New York Press Critical

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 305, 27 December 1939, Page 7

New York Press Critical

Received Tuesday, 11.35 p.m. NEW YORK, Dec. 26. United States opinion reflected in the responsible press is critical of the PanAmerican protest last Saturday. Tho New York Times, in an editorial, says; “It is unfortunate that the PanAmericas chose to assert their claim on tho basis of right in preference to the more accurate and more realistic basis of logicul and compelling interest." The journal adds: “Whether the safety zone becomes a reality depends primarily not on countermeasures but the ability to convince the oemgerents of the desirability of avoiding antagonising American opinion. ’ * Tho Herald-Tribune says: “The protest was awkwardly worded and utterly uninspired. Tho basic weakness of the Panama declaration is its failure to account for the fact that when nations are fighting for their existence their conduct towards neutrals is governed by the balancing of possible gains and losses resulting in the flouting of neutrals’ policies." The newspaper adds: “When as here an entirely new doctrine unprecedented in international law is launched it cannot be expected that belligerents will acquiese unquestioniugly."