Evening star., 1947-01-05

be erected, which should be strength
ened and never weakened.
There is one more theme that ]
must emphasize. namely that the
commission recommendations con-
stitute an integrated and indivisible
whole, each part of which is re-
lated to, and dependent upon the
others. This fact is stressed in the
commissions recommendations. It
must never be lost sight of. No
partial plan for the control OF
atomic energy can be effective, OF
should be accepted by this country
In the extended debates of the
Atomic Commission, the original
principles of the United States dele
CATION have been tested and the out
come shows them to be sound.
We believe that this beginning
translated into action, may begin a
broad program to govern weapons
of mass destruction. In fact, 1t could
even include other armaments.
Were such a system employed effec-
lively, 1t might lead us into war
less age.
I know how near to your heart
that objective is. I. know the peo-
pies of the world are yearning for
the chance to live and work with
dignity and without fear, in peace
and security.
To that end I shall hold myself
ready to answer any call you may
make.
Approves of Secrecy.
Let me add these final thoughts
I see no reason why this country
should not continue the making of
bombs, at least until the ratifica-
ton of the treaty.
I have drawn your attention be-
fore to the necessity Of preserving
the atomic secrets. Particularly is
this wise as to our designs, know
how, engineering and equipment.
The MacMahon law carries author
ity for this protection. If this
authority should be found to be in
adequate, it should be broadened to
meet any needs, until a treaty is
ratified by our Senate
While science should be free, it
should not be free to destroy man
kind.
Our gratitude goes to you for the
opportunity of service you have
given us.
With warm regard.
Respectfully,
(Signed BERNARD M. BARUCH.
President Truman's Letter.
President Trumans letter accent
ing Mr.. Bdruch's resignation tollotus:
Dear Mr.. Baruch:
The Secretary of State has hand
ed me your letter Of resignation as
the representative of the United
States on the Atomic Energy Com
mission
At first I was reluctant to accept
the resignation. However, upon re-
f1ection, I have to agree with the
correctness of the conclusions
stated in your letter.
The recent action OF the General
Assembly of the United Nations
places a responsibility for the con-
sideration of disarmament proposals
primarily upon the Security Council
where Senator Austin will represent
the United States.
I am impressed by. the fact that,
with one exception. the governments
represented on the Security Council
have the same representatives on
the Atomic Energy Commission.
I know how tremendously inter-
ested you have been in the accom-
plishment of the task assigned you,
and when you tell me that you
believe your task is completed and
that the work should now be taken
over by Senator Austin, I accept
your decision.
I wish to congratulate you most
heartily on having secured the ac-
ceptance blythe commission of the
United States proposal. It is in
evitable that members of the COM
representing many govern
ments should have differences of
opinion as to the best approach to-
ward solution of this problem.
That Our proposal should finally
be accepted by vote Of 10 to
with two States abstaining,
is tribute to the fairness of our