Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-13
MIR. BORAH AND THE SOVIETS

Whatever might be said in criticism of Senator Bo- ra it must be conceded that he is at least consistent He does not believe in such abstract questions dignity, honor justice, etc. They passed into limbo with the chaic fundamentals of Amercanism judged by the pres ent tendency to subordinate all else to chasing dollars
 Mr. Borah is chairman of the foreign relations com mittee, and such readily gains the of foreign ons whenever he to express himself This he does ofen in altogether at variance with his prede cessors and hope his colleagues in Washington we'll that portion of the general public which considers things precious than gold and silver, among which is honor
 First MT. Borah demands that America permit Mica ragua ot jeopardize American lives and property without rebuke-because it would hurt trade. Then he voices the sentiments with respect to Mexico again about China and his latest appeal for recognition of the Soviets. All because there is trade to be had.
 Evidently trade" stands above national dignity, and such little matters the killing of few American citizens repudation of few million dollars worth of bonds humiliation of the flag, and other little ncdentas are only corollaries of trade"
 But why does Mr. Borah go so far aied in his search for fields for trade? Why not turn his eyes to country larger than the original thrtee States capable of sustaining population third large that of the United States and with capable of producing millions than could be secured in trade with the So viets who not committed to the principle of capitalism and therefore might take notion to do repudiang of international obligations.
 As United States Senator, Mr. Borah has oppor- nity do for the wealth of his nation right here n Alaska than through his program of acceptance of all the ndlgnty foreign nation might wish to ln1lc mere y for the privilege of selling them few goods, and pecially nation who sends it's agents throughout all ized countries to preach the doctrine of revolution and destruction These people do not wish the trade goods of modern civilized society. Their possession snatters tool much of "capitalism'
 On the contrary: Alaska offers opportunity forI the development of great volume of business among people whose tastes have always embraced al desire for the bset of everything. It is the logical field for absorption of overpus from the congested centres. The ultimate result would be the development of prolific market for practically everything produced the United States
 If it is trade which actuated Mr. Borah in his atti ude of compromise with national honor and dignity he will not have to go that far in creating it closer home
 All he has to do is to help the people of Alaska get from under conservation and bureaucracy and he will have served purpose noble than that which he is serving in his present attitude of extravagant oupour ings.
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