Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-22
MIDDLE ROAD
POLICY WILL
BE FOLLOWED
American Secretary OF State
Calls Attention To Obligation
Imposed By Treaties
FAILS TO MENTION NAMES
Says United States Deeply Con-
cerned Over Recent European
Developments

WASHINGTON, March az. U.n)--
Cordell Hull, secretary of state. to-
day broke his week-long silence
concerning the political crisis in
Europe to voice a mild rebuke to
the German government for treaty
violation.
Without mentioning Germany or
any nation specifically by name,
Hull said the United States is con-
cerned over growing tendencies in
the world to ignore treaty ooliga-
tions.
He said the position of the
United States and It's people must
always be that of encouraging strict
observance of treaties.
Hulls remarks were in answer
to questions concerning the Ameri-
can attitude toward the European
crisis precipitated by Germany's de-
cision to rearm in violation of the
Versailles treaty.
His statements actually consti-
tuted pronouncement of policy of
the United States.
1t was the first official announce
ment by Hull or any official of the
state department since the German
governments decision was an
nounced a week ago. 1t confirmed
the many unofficial indications
that this country was following
strictly middle of the road policy.
Difficulties Realized
The state department., Hull said.
realizes that the situation in Eu-
rope is filled with difficulty and
the public here is really concerned
over recent developments in Eu-
rope.
Everybody knows. he said, that
the United States has always be-
lieved that treaties must constitute
the foundation upon which any
stable peace structure must rest.
He pointed out that all who be-
lieved in pacific settlement of in
ternational problems of all kinds
have felt increasing concern over
the tendencies in various quarters
of the world to fail to live up to
the letter and the spirit of treaties.
Hull said he had noted the ef-
forts being made in Europe looking
to alienation of the present tension
there. The Washington govern
ment will follow these efforts, he
said, In hoping that they will Sue
ceed in their purpose of bringing
about general improvement of
conditions.
It was indicated here that Hull's
virtual pronouncement of policy
probably would serve as notice TO
Germany, and to the other powers,
of the United States feeling and
position In the present situation,
In lieu of more formal protest or
representations at the present time.
BERLIN, March %. W.D-Ger-
many, confident its position is
dominant diplomatically, Will de-
mand a bigger navy as well as d
big army and air force, 1t was said
on reliable authority today.
The demand, it was said, will be
made by Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler
In negotiations with Sir John ST.
mon, British foreign secretary, Mon
day and Tuesday.
1t was believed Hitler was little
disposed to make political conces-
sions such as acceptance of an east
ern European security treaty. a
pact of Danubian nations or
speedy return to the League OF
Nations.
PARIS, March 49, W.R)-France
is confident that diplomatic efforts
will prevent war. Foreign Minister
Pierre Laval said today In the
chamber of deputies.
Earlier, the chamber had been
warned by radical deputies that the
German arms plan was "declara-
ton of waT."
"I am confident OF the success
of governmental efforts now
| In progress" Laval said.
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