That_the bombing and sinking of the USS, Panay of a similar incld-fent Was "bound to occur" was me Gleated to-day by the six peace organizations In a joint statement.
"the Oriental situation is develop~ Img into exactly the danger the forces advocating Invocation. of the Neutrality Act warned against from the beginning of the Asiatic, wer. An incident. like the present was bound =f occur... It was bound Ukewise (o create. widespread alarm among the American people;" the statement, rea.
"The alarm is justified, for under the present day-to-day "policy the way is open for any sudden action the Administration may choose to adopt... Only the Invocation of the Neutrality Act would give Americans the assurance that this Government oes not Intend to go to war to pro~ eet financial interests and that. Goes not intend to. Join In the apmention of sanctions to protect fore tlgn. interests along with our own small interests in the Orient," the statement concluded.
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