Fraternity-Testvériség, 1942 (20. évfolyam, 1-5. szám)
1942-05-01 / 5. szám
TESTVÉRISÉG 11 world of the nineteen twenties in which the seeds of Hitlerism can again be planted and allowed to grow. We will accept only a world consecrated to freedom of speech and expression — freedom of every person to worship God in his own way — freedom from want — and freedom from terror.” In conformity with President Roosevelt’s above-quoted statement, we declare in Part 3 of the six-point program already referred to, that “The experlencees of recent years have demonstrated that we cannot take the situation either before or after the first world war as the basis for a future start. Instead, we must insist on a new settlement, equally just toward each of the nations concerned.” Accordingly, it is not Hitler’s dictate, but the Peace Conference meeting after Hitler’s defeat which alone will be competent to solve territorial problems and lay the foundations of a just and stable peace in the Danubian area, as elsewhere, through the correct and fair application of the principle of self-determination of peoples. 3. Inspired by the principle of equality of nations, we do not seek any advantages or privileges for the Hungarian nation which we are not prepared to grant or recognize, on the basis of reciprocity, to each and every neighboring nation. Above all, we are determined to rebuild our future relations with these neighboring nations living in the area of Hungary before 1914 on the basis of mutual respect, not on the basis of domination of one over another. Pursuant to this determination, we declare specifically (a) With regard to Yugoslavia: We unequivocally disapprove the surrendering of the Hungarian Government to Hitler’s military intervention — contrary to the will of the Hungarian nation -— and its parioiioating on Germany’s side in the attack on Yugoslavia. We feel it imperative that the Hungarian nation should render satisfaction as soon as it has regained its freedom and should do its utmost to bring about a sincere, just, and stable peace with its neighbor to the south. Ob) With regard to Czecho-,Slovakia: May we reiterate the assurance given in Article One of our six-point program adopted at Pittsburgh: "We deem it our duty particularly in fighting for the restoration of the independence and constitutional liberties of the Hungarian people, that we also seek the liberation from Nazi domination of the neighboring peoples whose destiny is indissolubly bound to our own. We cannot say indifferent to the fate and the future of our neighbors. To insure the success of the common struggle, we must find the basis for friendly relations and for lasting collaboration, and thus contribute our share to the indispensable reconstruction of the Danubian area.” We, Hungary and Czecho-Slovakia, have both accepted the Atlantic Charter as the base of a future peace. By the correct application of the principles laid down in the Atlantic Charter we both must eliminate all antagonisms of the past and thus contribute our share to a better future. False rumors have been spread American citizens of Slovak descent that our Movement seeks to reestablish Magyar domination over the Slovak people. This allegation is diametrically opposed to the clear and unmistakable language of the six-point program to which reference was made above. We solemnly declare once more that we recognize without reservation the right of all peoples to self-determination. We deem it our duty to protest emphatically against such false allegation designed to create dissention. (c) With regard to Rumania: It is most unfortunate that the question of Transylvania was allowed to create a serious conflict between Hungary and Rumania. This conflict cannot be settled so long as Nazi terror rules. The instinct of self-preservation and common sense demands that both peoples should refrain from widening this controversy, thus enabling Hitler to play one nation against the other in order to serve his ends. Neither Hungary nor Rumania should give any aid to the oppressor, who seeks to destroy the independence of both countries. Instead, both Hungary and Rumania ought to concentrate all their energies upon resistance against Nazi domination, and in doing to contribute to the ultimate victory of the democracies. When that victory has been won, we for our part are resolved to seek a peaceful settlement of the problem of Transylvania to the satisfaction of all concerned by applying the principles contained In the Atlantic Charter. 4. Apart from these general principles we disapprove discussion during the war involving territorial and boundary questions. I'remature controversies regarding such matters would only disrupt the unity of the forces fighting the dictators. Therefore, we desire to ob stain from raising or discussing territorial (problems until final victory is achieved. In maintaining this attitude we believe we are acting in conformity with the principles and policies pursued by the governments of the United States of America and the British Empire. 5. We declare once more emphatically that we deem the democratic transformation of the internal life and of the domestic and social institutions of Hungary indispensable. Specifically, we include in our future program the distribution of large landed estates and the elimination of racial discrimination, by restoring equal status to all citizens before the law. At the same time, we desire to point out again from our Pittsburgh declaration “that viable democracy can oly be created by the people’s own efforts; and that in Hungary, particularly, successful democratic advancement must be inspired by the principles which guided Louis Kossuth and which continue to inspire the Hungarian nation. These principles sprang from the soil of Hungary and the soul of the Hungarian people; they are identical with American ideals; the will tolerate no alien dictation.” TENSE BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS ON SALE AT YOUR POST OFFICE OR BANK AMERICA ON GUARD! Above is a reproduction of the Treasury Department’s Defense Savings Poster, showing an exact duplication of the original “Minute Man” statue by famed sculptor Daniel Chester French. 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