The Archive · 1938

Pres. Roosevelt Urged To Restore Peace

Persons? Intervention is Sought in Spanish War San Juan, Puerto Rice, Dec. 11.

An appeal to President Roosevelt to use his influence to end the "intolerable suffering" of the Spanish people was signed today by 67 outstanding professors and professional people in Puerto Rice.

The President is urged to "take an active interest in the fate of Spain, and to use your prestige and the. international influence of your high position toward ending the intolerable moral and physical suffering of the Spanish people."

The appeal requests President Roosevelt to act promptly, so that the coming Christmas season may continue to be the symbol of the beginning of an era of peace an goodwill among men The same signatories endorsed an appeal to "all Hispanic Americans engaged in intellectual pursuits" in each American Republic to join them in supporting the approach to the President of the United States—

Reuter.

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