The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-20
WATCH FOREIGN AFFAIRS
HULL is PERSISTENT
PRESIDENT FOR PEACE
SAYS BREACH HELPED
LEWIS EXPECTED MUCH
ABOUT WORLD TRADE
COMMERCIAL BARRIERS
ROOSEVELT'S TRIP
THE MONEY MARKET
By HUGO SIMS
Especial Washington Correspond
ent of The Citizen)

| Especial Washington Correspond
emit of The Citizen)
Undoubtedly foreign affairs,
both in the Far East and in
Europe have occupied the atten-
ton of President Roosevelt and
Secretary Hull to a great extent
during the past few weeks. The
President has taken pains to as
sure the public Of his determine
| ton to Keep this country out
of war. He has given consider
able study to the application of
our Neutrality Act ana has re-
peatedly emphasized to American
citizens that their insistence upon
trading with countries in the dan
ger zone is at their own risk.
This has subjected him to some
criticism from various groups
but, at the same time, has tended
to stifle the criticism of various
peace organizations. Apparently
the Presidents statements are
intended to keep public opinion
quiet and to prevent anything
like the beginning of violent
, propaganda intended to exert
pressure upon the Government.
Meanwhile, Secretary Hull is
continuing his attempt to exert
an influence for peace. Several
weeks ago we reviewed his dec
laration Of July 18th, setting forth
certain principles for world peace.
This document goes before the
League of Nations by the express
order of the Secretary and is ac-
companied by the replies of most
of the nations of the world. Mr..
Hull's move is viewed as another
step in modelling world opinion
for peace. His statement was
specifically applied to the Far
East by a subsequent utterance.
, However, the general principles
have an important bearing on the
European situation, where the
Mediterranean difficulties are
causing grave concern. General
ly, it is believed that warfare in
the Far East can be restricted to
Japan and China, but there is
considerable doubt whether a
war in Europe can be prevented
from spreading to the entire
world.
While Seeretery HulPs success
sive steps do not involve the
United States in any formal COM
mitments, they emphasize to the
world at large that the influence
of the United States is undoubt-
edly on tne side Of the peaceably
inclined nations and suggest
strongly a disapproyal of the tao
ties of aggressors who are willing
to endanger world peace in their
efforts to secure territorial ex-
pGnsion. This idea is emphasized
by the declaration Of the Presi-
dent in regard to the "iittery"
condition of the nerves OF people
everywhere over the threat of
war. Significantly, the Presi-
dent declared that he could not
speak for the others, but felt sure
he could speak for the democra-
eies.
Without underwriting the inter
probation, it IS interesting to point
out that certain observers are
now suggesting that the Lewis
Roosevelt breach is apt to prove
advantageous TO both parties
The c. l. o. leader has regain
ed certain amount of political
/ freedom and the President. it is
said. is relieved Of the disadvan-
tages which were inherent IN a
too-close connection with the mill
liant la5or organization
Il Is pointed ont that William
Green. president OF the American
Federation Of Labor. is now play
/ ing nue. more closely 70 the
White House and insisting that
labor recognize its friend. Mr..
! Roosevelt. Heretofore. the A. r
81 l. ehieftain has been some
What in he background. While
John l. Lewis vas proc aiming 70
his adherents the virtues OF their
WORKS WONDERS