RISKS SEEN IN COMING YEAR

Press, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 25447, 19 March 1948, Page 7

RISKS SEEN IN COMING YEAR

Mr Truman Speaks Again “AIM IS TO STOP WAR” (N-Z. Press Association—Copyright) (Rec. 9 pm.) NEW YORK, March 17. “We will have to take risks during the coming year—risks perhaps greater than any this country has Deen called on to assume,” said President Truman in an address to-night to the Society of Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. “The risks are not of our own making, and we cannot make the danger vanish by pretending that it dees not exist. We must'be prepared to meet that danger with sober self-restraint and calm, judicious action if we are to be successful in our leadership for peace.” Mr Truman elaborated on his speech earlier to-day to Congress. He said that his recommendations naa one fundamental purpose—to prevent war.

I know that every loyal American desires lasting peace eased on freedom and justice for all men.” he added. Referring to the march of Communism, Mr Truman said: “Free men e , ver l. lai ?d are asking, ’Where is this leading? I can bring you to-night no simple or easy answer, but I can express my firm conviction that at this moment in history the faith and strength of the United States are mighty forces for the prevention of war and the establishment of peace. Our faith and strength must be made unmistakably clear to the world.”

Discussing the United States’ part in M mode «* world, the President said: ine swift movement of events has made our new role plainly evident. We must not fall victim to the insidious propaganda that peace can be obtained solely by wanting peace. This theory &JLl vanC€ ? d in t} ? e h °P e that will deceive our people and that we will well In the world. We must not be confused about the issue confronting the world. It is as old as recorded history. It is tyranny versus freedom.