The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-23
Their Sentiments Expressed at the In
ternationnI Arbitration Confer
ence I'm Independence Hall.
LETTERFROMM MR.. CLEVELAND
PRESIDENT Is IN HEARTY sYMPA-
THY WITH THE MOVEMENT.
Messages from scores of Men I'm High
Dodge, Atkinson and Others.

Ff1iLADE-lf>HlA, req. Z.--DelcSates 70
the conference in favor OF international ar
bitration filled the room of the Universal
Peace Union to-day. in historic Independ-
eDee Hall. and listened 10 addresses by
prominent advocates OF peace by arbitration.
Delegates were present from Columbus,
Boston, st. Paul. New York. and as far
away as England. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Judge w. ~. Ashman. of this
city, and the venerable Frederick Fraley
acted as vice chairman. The meeting opened
by the reading Of letters and kilograms from
prominent persons from all parts OF the
country who were unable TO be present. A
letter from President Cleveland to Secretary
Welsh was received with much applause.
1t is as follows
tend the conference 10 be held tomorrow
i'm the interest OF international arbitration.
at the city or Philadelphia. II SHOULD be
entirely unnecessary for me to assure those
who advocate this cause OF my hearty SYM
pathy with any movement that tends 10 the
establishment Of peaceful agencies Tor the
adjustment OF International disputes. The
subject should be discussed with clear
perception of all the features belonging 10
IL, and in spirit OF patriotism, as We'll as
love for mankind. Hoping the conference
you contemplate may result In stimulating
a sentiment In favor of just and fair arbi-
truly, GRON Eh Cl<t<N hAl@A>sJ-
The followig telegram from Chicago was
read: I'VE send cordial greetings and the
assurance that we heartily favor the prin-
ciple of arbitration between the United
States and Great Britain. Every considera-
tion Of craftsmanship. philanthropy and
Christianity emphasizes the importance or
the issue. Let this country. unhindered by
pride and unconstrained by fear, freely
make that splendid advance which shall
facilitate the amicable settlement OF all
whose language laws and interests alre-dy
constitute a special bond. We believe that
such a step viii lead TO International aroi-
tration throughout the Civilized world. va
this message we are confident that we speak
the sentiment OF Chicago May every mem
ory OF the father OF his country inspire me
effort for peace with honor and good viii
with Justice The message II signed Dy
Mayor George B. Swift, Lyman j. cage, T..
d. Armour. w. II. Becker, George Nj; Pull
man. Marshall Field. l.. u. Letter, H. II:
Kohisaat, w. p. Nixon, II. w. Paftison ana
many other prominent citizens
as foiiows. .sHeartiest wishes for success
In your noble undertaking.
From Major General Miles l. >. A:
congress OF nations or hign cour. OF sla, aID,I
controversies would be IN accoroanSe 49, 49,
the Intelligence and humanity OF the age
and should appeal 10 the heart ana COM
science OF all honorable and patriotic men
From Captain A. T. Mahan. L: ;. N:
am very heartily in sympathy with the mo-
hut am not convinced OF the practcaoillty
or vision of the method OF permanent IN
ternational arbitration between Great BTU
ain and our own country.
Archbishop RYAN: II am heartily IN Ia
yor of every movement which tends 70 SUD
stitute arbitration for war In setthng inter-
" Postrna ster-general Wilson: IT am in
hearty sympathy with every movement loom
ing 10 the advancement or the cause Oh IN
m
Messages were also read from Charles
Francis Adams. of Boston; hon. Nelson
Dlngley Of Maine; c,,rs :; .erns sssosiate Justice
Brewer OF the United States supreme SouIt,
Hon. r. II. Hit. chairman OF the hous,
II Wright. United States Commissioners OF
Labor; ex-United States Senator Eomuhus,
of Vermont, senator Wolsott OF So'e[sSn; ed.is
ID. Meade. of Boston; X. L. johnson, on
New York: President Patton. OF princeton ,ssoi
Of Vale University Charles Eliot Norton OF
Harvard lSs UIlssr:ty reelaene cTsTsn. 'Si 90 coiu4
Rntier. of New York: Rev. Dr. II. Il; Clark.
president OF the Christian Endeavor S9S.sts,
Charles j. Bonaparte,. OF baltimore' hehls
Rltehsesk' RSosSes Of o. Kew YORK: Rev Thomas c.
Hall. of Chicago: Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones
q hsago 5Gssgh 3 asro af Bo.ton on Res J.
w. Chadwick, OF Brooklyn; KEY; N. >. sas-
age OF Boston: Rev. Edward Everett Haze;
Ds, u III isYen. or James G. Carter OF New York:
Archbishop ireland. of 81. Paul ana otners.
AT the conclusion OF the readlng OF tne
letters and telegrams James NJ, Beck deiv-
cred the address of welcome: which was re-
sponded TO on behalf OF the New ork con-
mittee by William r poagei ne .e Ia Sa.a sne ,ne
pathv and well wishes OF all creeds. Win
out distinction of party or nationality LEI
those responsible for the war sPrllni no daS sn
men in E,uropeeand warped statesmen in this
nonntry ~ who are responsible for war. There
no differences nP%evsr hy srstratson lie
Closed hv asking the Philadelphia Advocates
of arbitration 10 Join hands with the New
York and other committees ana loIin one
their organization so powerful tnat II cannon
be denied. <,-
Mr. Dodge His subject was the Economic
Asnect OF the Question Among the prom
inent out t-of-town DELEGATES pssS present were We're
land. Rev. Washington GLADDEN.. OF ColuH-
bus. o.: George s. Hale. OF Boston; Rich
ard H. Dana. Of Boston; r. w, PeaI OF ~.
Paul. and President hyce' Oh Do~oo'n
Mayor Warwick was chairman at this
afternoons session After Dr. Giadden nad
delivered an address tne ioifo"ins Fe>oie-
ticns were adopted:
"Resolyed. That the common sense and
Christian confidence OF America and Eng
aho,isln war between these two nations
who are really one people We invite both
governments TO adopt a permanent system
OF judicial arbitration We earnestly sup
port the movement for a general meeting
al Washington at an early date TO pro
mote this great cause: that the executive
COMMITTEES having charge OF this confer
ence be continued. and De empowers 20
act and cooperate with like committees
frcyn other sections OF the country In ar
ranging for the Washington meeting. with
power TO add TO its membership.
Mayor Warwick said that Ii was fitting
that the chairman OF this committee wss
a great-grandson OF Robert Treat Paine.
one OF the signers OF the Declaration OF
Independence.
William F. Curtis read a paper on tho
financial or economical phase Of the sub
ject He gave a tabuiated report OF the
money expended by the various govern
ments Cor military and naval purposes In
1895. The total amount thus spent was
shown II be 81 .sS7. .s1S.473.
Rev. William ID. w. Hyde. OF Bowdoin
| College. spoke briefly. after which the reso-
tions adopted were discussed This closed
| the afternoon session.
The finai meeting OF the conference vas
| held tonight I'm Association Hall. Ad-
! DIRE <ees were delivered by Bishop Porter
| and Prof. Felix Adler. OF New York. Rev.
| w Hudson Shaw, OF Oxford. England; Rob
| ert Jrett Paine. OF Boston. and A. v. v.
nr>ul<1orf r<f I-utou Colloxo <<I1-