Evening star., 1928-06-14
Foreign Policies

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world peace permanent reality We
lndorSe' the proposal of the Secretary
OF State for multilateral treaty pro-
| posed to the principal powers of the
world and open TO the signatures of
all nations, to renounce war as an
| instrument of national policy and de-
clarlng IN favor of pacific settlement of
International disputes, the first step in
outlaWing war The idea has stirred
the conscience of mankind and gained
widespread approval, both of govern
ments and of the people. and the con-
clusion OF the treaty will be acclaimed
as the greatest single step in history
toward the conservation Of peace.
Arbitration Treaties Concluded.
In the same endeavor to substitute
Tor war the peaceful settlement of in
tcrnatlonai disputes the administration
has concluded arbitration treaties in
form more definite and more inclusive
than ever before and plans to negotiate
similar treaties with all countries will
ing in this manner to define their
policy peacefully to settle iustifiable
disputes. In connection with those, we
1ndorse the resolution Of the sixth Pam
American Conference held at Havana,
Cuba, in 1923, which called a confer
meet in Washington during the wear
and express our earnest hope that such
/ conference viii greatly further the
principles Of international arbitration
We shall continue to demand the same
respect and protection for the persons
and property of American citizens in
foneign countries that we cheerfully
accord in this country to the persons
and property of aliens.
The commercial treaties which we
nave negotiated and those still In the
process Of negotiation are based on
strict justice among nations equal OPP
portunity for trade and commerce on
the Observation-Disclosures principle and
are simplified so as TO eliminate the
danger OF misunderstanding The OBJ
1eet ana the aim Of the United States
is 10 further. the cause OF peace, of
strict Justice between nations with due
regard for the rights Of others in all
international dealings. Out of Justice
grows peace. Justice and considera-
tion have been and win continue to be
the inspiration Of our Nation.
Friendly Toward Mexico.
The record OF the administration to-
ward Mexico has been consistently
friendly and with equal consistency
have We upheld American rights. This
1lrm and at the same time friendly
policy has brought recognition Of the
inyiolability OF legally acquired rights
This condition has been reached With
out threat or without buster through
calm support Of The recognized prin-
ciples OF international law with due
regard to the rights of a sister SOW
erign state The Republican party win
continue To support American rights in
Mexico, as elsewhere In the world, and
at the same time To promote and
strengthen friendship and confidence.
There has always been as there al
ways win be firm friendship with
Canada. American and Canadian in
terests are In a large measure identi-
cal. Our relationship Is one OF fine
mutual understanding and the recent
exchange Of diplomatic officers between
the two countries is worthy Of COM
mendation.
Interest In Latin Americans.
The United States has an especial in
| terest In the advancement and progress
of all the Latin American countries.
The policy Of the Republican party will
always be a policy Of thorough friend
ship and cooperation. In the case OF
Nicaragua, we are engaged in Coop
country upon the task OF assisting 10
restore and maintain peace, order and
stability, and In no way 10 infringe
upon her sovereign rights. The Ma
Tines nov IN Nicaragua are there to
protect American lives and property
and 10 aid IN carrying out an agree
ment whereby we have undertaken 10
do what we can 10 restore and main
tain order and 10 insure fair and
Tree election, Our policy absolutely
! repudiates any idea Of conquest or ex-
| ploltafion, and is actuated solely by an
earnest and sincere desire To assist a
| friendly and neighboring state which
/ has appealed for aid In a great emer~
geney. IL IL the same policy the United
States haE pursued IN other cases IN
| Central America.
Sympathy for China.
The administration has looked with
/ keen sympathy on ia tragic events In
China We have avoided interference
/ IN the internal affairs Of that unhappy
nation, merely keeping sufficient naval
and military forces III China to protect
/ the lives Of the Americans who are
there on legitimate business and in stilI
larger numbers iOr nobly humanitarian
| reasons. America has not been gtam-
peded into making rppTiaais but. on the
other hand, has consistently taken the
| position of leadership among the ma
/ tons IN policy n wise moderation. We
shall al Hays be glad 10 be of assistance
10 China when our duty is clear
Hands on European Politics.
| The Hepubies party maintains the
traditional American policy 0f uon-in-
| trfefenoe In the political affairs Of
other nations. This Government has
/ definitely refused membership In the
| League ri Nations aud 10 assume any
| obligations under the covenant 0f the
! League,
| On this we stand
In accordance, however, with The
/ Dilg established American practice of
giving Aid and assistance 10 other peo~
pics, we have most ugefiiiiy assisted hy
cooperation IN ibe humanitarian ard
| technical work undertaken by the
League Without Involving ourselves in
European politics by accepting MEM
befst3ip,
The Republican party has always
given and WIN continue t1 give It's sliiJ@
port ~ the development III American
foreign trade, which makes for dorncB~
TIC prosperity During this adminiatra-
ton extraordinary strides have been
made IN opening up new markets for
American produce and manufacture.
Through the&e fGfeign contacts mus
tHaliy better international understand
Ing has been reached which aids IN
lie maintenance VI world peace
support 0f international Law.
The tepublicau party promises "A
flfm and c0usiGttllt support 0f Auleri~
can Dst8onA and legitimate American
interests In oil parts " Lhe world, THE
support viii never fGntfageDe the rights
" other oAtions, II viii always have
IN mind and support III every way the
progressive Development ~ information.
ai iaB, since H. Is through The operation
J NJ just laws, as well as through The
RfGNlh u fftendlY understanding. Inst