The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
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These considerations seem to me to
Justify two conclusions: The first is
that arbitration will not cover the whole
field of international controversy and
the second that unless and until the
the great powers of the world In league
bind themselves to coerce a recalci-
trant member of the family of nations
we have still to face the more than posi-
sie!e disregard by powerful states of the
obligations of good faith and of justice.
The scheme of such q combination has
been advocated, but the signs of Its ac-
complishment are absent. We have as
vet no league of nations of the Amphic-
tyonic type.
Two of the great factors that make
for peaceful methods are the dread of
war and the reprobation of mankind
public opinion in short, and its power
full agent. the press.
Civilization in it's true ard highest
sense must make for peace. We have
solid grounds for faith in the future.
Government Is becoming more and more
but In no narrow class sense, govern
ment of the people moved and manoeuv-
cred as the arbitrary will or restless am
hilton OF caprice OF kings or potentates
NAV 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 industrious lives
and to be at rest with all mankind
With the prophet of old they fell
though the feeling may find no arbi-
tration utterance. How beautiful upon
the 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 its approval of Lord
Russ IFS remarks, rose TO Its feet and
cheered' for several minutes. An infor-
| NAL 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 ]. Phelps, of Vermont, moved
that the thanks OF the association be
presented to Lord Russell for the lumln-
nus and eloquent address of his lordship
which they had had the pleasure of hear
sng.. This was seconded by JAMES Car
f. r. Billiard. of New York. o bFa ed the
following. which was carried ul:--..imous-
/ w:
"Resoved. That the American Bar AS
ISOLATION concurs with the principles
enunciattd in the eloquent address Of
Lord Chief Justice Russell Be 1t fur
I ther
| "Resolved. That 1t be referred to THE
Committee on International 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 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 for further time.
1 Robert d. Bennett, of New York,
chairman of the Committee on Judicial
| Administration, presented a very volu-
minous report. which in the main favor
| ed appeal in criminal cases and reached
| these conclusions: THAT there is no
| general dissatisfaction with the system
| Of review in criminal cases now in
| vogue in the several States. Second,
| That evils inherent or growing out of
| these systems are not sufficient TO jus
| tify such change in the law as would
| deprive person convicted Of crime
In the right OF appeal for determination
of questions of law; and, third, pardon
| board, with jurisdiction to review the
rulings of trial court. would consti-
tute another and unnecessary appellate
| court. There are cases where, by rea-
son of the lapse of time, or other causes
even partial relief from the penalties
| OF an unjust conviction can be found
only in the clemency OF the executive
or pardoning power"
| The report was adopted.
| The report on International law was
| was made through its chairman, Everett
p. Wheeler. of New FORK city. II re-
| Association concur in the following reso-
buttons adopted by the American con-
ference on international arbitration at
| Washington. in April:
| l. That in the judgment of this con-
| vention the cause of religion. humanity
and justice, as well as the material in
| terests of civilized society. demand the
| immediate establishment between the
| United States and Graf Britain a per-
| manent system OF arbitration and the
| earliest possible extension Of such sys-
| tenn to embrace all civilized nations
>. That it is earnestly recommended
| 10 our government so soon as it is assur-
| ed of corresponding disposition on Che
| part of the British Government to ne
| gotiate Il treaty providing for the widest
| practical application of the method of
arbitration TO international controver-
| sizes.
3. That a committee of this confer
ence be appointed to prepare and present
| to the President of the United States
| memorial respectfully urging the TAX
| ing OF such steps on the part of the
| United States as will beS; conduce TO the
end in view.
| These resolutions were most ably sec
| onded by Hon. Henry Hitchcock, of
Missouri, and unanimously carried
| The session of Legal Education held
| at o'clock this afternoon was we'll at
| tended. The first paper was by ]. Ran
doiph Tucker. of Washington and Lee
| University. on BEST Training for the
Ame.ic lean Bar of the Future"
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