The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-05-29
Hughes indicated

The superior character OF american
craftsmanship now IN --nt.-l Of
American diplomacy Is err -s.z-i by
BY II. recent eAperierce CT Great Brit
an in dealing m Soviet Russia. II
viii Le remembered fh-. sc-ie two
years ago Gre. britain entered into
certain agrecmlats with Russia de-
s.sned = promote trade relations.
ihere r--- MAJ -tEcTiCa-s Who
sd Lar the United States take SIN
So action. i1s'-unc that VIC would i-se
iraF -.aal adr-l.ages B. We failed to
~ SC. Vas insisted ~ some that
Great Britain vas ''pufuus something
oy-. n IS" y more skiliiui diplo-
ma Sece1i c.er L have shown that
to he not true.
LOU. the same time ihzt Great
Bru>in vas entering into agreements
wi-A she boishevists. oeerturcs were
mad 20 our own department II state ]
fc- the recognition CT the soviet re-
gifle Secretary Oi State Hus hes ans
~cr~- these over.r-es By making q
public statement here in the United
States which was transmitted to the
Russian spokesman In hat statement,
Mr. Hughes said that the government
Of the United States views with deep
sympathy and grave concern, the
plight OF the people OF Russia and de-
sires to aid by every appropriate
means IN promoting proper opportuni-
ties through which commerce can be ;
established upon sound basis" He ,
could see no assurance OF development
OF trade because o: lack OF production f,
IN Russia Production IS conditioned
upon 're safety of life. the recognition
by arm guarantees of private property.
the sanctity Of contract, and the rights :
of free labor" he declared. III fun {
aamentai changes are contemplated in
Solving due regard of persons and
property and the establishment OF con-
1itions essential TO the maintenance OF [
commerce, this government will be Il
glad to have convincing evidence of =
he eonsummation OF such changes. :.
md until this evidence is supplied.
ms government is unable to perceive
hat there is any proper basis for con-
idering trade relations" (
Recent discussion in London shows VI
hat not a, any time nor in any respect q
as the Soviet Government of Russia
ealt hcnorbly with Great Britain 7
nder the agreements they entered in o
D. As a consequence, Great Britain N
gently issued what is practically an q
lnmatum % the Soviets calling at nj
'ntion to the lack Of good faith. II
as British diplomacy rather than :
merie-n diplomacy that was short
GIFTED. Recent executions in Russia ND
h'eh have been protested rot only an
; nc United States but b. Great o
fitain' are but illustrations u that iaT
'ndiiion against which Mr.. HUGHES tir
'0tesied two years age when re- mad I'M
appeal for The safety Of lie" Gre
The American people I've reason 10 q"'
proud hat their country ,.as M,
INITIATED by beins made III, DIP. II DO
'ne eonsciencei--i Bolshsvsts who a..
we SC ,cag made sport OF British ,1i
-..-.aen. Orr own apartment Of ne
~ e sfil ready &c DIAL with Russia
heneser, as Mr.. Hughes indicated ZEN
n1amental changes are contemplated '',''
q convincing evidence is presented ~
me contamination of such changes. :
In the meantime those half-hear,ed arc
7-ri1 rs who are always magnifying
ao.sily OF foreigners and uinimiz
the abilities OF our own statesmen
not SO voeiferous as formeri. in 7.
pressing their opinions. =