U.S.A. Realises That Day Of Isolation Has Gone

Wanganui Chronicle, 15 October 1948, Page 6

U.S.A. Realises That Day Of Isolation Has Gone

WELLINGTON, Yesterday (PA). —There was a time in the United States when the majority of people believed they could live to themselves alone and that it was to their advantage to do so. said the United States Minister. Mr. R. M Scotten, in an address today to the Englishspeaking Union in Wellington. Events had proved that isolation was no longer possible. It was doubtful whether any people could hope to live apart or could afford to select a modified isolation with any likelihood of political security and economic growth. The Minister, who was speaking on Anglo-American co-operation, said the problem vitally affected every citizen of the world both inside and outside those national groups Mr. Scotten said that if the United States and the British Commonwealth were to seek exclusive military and economic security the immediate effect would be to invite the creation of i opposition blocs with all their disastrous implications. “On the other hand, if the United States and the British Commonwealth fee] and accept their great responsibilities to the cause of human freedom and are determined to overcome their own difficulties in order that they may work with all like-minded Powers-in the development of democracy, both within and outside their own borders, they may find a basis for co-operation which will win the support of all people everywhere.” said the Minister