RECOURSE TO FORCE CONDEMNED

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20852, 7 October 1937, Page 7

RECOURSE TO FORCE CONDEMNED

PRESIDENT WARNS AMERICA MENACE OF WORLD LAWLESSNESS SHaRP reaction in JAPAN United Frees Association—By Electric Telegrspti -Copyright CHICAGO, October 5. President Roosevelt, in an address, warned the United States that it may be attacked if international anarchy were not checked, and he condemned, without naming them, the nations involved in the wars in Spain and China. A concerted effort by peace-loving peoples to maintain Justice throughout the world was advocated by the President. He likened world lawlessness to an epidemic of disease, and suggested the “quarantine” of the offending nations to prevent its spread, causing conjecture as to whether the Administration would Join in the method of sanctions against aggressor nations. "Without a declaration of war, and without warning or justification, civilians, Including women and children, are ruthlessly being murdered from the air by bombs, and submarines are attacking and sinking ships without cause or notice," said President Roosevelt. “Nations are fomenting and taking sides in the civil warfare of other nations, and countries are claiming freedom for themselves and denying It to others. Therefore we must make positive endeavours to preserve peace.” OFFICIAL TEXT OF SPEECH I STRIKING AND SIGNIFICANT EXPRESSIONS United Press Association- By Electric Teieeranh Copvrieht (Received October 6, 8-5 pm.) CHICAGO, October 5. President Roosevelt’s speech, by the official text, reveals that it Is replete with many striking and significant expressions, such as that there is a solidarity of interdependence In the modern world, which makes It impossible for any nation completely to isolate Itself from the economic and political upheavals In the rest of the world. The overwhelming majority of the peoples want an increase In wealth, rather than striving to produce military planes, bombs, m chine-guns, and cannons for the destruction of human lives and useful property. The peace, freedom and security of 90 per cent, of the population of the world is being jeopardised by the remaining 10 per cent., who are threatening a breakdown of all international law and order. Surely this 90 per cent, can and must find a way to make their will prevail. No nation that refuses to exercise forbearance and respect for the freedom and rights of others, can long remain strong and retain the confidence and respect of the other nations. War Is a contagion, whether it is declared or undeclared. America hates war, and America hopes for peace. America therefore is actively engaged in the search for peace. AMERICAN PRYS2 REACTION INTERPRET* ttnq MEMORIAL SPEECH United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Convrigbt (Received October 8. 5.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, October 5. The Washington correspondent of "The New York Times” says: "President Roosevelt's speech is interpreted to mean that the President has thrown the door wide open to the collaboration of the United States with other nations, to check Japan's illegal course In China, leading either to a conference under the Nine Power “eaty. or diplomatic consultations aimed toward a practical programme in the Far East. The speech was delivered primarily and addressed to Japan, and timed to encourage definite action by the League of Nations. O..clala were reluctant to Interpret the use of the word “quarantine,” because they were unable to visualise what the President considered possible under It. It canot be determined whether economic sanctions were meant. American Press Views "The New York Times” has collected th* editorial comment throughout the nation, showing unanimous approval of the President’s speech. “The New York ’•''anes” has expressed deep moral indignation at the policies of ruthlessness and conquest. “The Boston Herald” says: "President Wilson’s mantle lay on Presld»nt Roosevelt's shoulders, when he spoke.” "The St Louis Robe” says: "The Democrat President Is right, and wholly and completely right.” “The Los Angeles xlmes" says: “The speech shows President Roosevelt at his best." The newspapers, however, almost unanimously warn against any steps Involving the United States In war. JAPAN MEETS CHALLENGE PRESSING NEED FOR EXPANSION United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright (Received October 8, 9.25 p.m.) TOKIO, October 6. Meeting the challenge of President Roosevelt’s speech In Chicago yesterday, Baron Kawal declared that all honest and Industrious people have the right tc live anywhere In pursuit of a life of liberty and happiness, but when one group of people is living in happiness, with amassed fortunes, and another group, honest and industrious, are denied such happiness, io greater injustice is imagina"! The population of Japan has doubled In the past fifty years and is crammed in a limited

area. If Japan wants to send out people, all outlets are denied. If the "haves” refuse the rightful demands of the “have npts,” then peace will be most difficult to maintain. Japan’s Peaceful Plans Baron Kawal further declared that Japan did not make such a demand as her right—the Westerner’s conception of right was incompatible with that of the Orientals—Japan only demands that her people be entitled to enjoy the freedom of movement and happiness which are rightfully theirs. Japan intends to embark on the peaceful development of the Continent, not for the sake of Japan alone, but for the Chinese. Japan wants the peaceful co-operation of China, but that has been refused by force of arms, resulting in the present affair. "We are confident,” the message concludes, "that thinking Chine® have realised Japan’s true Intentions, and take the course of mutual aid and co-operation for the peace of East Asia and the world. EUROPEAN PRESS RECEPTION VIEWS IN FRANCE AND ITALY United Press Association—By Electric Telearsnh Copyright (Received October 7, 12.46 a.m.) PARIS, October 6. The French Press welcomes President Roosevelt’s speech, which is interpreted in many quarters as meaning that the United States is emerging from a policy of isolation and has decided to range herself beside the nations seeking order and tranqillity. "Le Jour” says: The declaration must have a resounding echo in the new world. "Le Petit Parisian” believes that the speech will open the eyes of those Americans who think the United States can remain outside another war. “Le Populalre” describes the speech as the greatest of President Roosevelt’s career. Italy Suppresses Speech The Rome newspapers publish only seven lines of President Roosevelt’s speech, supplied by the official News Agency, without comment, but an article in "11 Popolo d’ltalia” ascribed to Signor Mussolini, and written before the speech, seeks to justify Japan’s actions and taunts Britain. "The shrieks of gossipy women and the sermons of the Archbishop of Canterbury make us laugh, or excite disgust, according to circumstances. It is certain in a case of necessity Britain would not hesitate to bomb enemy positions, as she has done and is doing in Wasiristan."

WELCOMED IN CHINA SHANGHAI OFFICIALS JUBILANT United Press association—By Electric Teller «nh Copyright (Received October 7, 1.12 a.m.) SHANGHAI, October 8. Chinese officials here are jubilant over President Roosevelt’s speech.