Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-04

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of it, or To make IT the subject of an editorial
article or paragraph. Ii the American press
would give publicity to the two addresses EN-
anatnr tloln the Congress, II would IN some
measure compensate for the absence OF that
large representation in the assembly which was
due from America. Mos, sincerely yours,
ELIHU BuRRlTT.
u Nac Broad Srcet, LondOn, Nor. 10, 1910
ADDRESS OF THE PEACE C0S6nHss
TO THE GOVERNMENTS
OF EUROPE AND AMERICA.
Tn the month Of September last, Congress
was hello IN the city of Brussels, whose + cal
object was TO promote aud secure permanent
peace among the civilized nations Of the earth,
by finding, il possible, an efficient substitute
for the bloody, uncertain, and costly arbltra-
ment or war. The Congress was composed oil
numerous individuals, speaking various Ian
guages. living under diverse forms of Govern
ment, and entertaining different political Opln-
ions and religious convictions, but drawn to-
rether by common sentiment of humanity,
and an ardent desire to promote the welfare OF
mankind, by removing the causes and lncen-
tiyCs 70 war.
The eminent position which you occupy in
the councils Of the nations Of Europe and A
merica, induces the Congress, Of which we are
inc REPRESENTATIVES W SUNNI =" J'"' 'N''N'~
consideration, the great and important ques-
tions which formed the subject Of their anxious
deliberations and respectfully, yet earnestly,
to invite your attention TO the conclusions at
which they arrived They will be found EN-
loded in the following resolutions -
lst. That. in the Judgment of this Con-
gfess, an appeal to arms ior the purpose OF de-
fpf ia - "A rt
drmnad alike by religion, reason, justice, hu-
manty, AID the best interests OF the people
and that therefore, il considers II to be the
duty of the civilized world to adopt measures
calculated to effect It's entire abolition.
End. That it is Of the highest importance
to urge on the several Governments of Europe
AMI America. the 'cSslty ot introducing a
clause into all internl'lona treaties, providing
for the settlement of all disputes by arbitration
in aa amicable manner, and according to the
rules II Justice and equity special arblirators,
or supreme international Count, 10 be invest
cd with power 70 decide ia cases Of neccsatys
rs = last r.sIr,.
Bad 1nal the speedy conyocatcn of Con
gre, NJ Nations, composed OF duly appointed
repr,s ma hc,, for tie purpose OF framing .
we,-dtg-~, Hd aat authoritative inleraahOnal
Code. IS Il "a l,eaest importance. lnasmuch
rs the organization of such body, and the
unanimous adoption of sucn Code, would be
On cfleetual means OF promoting univers"
peace.
lth. That this Congress respectfully calls
the attention of civilized Governments TO the
necessity of a general aud simultaneous dis
armament, as "A means whereby they may
rreltly diminish the financial burthens which,
press upou them remove a fertile cause of r-
rtation and nquletude inspire mutual conf
d,ncc: and promote the Interch nge of good
,G,es. which wnllp they adyan e the interests
81. each state in particular, contribute largely
1 The inaintcnancc OF general peace, and 10 The
Lasting prosperity of nations.
These substitutes for war adopted by the
toagress, require no argunents TO enforce
tauu. for il is evident that If they be adopted
.ll applied that terrible scOGrGe oi humanity
Mil cease to iliiu;t aud degrade the nations.
FcS, If any, of The wars. which, for cen u
f!ss past. have desolated the earth, can he JUS
ufri on iaa ground of equity. utility. or neceS
siy nor cdn any one of them be ritcd whose
tslrfai results ave not loudly condemned BY
lle voice of Humanity and Religion. ! he wal
81 T.l Ut past gcrcil'oHs has loaded most p
NOT "A civilized nations. with enormous deb
pa.aiyZpd their industry, interrupted their com.
insrce. retarded the progress Of science, lnera
tare, and ART. and created spirit of jealousy
aud luminosity among the nations Which long
years of peace have not been able completely
Ia subdue.
Europe, at this moment. presents the melon'
chuly sueclace OF an - armed peace Her
mighty lcgions are ready to take the field ana
Il IS feared, that under these melancholy cir
cumslances, single spark from the torch ui
var may wrap the world IN flames may
GId avert 50 tcrrb3 a catastrophe
The great questions of Peacl aud War are
cuuflsd To the hands of those to whom the
government of the nations has been entrusted.
Their responsibility 10 as great rs their pow
er and while the Congress would earnestly
pray that - The God of Peace ay drgn
lu preside over their councils. II would lmPlore
them. in the name of the dearest interests o
humanity, civilization. and religion, promptly
TO adopt the most effective measures for pre-
venting a return Of the horror, of war, and for
securing TO all nations the blessings of a solid
aad lasting peace.
The substitution of arbitration for war would
be an immense step towards this object the
principle, and the means for giving II effect.
might be embodied IN special treaties, but the
progress Of sound political opinions leads silll
farther. The cOnveulng of n Congress, com
posed of the most enlightened and eminent meE
OF all countries for the purpose of framing an
international code, which shall place the rel
toms betwe the different nations on sol.
ald lnielIglbe bass ana the institution ol a
High Court of Nations, for the final adiudl e.
ZION OF questions in accordance with the grca
aud comprehensive principles of such code,
would not only remove the causes of war. bu.
cement noble aud holy alliance between both
governments and people.
In anticipation of great a result, II is de-
siribIe that tn. necessity of general aud sl,--
ulianeous disarmament should take place, as
such an act. without compromising the dignity
or mpairng the strength of governments
would be the surest guarantee for the pr ar-
walton of general pcece, aud the alyancemen,
of public prosperity.
The Cong; 81 is fully aware that the force
Of circumstances, the progress oi modern M
dustry and commerce, the greater facility and
frequency of communication between the na-
tons, the diffusion of know ledge. aud the more
elevated sentiments of humanity aud religion,
all tend to prevent the recurrence OF war; but
it is not less assured that II remains with The
tfuvprurppute uT the atNtltzpd world n nut am