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- "ing civilization. I do not propose to attempt to strike-a-balance----Crown Prince and Princess of all these factors, And I am sure there are others as well. But there are at least some reasons why the U.S.S.R. could be seriously interested in making progress toward disarmament, We strongly hope this is the case. ; Perhaps the most difficult part of the equation is how much they might be willing to pay for dis- armament by way of opening up their system to the inspection that would be required. I have already spoken of the difficulties we have experi- enced over a long period in this regard. But we must not, and will not, give up hope. Concluding Comment What, then, are the prospects for progress in the months ahead ? With the adjournment of the conference in Geneva tomorrow, we turn our eyes to the summit. In just 2 weeks, the Heads of Government of the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union will meet in Paris. Disarma- ment will assuredly be one of the topics of highest priority. It is our fervent hope that the Soviets will join with us in giving the necessary impetus to the disarmament negotiations so that when the 10-nation conference reconvenes in June it can come to grips with the concrete measures which could eventually relieve man of the tremendous burden of armaments and free him from the spec- ter of war. Until acceptable disarmament arrangements are negotiated, we must continue to look to our own defenses. There is no other way if negotia- tions are to succeed. There is no other way if world peace is to be maintained. We know that the realization of the ultimate goal of world dis- armament which we seek lies in the distant future. But this is no reason for us to be fatalistic and to concede that nuclear catastrophe is inescapable. As Thucydides reminds us, “Fatelism tends to produce what it dreads, for men do not oppose that which they consider inevitable.” I continue to believe that, if mankind is in- genious enough in the scientific field to forge the . weapons capable of destroying himself, he has the innate wisdom and capacity in the political field to-work out the means of preserving and advanc- 826 . of Japan To Visit U.S. Statement by President Eisenhower White House press release Gated May 7 At the time of Prime Minister Kishi’s visit last January, I expreased the hope that the Crown Prince [Akihito] and Princess [Michiko] would be able to visit the United States during the centennial year of Japanese-American rels- tions. I am now happy to announce that Their Imperial Highnesses have accepted my invitation and will be in Washington from September 27 to September 29. They will be welcomed in the spirit of cordial friendship and mutual respect which characterizes relations between our two great nations. Messages by President and Secretary on Japanese Centennial President Elsenhower White House press release dated May 8 One hundred years ago Japan sent its first em- bassy to Washington to exchange ratifications of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Japan and the United States.’ In extending a warm welcome to this embassy, the President ex- pressed, on behalf of the American people, his deep gratification at this beginning of closer relations with Japan. This historic occasion laid the foundation for our friendship, and a remarkable cultural, eco- nomic, and political interchange between our two countries. I am happy to say that the bonds of friendship between our two peoples are stronger today than ever before. Japan and the United States are joined in 8 partnership based on mutual trust, mutual respect, and full cooperation. We are both dedicated to the task of helping build a better world, where there will be peace and justice for all. Dwicnt D. EisenHo 1 Buen of Feb. 8, 1960, p. 179. *¥or an article by E. Taylor Parks on “The First Japanese Diplomatic Mission to the United States— 1860,” see BULLETIN of May 9, 1960, p. 744. ; Department of State Bulletin cn taba thing mre tt or taee tears