First Round.

After making a few preliminary remarks about our weather, hospitality, general knowledge, natural beauties and, in fact, all those things which visitors feel so compelled to remark on, Mr. Byas proceeded to state his case. America had found the formula for happiness and this claim was justified from the national not the individual outlook. Certain sections of the community were not happy, but then they are not characteristic of the nation. The fact that America was one of the greatest lovers of peace affected her people and was one of the determining factors in happiness of the masses.

In 1917 America went overseas to fight for something called democracy, and though she gained neither money nor territory she had gained a lesson which stood her in good stead. Legislation had been put forward to prevent her from participating in a world war. The doctrine that detachment is best is held by most of the American people, and this recognition has led them to find happiness. There is no need to point out the horrors of war to show that peace is better. Most of the world wars have been of European significance, so why should U.S. worry? After all, no one is interested in her welfare except herself, and no nation can be blamed for trying to preserve her own peace. Back during the war there was Cohen's "Over There," with expressions of patriotism and desire to die for one's country. America was hypnotised and drawn in. In return, she received only a vote of thanks, which did not carry over into the financial sphere.

Eddle Cantor's song. "Let 'Em Keep It Over There," reflects the attitude of the American people at present. The United States peace policy may be over-advertised, but she is prepared to fight if invaded. He quoted the case of the gunboat Panay. Mr. Byas also outlined the history of founding of the States based on peace and self exclusion from European ties. "In having little political connection with the world we can promote our own peace and find our formula for happiness." concluded Mr. Byas.