The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-01-09

dence, or world disarmament, or free
dom of expression, or freedom of re-
ligion-or even good business.
Such peace would bring no secur-
ity for us or for our neighbors.
'Those, who would give up essential
liberty to purchase a little temporary
safety, deserve neither liberty nor
safety"
AS a nation we may take pride in
the fact that we are soft-hearted; but
we cannot afford to be soft-headed.
Must Be Wary of Appeasement lsms
We must always be wary of those
who with sounding brass and tink-
ling cymbal preach the ''ism" of APP
peasement.
We must especially beware of that
small group of selfish men who would
clip the wings of the American eagle
in order to feather their own nests.
| have recently pointed out how
quickly the tempo of modern warfare
could bring into our very midst the
physical attack which we must expect
if the dictator nations win this war.
There is much loose talk of our i'm
munity from immediate and direct in
vasion from across the seas. Obvious
ly as long as the British navy retains
its power, no such danger exists. Even
if there were no British navy, it is not
probable that any enemy would be
stupid enough to attack US by landing
troops in the United States from
across thousands of miles of ocean,
until it had acquired strategic bases
from which to operate.
But we learn much from the lessons
of the past years in Europe-particu-
larry the lesson of Norway, whose es-
sential seaports were captured by
treachery and surprise built up over
a series of years.
Danger of Trojan Horse Cited
The first phase of the invasion of
this hemisphere would not be the
landing of regular troops. The neces-
sary strategic points would be occu-
pied by secret agents and their dupes
and great numbers of them are al
ready here, and in Latin America.
AS long as the aggressor nations
maintain the offensive, they-not we
will choose the time and place and
the method of their attack.
That is why the future of all Amer
lean republics is today in serious dam
ger.
the Congress is unique in our history
That is why every member of the
executive branch of the government
and every member of the Congress
face great responsibility-and great
accountability.
Must Meet Foreign Peril
The need of the moment is that our
actions and our policy should be de-
4,NI
4 to meeting this foreign peril. For all
our domestic problems are now part
OF the great emergency.
Just as our national policy in in
ternal affairs has been based upon a
decent respect for the rights and dig
nifty of all our fellowmen within our
gates, so our national policy in for
eign affairs has been based on a de-
cent respect for the rights and dignity
of all nations, large and small. And
the justice of morality must and will
win in the end.
Our national policy is this:
First, by an impressive expression
of the public will and without regard
to partisanship, we are committed to.
all-inclusive national defense.
Democratic Cause Must Prevail
Second, by an impressive express
sion of the public will and without re-
gard to partisanship, we are commit
ted to full support of all those reso-
lutte peoples, everywhere, who are re-
sisting aggression and are thereby
keeping war away from our hemi-
sphere. By this support, we express
our determination that the demo-
cratic cause shall prevail; and we
strengthen the defense and security
of our own nation.
Third, by an impressive expression
of the public will and without regard
to partisanship, we are committed to
the proposition that principles of NOR
atty and considerations for our own
security will never permit US to ac-
quiesce in peace dictated by agrees
sors and sponsored by appeasers. We
know that enduring peace cannot be
bought at the cost Of the other peo-
pies freedom.
In the recent national election there
was no substantial difference between
the two great parties in respect to
that national policy. No issue was
fought out on this line before the
American electorate. Today, it is
abundantly evident that American
citizens everywhere are demanding
and supporting speedy and complete
action in recognition of obvious dan
ger.
Swift Armament Drive Urged
Therefore, the immediate need is a
| swift and driving increase in our arm
ament production.
Leaders of industry and labor have
responded to our summons. Goals of
speed have been set In some cases
these goals are being reached ahead
of time; in some cases we are on
schedule; in other cases there are
slight but not serious delays; and in
some cases-and | am sorry to say
very important cases-we are all con-
cerned by the slowness of the accom-
+ plishment of our plans.
The army and navy, however, have
. made substantial progress during the
past year. Actual experience is i'm
! proving and speeding up our methods
of production with every passing day.
And today's best is not good enough
, for tomorrow.
/, Not Satisfied With Progress
am not satisfied with the progress
= thus far made. The men in charge of
= the program represent the best in
= training, ability and patriotism. They
: are not satisfied with the progress
n thus far made. None of US will be sat
e isfied until the job is done.
S No matter whether the original goal
was set too high or too low, our OBJ
jective is quicker and better results.
tn uiUa two i1luctra tionS.