Washington, Nov. 11.
China and her fight for independ ence lose a warm friend by the death of Senator Key Pittman, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. One of the Senate's experts on foreign affairs, he was recognized as a true Democrat and a firm foe of aggression.
His warm friendship for China resulted not only from recent events but from a clear view of conditions gained during his travels in the Far East.
For nearly a year his resolution calling for a complete embargo on raw materials and war supplies to Japan has been pending in the Senate, a ready weapon for the administ tion's use should Japanese action call for suitable counter-action here.
Undoubtedly the cares of office weighed heavily on him this year with foreign affairs presenting so many problems. His duties as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Commi tee kept him active throughout the summer, after which he took a holiday. This was followed by the eli tion which last week gave him a other term in the Senate.—Reuter.
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