U.S. STAND ON CUBA

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29994, 1 December 1962, Page 11

U.S. STAND ON CUBA

Imperialism Charged • N Z P A.-Reuter— Copyright) WASHINGTON. Nov. 29. The British philosopher. Earl Bertrand Russell, today accused the United States of "the grossest imperialism" because of policies aimed at the economic isolation of Cuba

In a letter to the Washington ‘ Post." he said the Soviet Prime Minister (Mr Khrushchev), by agreeing to withdraw missiles from Cuba, had prevented a conflict that would have led to world war In withdrawing all missiles. Mr Khrushchev rece’ved the unequivocal assurance that the sovereignty of Cuba would be respected by the United States." Lord Russell said. "Since this solemn assurance, American officials have declared that they intend to continue application of trade embargoes, of economic boycott and to reserve the right of military intervention "It is declared that Dr Castro's form of government cannot be tolerated in the Western Hemisphere. This is the grossest imperialism. It is without a shred of justification in international law

Lord Russell cabled President Kennedy at the start of the Cuba crisis, urging him to "end ’his madness.” The President replied that in law. the philosopher’s attention “might be d'rected to the burglars, rather than to those who have caught the burglars."