The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

tional. and Is rendering valuable service
not only In behalf OF the cause OF peace
and arbitration at home. but also in be-
half OF an international tribunal OF ar
bitration. IL was influential in bringlsg
about the triumph OF The Hague peace
conference. IL has established at its
headquarters in Philadelphia a court OF
arbitration that has performed good
service by settling controversies
between capital and labor. Among
the various publications of the
union. the most important Is the monthly
periodical entitled the "Peacemaker," IL
having circulation in all parts Of the
world.
The union has fine property at Mystic
near Stonington, Connecticut consisting
OF several acres OF high wooded land
bordered by an attractive river and sur
rounded by beautiful scenery. There is
also for use temple" and other build
ings for Summer school," religious and
social meetings, and for the great gather
ing Of the friends OF peace during the
latter part OF August when many thou
sand persons are in attendance, many OF
whom receive much pleasure as well as
profit. Speakers are called from various
sections and are well qualified. other
subjects than that OF the special topic
are discussed and with great ability.
Rhode Island Is always represented by
good numbers and Influence.
IL may be of interest 10 know who
compose the union fine following Is a
list of some of the best known members
many of whose names are as household
words" in connection with efficient,
praiseworshy, self-sacrifcing and sue
cessful service for God and humanity.
Cardinal James Gibbons. Archbishops
John Ireland and Patrick John Ryan, Rt.
Rev. John Joseph Keene. Rev. Robert
Collyer, Alfred II. Love, Miss Clara Bar
ton, Mrs. Mary Frost Evans, Mrs. Rose
Joslin. Hon. John w. Foster, Lady Henry
Somerset Hon. Josiah Quincy Hezekiah
Butterworth. Mrs. Mary A. Livermore.
Mrs. c. ". w. Clarke, Elijah b. Benham,
Rev. James ii. Earle, Levi w. Crouch,
Rev. Charles II. Plummer, Ira Whipple,
Edward p. Clarke, Thomas A. Packer.
Hannah j. Bailey. Robert T. p. Clifford,
Hon Jonathan Chace, Mrs. Ida w. Ben
ham, Anna S. Colt. DIR. w. Evans Darby
LII. D., Arabella Carter, Charles p. Hast
Ii. D.. Arabella Carter. Charles
Rabbi Joseph Levy, Rebecca Moore.
John w. Hutchinson. Mrs. Rev. Amanda
Deyo, Hon. r.. t. Paine. Herbert Rath-
bun. Thomas A. Packer, olive Rogers,
Delight Crouch.
There are many appeals OF a class and
sectional character, but the advocacy of
international peace includes interests
Wnlcn are as DrOau as humanity, ana III
appeals TO every human instinct which
lifts man above the level OF the brute.
Our country should be the great peace
power OF the world. 1t should seek TO
influence mankind, not by heavy artil-
lery. but by good example and wise coun-
sci. 1t should see its highest glory, not in
battles won, but In wars prevented. II
should be so invariably just and fair, so
trustworthy, so good tempered. so con-
oil ltat hat o44 In
stinctively turn to- II as their mutual
friend and the natural adjuster of their
differences. thus making IT the greatest
preserver of the worlds peace.
God bless our land
From sea to sea;
May all its years OF JOY increase.
| Strife. hate and war forever cease,
And down the ages yet TO be.
Around it's brow bind fair and free
! The trophied victories of peace"
FRANCIS GALLAGHER.
Providence, May Is, 1902