SIGNIFICANCE OF VISIT

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 14 June 1939, Page 7

SIGNIFICANCE OF VISIT

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT’S COMMENT ft! P A —By Fleett it* I elegra „h - Copy righ t> NEW YORK. 13th June. President Roosevelt, addressing the graduates’ class at the West Point Military Academy, said that the United States Army would not stand for the use of aggression, domination or fear, and that during recent months international political considerations had required a 'till greater emphasis upon the vitalisation of the American defences because of the dramatic illustrations of the fate of undefended nations. "We -eek peace by honourable and pacific methods, but that desire for peace must never be mistaken for weakness.” he continued. "Recently we had the pleasure ol a visit by King George as a courteous recognition of Mu cord ility and goodwill which prevails between the two great nations Its significance lay in the tact that friendship could exist between the two countries since both were without fear "To achieve that result -ilength is needed-a strength which comes not from arms alone but from restraint understanding and co-operation, which, in turn, are a product of trainee and disciplined minds ”