AMERICAN COMMENT.
action arising from the decision, which so definitely aligns the United States against France and Italy and renders impossible any useful American participation in the work of solving European economic problems. The “New York Times” says: “The case as it stands, amidst so many uncertainties, is certainly not one in which Americans can take deep satisfaction. We set out ostensibly to> help to clear up European difficulties, but instead of demonstrating our friendship we have demonstrated something which the world will call exasperation because, our advice was not instantly taken and our plans accepted.” The “ Chicago Tribune ” considers that the action must be taken as a. diplomatic comment of dissent or disapproval of the Ruhr move. “We cling to the hope,” the paper states “ that some means may he found, before matters have gone too far. to lay the foundations of a constructive policy towards Germany.”
A MIXED RECEPTION. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received January 12, 9.-45 a.m.) NEWYORK, January 11. American Press comment oil the withdrawal of American troops from Germany is chequered in pattern. “ The New' York World” says: ‘•There will be general American approval of President Harding’s action, but again President Harding’s gesture is too late and too feeble.to be effective. He, instead of taking the initiative. waited for the Senate to take the initiative.”
The “ Cleveland Pain Dealer ” declares that- great many thinking Americans deplores the Government
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16938, 12 January 1923, Page 6
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