Evening star., 1950-10-18

firmly held purpose to support peace
and freedom-a. purpose which the
free nations have pursued together
over the years.
The name United Nations" was
first used in the dark days of the
second world war by the countries
then allied to put down another ag-
greSsion.
From that day until this, the
cause of peace has been strength
ened by an active policy of CO.
operation among the free nations.
1t is not by chance, but as a result
of that steady policy, that SO mem
bers of the United Nations rallied
Immediately to meet the unpro-
voked aggression against the Re-
public of Korea.
1t has been as a part of that
same policy and common purpose
that we have joined during the past
five years in building up the
strength of the peace-loving forces
of the world. We have contributed
to this end through the Marshall
plan in Europe and through eco
nomic assistance in many other
parts of the world. We have also
contributed to this end through
military aid to countries threatened
by aggression. All around the world
the free nations have been gaining
strength.
We have to recognize that, as we
have moved steadily along IN the
postwar years, our policy of build
ing peaceful world has met con-
slant opposition from the Soviet
Union.
Here in San Francisco five years
ago we hoped that the Soviet Union
would cooperate in this effort to
build lasting peace.
Obstructism Laid to Reds.
But Communist imperialism would
not have it so. Instead of working
with other governments in mutual
respect and cooperation, the Soviet
Union attempted to extend its con-
troll over other peoples. 1t embarked
upon new colonialism-Soviet style.
This new colonialism has already
brought under its complete control
and exploitation many countries
which used to be free. Moreover, the
Soviet Union has refused to CO.
operate and has not allowed its
satellites to cooperate with those
nations it could not control.
In the United Nations. the Soviet
Union has persisted in obstruction.
1t has refused to share in &C
tivities devoted to the great eco
nomic, social, and spiritual causes
recognized in the United Nations
Charter. For months on end, it
even boycotted the Security Council.
These tactics of the Soviet Union
have imposed an increasingly greater
strain upon the fabric of world
peace. Aggression and threats of
aggression, aided and abetted by
obStructionism In the United Ma
tions, have caused grave concern
among the nations which are hon.
estly seeking peace. The response
of the free world to the aggression
in Korea has given these nations
new confidence. But events in Korea
have also made 1t more apparent
than ever that the evil spirit of ag-
gression is still abroad in the world.
So long as this is true. we are all
faced with a clear and present
danger.
Today, we face a violent and
cynical attack upon our democratic
faith, upon every hope of decent
and free life-indeed, upon every
concept of human dignity. Those
who support this evil purpose are
prepared to back it to the limit with
every device, including military
force.
The Soviet Union and its colonial
satellites are maintaining armed
forces of great size and strength
In both Europe and Asia, their vast
armies pose constant threat te