The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-21

cIlcU Ills COullII > IOSlIIOIl ny
negotiating a series of non
aggression pacts with poten-
tial European enemies, is ex-
pected here within two weeks.
The goal is the exchange of am
bassadOrs between Washington and
Moscow and the stimulation of
profitable trade between two Of the
worlds most populous and richest
nations.
Obstacles Are Listed
The obstacles they must overcome
arc
/. Financial claims Russia S
obligations to the United States ere
of three kinds. % The defaulted
Sl87000.0O1 loan made rom the
United States treasury to the Ker-
enskv regime. % Some 800, 100000
OF miscellaneous notes given Amer
lean bankers by the czariSt govern
ment. 80 Individual claims of
American citizens for property con-
fiscated by Russia, totaling about
S300,000 900.
,, Communist propaganda in the
United States. The Soviet Union,
it is understood is prepared to
negotiate an agreement with the
United States that both powers I'M
dertake not to interfere in the
others domestic affairs.
3. Trade relations. 1t is quite
possible that during Mr.. LitvinOys
visit. the United States and Russia
may negotiate a commercial treaty.
May Sober japanese
Vastly important repercuSsiOns
throughout the world were foreseen
from the probable resumption OF
diplomatic relations. One was a
SOLDERING influence on Japanese ex-
pansion in the far eaSt.
With the same bold approach that
has characterized his tackling of do
nestle problems, Mr.. Roosevelt
wrote a note to President Kalinin
of Russia. suggesting that the Soviet
Union and the United States eX-
plore the path toward recognition.
He did not promise recognition.
But he suggested the talks would
indicate a sincere desire to reach
a satisfactory solution of the prob
lens involved"
Precautions Are Taken
The text of the Roosevelt-Kalinin
3 correspondence was made public
last night at the White House.
Mr.. Roosevelt, meeting more than
two hundred correspondent in his
large. oyal-shaped office, read the
letters slowly. then commented upon
them informally.
He made it plain that the ex-
change of letters did not in itself
constitute recognition, but was
merely an approach.
So tremendous was the news Mr..
Roosevelt impaired that unprece-
denied precautions were taken to
prevent any correspondent from
having an advantage. Doors of the
presidential office were closed until
the President had read the messages
commented upon them, and an
swered other questions.
Offers Tremendous Market
Mr.. Roosevelt's momentous an
nouncement meant that two of the
most powerful nations, the United
states with 120.OOO.0OO people and
the soviet union with 100000, 900,
we're preparing TO forget their pre-
elections for political-social syS-
TENS in a common effort to promote
peace and prosperity.
Trade experts declare Russia Of
fers a tremendous market for
American goods. In 1881, despite
the depression. Russia purchased
products of American farms and
factories worth Sill, 100000.
But by 1882. this trade had
shrunk to S12,OOO,OOO. one-tenth the
previous amount.
Soviet sources said this shrinkage
was due to the fact Russian pur-
chasers could not obtain satisfac-
tory credits here because American
bankers and business men, in times
of depression, were reluctant 10 Of
fer credit TO country which the
ITpitaG States did NOT recognize