The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-13
LlNC0LNLOVEDPEACE
His Birthday Fifty Observed at
the University.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
A Movement Started in Its Favor. In
Which All Universities and Col
leses Are Asked TO Join.

IAncoin's birthday was but little observ-
ed in the city yesterday. except that the
city hall and courts and the banks We're
closed. Bat at the University OF Washing
ton the day was marked by appropriate op-
servances. In the remarks OF fFesfuchS
Mark W. Harrington the character OF LIN
coin was tenderiy touched upon. and *
was shown that although president during
long and terrible war. he was pre-efni-
nently man who loved peace. Prof. Har-
rington told several little anecdotes 10
show how Lincoln was grieved at the great
loss Of human life that marked every VIC
tory. Prof. TAYLOR. ne said. would INTRO
duce a resolution in favor Of the aTeitra-
tiOn OF national disputes. and he. Prof.
Harrington could imagine no more appro-
pirate memorial for the day. IL was Just
such a movement as President Lincoln
would have delighted 10 take part in could
he have been present.
The times too. seemed very mature for
movement OF this sort. The attitude OF
the British government toward this coun-
try at the present. particularly the atu-
tude as shown In the queens speech,
showed the very kind feeling that. even
under provocation. the people Of England
felt toward the people Of this country AL
though We were inclined 10 be demonstra-
tive OF our willingness 10 fight. he believed
the fundamental feeling of our people was
quite Is strong afBtkfdti1i d.
was that OF the people of Great Britain.
There was another consideration OF some
Importance in connection with the subject.
1t was that should there be adopted plan
of arbitration between Great Britain and
the United States. the fact OF such a union
would have great weight with other ma
tions and force them 10 take some similar
steps In the adoption of international arbi-
tration.
Prof ]. NJ. Taylor then proposed the fol-
lowing resolution. which was unanimously
adopted:
Whereas. The attitude OF the United
States and that of Great Britain in their
differences concerning the Venezuelan
boundary show that both governments are
in favor OF arbitration of national disputes,
and would in all probability have referred
this subject to a board of arbitration had
such a board been already in existence;
and
Whereas, The thoughtful and conserya-
tive sentiment of each country has, during
the excitement incident TO this dispute,
shown itself strongly and Enthusiastically
in favor Of arbitration: and
Whereas. A permanent board or arhi-
tration between these two great nations
would undoubtedly lead to permanent
peace between them. and promote peace on
earth generally therefore,
Resolved. That we. the faculty and stu
dents of the University of Washington, In
general assembly in celebration OF Lin
coins birthday. urge most earnestly on
our national government the especial suit
ability of the present time for the forma-
ton OF such a permanent court of arhitra-
ton between Great Britain and the United
States.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
sent to the president of the United States.
the secretary OF state. the president of the
a =, of 10 house
resentatives; also to the senators and rep
resentatives OF this state in congress, urg-
Ing them to take the necessary steps to
initiate this great reform-the most Inn
porant now before the world.
"Resolved That our sister universities
and colleges are earnestly requested to
celebrate Washington's birthday by as
semblies of faculties and students for the
purpose OF demonstrating the widespread
interest In the question of International
peace"
The programme of the days exercises
was as follows:
University of Washington" Chorus
Opening remarks ........... Mr.. John Haan
"Lincoin's First Political speech y a,oss
sketch of Frontier Life" -. Miss wilmore
"IAncoin,,s Anecdotes" ...... Miss r T..i,e
Lincoln as Statesman ........;;......
.................. Mr.. Warren karshner
sketch of the Battle of Gettysburg
.................... Mr.. A. Selden burrows
................... Mr.. Albert ID. Durham
..Patrla. c.,o;. Mr.. c. W, di ssu Woas
school OF Patriots" MIR. Fred X. Bechdolt
''Star-Spangled Banner" ........ ......-.
Triple Male Quartette
Remarks ........... President Harrington
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