Reactions in Britain And the Americas

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 1, 2 January 1941, Page 7

Reactions in Britain And the Americas

“THANK YOU, MR. ROOSEVELT! Received Wednesday, 10.30 p.m. LONDON, Jan. 1.

The Times, commenting on President Roosevelt’s speech, says: “Tho speech will rank among the greatest of the many great speeches President Roosevelt has made upon the Nazi menace and human freedom. Its outspoken frankness and sincerity are hailed with enthusiasm throughout neutral countries where free expression of opinion is permitted.

“The reactions so far in the Western Hemisphere are all that could be wished. The leading New York newspapers aro warm in their praise of this high call to action. In Buenos Aires and Mexico City it is welcomed as a plain statement that the Americas stand for democracy.

“Some of Mr. Roosevelt’s critics complain that the speech gives no details and sets out' no new plans or proposals, but this is a mistake. Its purpose was to set the facts of the situation clearly before the American people. Plans and proposals are properly reserved for his address to the new Congress which in a few days will inaugurate the new term of the President.”

The Daily Telegraph says: “Pronouncing the cause of Britain and her Allies the cause which tlie United States is bound to support with the same resolution, patriotism and sacrifice as if she herself were at war, President' Roosevelt has taken action to make the issue of the conflict certain.” The News-Chroniclo says: “It is clear that short of war the United States is going to devote her great talents and resources increasingly to the struggle which in the last resort means as much to the American people as to us.” The Daily Herald under the heading