Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
PRESENT POLICY
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ures. We wish to see the fires OF
hatred quenched.
1T is because of these earnest de-
sires that we have hoped, as was
stated in the recent communication
to the British government, that the
solution of the present grave prob
lens would be sought in fair and
comprehensive inquiry in which all
interested might participate and
which would be inspired by the de-
termination to find means to restore
the productive activities through
which alone reparations can be paid,
and to give opportunity for the rea-
sonable contentment and amicable
relations of Industrious peoples
through which alone peace and Sc
curity can be assured.
Generally, our policies toward
Europe" MIR. Hughes said at another
point in his address; may thus be
Summarized: we are still opposed to
alliances. We refuse to commit our
selves in advance with respect to
the employment of the power of the
United States in unknown contin-
gencies. We reserve our judgement
to act uLGn occasion as our. sense of
duty permits. We are opposed to dis
ordinations against our nationals.
We ask fair and equal opportunities
in inundated territories as they were
acquired by the allies through our
aid. We desire to cooperate ac-
cording to our historic policy in the
peaceful settlement of international
disputes which embraces the policy
of judicial settlement of such Ques-
tons as are justiciable. 1t is our
purpose to cooperate in those varied
humanitarian efforts which aim to
minimize or prevent those evils which
can be met adequately only by COM
munity of action.
'In short, our cooperation as an
Independent state in furtherance of
the aims of peace and justice has al
ways been and still is distinctive
feature of our policy.
There is plainly no inconsistency
between these policies and the Mon
roe Doctrine. Our position as a
world power has not affected it. The
question is whethe-' that doctrine is
still important under changed condi-
tons. The answer must be in the
affirmative"
So far. as the Pacific and Far East
were concerned, MIR. Hughes said, the
United States had developed 1.-THE
policies of ~ the open door: ~
the maintenance of the integrity of
China; (3) cooperation with other
powers in the declaration of common
principles: a. cooperation with
other powers by conference and con-
sultation in the interests of peace;
60 limitation of naval armament;
and (6) the limitation of fortif1ca-
tons and naval bases" He declared
all these, also, were entirely consist
ent with the policy of Monroe.
The nine affirmative policies" of
the United Sthtes enumerated by the
secreatry as a fitting complement"
to the Monroe Doctrine were:
First-"We recognize the equality
of the American republics and their
equal rights under the law OF ma
TONS"
Second-"We have no policy of
aggression; we do not support ag-
erosion by Others; we are opposed
to aggression by any one OF the
republics.
Third-"States have duties as well
as rights. Among these OBJ
legations Is the duty of each state
to respect. the rights of citizens of
ether states which have been ac-
quilted within it's jurisdiction in &C
cordance with its laws. A contisca-
tory. - strikes at the foundations
of international intercourse"
Fourth-"It is the policy OF this
government to make available its
friendly assistance to promote stab
ility in those of our sister republics
which are especially afflicted with
disturbed conditions involving their
own peace and that of their neigh
bors. = . We are not aiming OF
control but endeaving to establish
self-control. We are not seeking to
add to our territory or to impose
cur rule upon other peoples.
Fifth--"With respect to the LATIN
American republics, it is our policy
not only to see to adjust any diff
ferences that may arise in our own
but to extend our
good Offices to the end that any con-
troversy they may have with each
other may be amicabIy composed"
Sixth = "This government mas
sought to encourage the making of
agreements for the limitation OF
seventh-"The policies which have