Evening star., 1926-10-01
AMER|CA'SPO[ICY
WINNING GERMANY
Schurman Reports Indicate
Relations Are Becoming
Warmer and Closer.

Americas relations with Germany
have improved coincidentaliy with the
development of a better understands
ing between France and Germany.
This is the impression given by the
reports of Jacob Gould Schurman,
American Amba ssador to Germany,
who has just given President Cool
idge full reports on the condition of
Germany.
In a sense. American officials see
a complete vindication of the policy
they have followed for the last four
years in playing the role of friend to
Germany. The fact that Germany
and France would sooner or later
recognize the necessity of Il close
working agreement, both CONNER
cially and politically, was anticipated
here. In fact, it has been urged as
one way to produce economic Stabil
ity in Europe.
Now that France and Germany are
drawing closer together, the United
States is not left alone. Her attitude
of friendship toward a former foe
particularly her broad gauged treat
ment of alien property, has been ap-
preciated by German statesmen.
Some Feeling Lingers.
Although war hatreds linger here
and there. the diplomatic relations be-
tween America and Germany have
grown more and more cordial ever
since the treaty of Berlin was signed
The fact that the United States did
not sign the Versailles treaty with
the expression Of guilt for Germany's
responsibility in the war had a IA
Norable effect on German opinion
The background of friendship
which has been developed has been
further strengthened by the willing
ness of the Amrican Government to
permit international bankers to float
loans to be used for expa nsion of Ger
man industrial facilities. An Ameri-
can is in charge Of the operation of
the Dawes plan. But for the partici-
patton of American experts on the
Dawes-Young commission. it is con
Sidered doubtful whether Germany
would have accepted the plan as
whole -heartedly as she did.
Ambassador Schurman foresees per-
manent working agreements between
France and Germany.
'One of the most amazing things,
he said after his visit to the White
House. "is the change in the psyche
logical atmosphere between France
and Germany. Where Is months ago
a bitter and open hatred existed be-
tween the two countries. it now is no
longer manifest Time of course. is
one element. but in my opinion, both
have just decided it doesn't pay and
that more will come from cooperation
and harmony than would come from a
continued hatred
Present Regime Stable.
Mr.. Schurman regards the present
government as stable and ready to
meet the 10000. 900 gold mark pay
ment which comes due on reparations
next year.
While there is no sign of a change
in Americas policy toward Russia,
there is naturally a desire here to
bring about a friendly relationship
with the Russian people and thus
clean the slate of all international
difficulties that arose out of the war.
With Germany accepted by the League
Of Nations, the view here is that an
added step has been taken toward
stabiliZing Europe. but the process
viii not be regarded as complete until
Soviet Russia makes decided change
in her policy of external propaga nda
and begins TO conform to the Ameri-
can program for recognition. ID. l..
Copyright. 1926