Evening star., 1924-10-25

have happened but for this aid Is
| impossible to contemplate.
Nor did this effort end with the
Winter of 1919. Despite the harvest
of 1918. and the gradual resumption
of industry and commerce, there re-
| manned 100000 waif and under
nourislled children, scattered over
Europe, and American effort con-
tinued for over two years, especially
in the old enemy countries and the
now succession states.
Famine broke out anew in Russia In
1922 Congress made an appropriation
of $24, 900, 900. This was supplemented
in one way and another through the
American Relief Association to total
of over 100000 900. Twelve million peo-
pie were kept alive over the critical
period who would otherwise have died.
We disapprove Of the Russian govern
ment, but America has held humanity
higher than her international views.
Nor does this comprise the whole
of Americas effort to overcome the
famine. The Belgian Relief Commis-
sion, whose direction was American
and whose support was international,
though in large part from the United
States, expended over $3.50, ,000. 600 in
saving the $500, 600 Belgian ard $780,
600 French people in the occupation zone
from starving through a period Of four
years of war.
Wants to Help Europe.
Il do not recount these things in a
spirit of vainglory. 1t was the good
fortune of America to be able to help
in such a time. The story would not
be fairly told If omitted to add that
already many of the nations that re-
ceived help in this crisis have begun
to repay the credits advanced by our
Government. Others have indicated
their intention to repay as fast as their
economic strength permits. There mas
been fine demonstration of good faith,
full realization of obligations.
The hope and aim of America is TO
help Europe to help itself. Europe does
not want our benevolence. 1t does want
our help, and we are ready to give 1t.
The case Of Austria Is good example.
When the opportunity came for nope
full effort to restore AustriaS money
system and give her economic ma
chinery a chance. the United States
waived the priority Of large claims II
held against Austria, so that security
could be found for a loan that was
sold both here and in Europe. Thus 1t
was possible to raise some 65O,0OOo ooO
gold crowns wherewith to establish
sound money system in Austria. From
that day the country has been an ex-
ample Of the good results attalnaoie
through hearty cooperation. 1t has De-
come an outpost OF confidence and re-
assurance in middle Europe.
'SFor Germany the problem was IN
kind very similar, but enormously DIG
ger The wreck of the money system
and collapse of credit was so complete
that disaster seemed we'll nigh irrep-
arabic. Everywhere il was feit that
without effective American participation
in counsel and in financing a new oroer
the destruction of Germany must ensoe.
Praises Dawes Plan.
There were many who assumed 10
this iuncture that America woulo
stand aloof and allow the inevitable
10 happen. Instead, America respond
ed by sending counselors who took
the lead in framing and sponsoring
| the plan OF rehabilitation. the
Dawes plan was brought forth ano
1reeted everywhere as marking new
day for Germany and new epoch IN
the struggle to restore Sentfai ho
rome. Instead of holding aloof, Amer :
ica took the lead in framing a pro-
gram that would work, and then SUD
| scribed 10 times over for the $ll0,-
900 oeO of bonds that were assigned
| RI hert The proceeds of this sale are
| to support the restored gold standard
money of Germany. 1t means the IN
fusion of new blood into the economic
circulation of the country. 1t marks
! a momentous step in international
| moderation and cooperation. IL
means that at last Europe has touno
the way out of its morass. ana mas
been provided the strength to pur-
| sue it
.In our country are many exceed
inply modest souls. Constantly tney
deprecate their own assumption tnAt
our country has done nothlhs ior
Europe. made no contribution 10 the
world welfare. Perhaps they may De
slightly heartened by this recltai.
Perhaps If they will contemplate tnat
! our country has done many tunes over
what any one country ever did Tor
| another country, and probably many
| times over what all the countries OIL
| the world put together ever did for
other countries since the beginning
of time, they may find some sllgnt
relief for their modification. L DC
not think that our country needs to
assume any attitude of apology.
have every respect for the govern
mental and social institutions OF oth
er peoples, but / have little sympathy
with our fellow citizens who profess
! tn see in them something better
adapted to our own needs than those
which we have developed ourselves.
and who are vaguely apologize OF
the fact that they are Americans
Neither have 1 any sympathy with
those who are unwilling or unable
to look beyond our shores and VINO
content themselves with an equally
vague and unmeaning assertion OF
their Americanism. L reserve my ap-
provaI for those who, while thorough
| ly American, yet do not propose to
live unto themselves alone, who are
neither oblivious to duty or to charity
but who cherish as individuals and as
citizens the golden rule of action
among our own people.
| American Plan Praised.
ut is my opinion that the policy
adopted by America Is the one most
likely to promote peace and good will