The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-16
PEACE ON EARTH.


David Dudley Fieid-An International
Peace Congress-Report OF the Rev.
James Miles-A Proposed Convention Of
the Publicists OF the World This
Autumn.
A meeting was held last evening. convened by
circular at the house OF Mr. DAVID Dudley Field, l25
East Twentyirst street. tor the purpose OF listen
ing to report from the Rev. James b. Miles OF
Boston, on the results OF his late visit Europe,
which was TO interest European statesmen and
pubicists in favor Of an International Peace Con-
gress for the purpose OF promoting the adoption OF
an international code and the establishment Of ar
bitration as the means OF settling international
disputes. Among the gentlemen present were DIR.
Osgood Professor Pomroy, Judges Bosworth and
Edmonds Algernon s. sullivan, DR.. Edmonds and
T. w. Sherman.
Mr.. MILES, the Corresponding Secretary, in ad
dressing the meeting said that the host Mr.. Field,
had long been greatly interested In the question OF
international law. No great principles formed
code Of international law, and MIR. Field had pub
lisned the draft OF principles for an international
code.
THE GENEVA ARBITRATION
had been wondrous success to the friends OF in
ternatonal peace and he the speaker had been
very anxious that this event should be improved
and it had been suggested that there should be a
Senate OF publcists, to be held In the Autumn. 1t
was thought that 1t would be useless to apply to
the government to initiate this meeting of pub
licists, because II would be likely TO excite
jealousies. AS America was more free from these
preudices than any other country, II had been de-
clded to initiate this movement here Mr. Miles then
spoke at length OF me warm welcome s
the latter country where they were suffering from
the horrors OF recent war; lie also spoke OF his
visit and reception throughout the Continental
cities. His experience In England brought nm To
the conclusion that the solid respectable, sub
stantia and intelligent people OF England were in
favor OF peace and OF the arbitration policy. He
attended the great party debate III the House OF
Commons on the Geneva arbitration, ana IL was
quite interesting TO see how all the members, even
OF the opposition side Of the House, were careful
in preiaclng their speeches by a statement
that they were in favor OF arbitration. In reference
to the meeting of eminent pubhcists 1t was greatly
encouraged abroad, and 1t was suggested that 1t
should be held in different countries alternately.
IL was the opinion OF all the eminent men he 1.-THE
speaker) had seen that the meeting should be In
September or earlier IN the Autumn, ana be held
would be tar better that the invitation should
come from America, because OF the prejudlces that
there were on the Continent as to England in this
matter After giving some further details the
speaker concluded.
THE RESOLUTIONS
Dr. OsGoOD proposed the following resolutions.
which were adopted
Resolved, That we have heard with great satisfaction
behalf Of international Justice and that
cordial conviction Of the wis OF hs principles and
Resolved That the movements of affairs the studies Of
and earnest consideration Of the usages and laws
OF nations especially IN regard to war; aud that the new
times demand new International code. especially IN re-
gard TO arbitration.
Professor JOHN NORTON POMROy proposed the
following resolutions, which were Adopted
Resolved, That in the opinion Of this meeting the
establishment Of an international code containing among
its provisions the recognition of arbitration the
OF settling International disputes, is nm object of the
highest interest and importance.
CODE Il Is expedient that meeting should be called for
I tine ss ead and
Resolved, That such meeting be held on the I'D day
Sao be invited and that cpmmee be apponed 10
Issue the invitations and make arrangements for the
meeting and that this committee have power 10 add to
Resolved, That David Dudley Field, Theodore D. Will
sey, LII d., Emory Washburnc, William Beach Lawrence
and James Il. Miles be such committee.
CORRESPONDENTS.
Letters were read by Mr.. Field from Professor
Clark, OF Cambridge England George II. Stuart,
Philadelphia and w. B. Lawrence, Newport.
course OF which he says:-
earnestly hope that Mr.. Miles report will encourage
you all 10 believe that great opportunity presents
law and high court OF nations No one could appreci-
ate this great opportunity more clearly than yourself
great consummation devoutiy to be wished. think
we ought TO have Congress in this country
Europe to produce the grand senate OF Juri ndls
sSe ar IN hc All asd sf
recognize am confident we can convene such Senate
OF MsnSer and s @
cep the code thus provided as fully as IT they had nta
Whatever may be left to of life and strength will
give 10 the work in any part Of in which my pen or
Alter the meeting the guests were invited by
Mr. Field 10 partake OF supper and the remainder
OF the evening was spent in pleasant and social
intercourse.