POLICY OF AMERICA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20619, 18 July 1930, Page 13

POLICY OF AMERICA.

RELATIONS WITH EUROPE. ADDRESS BY MR. L. A. MANDER. An address on " The Problems of European and American Understanding" was given by Mr. L. A. Mander, professor in the school of political science, Washington University, and formerly director of the Workers' Educational Association in Auckland, at the monthly luncheon of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Mr. M. Stewart, president of the chamber, presided. Mr. Mander said his residence in America had taught him that there was much to be said on the sido of the United States in her dealings with Europe. The Monroe Doctrine had left a legacy for the United States, which did not altogether coincide with present-day needs. By this measure, the TTnited States had pledged itself to non-interference in European affairs, but in view of what had happened since the Great War it had been realised that this policy could not bo maintained. The present attitude of the United States was not strictly in accordance with the Monroe Doctrine, but was a policy which steered a middle course and greatly modified the old code. America's main objection to the World Pact was the possibility of her being dragged into European squabbles, Mr. Mander said. For this reason there did not seem to be any possibility of Americans joining the League of Nations. Neutrality was still a distinct, problem with the United States' administration. Although there was a great deal of sympathy between America and the objects of tho League of Nations. America would not commit itself definitely to an acceptance of all tho objects of tho league. The most awkward point in connection with America's refusal to join the league appeared to be that America could supply goods to any nation which had been economically bovcotted by the league as a result of its breaking the league covenant. lfdvevcr, in spite of all the differences between the United States and Europe thero were things in common which far outweighed the differences and the day would come when expression would be. given to these.