesitancy to submit any thing to the senate and will at the same time carry greater weight in interna tional councils than a simple executive declaration, for the European powers saw the executive of the United States sign a treaty at Paris, and several other conventions sgid agreement which were repudiated by the senate. They deter mined to avoid a similar dilemma. BT MORAL FORCE But If the agreement about the Far East carries with Jjt no specific pledge for enforcement and no penalties for violation, how will the principles be en forced? The talk now is of organizing an international body composed of the same nine powers who were invited here to consider Far Eastern questions. This organisation, it is suggested, would meet periodically and would examine protests as to whether the principles had - been violated and would report Its decisions to the' world, so that public opinion and moral force would compel respect and obedience. Some such move is in con templation not merely because of the theory that the American people are not sufficiently interested in . China '. to go to war about ft. but because the people of France and Great Britain are not any more eager than is the United States to undertake obligations with - respect to commercial opportunity and financial de velopment which might mean the shed ding of Mood. - " - 'Don't Meddle' With Constitution Says Priest of Brooklyn Washington, Nov. 24. (I. N. S.) A warning to statesmen and law-makers not to meddle with the constitution of the United States was given here to day by Rev. William McGlnnls of Brooklyn, who preached the sermon at the thirteenth annual ' Pan-American "If to lighten taxes, no other plan be available but to take from congress the power no provide and maintain a navy1 then the eighth section of the consti tutlon must stand and we will cheer fully pay the taxes," declared r. Mc Glnnls. The priest further declared that the fourth section of the constitution. de-J Japa: wh " prvievi ine American nome from unreasonable searches and sell ures, snouia stana, even 11 it is neces sary to repeal the eighteenth amend roent French interest are planning an air nlahe service - between Cnn9t.nrJnnni Tmiue on i j mm long as ins ana X'mrlB. THE OREGON -DAILY JOURNAL, . .-PORTLAND, .'OREGON. DDITICU Dl AV tn UMIIOll ILftl IU : " .... 7 . SEEN BY CHINESE FT By Carl J Great wrection of her old policy of absorbing Mongolia and Manchuria! " At the beginning of the World war. when the territorial aggrandisement schemes of imperialistic Russia, were ia full swing, the Russians were in a fair way to establish ground work for the annexation of Mongolia and the domination of Manchuria. - - " Russia with, the involuntary consent of Pekin had established a "moral protectorate" over Mongolia. An inde pendent government had been estab lished in Mongolia under the tutelage of Russia and the Russian government had promised to secure Integrity. Con- ixo4 ci aiongou by Russia put the Rns- mmmm It, ( ; , . Washington. Nov24.--u.P.) Chinese eiaas in a strategic" position to overran authorities susnpet contrary to general belief; that Great Britain is' making a play for continuing the Anglo-Japanese alliance. This view was strengthened today by a British maneuver outside the confer ence intended to read into the Root reao-1 lutions provisions which would operate mautnana inrougn economip penetrat tion or commercial aggressions. - -r Since the beginning of the World war. the old Mongolian erovernment has ti! lapsed and Mongolia reentered the Chi- uuung ner oia place as as out and out Chinese Drovince. v - v Russia was too busily estind vffh war and domestic strife to pay ejjy at- lcuuu" l" ner oia territorial ambitions. toward "internationaliaation" of China. jBut after Ue creation of the Bolshevik This maneuver some term it ganda emanated from Britain's official spokesman, who let it be known his delegation considers .the Root prin ciples as involving recognition tjy China u4 uia, uiiernauaiui consortium son an international pooling of Chinese rail ways. The Chinese say that when they accepted the Root idea they had no such sweeping interpretation in mind, and they are frankly suspicious of British motives in reading tnese points in. The points have not been discussed in conference, and have so far only taken the form of a British "trial balloon." f . CHIITE8E ARE 8KEPTICAL Despite assurances on all 'sides, the Chinese are " skeptical about the Far eastern committee developments to date. Not only do they believe Britain wants to keep her Japanese alliance, but they believe : 1 That Japan is merely making her objections on the naval disarmament program as a means of trading for cer tain concessions In the Far Bast. 2 That the Root resolutions mean virtually nothing, for China has had props.-! " , w- " .- mro semi-1 r Senator New Faces Two Opponents in Nomination Tests Indianapolis. Nov. 24. (L N. S.) United States Senator . Harry ft .Nev of Indiana will have at least two op ponents in his race for renomination. it appeared certain today. Arthur Rob inson, judge of the Marlon county su f0"" court, is "in the hands of his friends"- so far as the senatorial nom ination is concerned. It was learned to day. Announcement of the candidacy of Albert J. Beveridge. former United States senator, is expected shortly and kuiuj nas appointed his paign manager. Ell WAGES MANY fli By Wmiasi Jesalsgs Bryan . 11 jCowrrlsht. JS21. by United Km) Washington. Nov. 24. (U. P.) The mercury la the peace thermometer has fallen.' considerably . since Premier "?''TTTT"';3 Brfand's speech. - 1 - V I It may be only a f , natural reaction t " 1 from the high pitch I by the Hughes naval "ff I mediate acceptance. jmr J But the militarists " J 'it 1 . I 1 . , is are cerumij St t more active la Washington than Vthey were a few I days ago : they are - -I beating the torn By mlUtary preparedness that can only be planned and supported on the theory that war ! to be expected." or by the generating of a disposition," as Secre tary Hughes puts it. that will . afford greater protectUn than armies T Premier Briand -pointed eat the pos sibilities of attack from Germany, but possibilities do - not furnish a basis of action. - All ' thing are possible ; w act ' on probability rather than on possibili ties. Germany denies that aha has any thought of aggression. Why not insti tute aiwlnqulry at once and let the world know the facts? Are facts immaterial to the militarists? IT so they are not immaterial to the masses. ', Are the mlli- cam- An electrically onerated stn m.nn .. such generalities applied to her before. I cta out tbclr tops has a capacity of a That Japan, though a&kine altera- " uimute. tions in her naval allotment is really happy, at the - Hughes assignment, espe cially as witlrT the money save she can build up her army, and, if she desires, as. the Chinese -fear, she can then un dertake new aggression in Manchuria and Mongolia. ; BlTTEK PAST'GUIDES "Bitter experience in the, past as to the open door makes us skeptical." said one' representative. "All we can do is to hope that something will be done for China. But we .must have the sword uirust taken rrom our side, we can never settle down while foreign troops are on our soil and while valuable pos sessions are occupied without any rights." Tomorrow the eastern conference will discuss extra territoriality.. Revision of China's revenue system will be undertaken. But whether China will gain complete fiscal autonomy; as she desires, is still much in .doubt, t tome. -France is being made their first line defense, -but back of the line are all of the time-worn arguments in favor of force as the final arbiter of world dis putes. It remains to be eeen whether this threatened revival of the brute force idea will nullify the work done earlier in the. session. It is not essential that the spirit of peace shall rule the sea, and the spirit of war dominate the land. The same people who control the navies control the armies and they will not scrap one if they Intend to preserve tbe oiner. The question which France has ralsed. therefore, may end for the present the world's dream of peace unless the ques tion of armaments can be settled in ac cordance with the naval program, one fails to recognise France's peril war should be renewed, but the question is how can future wars be prevented JAPAIf DECLARED. TO HATE - DOUBLE MOTITE I?f CHISA I By Frank Charlton . Washington. Nov. 24. L N. S.)- s course of Far East diplomacy in tne Washington conference has a double-jnotlve, it was. revealed today. The twin aims of the Japanese states men are: 1 To." protect all the "rights" and claiifcs that Japan has established in China in the najrt - 2 To prevent Russia from attempt ing at any time, in the future, the res- J I The Northwest can only hope to build up a .substantial' industrial life by appreciation of its own products. We do not want you to buy North west products unless they are as pood or better than those brought in from other sections. In the matter of COFFEE we know that you can purchase Northwest roasted coffee that is much finer than coffee roasted a thousand miles away. . Have you ever tried ROYAL CLUD COFFEE!? It is famous for a rich mellowness of. flavor that is diffi cult to equal. Any 'time you. pur chase it ajid are not satisfied that it is as, good or better than any .other coffee, your grocer will re fund your money. The next time you buy coffe specify Royal Club or some other Northwest roasted coffee. - LANG & COMPANY Portland, Oregon Colfte XoatUro Catty Xaiifactarcrt BEN W. OLQOTT, Governor of Oregon, says: "Northwest products for , Northwest people is . a . slogan I believe weM worth whOo. Use of our- own manu factured - products - makes for greater prosperity in osr ewa section. And it must not be forgotten that Oregon quality isW gaining reputation throughout, the world." 1 A big,' pure; sugar stick FREE j tvithZ every pound of - Royal Clupi Coffee. jrf i ill , 1 . .W ........ '" THANKSGIVING DAY. DANCE TONrGHT HALL 2D A1TD WASHINGTON BILLY WEBB'S ORCHESTRA tarlsta gar thai they can command the resources of the world as they did la the last war with war debts more than six times as great as when the last war began? Will it be an easy matter to finance another war I U not, why this blare of trumpets T Mr. Balfour promptly pledged - to France the support of Great Britain in ease of another attack, but does that mean that his country prefers a con tinuation of military axenditerea to a peace based ' upon restored friendship and good willT ' Great Britain has given every evidence of s desire to end war on land as well as on eea and her peo ple will not. any naore than the Ameri can people, assume that a peace basis Is Impossible. Why Jeopardise the en- tire program of the peace conference fey a reearrection of the war spirit; whenr Investigation may not 'oalv . allay the tears of France, but foralar a basis for a land redaction la keeping with that propuetd oa sea? . Bere again the American srovernmenSi has an opportunity to snake aa im measurable contribution to the possi bilities of world peace by offering .the tea lUkos of war debt, doe from thai allies On exchange for enduring peace. a peace built upon restored friendship and, promised cooperation. ; It would cost th United States govwnment many times' as much as ten billions to prepare tor unnecessary wars. X Saving and Thanksgiving i i L5iL&gsS SAVING is so essentially a fac tor in human welfare that one can hardly catalogue the bless incs which have come unon him f t without a sense of appreciation that he has in a measure contributed to the happi- A', ness which Thanksgiving X brings. It is a time when you might take stock of your own efforts to pro mote the well-being of yourself and family. , A liberty Bell Savings Bank with every new Savings Account opened here. UnifedSfcrfp ? VOtiUlKU M 111 Mil JnV iS 4 rr- "i Bsiaewv sj r i aru ' ajor -i 5?oue of (Qualitp Uuil- Flake. 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For 20 years we have served you with honest Footwear and good repair ing, and have grown with -the city, and as"soon aswe know we will announce our New Location. - V No Shoes Sold t Wednesday We have a big job to mark down this immense stock. m I 149-151 FOURTH, Next to Honeyroan Hardwarer .Bsic Our Name! - ..- - i it , . L We'U Jlove Nothing But Thir.ty Thousand Pairs of -Grade Shoes Our Stock consists of standard Fnohvpar psnprlallv made for ti5 hv na tionally known manufacturers and every pair is guaranteed the same during this sale, as when sold at regular prices. J If You Are Not Satisfied With Your Purchase! (BSS As PRICES Mean Nothing We invite a look at our windows. If you have been waiting for Lower Shoe Prices,' here they are at less than you 'expected! . V i - ' ' , - Buy Your Shoes NOW and Save! NEW ARRIVALS PUT ON SALE THE MINUTE JTHEY COME IN! ABSOLUTELY NOTHING RESERVED F: ;-a. -; e'y. . No Mail liNothini Sold to Dealers t - m V ' ;.!,.. ,