Windham County Reformer in Brattleboro, Vermont

Foreign policy and arbitration dominates president's talks

The president spoke Tuesday before Congress on foreign affairs and tariffs, praising Argentina's agreement to reduce duties on certain U.S. products under the tariff act. He defended Monroe Doctrine principles in the Venezuela British Guiana boundary dispute, urged arbitration for territorial questions, and urged stronger enforcement of patrols in the Bering Sea while noting progress on Pacific wildlife protections and other diplomatic efforts.