MIGHT NOT KEEP OUT

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 368, 24 February 1937, Page 5

MIGHT NOT KEEP OUT

OF EUROPEAN WAR

U.S.A. WARNING.

Intervention Would Not Be Sought.

Press Association—Copyright. Paris, February 23.

A warning that the United States might be compelled to intervene in a European war was given by Mr Bullitt, United States Ambassador to France, in the course of a speech which the News' Chronicle’s Paris correspondent understands was given at the instigation of President Roosevelt.

“It is impossible to affirm that America v<ould not be forced into a European war,” he said. “We did all we could to keep out of the Great War and shall do our best to keep out of any future war. We know it is always possible that some nation may be sufficiently reckless to drive the United States to war. The beginning of world peace can be found'simultaneously with action for internatTonai trade recovery and arms' limitation.”

French Commentators Express Views

(Received 12.15 p.m.) Paris, February 23.

French commentators consider that Mr W. C. Bullitt’s speech will mean that America may possibly join Brh tain and France in an economic and arms pact.