The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-24
DOGS OF WAR ORDERED DOWN.
THE Arbitration CONVENTION
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS.


a Declaration I'm Favor OF Extend-
ing the Principle OF Arbitration
10 All the other Nations of the
world as Well as England-A Res
OIuttOn Adopted Expressing Re-
gret and Adherence at the Exist
Ing State of Affairs in Cuba.
Washington. April 3.-The national ar
bitration convention held two sessions
to-day. The greater part of the time In
each was given up to speech-making. but
at the earlier one the following resoiu-
tion was adopted: THAT we view with
regret and adherence the cruel and un-
natural warfare now being waged by the
belligerents in Cuba and that we solicit
the aid Of all civilized and Christian na-
tions of the world in using all legitimate
means to stop the shedding OF blood ana
destruction Of property In that Inflated
island"
A permanent committee OF twenty-five
members was established and the fol-
lowing delegates were named as men,
bers Of the committee: c. c. Harrison, II.
Welsh and J. II. Converse OF Pennsyl-
vania, w. T.. Dodge. L. L. Chamberlain, J.
Il. Moore, Karl Schurz and G. l.. Rives
of New York, c. +. Adams, Edward At
kinson and President Eliot of Massachu-
sets, l.. j. Gage. NJ. c. Gray and NJ. A.
Fuller Of Illinois, Frank Hitchcock OF
Missouri, J. X. Tucker OF Virginia, ID. NJ.
Key OF Tennessee, ex-Gov. Pillsbury OF
Minnesota, II. Davis Of California, A. p.
Humphrey Of Kentucky. C. c. Turner OF
Louisiana, s. II. Baldwin OF Connecticus.
j, Crosby Of Maine, II. duBignon of Geor-
Ria, G. McGiu of New Jersey, o. r.
Hundley~of Alabama w. H. Taft Of Ohio.
Al the afternoon session the COMMITTEES
on resolutions presented the following
report as a substitute for the several
propositions referred to them:
This national conference Of American
ssdItlzens' 81 assembled at Washington, April
ton, profoundly convinced:
THAT experience has shown that war.
as method Of determining disputes be-
tween nations, Is oppressive In its opera
ton, uncertain and unequal in It's re-
suits, and productive Of immense evils.
and,
That the spirit and humanity Of the
age, as well as the precepts of religion,
require the adoption Of every practicable
means means Tor the establishment Of reason and
Justice between nations.
And considering that the people Of the
united states and the people OF Great
Britain bound together by the ties OF a
common language and literature, of like
political and legal Institutions, and OF
many mutual interests. and animated by
a spirit of devotion to law and Justice
and on many occasions. by recourse 10
peaceful and friendly arbitration mani-
rested their Just desire to substitute rea-
son Tor force In the settlement of their
dinerences, and to establish a reign of
peace among the nations;
Ihat the common sense and enlighten-
ed public opinion Of both nations Is ut
! terly averse 10 any further war between
them, and:
That the same good sense reinforced
Dy common principles Of humanity, relig-
Ion and justice requires the adoption of a
permanent method for the peaceful ad-
Justment OF International controversies,
Mhch method shall not only provide for
the uniform application of principles Of
laW ana Justice in the settlement Of their
own dlIerences but shall also by its ex-
ample and its results, promote the peace
and progress of all peoples.
Does hereby adopt the following reso-
"d)-That in the Judgment Of this con-
ference, religion, humanity and Justice as
Wen as the material interests OF civil So
ciety, demand the immediate establish-
ment between the United States and Great
britain or a permanent system of arbitra-
"2-That 1t Is earnestly recommended to
our government, so soon as 1t Is advised
OF q. corresponding disposition on the part
oI tne Brltlsh government, 70 negotiate a
treaty providing for the widest practical
BILE application Of the methods Of arbitra-
ton to international controversies.
3-That committee Of this conferences
be appointed TO prepare and present to the
President of the United States a meuo-
rial respectfully urging the taking Of such
Will conduce to the end in view"
During a protracted discussion which
followed, ex-senator Edmunds left the
chair and addressed the convention IN
favor of Offering arbitration to all ciAdl-
tied nations. He concluded that unless
some expression were added looking to
recognition of other nations, It would be
felt that England and the United States
were allies, but that other nations were
excluded from. the alliance. Mr.. Edmunds
suggested adding after the word Great
Britain. and as far as possible with other
civilized nations"
Mr.. Graham proposed to modify the
amendment of Mr.. Edmunds so as TO pro-
vide for extending the opportunity of ar
btration to all civilized nations at tho
earliest possible day. Mr.. Edmunds ac-
cepted this amendment, and it was
adopted.
The appointment of a committee, con-
sisting OF Messrs. Edmunds, Curry Angel,
Hubbard and Hitchcock, TO lay the resolu-
tions adopted before the President ended
the business of the conference.
In the evening a mass meeting was held
at Aliens opera house, and speeches in
favor of arbitration were delivered. Ic
was intended to make strenuous efforts to
secure President Cleveland's prt snce at
this meeting, but his absence from the
city prevented this plan being carried
out.