WASHINGTON'S VIEW
MORAL OBLIGATION ADHERENCE TO PLEDGES NEW YORK, 4th January. While tho expression of the willingness of the American Government to enter a treaty, not only with France, but with the entire world, has taken tho wind out of the French sails, Washington opinion in some quarters is inclined to the belief that certain elements in France are now seeking to" repudiate "the paternity of .. child of peace, which was laid by M. Briand on the American doorstep." Officials reiterate that tho value of the French proposal lies in its applicableness to all the Powers, and" that this would give a greater assurance of the preservation of world peace. While it is admitted that the proposal contains no provision for compelling obedience, it nevertheless is contended here that the moral obligation would he so great that any nation violating its pledge would bring upon itself the condemnation of the world.
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Evening Post, Volume 105, Issue 4, 6 January 1928, Page 7
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151WASHINGTON'S VIEW Evening Post, Volume 105, Issue 4, 6 January 1928, Page 7
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