New York, Jan. 11.
The rejection of the Ludlow war referendum amendment by the House of Representatives is regarded by the press here to-day as a severe blow to the isolationist policy favoured by some Americans.
The vote against it, declares the "New York Times" may well mark an historic turning point in America's foreign policy. It is the first significant setback to those believing that security is best achieved by weakening the hand of the executive in the foreign field and isolating the United States from world affairs.
The nevtapaper describes the Neutrality Acts of 1935-36 as "abject, shortsighted and craven."
American sentiment, it asserts, is turning towards a more willing acceptance of the responsibilities of leadership which naturally fell on a great world Power—Reuter.
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