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Editorial
October 12, 1939
The Redwood Gazette
Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Editorial warns against US acting as mediator in European wars, arguing it risks entanglement, angering parties, and enforcement obligations, preferring strict neutrality despite desire for global peace.
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UNCLE SAM IN THE ROLE OF MEDIATOR
for Europe's difficulties, seems to appeal
to some of the persons who object most
strenuously to Uncle Sam as the merchant
of fireworks, with Europe as his best cash
customer.
From here it appears that the position
of umpire is more precarious than that of
vendor of wares in the grandstand.
Those who would not have America become
involved in foreign conflicts should
recognize that the outsider who attempts to
stop a fight, or to arbitrate between belligerents,
is immediately involved. Not only
in danger of being struck by a wild swing,
he is almost certain to incite the anger of
one of the combatants, if not both.
Furthermore the mediator, in case a
settlement is reached, is obligated more or
less to see that the terms are carried out.
America has had experience enough with
playing western hemisphere policeman to
know better than to pin on a star as world
cop.
America sincerely desires peace, not
only in this country but for the world. Happiest
possible solution of the problem of
neutrality would be the sudden ending of
hostilities in Europe. But the slim chance
of our being able to settle things does not
warrant our taking the risk of umpiring.
for Europe's difficulties, seems to appeal
to some of the persons who object most
strenuously to Uncle Sam as the merchant
of fireworks, with Europe as his best cash
customer.
From here it appears that the position
of umpire is more precarious than that of
vendor of wares in the grandstand.
Those who would not have America become
involved in foreign conflicts should
recognize that the outsider who attempts to
stop a fight, or to arbitrate between belligerents,
is immediately involved. Not only
in danger of being struck by a wild swing,
he is almost certain to incite the anger of
one of the combatants, if not both.
Furthermore the mediator, in case a
settlement is reached, is obligated more or
less to see that the terms are carried out.
America has had experience enough with
playing western hemisphere policeman to
know better than to pin on a star as world
cop.
America sincerely desires peace, not
only in this country but for the world. Happiest
possible solution of the problem of
neutrality would be the sudden ending of
hostilities in Europe. But the slim chance
of our being able to settle things does not
warrant our taking the risk of umpiring.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Uncle Sam
Neutrality
European Conflicts
Mediation
Foreign Involvement
Peace Desires
What entities or persons were involved?
Uncle Sam
America
Europe
Belligerents
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Us Mediation In European Conflicts
Stance / Tone
Cautionary Against Involvement
Key Figures
Uncle Sam
America
Europe
Belligerents
Key Arguments
Position Of Umpire Is More Precarious Than Vendor Of Wares
Outsider Attempting To Stop A Fight Becomes Immediately Involved
Mediator Risks Inciting Anger Of Combatants
Mediator Obligated To Enforce Settlement Terms
Us Experience As Western Hemisphere Policeman Warns Against World Cop Role
Slim Chance Of Success Does Not Warrant Risk Of Umpiring