Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
opinion, in short, and its powerful agent, the press.

Peace, Brightest Jewel of Civilization.
 Civilization in it's true and highest sense must make for peace. We have solid grounds for faith in the future. Government is becoming more and more but In no marrow class Sense-goVern- ment of the people, by the people and for the people. Populations are no longer moved and unanswered as the arbitrary will, or restless ambition, or caprice of kings or potentates may dictate And although democracy Is subject to violent gusts of passion and prejudice, they are gusts only. The abiding sentiment of the masses is for peace-for peace to live in- dustrous lives and to be at rest with all mankind. With the prophet of old they feel-though the feeling may find no ar ticuate utterance-'How beautiful upon fhe mountains are the feet of Him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace.'
 Lord Russell concluded his address at 12:15 o'clock As he closed the audience vigorously applauded, and then, by way of emphasizing it's approval of Lord Rus sells remarks, rose to its feet and cheer ed for several minutes.
 An informal recess was taken, during which all that could possibly do so crowded to the platform and clasped the hand of Lord Russell. When order was restored Edward J. Phelps of Vermont moved that the thanks of the association be presented to Lord Russell for the luminous and eloquent address of his lordship, which they had had the pleas ure of hearing. This was seconded by James Carter of New York and carried. Gen. E. c. Bullard of New York offered the following, which was carried unan- imously.
 Resolutions of Appreciation.
 Resolved, That the American Bar as- sociation concurs with the principles enunciated in the eloquent address of Lord Chief Justice Russell; be 1t further
 Resolved, That it be referred to the committee on interna tional law to rec ommend such further action as shall be deemed proper to forward the great cause of international arbitration.
 During this time Lord Russell and his party retired from the hall. The routine business of the association was taken up. The first of the routine business was the report of the committee on jurisprudence and law reform, of which Senator Gray of Delaware is chairman. He reported progress and asked further time.
 Robert D. Benedict of New York, chair man of the committee on judicial admin istration and remedial procedure, pre- sented a very voluminous report, which in the main favored appeal in criminal cases. and reached these conclusions:
 That there is no general dtssatisfac- tion with the system of review in crim- inal cases now .n vogue in the several states second, that evils inherent or
  sufficient to justify such change in the law as would deprive a person convicted of crime of the right of appeal for de- termination of questions of law, and, third, a pardon board with Jurisdiction to review the rulings of the trial court, would constitute another and unneces- sary appellate court. There are cases where by reason of the lapse of time, or other causes, even partial relief from the penalties of an unjust conviction
 l. ,lA nf hn executive or pardoning power.
 The report was adopted.
 The Report on International Law was made through its chairman, Everett P. Wheeler of New York city. It recom- mended that the American Bar associa- ton concur in the following resolutions, adopted by the American conference on international arbitration at Washington in April:
 l. That in the judgment of this confer ence religion, humanity and justice, as we'll as the material interests of civilized society, demand the immediate establish ment between the United States and Great Britain of permanent system of arbitration and the earliest possible ex- tension of such system to embrace all civilized nations.
 g. That 1t is earnestly recommended to our government so soon as It IS assured of a corresponding disposition on the part of the British government to nego- tiate a treaty providing for the widest | practical application of the method of | arbitration to international controVer- sies.
 3. That a committee of this conference | be appointed to prepare and present to | the president of the United States Sne- | moral respectfully urging the taking Of | such steps on the part of the United | States as will best conduce to the end in | view.
 These resolutions were most ably sec l onded by Hon. Henry Hitchcock of Mis- | souri and unanimously carried. Ad- | iourned until D. m.