Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-03-01

cumStances. 1t must be marked BY
creative ideas, constructive propos,
ais, practical and forward -lookins
suggestions.
Though the status quo Is not sa.
cred and Interchangeable, we canno,
overlook unilateral gnawing away
at the status quo. The Charter for
bids aggression and we cannot allow
aggression to be accomplished by
coercion or pressure or by subter-
fuges such as political infiltration.
When adjustments between states
large or small, are called for, we will
frankly and fairly consider those
adjustments on their merits and In
the light Of the common interests
of all states, large and small, to
maintain peace and security in a
world based on the unity of all great
powers and the dominance Of none
Delicate Adjustments.
There are undoubtedly vitality i'm
portant adjustments which will re.
quire our consideration. Some OF
these situations are delicats to deal
with. am convinced, however, that
satisfactory solutions can be found
If there Is a stop to this maneuver-
ing for strategic advantage all over
the world and to the use of one adj
justment as an entering wedge for
further and undisclosed penetrations
of power.
We must face the fact that to
preserve the United Nations we
cannot be indifferent-veto or no
veto-to serious controversies be-
tween any of the great powers,
because such controversies could
affect the whole power relationship
between all of the great powers.
The United States wish to main
tain friendly relations with all
nations and exclusive arrangements
with no nation. Naturally there are
some problems which concern some
much more than other
nations. That is true in regard to
many problems related to inter-
American affairs. That is true in
regard to the control of Germany
and Japan.
In our relations with the other
great powers there, are many prob
lens which concern two or three
OF us much more than the others
OF us. I see no objection to con-
ferences between the Big Three or
the Big Four or the Big Five.
Even conferences between our
selves and the Soviet Union alone,
between ourselves and
Britain alone, or conferences be-
tween ourselves and France Or
China alone, can all help to fur
Their general accord among the great
powers and peace with the smaller
powers.
One and Indivisible World.
But in such conferences, SO far
IS the United States Is concerned,
we will gang up against no state.
We will do nothing to break the
world into exclusive blocs or spheres
IL influence. In this atomic age
We will not seek to divide a world
which Is one and indivisible.
We have openly, gladly and whole
1eartedly welcomed our Soviet ally
Is great power, second to none in
he family of the United Nations.
We have approved many adjust.
nents in her favor, and in the pro-
less resolved many serious doubts
n her favor.
Only an inexcusable tragedy of
errors could cause serious conflict
between us in the future. Despite
he differences in our way of life.
'ur people admire and respect our
allies and wish to continue to be
friends and partners in a world of
freedom and rising stand
ards of living.
But in the interest of world peace
and in the interest of our common
and traditional friendship we must
make plain that the United States
intends to defend the Charter.
Great powers as well as small
lowers have agreed under the
United Nations Charter not to use
.orce or the threat of force except
n defense of law and the pur-
poses OF the Charter.
Cannot Stand Aloof.
We will not and cannot stand
aloof If force or the threat of force
S used contrary to the purposes
md principles of the Charter.
We have no right to hold our
,roops in the territories of other
sovereign states without their ap-
'roval and consent freely given.
We must not unduly prolong the
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION