The Washington times., 1934-07-26
The CauldrOn SeetheS
Keep America Out!

Clouds of murder, blOodshed internecine strife and
collapse of leaders again obscure the
tinent of Europe
This time the clouds hover in their backest little
Austria, where Chancellor Dolfuss has been murdered
and members of his ministry detained the result Of
putsch by NaEis and Nad sympathizers.
The situation in Vienna developed yesterday with
startling rapidy. It's movements since its inception
have been so rapid that clear analysis and appraisal
is difficult, if not impossible.
But the situation is sufficiently clear indicate its
grave portent and to alarm in the breast of all
those who seek and who would maintain international
peace.
It is sufficiently clear to cause rejoicing among
Americans that we are on this side of the Atlantic
Ocean.
It is sufficiently clear to sound with the voice of
Stentor warning to America that it must maintain
its policy of avoidance of the entanements Of European
politics.
It is sufficiently clear to tell American statesmen
that they must remember that this nation is determined
that regardless of what happens Europe America
Is going tonstay out of it.
About twenty years ago the eaouses and intrgues of
Europe brewed cauldron of hate into which few years
later America was induced to jump.
In that cauldron America scalded and it has not
vet been aoe to heal the wounds which it incurred
result cf that i-advised
Now the evidence is all too plain that Europe again
at work on the cauldron of hate
A few weeks ago the sword was raised in Germany.
A lev days ago Marshal Of France sounded the
warning that when the next it will come like
bolt of lightning and that will have only twenty
four hours in which to join their regiments at the front
Today we have the collapse of the government OF
Chancellor Dolfuss and his murder.
THESE THINGS ARE NOT UNCONNECTED.
THEY DO NOT HAPPEN WITHIN A FEW DAYS
OF EACH OTHER AS THE RESULT OF Co1NCI-
DENCE.
The government of Dolfuss in Austria for years had
served as buffer and balance It's part in preserv
ing the peace of Europe recognized in every chan
Gerry throughout the world
The vital position occupied by the government took
the Chancellor virtually the dictator of Austria to Italy
for conference with Mussoini the unquestioned die
tator of Italy, The results of that conference kept
secret as were the results of Mussonis recent confer
ence with Chancellor Hitler the blood purger of Ger
many.
Both of the visiting wouldbe dictators went back to
their respective countries to encounter bitter civil strife
One met it with the sword and survived The other met
it with his death.
The murder of Dolfuss and the apparent collapse Of
his government of "Austria for the Austrians'
fronts the statesmen of the world with tremendous
problem.
Will they be able to avoid another engaging all
the countries Of Europe?
What will Germany do now that its supposed sympa-
thizers in Austria have executed their coup?
What will Italy do that stable government in
Austria has been upset?
What will France do now that it sees German SYM
pathizers going into power in Austria?
What will England do now that it the peace of
the Continent again threatened?