"About-Turn Policy"
Chungking, July 6.
Oficial circles have not' yet had time to study gnd comment on the statement made by Mr. Stephen Early, President Roosevelt's private sec retary, suggesting a Monroe Doctrine for, America, Europe and Asia, 'Chinese elteles, however, have generally received the news' with profound disappointment, their first. reaction being that the United States adopting an "about-turn policy" and abandoning her position as a leader and champion of the cause of international justice and peace.
The Chinese are particularly disappointed as it was only yesterday that Gen, Chiang Kai-shek appealed to the United States to adopt a more aggressive policy and give assistance China, his statement, Mr. Barly said President Roosevelt believed that European, Asiatic and American nations should get together in their respective spheres to settle amonit themselves problems of territorial possessions, instead of allowing a conquering Power to make decisions. Reuter.
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