Evening star., 1947-01-22
Senate Group Invites
Marshall 10 Present
Foreign Policy Views
By Gornett D. Horner


Secretary OF State Marshall,
invited to expound his views on
American foreign policy to the
Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee at his convenience,
buckled down today to what he
described as learning a new
business" before saying anything
about urgent world problems.
The Senate committees invitation
was extended by Chairman Vanden-
berg in such a way, 1t was learned
today, as to emphasize a desire to
cooperate fully with Gen. Marshall
In the conduct Of bipartisan for
eign policy.
With no pressure for immediate
action, the new top cabinet officer
was asked to appear at his own con-
venience after he had dug into the
job he took over yesterday from re-
firing Secretary Byrnes with a
promise to "do my best"
Disavowal Praised.
Praise still was being heard TO-
day from both Republican and
Democratic members of Congress for
Gen. Marshall's emphatic assertion
that he will never be candidate for
any political office because he is
determined to direct foreign affairs
on a nonpolitical basis.
Calling his declaration "a strong,
fine statement" Senator Bridges,
Republican, of New Hampshire said
"it should make his work easier"
and assure the cooperation of all
parties and factions in our country
in the conduct of our foreign af-
fairs"
Senator Connally, Democrat, Of
Texas, ranking minority member OF
the Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee, said Gen. Marshall's state
ment will strengthen his position
as Secretary of State and give
added prestige to his wonderful
character and reputation"
The statement definitely quash-
ing any speculation about himself
as a possible candidate for Presi-
dent in 1948 or any other political
Office was volunteered to reporters
by Gen. Marshall shortly before he
took the oath as Secretary of State
in President Truman's Office. He
fatty declared that, Il never could
be drafted"
Plans to Adopt Byrnes Policies.
He was equally emphatic in avoid
any foreign policy declarations for
the time being.
II am just at the beginning of
this new responsibility, he told
newsmen and photographers when
he sat down to his desk after lunch
yesterday. There is nothing can
say at this time regarding matters
that pertain to my position in the
State Department"
He indicated that he intends to
follow in general the policies laid
down by Mr.. Byrnes, who left last
night for his old home at Spartan
burg, S. c., to get the rest for which
he resigned the exacting cabinet
post on his physicians advice.
"I assume the duties" Gen. Mar
shall said, with a feeling of great
responsibility and an earnest desire
to carry out the foreign policy OF
this country in manner which was
splendidly exemplified by my prede-
cessor, Mr.. Byrnes-my old friend"
While posing for the neWsreels,
Gen. Marshall. read and signed a
few memoranda awaiting action on
his desk. Then he left for his home
at Leesburg, Va, deferring until to-
day the beginning Of a thorough
study of his new job.
Expected to Go to MoscoT.
He must decide promptly whether
he will go personally to Moscow
for the March 10 meeting of Big
Four Foreign Ministers to consider
German and Austrian peace settle
ments. He is expected to do so, but
told reporters Yesterday he did not