NO ALLIANCE

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20420, 10 February 1938, Page 9

NO ALLIANCE

BRITAIN AND AMERICA MR CORDELL HULL'S STATEMENT PRESIDENT S APPROVAL tolled Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 The Secretary of State, Mr Cordell Hull, in a letter to the Senate states that no alliance, agreement or understanding exists, or is contemplated, with Britain. There is no understanding, expressed or implied, he says, for the use of the United States Navy in conjunction with any other nation, or that the Navy should carry out police patrol or be sent to any particular waters. President Roosevelt told journalists that Mr Hull’s statement substantially corresponded with his own views.

fj UNBASED RUMOURS MR CORDELL HULL S QUIETUS TO MANY AMAZING TAL?S Lolled Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received Feb. 10, 11.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, Feb. 9 The New York Sun in a leading article says, ** Mr Cordell Hull's categorical denials regarding an understanding or agreeni'-nt by the United States, with any Power should put an end to unbased belief entertained by many persons that Britain has succeeded in enlisting the United states as an ally for the defence of the British Asiatic Empire. " This belief has been assiduously cultivated by British propagandists, and there has been much talk about common responsibilities and parallel courses.

** The acceptance by the United States of Australia's invitation to send a naval squadron to the Sesqul-Cen-tenary celebrations gave the opportunity for surprising tales to gain circulation, and, when soon after this, it was announced that the squadron would be present for the ceremonies at Singapore even more amazing tales went to Congressmen, who were not less gullible than others. Whatever the measure of acceptance the rumours won In the Capitol, they were recognised as appropriate pegs on which to hang questions. These questions at present are answered and the answers are what sensible Americans confidently expected." Another View The New Y'ork Times, on the contrary, has continued a series of leaders on parallel lines, stating, •* it is unnecessary and unwarranted to look for- an ulterior motive in the consultations with Britain regarding the Orient. “ The two Powers have similar Interests to face, with common risks and dangers, and It would be criminal folly for them to fall to explore each other’s purposes and methods.” " But the goal is not in some secret understanding; it is rather to seek openly and independently, when circumstances are similar, means to take by similar action the most effective steps possible to protect national interests. There is bound to be consultation between Britain and America, not only regarding the Far East, but in other troubled areas whenever a threat to peace arises or a treaty which both have signed is thrown aside. “ This Is not because a deep plot Is being hatched; It is because two great democracies have common Interest In an orderly and stable world.”

A BRITISH ASSURANCE PROFESSOR MURRAY’S BELIEF FACE ANY RISK United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrlgbl (Received Feb. 10, 1.10 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 9 Professor Gilbert Murray, addressing the National Liberals, declared: “I have reason to believe that Britain has assured the American Government that she is ready immediately to support it in any action which it may lake in respect to Japan, facing any risk."