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Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
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At the London Naval Conference on April 1, Japan joins US-British naval disarmament pact, securing a three-power treaty. Five-power deal with France and Italy nears amid resolving security issues, but Franco-Italian parity remains a hurdle.
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Five-Power Pact May Still Be Reached at London Conference!
Franco-Italy Accord Is Reported Nearing
Final Instructions Are Sent to Japanese Delegates at Meeting.
LONDON, April 1 (AP) - Japan has joined the American-British consortium for naval disarmament, thereby assuring the basic success of the London conference with at least a three power treaty.
A five-power agreement, including France and Italy, still hangs in the balance. Both Foreign Minister Briand of France and Prime Minister MacDonald of Great Britain said tonight that the gulf was narrowing rapidly on the security issue. But even with that chasm bridged, an old terror - Franco-Italian parity - still threatens difficulties.
Received Tuesday
The Japanese government's favorable reply to participation in a five-year limitation program proposed by the United States and Great Britain was received by the Japanese delegation this afternoon. It was decoded and studied, and a formal answer to Secretary Stimson and Prime Minister MacDonald is expected tomorrow.
Important reservations will be attached to the Japanese acceptance but they affect the principles of national naval ratios rather than the limitation of five-year construction programs which, by the settlement that can now be arrived at here should carry cheer for British, Japanese and American taxpayers.
Stimson and MacDonald are highly pleased because the long weeks
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London
Event Date
April 1
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japan joins american-british naval disarmament consortium; five-power agreement with france and italy possible but threatened by franco-italian parity issue; narrowing on security issue.
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Japan has joined the American-British consortium for naval disarmament, assuring a three-power treaty at the London conference. A five-power agreement including France and Italy remains possible as the gulf on security narrows, though Franco-Italian parity poses difficulties. Japan's favorable reply to the five-year limitation program was received Tuesday, with reservations on naval ratios but acceptance of construction limits.