Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23

But Mr.. Roosevelt has not done
this. He has dabbled In inhamma-
tory statements and manufactured
panics OF course, we in America
like to speak our minds freely, but
this does not mean that at a critical
period in history our President
should cause bitterness and confu-
sion for the sake of a little political
oratOry. The Presidents attacks on
foreign powers have been useless
and dangerous. He has eouFted a
war for which the country is hope
lessly unprepared-and which IL en-
phatically does not want. He has
secretly meddled in the affairs Of
Europe. and he has even unscupu-
lOusly encouraged other countries to
hope for more help than we are able
to give.
walk softly and carry a big
stick was the motto of Theodore
Roosevelt 1t is still good Ameri-
can doctrine for 1910. Under the
present administration the country
has been placed in the false. posi-
ton of shouting insults and not even
beginning to prepare to take the
consequences"
Cheers Interrupt
Several times the speaker was
compelled to stop as applause and
encouraging shouts drowned out his
voice. The cheers grew in volume
and frequency as Mr.. Willkie. citing
France as a tragic example, de-
clared ip firm voice that our for
eign policy must begin in the
United States" and be dedicated to
making us strong right here in our
own land"
Referring to the defeat of France.
Mr.. Willkie said in part:
"And in this tragedy let us find
our lesson. The foreign policy Of
the United States begins right here
In cur own land. The first task of
our country In its international af-
fairs is to become strong at home.
We must regain prosperity. restore
the independence of our people. and
protect our defensive forces. If that |
is not done promptly we are in con- |
slant danger. II that Is done no
enemy on earth dare attack us.
propose 10 40 IL
IS. promise. by returning |
to those same American principles
lha I overcame German autOcracy |
once before, both in business and in
war, to outdistance Hitler in any con-
test he chooses in 1910 or after.
And / promise that when we beat
him, we shall beat him on our own
Terms, IN our own American way"
A Doctrine OF Growth
For our home policy Mr.. Willkie
proposes to follow a doctrine of in
creased production, Of increased
growth, Instead of the New Deal
doctrine of division" and said;
I'VE are not asked to make more
or ourselves. We are asked to di-
ride among ourselves that which we
already have. The New Deal doc
.rine does not seek risk. it seeks
Iafety. Let us call it the Il pass
doctrine. The New Deal dealt it,
md refused to make any more bets
IN the American future.
Why, that is exactly the course
france followed to her destruction!
.ikc the Blub government in France,
o has our government become en-
angled in unfruitful political ad- I
entures. AS in France, so here, we !
ave heard talk Of class distinctions
nd Of economic groups preyfng i
pom other groups.
"As for me, / want to say here {
nd now that there is no hate in my |
cart. and that there will be none {
4 my campaign. 1t is my belief
nat there Is no hate in the hearts {
{ any group Of Americans for any l
lher group-except as the New q
leaiers seek to put 1t there for po- 4
tical purposes. l stand for a new Il
in an industrial so v
ETY.. 4