The Archive · 1932

Manchuria and the League

New York, Oct, 10.

"If the League of Nations. to sere the Hlanchurian "quest there wont be much League left Senator David Ay Teed of Pennsylann said to-day "on. his return From an observation tour of Europe, Senator. ced ig. a member tho."'Senate committees on foreign elation, military affairs and

ace capacity Dut it Was. generally capacity bit Ht wee generally known that his observations there" were made" primarily. for President Hoover, whom he report immediately on his return no. indication that riy" Buropean country. will soon cognise Manchuleua" "he ad. "What the Langue's aiitude will be toward: the' Lytton Report, Tea ay but most certainly the League faces a crisis in dealing with this question."

Reiterating statements so often made by Administration officials thatthe United States policy on the Fr East is clearly defined and well-known, Senator Reed declined to say whether the European nations will give united support to He was emphatic in his denial of reports that the United States had reached an, ogreement with Great Britain and France for such support.

taDesnite all nsporte to the con: teary uch bargain has beth Tenched?" the Senator said.

Senator Reed was not optimistic regarding the immediate future disarmament. While he - believed Ail conferences Will serve to elavity the atmosphere, he does not envisage an "early agreement. that will materially "feduco." the World expenditures for armament.

The Senator was however more optimistic in regard to the Day ment of foreign debts.

lieve they will be paid," he uld. "also believe that' mont. of the countries owing money" to the United States are in better posi= tion to pay. than the United States We'to cancel the. debts, "T.have feat confidence in. their' abu Meet. these obligations and faith 9 in their promises to do so.

"Senator. Reed reported. the debt situation in fil for the" President Who has made It w eeyuign sue, The Senator has consistently sup: Ported the Presidents poley wre still, many. controversiey between United States and France regarding the commerce between the two countries, the Senator predicted the arly conclusion of a new commer-cin treaty which settle the points dispute.

While he did not detail the pros-active provisions of the agreement wea indicated it would settle the controversies over the sale of American film plays, fruits and other items of trade.—United Press.

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