MONROE DOCTRINE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1554, 23 May 1916, Page 4

MONROE DOCTRINE.

A REVISED VERSION

In mi address delivered nl \\ ashington ni January, President V ilsou proclaimed n new Monroe Doctrine. “The Monroe Doelrine, said the President, “was proelaimed hy the United States on her own authorhas always been maintained upon her own responsibility. Hut the Monroe Doelrine demanded merely that European Ooverniaenls should not attempt to extend their political system to this side ol (lie Atlantic. It was a hand held up in warning, hut there was no promise in it- ol what America was going to do with (he implied and partial protectorate which she apparently was trying 1 to set up on (his side 1 ot the water. And 1 believe you will sustain me in the statement that it has been tears and suspicions on this score which have hitherto prevented the greater intimacy and confidence and (rust between the Americans. The States of America have not been certain what the United Slates would do with her power. That doubt must be removed.'’ Doctrine to be American. The basis of the new policy is as follows : —• American Stales, to be united in guaranteeing to each, other absolute political independence and territorial integrity. Agree to settle all impending boundary disputes as soon as possible by amicable process. Agree to handle all disputes arising among .them by patient, impartial investigation, and to settle them by arbitration. Agree that no revolutionary expedition shall be outlined against or supplies for revolutionists shipped to neighbouring States. The proposals, as a basis of an agreement, were submitted by Mr Lansing, the Secretary of State, to the second pan-American Scientific Congress recently held at Washington.