The Archive · 1939

An Good Faith

Washington, Apr. 15. the second part of guarantee the ing. countries, stated:

President Roosevelt, "In conference halls just us before Jaw courts itis essential that each party should engage discussions good faith and with the conviction that substantial justice will result for ull, It is further customary. and. necessary for each party to leave its the United States would be disposed to take part in. discussions. aim to find the most practical "meth-opening up "an avenue to international trade so that every lation should be placed for bu; and selling on an equal footing on the world markets and should possess the certainty of obtaining materials products necessary for a peace-{ul and economic life. Governments other than the United States and directly concerned could undertake such discussions as would seem necessary oF desirable."

'We recognize that' the problem ty are complex Westigations and discussions ought 10 be continued an atmosphere of peace, Such an atmosphere could "not prevail "it ug are darkened by the threat of war." think you will not misjudge the spirit of tankness in which 1 sent you this message. In this hour, Heads of Governments are literally responsible for the entire Humanity during the years to come." They can nut be deaf to the prayer of their Appeal London, Apr. 16 measure of Great Britain's appreciation for' President Roosevelt's intervention is the very heavy (ype with which the President's historic message to Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini is printed in the British newspapers today.

The hopes aroused last night were, however, tempered Inter by indications from Berlin of a cool reception of the President's proposal in German official circles. News of the orders, to units of the American Fleet in Auantie waters immediately to the Pacific is given second place only to the President's message.

The "Observer," in a leading artllo today, declares that twee in the present century has a monstrous chal-Tenge to freedom, radiating from the same Central European sources, been heard with the sine potency across the 3000 miles separating America from Europe, The "Sunday Times" remarks that the replies of Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini will be awaited with profound interest throughout the world, but one may say in advance that it would be better for them to give no reply than to make promises. which they are not absolutely determined to keep.

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