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Editorial
April 14, 1927
The Bamberg Herald
Bamberg, Bamberg County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes the United States for risking war with China to protect a few American businessmen, arguing it is senseless and that the US has fulfilled its duty by issuing warnings and offering evacuation.
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HUNTING FOR TROUBLE.
In all our life we don't think we have ever seen a more striking example of a nation hunting for trouble than is exemplified today by the United States in China. Ostensibly for the protection of a few Americans in business in China, the United States is treading on thin ice, likely to be embroiled in war not only with China but perhaps other countries. The utter senselessness of this course ought to be apparent, it seems to us. What would be the result of war with China? Thousands of Chinese killed and thousands of Americans slain. There are only a few hundred Americans in any sort of danger in China. They were amply warned of their danger. Why didn't they get out? And if the United States must send its army and navy for their protection, why could not the Americans be hog-tied, and taken out by force? That would be far better than risking the sacrifice of thousands of lives unnecessarily to the god of war. Anyway, after warning has been issued and means of removal from danger provided, America has performed its whole duty to its citizens on foreign soil. If they prefer to stay on in the face of such warning, then let them stay, say we, and take the consequences.
In all our life we don't think we have ever seen a more striking example of a nation hunting for trouble than is exemplified today by the United States in China. Ostensibly for the protection of a few Americans in business in China, the United States is treading on thin ice, likely to be embroiled in war not only with China but perhaps other countries. The utter senselessness of this course ought to be apparent, it seems to us. What would be the result of war with China? Thousands of Chinese killed and thousands of Americans slain. There are only a few hundred Americans in any sort of danger in China. They were amply warned of their danger. Why didn't they get out? And if the United States must send its army and navy for their protection, why could not the Americans be hog-tied, and taken out by force? That would be far better than risking the sacrifice of thousands of lives unnecessarily to the god of war. Anyway, after warning has been issued and means of removal from danger provided, America has performed its whole duty to its citizens on foreign soil. If they prefer to stay on in the face of such warning, then let them stay, say we, and take the consequences.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Us China Policy
War Risk
American Protection
Foreign Intervention
Evacuation Warnings
What entities or persons were involved?
United States
China
Americans In China
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Us Risking War In China To Protect Citizens
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Us Intervention And Anti War
Key Figures
United States
China
Americans In China
Key Arguments
Us Actions In China Exemplify Hunting For Trouble
Risk Of War With China And Possibly Other Countries Over Few Americans
War Would Kill Thousands Unnecessarily
Americans Were Warned And Could Have Left
Better To Forcibly Evacuate Than Risk Lives
Us Duty Fulfilled After Warnings And Evacuation Means Provided
Citizens Should Face Consequences If They Ignore Warnings