"Tt is apparent from the change of attitude as expressed by the President that considerable pressure has been brought to bear on the business interests of the country. They. realize that it would be a disastrous. blow to refuse protection to the 12,000 Americans that are in China at' present. The official attitude a8 expressed on previous occasions, is the result of considerable pro-Paganda that has been broadcast People who feel that all of our ills will be cured if we absolutely remove ourselves from contact with any foreign countries. They feel that it is wrong to allow a few of our citizens to bring about conditions that will embroil us in any, conflict. They are ignorant of the real reason for the presence of, these citizens in China and because of that do not hesitate to express their disapproval of any action that might bring us in contact with troubled conditions "It is my personal opinion that oficial Washington is beginning to realize that we must not permit China to degenerate under the influence of Commun is unquestionably to render aid t sister so that she m: wark that will resist ment of these doctrines that do nothing but foster decay."* From Wilmington, Delaware:
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