This address was double-edged: it combined an attempt to force Germany into compromise with preparations for war. The current imperialist war has reached a critical juncture in history, posing the same fundamental choice to every imperialist power: either a protracted conflict, which could destroy capitalism and spark a world revolution; or an imperialist peace, which might transform the present war into a war against the Soviet Union. Following Hess’s flight and the defeat of the anti-Soviet faction within Germany, the Anglo-American imperialists’ anti-Soviet plot suffered a severe setback. Yet the plot has by no means been extinguished. Britain and the United States still aim to consolidate their naval supremacy, regain air superiority, and keep Hitler’s fire directed eastward. Knowing that America is what Hitler fears most, Roosevelt delivered this address and declared a state of emergency in order to intimidate him. The remark that “we cannot tolerate Hitler’s domination of the world, nor can we tolerate the world of the 1910s” clearly indicates that as long as Hitler refrains from challenging British sea power, he may be allowed to dominate Europe, have the Versailles constraints lifted, and secure an imperialist peace so as to launch an offensive against the Soviet Union; otherwise, war will be declared against Germany. Such is the function of pressuring Germany into compromise.

However, Hitler not only fears America but above all fears the Soviet Union. Since Hess’s defection, a new understanding has emerged between Germany and the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, fighting in the Mediterranean has grown exceptionally fierce, and there is a real possibility of an invasion of Britain. Churchill’s urgent appeals must be pouring in like snowflakes. Under these circumstances, the U.S. ruling circles are compelled to plan, in case compromise fails, to proceed directly to war. Hence, Roosevelt’s address also served to prepare for military intervention.

Moreover, the address harbored a Far Eastern Munich-type conspiracy. According to the Allied News Agency, Roosevelt stated in his speech that U.S.–Japanese relations had “not yet been examined.” It further noted that “the scope of the address was unexpectedly narrow, in order to concentrate on Germany,” and other similar remarks—all designed to leave room for Japan and concealing a vast scheme for a U.S.–Japanese compromise at China’s expense. This deserves close attention. In his statement of the 28th, our Foreign Minister repeatedly expressed “gratitude” toward Roosevelt, showing absolutely no vigilance whatsoever—an utterly inappropriate stance. Until the United States definitively renounces the Far Eastern Munich plot, our task remains to guard against being betrayed. As for “gratitude,” there is no need to rush into expressing it.