The Archive · 1936

Neutrality Accord on Philippines

Nations Urged to Guarantee Independence Washington, Dee, 26, lor William H. King, of Utah, ours the reaching of un agreement between the nations of the world the earliest possible moment. guarat\- teeing Philippine independence, "The independence and economic growth of the Philippines." Senator King said to-day, "should not be need in any way and the best 18 of yuarantecing the develop: ith is an ternational neutralization agreement."

Senator King described the Philippines as a "potential Fay Eastern danger spot," and stated that he was opposed to' the. establishment of 9 naval base in the Islands, The Senator from Utuh asserted that he was opposed to America's creating n over the Philippines. that the Philippines are attacked or are the victims of aggression by "some for eign power after receiving full me dependence," Senator King explained, would "not favour the United States' fighting for them. We would have to accept whatever developed as a fait accompli as in the case of Ethiopia." "United Press,

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