BERNARD SHAW

Stratford Evening Post, Volume II, Issue 220, 13 April 1933, Page 5

BERNARD SHAW

AMERICAN IMPRESSIONS Outspoken Criticism STATUE OF LIBERTY A MONSTROUS IDOL Press A cijao'-'ki (ion —Cmvwright New York, April 11.—Mr. George Bernard Shaw in the first speech of his life on American soil to-night told a large American audience what he thought of their financiers. their President, their “movie” colonies and their statue cf liberty.

Financiers of America Mr. Shaw called “95 per cent, lunatics.” Hollywood was one of the most immoral places in the world because it promulgated anarchy. The constitution he called a charter of anarchy. The statue of liberty to the Briton was a monstrous idol, and on it should be the inscription, “Abandon hone all ye who enter here.”

The 100 per cent. American was “nothing but wind.” He repeated that Mr. F. D. Roosevelt had been elected President because by a happy chance ho was photographed with a baby.

“Franklin Roosevelt,” said Mr. Shaw. “I am appealing to yuu to get rid of your constitution.” American election meetings he branded as “scandalous, disgusting spectacles.” During 24 hours’ halt at New York before continuing his world cruise- Mr. Shaw made his only public appearance to address the Academy of Political Science at the Metropolitan Opera House on the subject of the “Future of Political Science in America.” Ho offered his customary raps at American institutions. but later lapsed into moments of seriousness, telling his listeners that “it is possible America may save the human race yet.”

During the day Mr. Shaw did his best to evade reporters. He will remain on his boat overnight before sailing. There was no official reception at New York.