Evening star., 1951-09-05
Text of Trumon's Address Opening Conference

Nations charter.
The development Of regional
arrangements for defense in the
Pacific will mean that such Japa-
nese defense forces as may be
created would be associated with
the defense forces of other ma
tions in the area. Japan's security
would not depend exclusively on
Japanese forces but on inter-
related security arrangements with
other countries. The Japanese
contribution, by itself, would not
constitute an offensive threat.
But Japanese forces, together with
forces of other nations, would pro-
vide mutual security against
threats to the independence of
the nations of the Pacific, includ-
ing Japan.
At present, of course, Japan is
totally unarmed. In view of the
open aggression taking place near
Japan, the Japanese government
has requested the United States
to enter into bilateral treaty for
Japan's immediate security. Under
such a treaty, the United States
would maintain armed forces in
Japan for the time being as a
contribution to international peace
and to Japan'S defense against
attack.
Security arrangements are eS-
Sential in world in danger. In
the Pacific as in other parts of
the world, social and economic
progress is impossible unless there
is a shield which protects men
from the paralysis of fear.
New Nations Respected.
But our great goal, our major
purpose, is not just to build bigger
and stronger shields. What we
want to do is to advance, as rapidly
as we can, the great constructive
tasks Of human progress.
We in the United States respect
and support the many new free
and independent nations in the
Pacific area and Asia.
We want to see them grow and
prosper, as equal partners in the
community of independent ma
tionS Of both East and West. We
want to cooperate with them, to
help them in their agricultural
and industrial development. We
wish to see these nations attain in
dignity and freedom a better life
for their peoples-for that is the
road to world peace.
These countries have a rich
historical and cultural heritage.
Today, their people are experience
ing great economic and social
change. They are stirred by a new
zeal for progress and independ-
ence. Already, We have seen some
OF the progress that can be made
in stamping out ma
laria, in building schools and
training teachers, in growing more
food and creating new industries.
Immense opportunities lie ahead
If these countries can pursue their
national destinieS in a partner
ship OF peace, free from the fear
OF aggression.
Under this peace treaty, we be-
lieve Japan can and will join in
this partnership of peace.
Contribution Expected.
We look forward to the contri-
button which the new Japan, with
its rich culture and its dedication
to peace, can bring to the commu-
nifty of nations. We expect this
contribution to grow over the
years, for the signing of a peace
treaty is but one part of the proc
ess Of making peace. When ag-
gression and war have severed
relations between nations, many
ties which bind one nation to the
Others are cut. Making peace is
like repairing the many strands
OF an intercontinental cable; each
strand must be spliced separately
and patiently. until the full flow
.of communication has been re-
stored.
There is no other way to bring
lasting peace than this slow and
patient progress. step by step, of
mending and strengthening the
cables of communication, of
understanding between nations.
In this San Francisco confer
ence, we have the opportunity to
take one vital step toward lasting
peace. Our specific task here is
to conclude the treaty of peace
with Japan. That will be a great
step toward general peace in the
Pacific.
There are other steps which
need to be taken. The most i'm
portant of these is the restora-
tion of peace and security in
Korea. With Japan returned to its
place IN the family of nations, and
with the people of Korea secure,
free, and united. it should be pos
sible to find ways to settle other
problems in the Pacific which
now threaten the peace.
Offers Action For Peace.
The United States has made
clear on many occasions it's desire