The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21

Churches of Christ in America and Judge Joseph M. Proskauer of the American Jewish Committee.
 Work of this consultants' group has been pretty much behind the scenes at San Francisco, but its effectiveness is best shown by it's victory on the human rights issue which had been previously consid- cred and then dropped by the State Department as something too diffi- cult to attain. None of the consult ants meetings have been open to the public or the press, but behind closed doors they have had a num- Der of spirited sessions.
 DIVERSE ELEMENTS
 ACHIEVE HARMONY
 Included in their group are such diverse elements as A. F. of L. and CIO, National Association of Manu- lecturers, American Legion Rotary and Kiwanis, Protestant, Jewish and Catholic Societies, Parent Teachers, League of Women Voters. While it was generally feared they would be in continual strife, they have fooled everybody, worked in harmony and may really contribute largely to the success of the Con- ference.
 Most of their sessions have been in a reserved lobby at the Opera House where sessions are held though a few meetings have been at the Fairmont Hotel. which is U. s Gn1pOatinn hea f6IIal,forc
 At morning sessions the consult- ants have been thresling out things among themselves, Dr. James T. ShotWell of the Carnegie EndoW- ment for International Peace pre- siding. At afternoon sessions rep resentatives of the American dele gation have been appearing in turn to keep the c0nsultants informed as to what went on and get their reactions.
 It was at these afternoon sessions that the consultants first emphasiz- ed their views on having greater protection for human rights writ ten into the Charter. Dean Virginia GilderSleeve got this reaction at first, then John Foster Dulles. But the delegates were not impressed and decided not to make a fight for these principles.
 At a subsequent meeting of the conSultants Secretary Stettinius appeared. Dr. Nolde, an elouuent preacher led off with a demand for better safeguards to human rights. He was followed by Judge Pros kauer, who made a profound legal presentation of the case Others among the consultants voiced their approval in no uncertain terms. Their position was that while they did not expect the American dele gates to win every point. they did expect their delegates to get in. there and fight for what they con- sldered right.
 STETTINIUS IMPRESSED
 Secretary Stettinius was impress ed and said so. Leaving the meet ing of the consultants, he went di- rectly to a meeting with the Am erican delegates and their official, technical advisers who were con- sldering other amendments. Stet- hnluS immediately made the pro- posal that the question of amend ments incorporating the principles of President Roosevelt's Four Free Goms and the protection of human rights for all people, regardless of race, language, religion or sex, be reconsidered
 This action was taken and the American delegation went on rec ord in support of the four human rights amendments-a statement of principle in the preamble, giving the General Assembly the power to assist in attainment of these free doms. and the creation of a com- mission to promote their worldwide acceptance.
 Securing the approval of the other major powers to these amendments was relatively easy matter. and that scored one for the conSultants.