Young Democrats Open Campaign; Elliott Talks to NCC

The Eisenhower administration's foreign policies were condemned categorically last night by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. '38, professor of History.

Speaking at a crowded meeting sponsored by the Young Democrats Club in Winthrop Junior Common Room, Schlesinger first attacked the Republicans' "egregious fake slogans," such as "massive atomic retaliation," "agonizing reappraisal," and "the spirit of Geneva," which, he claimed, tend to create the impression that all our problems have been solved.

Republican "pactomania," he added, has also fostered a false feeling of security, especially in such cases as SEATO, which lack strong military forces. "The Republicans seem to think," he said, "that the mere signing of a paper constitutes adequate security."

Schlesinger further criticized the Republicans' brandishing of American power despite the fact that they have cut down on military appropriations. In marked contrast to an earlier Republican's ideas, he said, today's policy seems to be "Speak at the top of your voice and throw your stick away."

Arthur A. Maass, associate professor of Government, opened the meeting by condemning the Republican party's incapacity to govern in a democratic society.