The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-30
PEACE IN THIS HEMISPHERE

The peace that prevails in the West
ern Hemisphere is in marked contrast to
the dangerous clouds which overhang
other countries throughout the world
This peace does not prevail because
the hemisphere has no international prob
lens Of its own AS Secretary Hull re-
certify pointed out controversies arise from
time to time among the American nations.
They have been susceptible Of settlement,
IN his opinion, because of the will to
peace" which exists in all nations of the
Americas.
In a speech delivered on Pan-Amer-
lean Day, the American Secretary of State
called attention to the settlement of five
serious relations in the past few years:
~ Colombia and Peru amicably
settled delicate question that threatened
friendly relations between them.
(2) Ecuador and Peru have been
negotiating for many years in an effort to
settle an outstanding territorial dispute be-
tween them
(3) The Chaco war between Bolivia
and Paraguay, which ended in 1885. Dele
gates of five friendly nations have been
trying to find permanent pacific solution
for the entire dispute for some time.
"a More recently, Honduras and
Nicaragua, engaged in ia boundary dis
pnte, acceptedsthe cooperationAof friendly
nations in an. effort TO achieve friendly
settlement A1@l
go Only few months ago, the
Dominican Republic and Haiti concluded
an agreement regarding a serious situation
that threatened peaceful relations that
existed between them.
We call attention to these examples
because one is apt, in viewing the modern
world, to overlook the instances where
peaceful relations have been maintained
There is no doubt but that, under the prac-
tices Of some nations, causes of war existed
in each of the disputes referred to above
However, because of sincere belief in the
peaceful settlement of international dis
putes and the cooperation of friendly ma
tons, the disputants have managed to
avoid anything like continental war.
The continuation of peace on this
continent depends upon rigid adherence to
certain fundamental principles. That the
United States, as the largest and most
powerful nation on the continent, must set
the example and exhibit rare forbearance,
is apparent. This nation is earnestly seek
ing to promote and develop good feeling in
this hemisphere and it is worth noting chat
Secretary Hull, in his address, outlined the
principles upon which peace must be built
He listed the right of each nation to
conduct its own affairs. free from outside
Interference; the principles of sovereignty
and equality Of nations, irrespective for law
and the pledged word, serupulous obse1v-
ance of treaty obligations: friendly and
cooperative effort in promoting peace;
mutually beneficial economic intercourse,
based upon the rule Of equal treatment
There can be little doubt that ii the
nations Of Europe were following the prin-
ciples briefly enunciatea above by The
American Secretary Of State, the continent
Of Europe would not now BE facing 4 ter
rible war. The same principles would, I'M
donbtedly. hava avoided the conflict be-
tween japan and China2 Thegv1ll insure
solidarity among American Republics it
followed sincerely by the United States
and the other nations on this side Of the
ocean. Certainly the results 50 far en-
courage as to believe that the best interests
of al our people require an honest attempt
on the part Of the United States to adhere
closely 10 them in It's future dealings with
its sister nations.
LEARNING FROM GUATEMALA