PRESIDENT TRUMAN'S CALL FOR CO-OPERATION

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXXV, Issue 14259, 7 January 1947, Page 3

PRESIDENT TRUMAN'S CALL FOR CO-OPERATION

APPEAL TO REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS

IN CONGRESS

PLEA TO WOES WITH OTHER NATIONS “HONESTLY,

PATIENTLY A® WISELY”

QUESTIONS OF HOME AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS DISCUSSED

London, January 6.

President Truman in his address to Congress about two hours ago called for co-operation between the Republican and Democrat Parties in both home and foreign affairs. He said that what they failed to do at home affected not only _■ themselves but millions throughout the world. “If we continue to work with the other nations honestly, patiently and wisely, he said, “we can, granting a will to peace on^ the part of our neighbours, make lasting peace: for the world. t After further speeches on both sides'of the Congress which comprises a Republican majority in opposition to bis Democrat administration, the president said that would be risking the nation’s safety and losing our opportunities for progress if they did not settle any disagreements without thought of party advantage. The. president particularly stressed the need for bom parties to work together for the common good and he outlined proposals in connection with labour legislation and the preventing’ of strikes. “This,” he said, “must not be punitive or vindictive. It must , not restrict the proper acts of the rank and file just to punish a few labour leaders. The president dealt with many subjects of foreign affairs anjd here are some of the points he made: _ Peace Treaties: —In former satellite countries we had made if clear we are not content to settlements at the of principles. Our policy will be the same in the coming Moscow talks on the German and Austrian treaties as well as future conferences on the Japanese treaty. Atomic Energy: We ask only that there should be safeguards to ensure that no nation will be able to use this power for military purposes. Relations With Russia; Our policy is guided by the same principles as with all nations. European Displaced Persons: The United States must do more in finding them homes by increasing the immigration quota.