The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-09
AN ANCLO-SAXON SPIRIT
Christian Endeavorers Hold a
Peace Jubilee.
TO MAKE WAR IMPOSSIBLE
An Appeal for the Union of ALL Nations
in the Interest OF Peace and
Good VILLA Memorial
to Congress.

DetTolt, MICH, july "A decidedly
Anglo-Saxon spirit was impaired to the
speeches at the Christian Endeavor
peace jubilee" held on Belle island this
evening. All the speakers were repre-
sentatives of English speaking coun-
tries, American and British, and all
sentiments favoring greater friendship
and closer relations between the United
States and Great Britain were heartily
cheered. Wet, raw weather throughout
the day caused considerable curtail-
ment of the attendance. but after the
sun had last shown forth, several thou
| sand Endeavorers had grouped them
selves about the speakers stand erected
in one of the pretty groves of Detroit s
island park. President Clark called
Mayor Mayberry to the platform. In a
short speech the mayor spoke of the
appropriateness of Belle island for the
scene OF peace meeting. since his
tory had recorded that all Indians had
always held the island sacred and since
no blood of either savage or civilized
man had ever been spilled in violence
lhere, although numerous battles had
been fought elsewhere through the
same region.
After singing patriotic songs and
God Save the Queen" the following
memorial was read with the announce
ment that its sentiments had already
been Endorsed by Hon. Andrew u.
"h1te, president of the United States
commission TO the peace conference:
TO the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiVes of the United States of
America: We, whose names are affixed
hereto are members and friends of the
societies of Christian Endeavor, num-
Deflng IN this country over &C, 600 organ
lzatlons, with more than $500, 900 mem
bers, and in foreign lands over l40o0
organizations, with nearly 900 900
members. 1t is the sense Of our world
wide fellowship that impels us to this
memorial. Canada, Great Britain and
Australia contain hundreds of thou
SANDS whom We have come to honor
ana love as brethren. Among the Hin
COOS and Persians, the Chinese and ia
panese. the natives of Africa and Mad
agascar, the republics of South America
are large numbers who are thus closely
Knit to us. Our comrades Ii. Christian
endeavor are found in France, Italy.
Germany. Russia, Switzerland Turkey,
Greece, Norway, Sweden Holland, Den
mark, Austria and Belgium. In Spain
itself, our foe in the late war is a ran
ldiS increasing number of them and
Christian Endeavorers were found in
each OF the opposing armies.
IN view OF these facts. we wish to
express our adherence of war and our
solemn conviction that it is the duty OF
every civilized nation to do all in its
power toward making war impossible
we wish to record our desire for the
speedy establishment of an interna
tional conference to discuss this matter
proposed by the czar of Russia and to
urge our country to act promptly upon
the proposals of that conference. And
especially we desire by our signatures
to appeal for the immediate considera-
ton OF the question of arbitration be-
tween this nation and Great Britain
that the Anglo-SaXon race may become
united in the interests of peace and
good will.
In presenting this memorial we are
emboldened by the assurance of a cor
dial reception on the part OF large num-
bers of our legislatures and we are con-
hdent that the congress of the United
states of America will in the future
as IN the past. prove true to the largest
sentiments of humanity May the Di-
vine blessing attend your delibera-
tions."
Rev. DIR. James T. Hill of Salem.
Mass, first spoke for the United States.
Since the morning stars sang together
and the sons of God shouted for joy,''
said Dr. HILL there never has been an
hour such as the one that is now com
ing and almost here--the hour of .1ni-
Versal peace.
How many of you" asked Dr Hill.
will resolve from now on never to
think meanly of a person because he
differs from you in religious belief or
political preference"
The hand of almost every one in the
audience went up in answer 10 the
speakers question.
Then if you do that" he concluded.
you will have the peace of God and
the forgiveness of God in your hearts.
and that means peace in a very large
measure"
For Great Britain, Rev. James Muir
sell of London spoke briefly Mr. Muir
sell referred to the Venezuelan 1ues-
ton and ascribed its peaceful settle
ment partly to the good offices of Chris
tian clergymen. British and American,
who prayed and preached for an ad-
justment without bloodshed.
Rev. Joseph Walker of Queensland
voiced the peaceful sentiments in be-
half of the land under the Southern
Cross. He advised Americans to be
cautious lest in teaching patriotism
they foster the spirit of war
The last address was by Rev DR.. r. F
Wilson of Hamilton, Ont. who asserted
that he had married the Epworth
league to the Christian Endeavor in
Canada and that the pair had gotten
along together famously.
LAS long as the rulers of these two
great countries" said the speaker,
have characters as exalted and mo-
tives as good as those of Queen Vic
toria and President Mckinley we need
have no fear for peace"
At the close three cheers were givan
for President Mckinley, Queen Vic
toria, Admiral Dewey, the Society Cf
Christian Endeavor and Mayor May
berry of Detroit.
This evening was devoted to recep-
tions at all the state headquarters.
This mornings quiet hour in Tent
Fndeavor' was more largely attended |
than any of the previous meetings. IN |
both tents resolutions which had been |
adopted by the board of trustees We're |
read, calling upon Endeavorers to do |
their utmost toward preventing Con- |
gresham Roberts of Utah from assum- !
ing his seat in congress,
Father Endeavor' Clark has pre- |
pared programme for the use of local !
city and district unions for the year |