Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-24
Declares European Nations
Seek Alliance Against
economic And Commercial
Supremacy of United States
Says Present Era Is Most
important in All History

Giving splendid exposition Of
present conditions in Europe and the
attitude toward the United States
iounded on his observations abroad
during the past summer as student
OF international affairs, Professor w.
j.. Wilkinson of the Department of
history or Colby College, held the
enthusiastic attention and interest of
ms bearers at the November meet
ing or the Augusta College Club,
Tuesday evening. -
me meeting was held at the beau
tiful home of Mrs. o. C. S. Davies.
on Stone street, and was observed as
Guest Night, with some half-hun-
'area members and guests present.
Assisting Mrs. Davies as hostesses
We're Mrs. G. r. Campbell, Mrs. John
Hamblin, Miss Leora Prentiss and
MISS Hazel Gibbs. Besides the ad-
dress by Professor Wilkinson, an en-
1oyable feature of the evening was
the rendition of group of four vo-
cal solos by Mrs. Mary S. Ingraham,
accompanied by Willard b. Purinton
at the piano.
In opening his address Prof Will
Nnson told his hearers that the pres
ent age is one of the most important
in all history. He mentioned the
Christian era and the Renaissance.
but declared that as a result of the
present turmoil and uncertainty
newer and greater civilization will be
evolved. He dealt in turn with the
chaos in Europe, the struggle for
united China, the Soviet rule in Rus
STA, and stated 1t as his belief that
Poland is danger spot as the popu-
list rule is proving inadequate and
the sins of the governmental leaders
against their constituents are the
same as those committed by Russia
and Germany resulting in revolt and
overthrow of the government.
He spoke of the present govern
mental and economic difficulties in
Germany and France, and declared
that over population in Italy may re-
suit in international differences. as
Italy remembers that certain Medi-
terranian provinces of France We're
once a part of Italy, and also are
covetous of North Africa.
That the attitude in England Is
most pessimistic at the present time
| was startling declaration by the
speaker. founded on the terrible eco
nomic losses resulting from the coal
| miners strike, the Socialistic trend
| in the general elections and other re-
cent occurrences.
The most significant recent devel-
| opment in Europe is the agitation for
a United States of Europe, by which
the nations would unite to offset the
commercial and economic oppression
| of the United States Of America.
Such an alliance of independent ma
| tions would be entirely contingent
| upon friendly alliance between Ger
! many and France, and such an AMI
ance Is not impossible as great
stride has already been made In the
| agreement within the steel industry
| of these counties, which will also
| include Belgium and possibly Eng
| land.
In dealing with the attitude OF
America toward Europe, Professor
| Wilkinson said that it should be gov
! erned by the attitude of the Euro
pean nations in the matter OF dis.
armament. Leniency in the matter OIL
war debts should be contingent upon
| a further discontinuence OF competi-
! tive ornaments. The policy OF tnls
nation has been for world peace
pointed out the speaker. during the
Communications of Roosevelt, Taft,
| Harding and Wilson. and this policy
continues under President Cooliuge
, The talk by the Colby professor of
| history was followed with the closest
. of attention by his audience. ana at
! it's conclusion Prof. Wilkinson was
appreciatively applauded. During the
social half hour dainty refreshments
were served by the hostesses. MRS.
! Fred w. Burrill presided at the meet
! ing in the absence of the president
Of the club. Mrs. Charles B. Paine.