The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-01
GOOD NEItHBOR
POLICY LASTING.
President JustO of Argen-
tina Says Roosevelt Visit
Is Auspicious One
BY ARMIsTEAD L. BRADFORD
(COpyright, 1895. United PresSl

lCOpyr1ghts 1885, united FfeSS)
Buenos Aires, Dec. 1.-UP)--
President Augustin p. Justo Of
Argentina predicted today that the
Inter american Peace Conference
would result in a permanent "A
Good Neighbor Policy" for all the
American republics. In an exclu-
sive interview with the United
Press, President Justo gave credit
to President Roosevelt for setting
a striking example" in suggesting
the peace conference. He gave the
discussions his official blessing.
Gives World Example
1.-THE peace conference convoked
under the inspiration Of President
Roosevelt will give the world a
striking example In favor Of peace
and also bring about final settle
ment Of the Chaco dispute" he
said.
paraguay and Bolivia engaged
in a war over the Chaco district
which lies between the two coun-
tries. Both countries claimed 1t In
a boundary dispute which led to the
war; Hostilities ceased a year or
so ago when both sides agreed to
an armistice. Since then, the dis
pute has been subject of arbi-
tration but has not yet been finally
settled)
President Justo, a unique blend
Of military man and philosopher
in q gray pompadour and pince-
nez, received the United Press cor
respondent in the beautiful winter
room Of the government house, in
the midst of all his activity attend
ant upon welcoming President
Roosevelt to- his country yesterday
Opens Interview
II have no doubt" President
Justo said, "that the Inter-Ameri-
can conference for the consolida-
ton Of peace will demonstrate to
the world that America Is con-
tinent Of peace and work, where all
difficulties can be solved amicably.'
The president stood by front
window overlooking the statue OF
Columbus and a quiet drive along
The river Plata stoufish gentle
man of 60. and one Of the few per-
sons in the world decorated with
the Supreme Order OF Christ by
The Pope.
docs the Senior President believe
the Buenos Aires peace conference
and the visit Of President Roosevelt
will offer the people of the Ameri-
can continent an opportunity for
| giving the world a brilliant example
for the maintenance and consolida-
ton of peace?" the correspondent
asked.
Roosevelt Has Helped
Mr.. Justo replied emphatically, IT
haven't the slightest doubt that the
inter American peace conference
convoked under the lofty inspiration
Of Senior President Roosevelt, and
the visit of that eminent executive,
will produce the most beneficial re-
suits. It will demonstrate to all the
world, which is in great need In
these moments Of uncertainty Of
practical examples, that all Amer
lea Is continent Of peace and
work where all difficulties are
solved amicably."
would the Senior President
please point out what to his judg-
ment will be the results of President
Roosevelt's visit as concerns the re-
lations between Argentina and the
United States; also what are his
impressions regarding the good
neighbor policy started by Presi-
dent ROOSEVELT"
"As regards relations between the
United States and Argentina" Pres
ident Justo replied, this visit will
permit Senior President Roosevelt to
appraise for himself the intense af-
lection this country has for his,
and through his personal contact
his visit also will create those
friendly relations which can have
so much influence for harmonious
international policy. The good
neighbor policy wisely initiated by
President Roosevelt in his relations
with the American countries will be
enhanced by this visit which / hope
will succeed in consolidating the
good neighbor policy into its final
form-giving 1t the stability re-
CURED so that 1t will not be altered
by changes Of statesmen"
Answers Questions
Does the Senior President believe
that the visit of President Roosevelt
and his secretary of state, Cordell
Hull. will tend to facilitate the
prompt examinations OF negotia lions
for commercial agreement be-
tween the Argentine Republic and
the United States, and will the
Senior President please give his view
point regarding mutual convenience
that exists for both Argentina and
the United States In the conclusion
Of such an accord?"
THE commercial relations be-
tween our two countries have de-
veloped through long years In salts
factory manner" President Justo
said. I'VE hope that they will
always continue so and improve as
far as possible. In regard to the
conclusion Of commercial agree
ment, understand It Is the common
wish Of both countries and that 1t
may be realized as soon as circum-
stances permit"
will the Senior President please
give his opinion on the attitude that
will be adopted by the Argentine
Republic during the peace confer
ence and what aspirations 1t hopes
TO see realized, especially as con-
Germs neutrality, armament limita.
tons, economic relations and intel
lectual cooperation?"
Argentine Is Faithful
~ cannot determine at present."
replied President Justo, what will
be the attitude the Argentine dele
CATION will adopt relative TO these
topics, but can tell you that in
structions TO the Argentine dele
cation are ample and that Its atti-
tude will be In accordance with the