Argentine Manifesto
In view of the great possibilities, both political and economic, of the Argentine Republic, as well as of that country's equivocal attitude under its present Government, the broadcast of the President of Argentina, General Peron, on Sunday deserves attention, particularly in the light of the visits at present being paid to various European countries by Sefiora Peron, whose personal influence on Argentine politics is known to be very considerable. if it is accurately repre-- sented by the short reports available in the London Press, the President's address was unexceptionable. The demand for internal- peace in all nations based on respect for the people's free will and on economic co-operation is admirable. So is the appeal for dis- armament of mankind in spirit, material plans for the elimination of war; and a firm resolution to work for the cause of peace ; and the indication that Argentina would use, as she had used, her resources to facilitate the material and economic rehabilitation of all suffering peoples is peculiarly welcome at a moment when such assistance as Argentina has it in her power to offer is so sorely needed. The question, of course, is how far such admirable professions will issue in action. By promoting immigration from Europe the Argentine could help substantially to relieve one of the most acute problems of Europe, but any disproportionate idflux of Germans with Nazi records would cause well-grounded apprehension. And Argentina has just dealt a severe blow- at this and other countries by the em- bargo she has laid on imports of such importance to us as textiles and motor-cars. There may be compelling reasons for this, but it can hardly be said to make for economic rehabilitation.
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