The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-07

things, indeed, I'm the sphere of interna-
tional relation can be lima gined which are
so desirable as finding out and applying
some method other than a resort TO deadly
encounters on battlefields and high seas by
or righteousness and the objects in general
which make for the welfare Of humanity
can be secured Is arbitration this method?
Can the scheme Of settling differences be-
tween nations by referring the matters in
controversy to disinterested parties for de-
cision be worked?
There are two answers to this question.
First, 1t is fair TO presume that in the
course of time and the progress of events
some method similar in its spirit and aim
TO this method of arbitration would be hit
upon TO reconcile differences between ma
tlons and hold people in the bonds OF mu-
tual good Will. Considering what the nor
rors or war always have been, and what
they still are and must be so long as war
continues; and considering that man is a
creature OF intelligence and conscience and
under the guidance of divine spirit, might
well be expected some more rational and
humane way Of reaching satisfactory con-
clusions and disputed points than hghting
TO the death. There could be no other
thought than that the rude and brutal
saVagery OF war would sooner or later give
way TO better plan of composing aliena-
tions and adjusting conflicting claims.
But there is an answer much more eI-
fectiye than that which is afforded by the
mere presumption of the case. 1t is the
answer which is found in the fact that ar
bitration has already been adopted and It's
principles successfully applied in numerous
Instances of controversy. In some OF these
cases there was not much at stake, though
in the past wars bitter and fierce have
often been waged under provocation less
sharp than these differences would nave
supplied; but In others of them the issues
involved were of sufficient Importance to at
tract and hold the attention of the whole
civilized world.
1T is no part of my thought that arbi-
tration will be Immediately and universally
substituted for war as a way of getting on
among the nations. Arbitration implies the
idea that both nations which are involved
n
want only justice. This level of moral ad-
vance has not yet been reached. Men are
climbing toward them, but not yet do their
feet press these heights. There are cases
in which strength is used not to uplift but
10 grind and crush, and there will continue
TO be these cases. AS there are cases which
arbitration cannot reach, as in instances
where wrongs inflicted or the expressions
practiced lie within the boundaries of a
sovereign people and the way must be left
open to remedy by force evils which have
ceased TO be endurable. so 1t is not wise to
expect too much from it by attempting al,
at once to operate the principles Of 1t
through the great world congress.
Practically, our duty settles down to
two-fold but distinct end. 1t is, on the one
hand, TO hold aloft the high ideal OF ma
tons dwelling side by side In amity, or
locking hands across wide spaces and keep
ing step to each others forward movements:
And 1t is, on the other hand to understand
and and filled with thoughts of justice and
good will toward all his fellows that any
real progress can be made in pursuading
man and states to dwell together In the
spirit of love and unity"
OTHER ADDRESSES.
1.-THE Mormon Question" was treated by
Rev. DR.. w. NJ Paden, Of Salt Lake City,
who made bitter personal attack on Con-
gresham Roberts. Dr. Padden insisted that
a majority of the people OF Utah believe in
polygamous marriage, and that beyond
doubt such marriages are still being con-
summated. He charged Mr.. Roberts with
being an especially dagrant type of polyga-
mist, and asserted that his election as a
lawmaker had raised an issue which Chris
tians are bound TO meet. he closed with
exhortation to all Endeavorers TO join
(through their congressman in bringing
about the deposition OF Utah's new con-
Frederick A. Wallis, of Hopkinsville KY,
outlined progress of Our Prison Work.
and urged the interest, prayers and active
work of Christian Endeavor people in be-
half of prisoners.
William shaw. treasurer of the united
society, made a hit in his appeal for Float
ing Christian Endeavor." Said he: 1.-The
heroic dead of Santiago and the living he
roes Of Manila bay have called our attention
to the heroic stuff of which our heroes are
made. but long before this our Christian
Endeavor had appreciated the possibility
of our Sailor boys, and Anoinette z. Jones
and succeeded in enliSting Jack in the navy
Of the Lord Jesus Christ. II, said Mr..
tories Jack has won the Victories of San
tiago and Manila would be outdone. 1t
takes courage of which you have no con-
ception to be a Christian on board ship.
Nine years of loyal service for the sailors
has only deepened our sense Of the i'm
portance of this work and our conviction
that there is no agency SO effective as the
Christian Endeavor Society. Through the
home societies the sailors when on land are
brought into direct touch with the churches
and with noble Christian women, who have
such a refining influence upon the sailor.
The work is worldwide, organizations
listing in Canada England, Japan, New Zea-
land, Australia, Sweden, as well as in the
United States" Mr.. Shaw also spoke of
the Travellers Union which he asserted
had regenerated many a travelling man into
being a very different species of individual
from the typical drummer" of former days.
Among the announcements of the even
ing was a change I'm the place of holding
the morning ''quiet hour, which had out
grown the largest armory in the city, and
will tomorrow be transferred to Tent En-
deavor. The combined junior rally will also
be held In Tent Endeavor.
Besides the main meetings Rev. Charles
M. Sheldon, of Topeka, Kan, the noted
author of I'm His Steps" tonight in the
First Presbyterian Church read Chris
tan Endeavor story written by himself
titled For Christ and the Church (the
G.. f. motto.) In the Northumberland
Baptist Church Rev. EIwood G. Tewksbury,
missionary to China. delivered an illus
trated lecture entitled 1.-THE Hope of
China"