Evening star., 1927-12-06
FOREIGN RELATIONS.

1t is the policy of the United
States to promote peace We are a
peaceful people and committed to the
settling of disputes by amicable ad-
JuStment rather than by force We
nave believed that peace can best he
secured by a faithful observance on
our part of the principles of interns.
tional law. accompa MED by patience
and conciliation and requiring of
others like treatment for ourselves
We have lately had some difference
with Mexico relative TO the injuries
inflicted upon our nationals and their
property within that country. A firm
adherence To our rights and scrupu-
lous respect for the sovereiSnity Of
Mexico. both in accordance with the
law of nations. coupled with patience
and forbeara nee. ii is hoped will re.
solve all our differences without in
terferinS with the friendly rela ton
ship between the two Governments
We have been compelled to send
naval and marine forces to China to
protect the lives and property of our
citizens. Fortunately their simple
presence there has been sufficient 10
prevent any material loss of life. But
there has been considerable loss Of
property. That unhappy country is
torn by factions and revolutions which
hid tar To last for an indefinite re-
riod. Meanwhile we are protecting
our citizens and stand ready to ro.
operate with any government which
may emerge in promoting the vel.
fdre OF. the people of China. They
have always had our friendship. and
they should especially merit our con.
slderation in these days of their dis
traction and distress.
We were confronted by similar con.
dition on small scale i'm \icarar,.
Our marine and naval forces nro.
tected our citizens and their nronertv
ana prevented a heavy sacrifice of
NE and the destruction of that
t"'n'fN ny a reVersion to n state OF
ieNoilitl"h. Henry l.. Stimson. for.
.her Secretary or War. was sent there
10 cooperate with our diniomatic aud
officers in effectinr =. so,,ic
nneht between the contendiny parties.
Fhis was done on the assurance ,bat
we Womb cooperate i'm restoring
state OF peace where our rights would
ne projected by giving our assistance
IN the conduct of the next presiden
ual election. which occurs in few
months. With this assurance The
population returned To their neace
'ihe pursuits, with the excention ~
some small rowing bands of outlaws
IN general, our relations with other
countries can he said tn have in,
.toNed Within the wear. While hav.
lnS que regard for our own affairs.
.ne protection of our own rights. and
'he advancement of our own penrlr
we can afford To he liberal toward
"'hets. Our example has become NJ
great importance in the world. II is
recognized that we are independent
detached. and can and do take dis
interested position i'm re1a tion to in
tefhationai affairs. Our charity en-.
braces the earth 0ur trade is Far
Hong. Our financial faVors are wide.
spread Those who are peaceful and
law-ahidins realize that not only have
they nothing to fear from US. hut
mat they can RELY on our moral sun
port. Proposals for promoting tho
peace Of the world viii have caresu
ton Rut we are not q peo
pie who are always seeking for
sign. We know that peace comes
from honesty and fair dealing. from
and generous regard
FOR the RIGHTS of others. The heart
NJ the Nation Is more important than
treaties spirit ut generous consid.
GRAFTON is more certain defense
than nthat nrtnnments We shnflld