Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-30

the absolute truth. 1t must be understood
not In any way wish to say that the In
bic and contrary to the discipline which
understand that anxiety may have been
4 the government. 1t would, however.
Importance of this small mutiny. which
on.
/ the United States are not only diplo-
matically correct, but also frankly
cordial. Nevertheless, where relations
between people are considered. senti-
ment alone is not sufficient. Relations
, must produce tangible results For TINS
reason I feel that while affording rea-
sonable protection to the agricultural
industry of the United States the
Washington Government would do well
to examine with greater good will than
it does at present the importation OF the
excellent agricultural products OF Spain.
Thus our enormously adverse COM
| mercial balance would, In part, be
remedied. The United States is too
rich for so narrow an import policy to
be justified.
One fact which has afforded me the
deepest satisfaction Is that since nave
been in office our relations with the
Spanish speaking American republics
have become as close and as cordial as
possible.
This favorable development certainly
has been contributed TO by the fact
that Spain does not assume for itself in
the slightest way any tutelary or repre-
sentative position In respect to Spanish
America.
We consider that the countries Span
ish genius has created are no longer
the daughters of Spain, or they are
they are at all events grown-up daugh-
teis who require no tutelage, neither
ours or anybody else's.
Do Not Wish 70 NEEDLE.
We. therefore. do not aim ct repre-
sentine these countries, which are in
the full political and economic yigor OF
their life, either at the League OF Ma
tions or elsewhere. but that does not
mean that Spain would not be prepared
to offer or to agree in special cases TO
be the representative OF the spanish
world.
Our American policy is not one of ex.
clusion, and is in no way directed
against the legitimate interests. Of the
United States. In my opinion there is
room for every one in the world.
Spain, which has colonies In Africa,
racial. lingual and religious brethren in
the Philippine Archipelago, glorious
past on the sea and real economic In
terests on the other side OF the ocean,
must possess mercantile marine COM
mensurate with its interests.
! We aspire to increase and modernize
our mercantile marine. To thu end We
shall use our ship-building industry,
whose technical efficiency is everywhere
recognized, and II our industry does not
produce the necessary ships - quickly
as required we shall buy vessels abroad.
At any cost we aspire to possess d.
rect, frequent and fast lines with ships
Of moderate capacity, but OF good and
comfort, which will carry our goods
and exercise a powerful attraction to
foreign travellers coming to Spain.
Connect with Americas.
A network of lines served by SUBJ
sidised companies will connect us with
Brazil and the countries OF the River
Plate, with the Pacific Coast Of Amer
lea, via the Panama Canal; with New
York and the Caribbean Islands and
also with Central America. Another
group of ships will be used in the trade
with our Central African colonies, while
still another we'll served line will up
hold the bold and vigorous interests OF
Spain in the Philippines, with the pos
sibility of going as far as China ana
Japan. as our national products are in
demand even In those distant countries.
It is natural that there should be
certain relationship between the mer-
camille marine and the war fleet OF
country Furthermore, Spain has o
very long coast line, ana mas oniy tne
Straits Of Gibraltar through which to
pass its wArships from the Mediter-
ranean into the Atlantic Ocean and
vice versa.
It would, therefore. not be surprising,
nor would it be q sign OF imperialism,
IL Spain endeavored to build UP . rela-
lively strong fleet. stronger than 1t rs
at present.
As. however, Spain Is essentially .
ueaoeful power, the increase IN our
naval forces Is being restricted to some
units indispensable to our defense. such
as destroyers and submarines. AS we
are certain Of deserving the respect OF
other countries, we make no attempt 20
enter upon this armament race; wnicn'
unfortunately, has again come into ex-
istence.
Spain Coming Back.
In this article have spoken with the
absolute frankness and good faitn
which are the basis OF my character.
I feel that the statesmen OF our time
lowe people the truth, and never seek
to hide the truth.
The little episodes Of Ciudad Real ana
Valencia, although they were very mucn
to be regretted, are not events TO De
concealed or distorted The facts re-
duce themselves to no great matter; 70
. breach OF discipline in small provin-
cial town and to an error OF Judgment
In regard to the general situation COM
mitted by former prime minister.
Opposed to these facts you see 2
Spain which is great, strong. healthy,
vigorous and confident, . Spain when
works, which is becoming rich, AND
which Is establishing herself IN ner
glorious historical and cultural ira
ditions.
There is, indeed, no reason for not
letting the world know In all sincerity
our real situation. I see In the world
Iis serious and widespread conspiracy OF
liz general revolutionary character,
| though perhaps Spain Is least likely 70
| 'oe hit by this movement, as our coun.
lstry, more than most, can isolate itself
lasnd be self~suppo rting.
Extremist influences, some Of, them
tof long standing and others sprung
from the furnace of the great war, are
spreading out their organization and
| their propaganda; they have money and
newspapers and they rely on adyen-
turers who occupy high positions u
noiitfcx and In the business world.