Evening star., 1933-02-15

Citizens OF this country find It DIM
cult to agree as to the significance Of
Augusta SAndino'S declaration OF peace
with the present administration In Mic
aragua. Those who have disagreed
with the policy OF employing American
Marines for the establishment OF law
and order hold that withdrawal Of
Marines was q signal for co-operation
of Nicaraguan factions. Others give
much credit to Mr.. Stimson for his
services as representative. of this
country on Nicaraguan mission be-
fore he became Secretary of State
Comments assign to Sandino the role
OF both patriot and dangerous rebel.
"Sandino has had a long career as
trouble maker" recalls the Oakland
Tribune, which quotes him as saying
that now with the American Marines
out OF his country there is no occasion
Tor him to lead his forces, and that he
asks Tor nothing save the chance to
aid the government. The Tribune
adds: IF he does this, much will be
forgiven him In Nicaragua. though the
1nferences he makes are not borne out
in fact. The Marines had to 60 to
Nicaragua because of the bandit raids;
they had to stay there. again at the
request Of the government, because
Of Sandinos activities. After they had
preserved order and aided In the train
ing of q state constabuiary they de-
parted. Nicaragua wondered what
Sandino would do. His answer Is a
welcome surprise"
cit will be interesting" thinks the
Nashville Banner, Ito see If Sandino
does go now into constructive activities
In hi trty E<,v-r k,a ,,
posed as the undying enemy of Yankee
imperialism in Nicaragua in par
ticular, and Latin America in general
With the aid OF bands OF men VINO
were almost fanatically attached to
him. Sandino has caused a great deal
Of trouble and efforts to capture him
and destroy his forces have never sue
ceeded. He has been forced at times to
clear out TO Mexico but he has shnttied
back and forth between Nicaragua and
other places without being caught. He
has created considerable body of anti
American sentiment In Latin America,
and in the process he has been called.
everything from great patriot to a
self-seeking bandit who was Pancho
Villa all over again on somewhat re-
materially from Sandino's perform
ances, regardless of what inspired
them, and it is to be hoped he means
to settle down and be Of what help he
can In maintaining orderly government
in his native land"
Our country should not feel too
proud" advises the Hartford Daily
Times, that the return of Gen. San
dino to paths of orderliness and good
behavior was brought about by the
simple expedient of withdrawing our
Marines. Full demonstration or re-
formation awaits test OF time" The
Buffalo Evening News, however, voices
the hope Of the United States. that
peace there Is fact. that viii en-.
dure." OF the opinion that "this
country pursued the only course open
to 1t In dealing with Nicaragua" the
Evening News records that '1h the first
instance, the Marines were landed to
protect American citizens and prop
erty, and they remained to supervise
b fair election and see the new gov
eminent established in authority. -
When this work was completed the
Marines were withdrawn"
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Surely not much can remain wrong !
with the world after such capitula- |
ton" declares the Atlanta Journal IF |
can surrender the cardinal /
tenets of his creed and become a sup |
porter of recognized government. who |
Cannot cast aside some prejudice. some |
which prevents one from |
entering into the great rhythm of the |
universe? Why. indeed, cannot We all |
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