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fldently believed in the sanctitv of
treaty obligations In common with
other nations it has assumed a solemn
obligation not to resort to force as an
instrument of national policy.
"All this" said Mr.. Hull. gives us
a moral right to express our deep con-
Germ over the rising tide of lawless-
ness, the growing disregard Of treaties,
the increased reversion to the uses OF
force and the numerous other ominous
tendencies which are emerging in the
sphere of international relations"
Principles Outlined.
Mr.. Hull outlined the principles ito
which our Government adheres in the
formation of its foreign policy" prin-
ciples to which he said all nations
could subscribe, no matter what their
form OF government. These princi-
pies, contained in a statement which
he had issued July 16, 1887, he said
he had transmitted to every govern
ment of the world" An overwhelm-
ing majority of these governments,
he added, had joined in affirming
their faith in these vital principles.
Mr.. Hull listed nine as most impor-
tant principles, indispensable to a
satisfactory international order. These
were:
The constant advocacy and practice
OF peace; abStention from the use of
force in pursuit of policy and from
interference in internal affairs of
other nations; peaceful negotiation
and agreement to settle interna national
disputes; the Sanctity of treaties and
observance of International agree
ments; modification of treaties, when
need arises, by orderly processes: re-
pect for the rights of her nations
and international law; promotion of
economic security through the re-
moval of trade barriers; the limitation
and reduction Of national ornaments,
and apart from the question of al
lianceS with others, each nation
should be prepared to engage in CO.
operative effort, by peaceful and prac-
ticable means, in support of these
principles.
The Secretary of State, faced by the
happenings in Europe and in Asia
today, did not mince words in discuss
ing conditions. Either, he said, these
principles outlined by him must be
vitalised or international anarchy
based on brute force will inundate the
world and ultimately sweep away the
very bases Of civilization and prog
ress." That Is the crucial issue today,
he said.
Describes Peace Steps.
Mr.. Hull described the steps which
this country has taken, since the
present conflict between Japan and
China began, to prevail upon both
nations to desist from the use of
armed force. Last August, he said, he
declared that I'VE did not intend to
abandon our nationals and our in
terests In China" and he has fire.
quently reiterated that statement.
Mr.. Hull said the determination of
the Government to stand by nationals
abroad was based not only on a spe-
cific and elementary duty of Govern
ment toward its citizens, but also on
other and broader considerations.
ITO waive rights and to permit inter-
ests to lapse" he said "in the face of
their actual or threatened violation
and thereby to abandon obligations-in
any important area of the world, can
serve only to encourage disregard of
law and of the basic principles Of in
ternational order, and thus contribute
to the inevitable spread of interna-
tional anarchy throughout the world"
Urges Adequate Defense.
Turning to the question of adequate
national defense, Mr.. Hull told his
world audience:
In world in which the rule of
force has not yet been firmly and
surely supplanted by the rule OF law,