Evening star., 1937-03-22

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standpoint of his eight pillars OF
peace" laid down at Buenos Aires
Whether he realizes it or not, his
teachings come close to those of
practical religionists," like the OK
ford Group, which is undertaking q
spiritual world revolution with the
ethical teachings of the Sermon on
the Mount as ammunition.
Talks to Diplomats.
Hull has been laboring persstently
with the Washington representatives
Of foreign governments, mixing pleas
with reproofs and stern warnings He
is said to have met with considerable
success-enough to give hope Of some
thing better
This information is unofficial and
1t does not come from Hull or his
office. From various inquiries, how
ever, the writer is satisfied of its ac-
curacy.
also get the distinct impression
from talks with highly-placed per-
sons that some Government officials
apart from Hull believe Europe is on
the brink OF disaster, with her threats
OF war, rearmament programs and
selfish nationalistic policies.
They hold that unless Europe ap-
plies the brakes, situation will de-
velop in which-as the Secretary has
put tiff military catastrophe
does not occur within another year
or so, it is almost inevitable that
there may be an economic catastro-
phe and the one is nearly as bad
in its effect on us as the other"
The eight pillars of peace" out
lined by Hull are: Internal quiet and
education; frequent international con-
ferences; swift ratification of exist
ing peace pacts; adoption of a COM
mon neutrality policy; fair and equal
commercial policies; practical inter-
national cooperation; strengthening
OF international law, and faithful OBJ
servance Of the sanctity OF treaties.
1t is said when Hull encounters the
argument that some specific prob
lem must be solved before the gen.
eral proposition of peace and pros
| perity can be tackled, he replies In
| effect:
Stuff and nonsense. Embrace the
general proposition and the details
| will solve themselves. And do it now,
for time is working against U.S."
AS a result Of his activities, many
foreign statesmen are described as
having started to work along his lines
and preach his doctrines.
To Avoid ENHANCEMENT.
Britain and France are said to be
turning in his direction; the Economic
Council of the League of Nations has
been won over; Is countries, including
France, Holland, Sweden, Belgium
and Brazil, already have accepted his
program OF peace through trade. A
trade agreement with England Is
understood to be in prospect.
All this does not mean that the
United States intends to get mixed up
in European affairs. She definitely
intends to stay away from entangle-
mentS, but she naturally is vitally
interested in seeing world affairs
brought back to normal.
AS indication that the United
States has not abandoned hope of
general disarmament or some limita-
ton, Norman Davis, the State De-
partment's disarmament scout, is
leaving shortly for Europe to put his
ear to the ground again. 1t is said
his mission is merely to inquire into
possibilities.
The belief is expressed in some we'll
INFORMED quarters that President
Roosevelt would be prepared to initiate
another disarmament or economic
conference, If he were given a rea-
sonable basis for such move. At
present, no such basis exists.