Evening star., 1928-11-18
GERARD PRAISES PRESIDENTS
STAND FOR Is MORE CRUISERS
Build Up Navy and Stop For
eign Loans, Democratic
Leader Urges.
Former Ambassador Says
Kellogg Pact Can Be Taken
ION Faith Only"

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15-cruiser bill and the business basis"
| foreign policy advocated by President
Coolidge in his Armistice anniversary
address have the unqualified support
of James w. Gerard, wartime AM
bassador to Germany and Democratic
/ leader.
"I agreed with every word the Presi
| dent said" said Mr.. Gerard. "Th
] United States must adopt a business
| like attitude toward Europe. Foreigt
/ loans should be curtailed and the
moneys devoted to improvement of the
conditions of our own people. We can
/ take the Kellogg Peace Pact on faith
| only.
I'VE must have more cruisers for ma
tional defense. 1 wish the cruiser bill
provided for 80 instead of Is.
Defense Necessity"
For 10 years the United States has
advocated the limitation OF arlnaments
without outstanding progress" Mr.. Ger
ard said AT the meeting between
Japan, Great Britain and the United
States we advocated limitation OF cruiser
tonnage between 25O,000 and 100000
+, tons AS the British asked for from
425. 900 to 100000, which constituted
| not a limitation but an extension OF
war fleets, no agreement was made.
Last Summer France and England
! suggested a tentative agreement which
| limited the number of submarines and
cruisers adapted to our use, but placed
| no limit on their own.
I've did all that We could to pro-
mote the cause of disarmament, but
we must not forget that adequate ma
tional defense is necessary for preserv-
ing order and peace in the world. When
+! the present British program is carried
out. Great Britain will have 68 cruisers
In the view of facts, / believe that the
l5-cruiser program now before the Sen
ate is far too small a number. 1t is
not a question of competition with otner
nations; it is defense necessity.
! IT heartily agree with President Cool
idge's comments ON the unwise extern
sion of our foreign loans. It's high time
we looked after our own interests. since
the war Europe has gotten in the habit
of bleeding us for money. She has the
idea that both our supply and our
patience are ineXhaustible.
Would Keep Money Here.
LAS the President says, there is little
reason for sending American capital
abroad, while rates in Paris are and
5 per cent as compared with much
higher rates here. During and after
the war the United States went to the
rescue of Europe. Our resources de-
livered her from ruin. For us, the final
cost Of the war will probably exceed
S100 900, 100000. The cost of war fell
heaviest upon US because we received
no benefit from the redivision of terri
tory and the payment of reparations.
But now money rates in Europe are
lower than in America. England and
France have substantial foreign credits.
Both countries are making l7rge eX-
penditures for war equipment. l agree
with the President, that we must not
finance preparation for the future wars
Of Europe.
present incapable of meeting us hall
way in desire for straightforward diplo-
macy and prosperity through peace
For so many centuries the countries OF
Europe have been embroiled in feuds
! that they are unable to shake off these
age-old animosities all at once.
History demonstrates that a country
which makes a reasonable preparation
for war is less likely to be attacked
The President cites this in his arni-
stice anniversary speech, and l believe
it to be a sound observation. We must
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preserve peaceful relations with other
nations.
Calls Pact Benevolent"
Furthermore, we must adopt busi-
ness-lilze attitude in our commercial
dealings with Europe. The time, has
passed when she required helping
hand It is unwise for unneeded char
ity to be administered.
| The Kellogg peace pact was desig
mated by Mr.. Gerard as benevolent
! GESTURE which was not contradictory
} to the policies outlined by Presiden
Coolidge on Armistice day
Fifteen nations have met In Paris
) and signed a treaty which condemns
recourse to war;" he said. They de-
clared that war shall no longer be &
, will try to settle differences by peace.
= full measures.
D LAS the President observed, thi
leaves the question of armament jus
where it was before. The SineWS o
Q war remain; and in the case of sons
2 nations these ere being increased a
? fest as resources permit. We all know
6 thai it is easy to break promises; histor!
demonstrates that few treaties hav
i been held sacred when expedienc,
. seemed to recommend that they b.
broken.
o The way to true peace must Ii
+; along the course of faith in nations
q But until the nations of Europe co
. operate in plans for disarmament, w
o will be wise to maintain our nationa
defenses efficiently.
In his Armistice day speech Prcsi
dent Coolidge replied with spirit to ou
4 European critics who have presume.
too far. He left no doubt as to tn
Z course of this country's policies OF