The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-28

the malstrom of international dissension. The trade policies of countries must there fore, be concerned not only with the prospects of immediate or even of long-term monetary advantages but they must comprehend that intelligent vision which seeks to bring about adequate distributed benefits which prevent either external or internal pressures that lead eventually to war. Let us utilize those con- structive channels of commercial intercourse as a foundation upon which we may build for peace rather than destroy them and pave the way to war!
 The fundamental principle inherent in this approach is that of equitable treatment to all countries which are willing to give equi- table treatment in return. It contemplates the removal of those determinations which unjust trade barriers always impose upon the people of various countries, with the result that a negative and suspicious policy engen- ders public opinion which may become easily inflamed when any form of international disagreements become at all acute. National isolation on the part of the various countries of the world in the long run can probably lead only to international desolation.
 It would seem that the experiences of the past should be striking enough to teach lesson to each new generation so that it would not in turn have to learn through its own devastating experience that the people of the world, through their leaders, cannot main- tain international stability if they disregard those world characteristics simiarites and dversifications which make international trade logical and beneficial procedure.
 Let us remember that nothing is more important than the establishment and con- tinuity of a definite economic policy with re- gard to foreign trade. It is the frequent changes in policy and approach which have .A...t-.. l. af,,cnI action in this important field.
 Furthermore, a national policy with res pect to foreign trade must not be limited to an active consideration of the more immedi- ate techniques involved in the exchange and payment of goods, but it must also compre- bend a coordinated study of our entire trans portation system and the relationship Of this system, including rail water. bus truck and air, to the future development of international commerce. It has been said that transporta- tion is the lifeblood of the industrial body and that communication is the air it breatheS. This is even truer with respect to interna- tional commerce, for trade between nations cannot long be sustained unless there is a CO., operative communication system which en- courages mutual exchange of ideas and a development of better understanding among the peoples of the world
 The present Administration at Washington has endeavored to develop such broad and comprehensive approach to this subject. Probably at no time in our history has there been such wide support of any foreign trade program as that which has been accorded to the policies of the Roosevelt Administration.
 It is highly significant, therefore that business should consolidate this support and upon the basis of the many gains that have enumerated exert every effort to assure the success of these efforts. If this is done, the beneficial results to our country will be inn measurable and there will also be a practical and substantial contribution to the welfare and peace of the world.