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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
BALDERsToN ANCESTRAL HOME AT CoLoRA MARYLAND

without waiting for the return OF
the two families from China.
Seventy-seven of the 112 living
members of the Balderston clan
were In attendance: the three sur
viving widows of Lloyd Balder-
ston's sons George, William, and
Lloyd; thirty-eight grand children;
thirty-five great grand children;
and one great-great grand child
Those who answered the roll
were:
George and Myra Atwater Balder-
ston of Colora Branch: Mary Bald
erston of Barker, N. Y, Edward
Balderston of s. Dakota, Alice, Ber-
tina and Anne Balderston of Colora,
Jane B. and Daniel s. Dye of Cheng-
tn, w. China, Levi H. and Anna
Runner Balderston, Helen G., Rob-
ert L., and Donald, of Colora. Sarah
and Herbert Harker: William A.,
George, John and Kate Butler Of
Philadelphia. Ruth and John e.
Lippincott: Thomas E., Myra A.,
and Jane Candy of Colora. George
and Virginia Maxwell Balderston,
of Philadelphia: George, Jr., Mar
garet peggy Ellen.
Candy and Mary Brown Balder-
, ston of Nottingham Branch: Henry
l.. and Cara M. Gibbons Balderston:
William and Evelyn Kirk Balder-
ston Of Ardmore; Rebecca K, A.
Bennett, Jr., and Candy B. Kimble,
of Florida.
John Lloyd and Anna E. Marshall
Balderston Of Kennel Branch: Bet
tie B. Maueer; Robert Franklin Of
Harrisburg; Candy Balderston, Rob-
ert of Drexel Hill.
Jane C. and Morris Jones of West
Grove Branch: Lloyd B. Luella
Walker Jones: Charles and Ruth
Gibbs, and Margaret of Altoona,
Pa. Catherine B. and William W..
Cadbury: Jane, Emma and Gather
inc of Canton, China. Edward and
Charles. Marion Jones Matlock, of
N. j., Edward and Esther Jones:
Esther of Philada.; Charles and
Effie Dillaye Balderston of Philada.
Branch: Stephanie Richard Battey:
Joyce of Philada.; William and
Stella B. Sain Baldertson of Boise,
Idaho Branch: Katherine and Stella
Marie of Wellesley, Mass; Elwood
and Sarah Atwater Balderston of
Colora Branch Mark and Anna
Roberts Balderston of Easton, Pa.
Lloyd and Lydia Tatum Balder-
ston III of Colora; Rachel Mckee
Balderston, Nancy of Colora; Lloyd
and Mary Alsop Balderston of Will
mington Branch: John Balderston
Of Hollywood; Esther B. and Thorn
as e. Jones, of Nashville, Tenn. );
Catherine Swift, Josephine and
Lloyd of Wilmington, and Mary b.
and David Telfair of State College,
Pennsylvania.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
ORDER NIsI

THE NATIONAL BANK OF RISING
SUN, A CORPORATION, AID.
MINISTRATOR OF THE Els.
TATE OF ANDREW G. STRONG,
Deceased, Plaintiff
ANDREW ID. STRONG, AN UNMAR-
RIED INFANT, AND STREET Il.
RILEY, JR., ADMINISTRATOR
OF THE ESTATE OF STREET Il.
RILEY, Deceased, Defendant. =. :.
In THE ORPHANS COURT
OF
CECIL COUNTY
ORDERED, this 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1910, by the Orphans Court
of Cecil County, that the report of
the Auditor in the above entitled
cause be ratified and confirmed as
stated unless cause to the contrary
be shown on or before the 18th day
of October, next, provided copy of
this order be inserted in some news
paper printed and published in Cecil
County once in each of two success
sive weeks before the 28th day Of
September next.
JESSE e. PIERSON
Register
True Copy-Test:
JESSE E. PIERSON, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
HARRY A. KRAUSS

Harry A. Krauss, a retired engin-
eer of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
died at his home in Oxford, Pa, on
Sept. 10, from complication OF
diseases. The deceased was II years
of age.
He was son of the late Stephen
J. and Rebecca Krauss and was born
in Rising Sun. Surviving are his
wife, Annie Grason, daughter OF
John Grason; two sons, Howard, Ok
ford; William, of California, and a
brother, Alonzo Krauss, Audubon,
N. ]. He was member of the Oxford
Presbyterian Church.
The funeral was held Friday
afternoon at two o'clock from his
late home, with interment in Oxford
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
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WOODLAND

Mrs. Robert Taylor furnished
seven baskets Of flowers for Home
Coming Day at Hopewell and helped
with the arrangement.
Do not forget the supper at the
Church House tonight.
Mrs. Iona Stewart and nurse, of
Baltimore, are spending this week
with her cousins, the Guy Kirk
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Perry, Of
Aurora, w. Va, spent few hours
the past week end with Mrs. Perry's
mother, Mrs. e. G. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mckay and
Elsie Lou spent Sunday with his
parents at Kennett Square.
Mrs. J. Fred Fox is with her sis
ters at Nantucket, Mass, for few
weeks.
Miss Alice Cecil is enjoying trip
South this week with friends.
Miss Chandlee, of Baltimore, spent
the weekend with her cousins, Mr..
and Mrs. John Astle.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kirk spent Sat-
urday and Sunday in Atlantic City.
Mrs. Rufus Jackson was hostess
to the G. e. G. Wednesday after
Mrs. Rufus Benjamin, ST., is with
her sister, Mrs. Gamble at Richard
son Park, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Williams
and family spent Saturday at Glen
more, Pa, with Mr.. and Mrs. Gran
vile McCardell.
The Missionary Society of West
Nottingham met with Misses Sue
and Letitia Maxwell Thursday aft
ernoon.
Miss Retta Fox, of Philada., is
spending some time with her brother
Fred
Miss Virginia Barnes, who teach
es at Luithicum Heights, was at
home the past week
Mrs. Edmund Brown, Mrs. Paul
SINNERS and Mrs. Carroll Tyson
were the hostesses at the September
meeting of the Ladies Aid Society,
that met in the Church House the
18th.
Mrs. j. Early, Mrs. James Early,
and Mr.. Paul Early, Of Bridgewater,
Va, have returned home from
visit with the formers daughter,
Mrs. Wiley M. Cecil. .
A Wayside Bazaar will be held by
the Trustees of Hopewell, the Is
and II Of October.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mcneil, Of
Seaford. Del. spent Saturday at his
nome here.
Mr.. Frank Sherrard, SON Of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Cameron Sherrard. who
taught at the Perryville High school
lie past year, resigned Saturday to
enlist in the Navy. He graduated at
Western Maryland College, In 80.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20

Saturday, September seventh,
dawned bright and fair, and motor
cars brought Balderston kith and
kin from some ten states to the
Colora home established in 1841 by
Lloyd and Catherine Candy Balder-
ston. BY high noon almost eighty
had arrived from near and from far.
Dinner was served, cafeteria style,
from the large dining room. The
spontaneously self-grouped relatives
in the several rooms or under the
great shade trees on the lawn pre-
scented a pattern of homely enjoy
ment and good fellowship. After the
noon meal, all assembled on the
lawn to listen to "reminiscences, lis
ten to letters and kilograms from
absent relatives, and to appreciate
the pageant: 1.-THE Spirit of Colora."
This had been prepared by Ruth
Lippincott and Esther B. Jones. The
latter read this sketch of life as
cleaned from letters concerning
the early history of Colora. The
great grandchildren of the pioneers,
CARRIED in the very garments of their
ancestors, depicted high spots in the
life, after Esther Jones had read
the lines. The sole representative
of the fifth generation seemed to
enjoy the playlet Cor himself) as
much as any of the clan as he gurgl
ed and kicked in the self-same
cradle that rocked his great-great
grandfather.
The evening meal was partaken
on the lawn, camp-style.' Then pic
lures were thrown upon screen
of Fishing Experiences in Maine, of
Gardens in England and of archi-
lecture and scenes in other parts of
Europe In marvellous colors, and of
Canton, China Scenes. Practically
all found shelter under the ances-
trail rooftree, in nearby Balderston
homes, and in neighbor homes SO
Hospitality opened; but few motor
ed home.
The Sabbath was observed in
overflowing COlora Meeting House,
that had been built in 1S41, just be-
fore the Colora rooftree had been
raised. The few representatives of
the clan, representing other denom-
nations, Joined in the unprogram-
ed meeting, according to the man
ner of Friends. DR.. VIM. Cadbury of
Canton. China, spoke of glowing
ones enemies" out of his own exper-
fence in occupied territory. Catherine
Cadbury, Pres. Thomas Jones, Dan.
S. Dys, Jane B. Dye and others took
part in vocal services.
Again the group gathered at the
Colora home for the noon meal. In
the mid-afternoon the family gath
ering broke up, but before scatter
ing they one and all agreed that it
would be well to have another re-
union before too-distant date,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
CLIFTON t. DEAvER

Clifton T. Beaver, aged 70 years,
of New Texas, Fulton Township,
Pa, died on Sept. 6, of heart con-
dition in the Coatesville Hospital.
The deceased was born in Drumore
Township, son of the late David
and Margaret Tucker Deaver. He
was a carpenter by trade. Surviv-
ing are his daughter, Helen, wife of
August Hinkle, Wilmington, DEL;
a sister, Lulu, wife of Joseph Cutler,
Drumore, two sons, D. Lewis, of
Peach Bottom, and William r., Will
mington, DEL; and brother, James
of Peach Bottom; also four grand
children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
FOUR INJURED IN CRASH

Four persons were injured in an
auto accident near Calvert on Fri
day, when car driven by Joseph
Hanlon, 40, of Pittsburgh, Pa, and
another operated by Dale Knight, 81
of Havre de Grace, collided.
In addition to Hanlon, who re-
ceived head injury and cut over
the eye, and knight who suffered
head injuries and Treasured knee
cap, others hurt were: Patrick Han
Ion, 81, Pittsburgh fireman and
father of the driver, who suffered a
fractured pelvis, dislocated right hip,
broken ankle, and severe cuts, and
Mrs. Patrick Hanlon, who suffered
q fractured ankle, cuts. bruises and
shock. State Police investigated
the accident.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
STRICKEN WHILE AT WORK

Harry Sheppard, well known res
ident of Elk Township, Pa, fell dead
while plastering the chapel at Hick-
ory Hill, on Sept. 9th. Death was
due to a heart attack. Deceased was
SO years old, son of William and
Rachel Parson Sheppard. His wife
one daughter, Mrs. Violet Clements
survive, as well as two sisters, Mrs
Glenn Reynolds, Cynwyd, and Mrs
William Keith of Coatsville. Funeral
services were held from his late
home Thursday, with interment in
Oxford cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
OPENS IT'S TWO HUNDREDTH
YEAR

West Nottingham Academy, old
est Independent preparatory board
ing school in the U. S., opened its
2OOth year as classes began on Wed
nesday morning.
According to ]. Paul Slaybaugh
headmaster, there is capacity en-
rollment Of 80 boys---36 from Mary
land, 10 from Pennsylvania, 1S
from New Jersey, from Delaware,
from the District of Columbia, 4
from New York, from Virginia, and
/ from Ohio.
Mr.. Slaybaugh also announced the
appointment of Powell Thomas,
Philada., Pa, in the English depart
ment; Robert Bishop, Camden, N. j.,
Latin instructor; and Leonard Van
Driel, Lancaster, Pa, steward.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
MooDY-RoDNEY

Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church, Elkton, was the scene of a
pretty wedding at 5 o'clock Satur-
day afternoon, when Miss Alice
Moody, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William John Moody of Elkton, was
united in marriage to Mr.. James
Norval Rodney, of Smyrna, DEL, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Rodney of
Chesapeake City. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. DR.. Warren
E. Atkinson, the pastor.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. Her sister, Mrs. Steph-
en- Lamm of Port Deposit, was ma
iron of honor. Miss Jean duBose, a
cousin, was maid of honor. Miss Re-
becca Biddle, another cousin, Of
Elkton; Miss Henrietta Rodney and
Miss Betty Rodney, sisters of the
groom, and Miss Naomi Hollowell Of
Wilmington, Del, acted as brides
maids.
Mr.. Elmer Rodney, brother Of the
bridegroom, was best man. The
ushers were Mr.. William X. Moody,
brother of the bride; Mr.. Walter
duBose, Jr., of Elkton: Mr.. Stephen
Lamm OF Port Deposit; Mr.. Calvin
Schwartz of Baltimore, and Mr..
Lloyd Rodney of Chesapeake City.
The wedding march was played
by Mrs. Joseph Gibson. Port Deposit.
A reception followed the cere-
mony. The young couple will reside
at Smyrna. Del.
The bride is graduate of Elkton
High school. Mr.. Rodney is grad
uate of Rock Hall school and attend
ed Washington College at Chester
town, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
J. r. GILLESPIE

]. e. Gillespie, "a, retired Penn
sylvania Railroad conductor, died
early Monday morning at his home
in Perryville, after two-weeks
illness.
He is survived by his widow, who
was Miss Effie Boulden; four sons
Willis, Perryville; Raymond, Elk
ton; JOS, Philada.; Raymond, Elk
lespie of Havre de Grace.
Funeral services were held at 2
P. NJ, Wednesday, from the Patter-
son funeral home in Perryville. In
ment in Hopewell Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

The ninth annual fall flower show
sponsored by the Newark, Del, Gar
den Club, will be held in the New
ark New Century Club Building Sat
urday afternoon and evening, to
10 p. M. September 21st, and Sun
day afternoon, September 22nd, IL
to 6 P. M.
This show is an annual event and
has become we'll known for it's dah.ia
displays as well as for artistic ar.
engagements and mixed bowls and
baskets. Hundreds of specimen ex'
hibits attract considerable interest
and keen competition among local
gardeners.
There is no admission charge and
large numbers of out-of-town visit.
ors include this show in their Satur.
day or Sunday afternoon ride.
A. B. EASTMAN,
Newark, Delaware
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
BLAKEsLEE HERD LEADS

Harry Hedrick, cow tester for
Cecil County, reports that the five
leading herds in butterfat produc-
ton which participated in the Cow
Testing Association during the
month of August, were as follows:
First, S. w. Blakslee, with an aver
age of 1874 pounds of butterfat;
second, Donaldson Brown, with an
average of 1927 pounds; third, Wick
es Davis with 1927 pounds; fourth,
Glenn McGrady, with 31.8 pounds
of butterfat; fifth, John Scott, with
31.6 pounds.
The leading 10 individual cows
were owned by s. w. Blakslee and
Donaldson Brown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
DEATHS
MRS. GEORGE MURRAY

Mrs. Beatrice H. Murray, aged
SO years, died September Z, at Union
Hospital, Elkton, following an oper-
alton. She is survived by her hus-
band and a son, Arthur B. Murray,
of Baltimore, and daughter, Mrs
William Boyer Of Columbus, N. j.
Interment was made in Cherry Hill
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20

CHICKEN SUPPER AT CALVERT
The pupils, teachers and patrons of
Calvert High School will hold their
annual chicken supper on Wednes-
day evening, Sept. 20. Supper served
from S to 8. Proceeds for benefit of
general school fund.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20

ut is well known that anger and
fear do things to ones insides. 1t is
not so we'll understood that worry
is virtually chronic fear, and resent
ment is chronic anger"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
CHEsAPEAKE CITY FINANCES

William X. Berger, treasurer of
the town of Chesapeake City, has
made the annual financial statement
of the town, which shows the total
receipts for the past twelve months
amounted to $7740.46 and the ex-
penses $7629, leaving cash balance
of Sill. The total assessment of the
town, for taxable purposes amount
to $685,000. The receipts from wat
err rents. this being the first year
after installation, amounted to
S3837.37, and the disbursements
$374S.87, leaving a cash balance of
5000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
FOR QUICK SALE

Merit No. IL Coal Stove. with
pipe. Regal No. IL Coal Stove. with
pipe. Wicker or reed Bay Coach.
with hood. rubber tires and brake.
All these articles are in good condi-
ton. Cheap for quick sale.
MRS. JOSEPH T. JOHNSON
Wilson Ave Rising Sun. Nd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20

Yelling at the kid merely demon
strates your helplessness, and he
knows it. The general doesn't yell
his commands at underlings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20

WE PAY Sc for selling ten 81
boxes. SO beautiful assorted. Christ
mas Cards Sell for $1-your profit
so cents. Greeting Card House. 100
Main, Ossining, N. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
HOME NEAR RISING SUN SOLD

Wheeler G. Grier. Realtors. report
the sale Of the small farm and home
of Benjamin r. Densmore on the
road from Rising Sun to Farming
tom, Cecil County, to Samuel J..
Smith OF Rising Sun. who will take
possession Immediately.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
JAMES METHODIST CHURCH
Rising Sun, Md.
Rev. J. B. Dickerson, Minister
Sunday. September %

Sunday, September 20
The Services will be morning
worship, IL A. M. Church school,
9:45 A. M. Mr.. G. c. Buck Supt.
Evening worship at 1880 p. M,
Minister in charge.
Mid-week service Wednesday at
1880 p. M.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20

Americans are so fond Of build
ing monuments that sales of stones
just for that purpose average SIS
worth every minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20

It's an easy matter to get around
anyone y0u can sse tAreggh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20

6UdOG VI ICuuoylFdui6 uAtlA tAO
day of 1882.
2. That your Complainant and the
Defendant have voluntarily lived
separate and apart without any Co
habitation for more than five consec-
utive years prior to the fling of her
Bill of Complaint, and said separa-
ton is beyond any reasonable ex-
pectation of reconciliation.
8. That the Complainant and the
said Defendant have had one child
born to them from said marriage,
viz. Jean, age nine years.
4. That your Complainant has re-
sided in Cecil County, State of Mary
land for more than two years past
before the filing of this Bill of Com
plant.
5. That Charles Parson was last
heard of In the City of Wilmington,
State of Delaware. but that your
Complainant does not know his pres
emit whereabouts.
1t is thereupon. this 18th day OF
September, 1910. ordered by the
Circuit Court for Cecil County. in
equity, that the Complaint, by caus-
ing q copy of this order to be insert
ed in some newspaper. published in
said Cecil County, once in each of
four successive weeks before the
14th day of October, 1910. give mo-
tice to the said absent Defendant. Of
the object and substance of this bill,
warning him to appear in Court in
person or by Solicitor, on or before
the 9Th day of November and show
cause If any he has why a decree
ought not to be passed as prayed.
WALTER e. BUCK.
Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
WALTER E. BUCK. Clerk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
JACKSON-McQUIRK

Miss Mildred o. Jackson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. N. Munson Jack
SON, of Principle Furnace, and Mr..
Howard McGuirk, SON of Mrs. Cath
crime e. McGuirk and the late Harry
McGuirk, of Principle Furnace, were
married on Wednesday, September
4, at the Charlestown parsonage by
the Rev. George Cooley. Mr.. and
Mrs. McGuirk will make their home
in Principle Furnace, Md.
McCOMSEY-DONNELLY
Mrs. Helen McComsey, daughter
of Mrs. Georgeanna McCrabb and
the late Isaac McCrabb, and J. Wade
Donnelly, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
w. Donnelly, all Of Russellville, Pa,
were married Monday afternoon,
Sept. 9th, in Elkton, by Rev. r. ].
Stingell.
They were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. Alec Wagner, of Sylmar. Md,
brother-in-law and sister of the
groom.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
A Mistake That Costs Millions

Every year millions OF dollars
are lost by fire In property that
is under-insured The owners
had the foresight to protect
themselves with fire insurance,
but made the mistake Of not in
creasing their insurance as they
added new and valuable items
to their home furnishings. Don't
make this mistake. 1t may cost
you plenty OF money. Better let
us check your fire insurance for
you. No obligation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20

Method Is the offspring of pune
tuality.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
sIPLE-SHAFFER

Miss Mary Pauline Siple daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Siple, OF
Kemblesville. Pa, became the bride
of Henry Arthur Shaffer, SON of Mr..
and Mrs. William Shaffer. of Elkton,
on Saturday afternoon, August 81,
Rev. w. r. Huston, pastor of the
church, performing the ring cere-
mony.
FENDER-EDWARDS
Miss Blanche Fender, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. M. e. Fender, of Fries,
Virginia. and Glen G. Edwards, Jr.,
SON Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Edwards
Of North East, were married Aug.
31st, In Bristol, Tennessee.
The couple will live In North
East. The groom Is employed by the
B. and 0. Railroad Company.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-09-20
I'll. L. CONSTABLE, Attorney
RUTH PARSON,
Complainant
VS..
CHARLES PARSON
Defendant
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR CECIL COUNTY

The object Of this suit is to pro-
cure "a decree, divorcing the Com
plainant a vinculo matrimonii from.
the Defendant.
1. The Bill states, that on the
2Sth day of October, 1881, she was
married to the Defendant, Charles
Parson with whom she resided In the
State of Pennsylvania until the
Evening star., 1940-07-23

not be impaired by the repercus-
sions Of warfare elsewhere.
Specifically, there is before us the
problem Of the status of European
possessions in this hemisphere.
These geographic regions have not
heretofore constituted q menace to
the peace of the Americas; their
administrations were established, for
the most part, many generations ago
and, in our time, have acted as
congenial neighbors. We have no
desire to absorb these possessions or
to extend our sovereignty over them.
or to include them in any form of
sphere Of influence.
Colonies Can't Become
Subject Of Barter.
We could not, however, permit
these regions to become a subject
Of barter in the settlement of Euro
pean differences, or q battle-ground
for the adjustment Of such differ
ences. Either situation could only
be regarded as a threat to the peace
and safety of this hemisphere, a
would any indication that they might
be used to promote systems alien to
the American system. Any
effort, therefore, to modify the ex-
isting status of these areas-whether
by cession, by transfer, or by any
impairment whatsoever in the con-
troll heretofore exercised-would be
of profound and immediate concern
to all the American republics.
1t is accordingly essential that we
consider a joint approach to this
Evening star., 1940-07-23

common problem. We must be In
a position to move rapidly and
without hesitation.
It has been suggested that our
action take the form of the estab-
lishment Of collective trusteeship,
to be exercised In the name Of all
Of the American republics. The
Government of the United States
indorses this suggestion and is pre-
pared to cooperate, should occasion
arise, in its execution.
The establishment of a collective
trusteeship for any region must not
carry with it any thought of the
creation of special interest by any
American republic. The purpose OF
collective trusteeship must be to
further the interests and security
of all of the American nations, as
well as the interest of the region in
question. Moreover, as soon as con-
ditions permit, the region should be
restored to its original sovereignty or
be declared independent when able
to establish and maintain stable
self-government.
Nv.
Seldom has a meeting Of friendly
nations opened In an atmosphere
of more widespread misconception
and more fragrant Misrepresentation
as to its aims ana purposes than
have emanated in recent weeks,
from responsible and irresponsible
quarters, in connection with this
meeting.
We have met to consult together
regarding our own pressing prob