Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-29
Being an American

opposition concerning Mr. Rooseves highly dramatic
foreign policy.
In his new private status, Mr.. Landon has only
the authority which from ability to clearly
and to speak in the of and candor
He challenges Mr. Roosevets implication that the
United States must underwrite a British victory
The Kansan's admonition to his compatrios is all
the significant because Mr. Landon is not labeled
isoationist but has been extremely ardent from
the start for all aid to Great Britain short of
Mr.. Landon said:
Those who really all aid to England short of
should specifically say: NO CONVEYING. NO
AMERICAN SHIPS IN WAR ZONES.
Are we for against sending conveys American
ships into the lending any of
defense equipment the protest of army and navy
officials? This is vital ISSUE because the minute
American ship is sunk and the American flag is fired
upon and Americans are killed, WE ARE IN THE WAR,
WITH MEN"
A RDENT friend of Great Britain though he is Mr..
Landon protested against giving her blank check"
He preferred the candor of outright gift subsidy
to Britain instead of kidding ourselves" with the
garden hose schemes"
Mr.. Landon further challenged the assumption that
British victory essential American security Though
concedng that Americans have very real interest in
and preference for British the Naz persecu
tors and pointing to the disadvantages in Naz triumph
the former governor of Kansas concluded
But of these things threaten the security of
the republic much would becoming involved in
another European war.
There isn't navy or a combination of nayies in
the world that can seriously shores those
Of the countries north south u.s. entire
English navy is surrendered intact.
is in sha hat hiS Is obahI
then she is PAST HELP"
FURTHER demonstrating his ability to keep his head
amidst emotional excitement and to continue to BE
American and THINK American Mr. Landon spoke other
timely words which should be embazoned in the minds
and the hearts of his countrymen.
For this sincere friend of Great Britain who has
strong dstaste for everything the Nazs stand for
pressed these simple words of Amercansm 1871 brand
"No. the question of the survival of the republic is
NOT going to be decided in England.
ut will be decided HERE, with the question of our
METHODS of aiding Britain playing vital part in that
decision"
Also the survival of the republic is going to be de-
cded by how wisely meet the problems of nequitabe
distribution of wealth. of securing the cooperation and
responsibility of labor of protecting the ownership of
the land by the who actually lives and works
it. and strengthening economic foundations, weak
ened by eight years of New Deal experiments.
Americans should not miss the historic significance
of the fact that the Presidents latest eloquent remarks
foreign policy pleased Mr.. Churchill than Mr.
Landon.
And it should not be overlooked that Mr.. Landon
perhaps first among frst-rank American statesmen
to denounce the depredatons of the cators and has
been unwaverng in his strong hopes for British
In this
It's not that he likes Great Britain LESS but that
he loves the United States MORE.