The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
The World Abroad

NEW YORK, n. Yin three widely separated
parts of the world the problems Of United States
foreign policy have emerged more clearly.
China. The QUESTIONABLE which has long stood
behind the Soviet attitude toward China's internal
problems has now been removed. The Soviet I'm
ion will cooperate with the Central Government of
Chang Kai-shek. 1t will not fish in the troubled
waters Of the Chungking- Yenan dispute.
Publication of the texts of the RussO-Chinese
Treaty of Alliance and of the supplementary agree
ments recently signed at Moscow clearly evidence
the Russian position, So far as Russia is concern
ed, China will not be permitted to become another
Spain.
Will Britain and the United States adopt a sim
liar hands-off attitude toward China's internal
problem?
The Russo Chinese Treaty puts an end to Japan
csc hopes Of starting trouble between these two
countries. But, if Britain or the United States
should Intervene in China. Japan's hopes of dis
sension among Britain. the United States and the
Soviet Union might still be realized.
The Chinese Communist leader Mao Use Tung is
now in Chungking negotiating with Chang Kai-
shek. Upon the outcome Of these discussions will
hinge the unification Of China. Upon the attitude
OF United States Ambassador Hurley may largely
depend the attitude Of the Generalissimo. All the
cards are now in Chiang's hands. He can afford to
deal generously with the Chinese Communists. He
can afford to recognize their contribution to victory
lie can afford to make it possible for them to Join
LII d ueHlOcfdClC government OF national unity. LII
our Ambassador eXerts his influence in that direc-
ton, China may not only avoid civil strife but be-
come a bulwark of future peace in Asia.
Latin America. Nelson Rockefeller the chief
sponsor for admitting the fascist Government of
Argentina to membership in the United Nations,
has resigned as Assistant Secretary Of State for
Latin American Affairs. His place is to be taken
by Ambassador Spruille Braden, an uncompromis-
ing foe OF fascsim and appeasement. Whereas Mr.
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Solidarity ahead of all other considerations, in
Guiding United Nations unity, Mr.. Braden can be
counted upon to carry out Cordell Hull's belief
that free governments and fascist governments
cannot exist together in this world"
Ambassador Braden has made it clear that he be-
heves that the present Farrell-Peron Government
Of Argentina does not represent the Argentina peo-
pie, and that, if the people were given a chance to
assert themselves, a democratic regime would be
the result.
Europe. General De Gaulle's visit to this coun-
try and British anxiety over the sudden termin-
alton Of Len Lease both served to highlight this
country's interest in European rehabilitation.
The problems of the liberated countries, such as
France, are very different from those Of Britain.
Both problems must be solved, if there is to be any
hope OF maintaining full production and employ
ment in this country.
France has suffered far less than Britain, 50 far
as her intrinsic ~long-run economic position is con
cerned. She has contracted no external debt to
speak OF. Her war expenditures have been relat-
lively small. She is normally very nearly self-suff-
icient.
Of course, France has suffered much deeper
psychological wounds than Britain. She has been
defeated and plundered. Right now she is suffer
ing from lack of coal, machinery, TRANSPORTATION.
and most Of all from lack Of food. She badly needs
immediate help to get on her feet, but, once on her
feet, she can stand alone.
Britain, on the othr hand, has gravely comprom-
lsed her basic economic position. She has depleted
her wealth in fighting the war. She has lost a
large part Of her export ttrade by concentrating her
industries on war production and living off Lend
Lease. She has piled up a huge debt and will have
to borrow more. She must not only rebuild at
home, while still living on short rations; she must
recapture her world markets in order to live.
Our foreign policy makers face the difficult prob
lem Of finding the means to help bring about the re-
covery in Europe, which is essential to our own
prosperity and to the maintenance of peace, with
out causing Uncle Sam to be Santa Claus now and
Uncle Shylock later.