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Foreign News November 15, 1921

The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram

Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana

What is this article about?

British Premier Lloyd George cabled Balfour praising the opening speeches at the Washington Arms Conference by US President Harding and Secretary Hughes as bold and promising success, offering congratulations.

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LLOYD GEORGE SAYS
HUGHES PLAN GOOD

(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15—Premier Lloyd George today cabled the following message to Mr. Balfour, head of the British delegation at the arms conference:

"Government has followed proceedings at opening session of conference with profound appreciation and wholeheartedly endorse your opinion that speeches made by President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes were bold and statesmanlike utterances, pregnant with infinite possibilities. Nothing could augur better for ultimate success of conference. Please convey to both our most sincere congratulations."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Lloyd George Cable Arms Conference Washington Hughes Speech Balfour Delegation

What entities or persons were involved?

Premier Lloyd George Mr. Balfour President Harding Secretary Of State Hughes

Where did it happen?

Washington

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Nov. 15

Key Persons

Premier Lloyd George Mr. Balfour President Harding Secretary Of State Hughes

Outcome

endorsement of speeches and optimism for ultimate success of the arms conference

Event Details

Premier Lloyd George cabled a message to Mr. Balfour, head of the British delegation at the arms conference, expressing profound appreciation for the opening session proceedings and wholeheartedly endorsing Balfour's opinion that the speeches by President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes were bold and statesmanlike, pregnant with infinite possibilities, auguring well for the conference's success, and requesting conveyance of sincere congratulations to both speakers.

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