The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03
ARABS Ill 2E OR INDEPENDENCE AFTER THE WAR
By HENRY TOsTT RUSSELL Limited Prnnm Stan Ocrresnonaens

 CUnited Prsss Stan cOVrespondensl
 London, Jan. S--CUP)-"Nations are like mothers-in-law: distance makes them easier to get on with" !" according to the Amir Faisal, son of Ton Saud, most powerful of mod ern Arab rulers.
 With informal simplicity that turns Hollywoods idea of an Ara bian prince into O caricature, this dark-eyed, picturesquely robed son of the King of Saudi Arabia dis cussed the Arabs idea of the freedom for which, he said, 'The United Nations today are fighting"
 "Our motto is, Live and Let Live Frankly, that is why we like Americans .. that, and the leagues of ocean which separate our coun- tries," he told the United Press in an exclusive interview during a visit to London.
 We Arabs are not opposed to foreigners living in our land. On the contrary. We owe much to Western culture. But, as an Eng lishman is king in his castle,' so we feel that an Arab should be sov- ereign in his own court.
 None can scratch an Arabs back better than an Arab. No one can rule an Arab better than an Arab. During the last war, We had confidence in the Allies. We had hoped for promised Independence. Other small nations in Europe achieved it. But we were disap- pointed. The pledges of Lawrence of Arabia were not honored. We are hoping that after this war, the United Nations will deal with us in theSpirit of the Atlantic Charter" :"
 Why isn't Arabian the official language in Lebanon? Why can't Arabian engineers get jobs in their own countriesp Why can't Arabians attend universities in some coun- tries? These and many ither simi- lar questions were raised by the Prince in a striking gentle yet de- termined tone of voice.
 If we Arabs were soverelgns in our own countries, we could build up our countries, improve educa- tion facilities and the conditions of our peoples. Surely we who gave the world algebra alchemy and other sciences, should contribute more than we are allowed to do to the betterment of our fellow-men.
 Take the United States. See what she has given the world since she won her independence. Com- pare her influence on world affairs with what it was before she was recognized as being capable of self government.
 People don't seem to understand that the average Arab today has nothing to work for For this reason often you come up against apathy in our countries. The only interest in life of the average Arabian is his longing for Independence. We Arabs want that with all our hearts. And. you can take it from me, the Arab will rise again and again, as he has done in the past, until he achieves it. And when we take our rightful place among the independent nations of the world, Arabians will contribute their due share towards making the world a better place to live in
 After the Romans, the Arabs for a time led the world in science building and other arts until the Middle Ages, when conquest brought decadence and with 1t loss of liberty.
 Give the Arabs a chance. and they will come back" he added. We need Western guidance and help and are glad to have it. But we also want to be allowed to live our own lives in the way we choose. as all sovereign nations do."
 It is because the United States has done so much disinterested good in Arabia that she is so pop ular there, concluded the Prince:
 Although the United States has never tried to colonize us. Ameri- cans have butt many of our finest universities and hospitals. For more than 80 years now, they have helped Arabians to educate them selves. For this and other reasons we like them"
 He smiled, motioning that the in terview was at an end, and with knowing twinkle in his eyes: Maybe one reason is that your land is so far away from ours!' 
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