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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
Annual May Conference on
International Arbitration
Attracts Men and Women
Eminent in Public Life.
Effect of These Meetings on
Public Sentiment-For-
mer Secretary of State
Foster to Preside.

For some years past Lake Mohonk, a
picturesque and romantic locality In the
Shawangunk Mountains. overlooking the
Hudson River valley few miles below
Poughkeepsie, has been the scene of two
annual conferences which have had an
increasing and powerful influence in
arousing public attention and molding
popular sentiment with respect to GER
tain great causes involving the interests
of justice. humanity. and the brother
hood of man. One of these conferences,
held In May. is devoted specifically to
the promotion of international arbitra-
ton as a means of settling disputes be-
tween nations, and the other. held IN
October. has for its object the better
ment of the condition of the American
Indians and other dependent races.
Topic of Present Interest.
OF the two conferences that on inter-
national arbitration has now the deepest
and widest interest, since the topic con-
sidered concerns the people of all ma
lions, lays hold upon one of the might
est problems that can engage human
thought. and one which Is certain to
take upon itself larger and yet more
vital phases in the immediate future.
The cause Of peace and international ar
bitration has, in fact, made wonderful
strides forward since the first of these
Mohonk conferences was held nine years
ago, q progress stimulated and helped
on in no small degree by the thought
and action OF these annual assemblies
and the influence of the men and women
who have composed them. These years
have witnessed such epoch making events
in the history OF the peace movement
as the publication of NJ. de Bloch's work
on THE Future OF War" the issue of
the Cars rescript, the holding of The
Hague Peace Conference, the Institution
OF The Hague International Court, the
settlement in that court OF the Plus
fund" case. and the recent reference TO
it Of the Venezuelan difficulty and other
disputes.
Leaders in the Movement
Among the guiding spirits of these
Cay meetings, at Lake Mohonk, In
years past have been such men as The
veteran Edward Everett Hale, Dr.. Ben
jamin F. Trueblood, of Boston, whose
life has been devoted to the gospel of
peace: former Senator George F. Ed
munds, of Vermont, who presided ar
several sessions. and gave much val
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
PEACE ADVOCATES AT LAKE MOHONK

liable time and wise counsel to the
work; Dr. Theodore l.. Cuyler, whose
eloquent lips and prolific pen have never
grown weary in well-doing; Clintop
Rogers Woodruff. the young Philadel-
phia lawyer and publicist; Walter s.
Logan, a prominent member OF the New
York bar; President Faunce, of Brown
University; President Taylor, of Vas
sar; President NJ. Carey Thomas, Of
Bryn Mawr: Prof. John B. Clark, of
Columbia University; the Rev. DR.. Ly-
man Abbott, Felix Adler, of the New
York Society of Ethical Culture: the
Hon. s. R. Thayer. of Minneapolis, form
er minister to Holland; DR.. Augustus
Strong, of Rochester Theological Sem
mary; Judge Earl, formerly chief justice
of the New York court of appeals; the
Hon. Frederick w. Hollis. one of the
leading represent of the United
States at The Hague Conference; the
Hon John A Kasson and Gen John
Eaton, OF Washington. and such repre-
sentative business men as George Foster
Peabody, John Crosby Brown. Warner
Van Norden, James Talcott, and Will
liam F. King, of New York; John B. Gar
rett and Joshua L. Bailey, OF Philadel
phia; Robert Treat Paine. Edwin CHM.
Samuel B. Capen, and Osborne Howes,
OF Boston, and many other men and
women who are equally eminent and we'll
known in the world of education, finance,
and philanthropy. Helen Gould, the
daughter of the famous financier. has at
tended the conference. and has shown
a deep and practical interest in the pro-
ceedings.
Host of the Gathering.
Both of these annual gatherings a.
Mohonk owe their inception, their sue
cess, and their continued existence to AL
bert K. Smiley, the owner OF the lake.
and all the adjacent territory for miles
around, including the great hostelry
situated on the border of the lake. The
members of the two conferenC es are Sc
lected by MIR. Smiley, and are invited
here and entertained as his guests dur
ing the three days in which The sessions
are held. Associated with him In the
management of the arbitration confer
ence, as we'll as in its gracious hospi-
talitleS ana thoughtful cOuTleSleS, Is MS
brother, Daniel Smiley.
1t would be difficult to conceive of a
spot more conducive to the aim and
clear thinking and the cool and thought
full deliberation that should mark all
wise and successful propaganda for
Righteousness than Lake Mohonk itself.
One can easily imagine with what in
ward Joy and satisfaction some grim
and war loving baron of feudal ttmes
would have seized upon this spot. this
wild mountain eyre, for the erection Of
stronghold from which to direct his
forces, keep watch and ward over all his
domain. and bid defiance therein to all
his enemies, secure within it's encircling
cliffs and rocky uattlements from sur
prise and every hostile assault Under
these unique and happy conditions and
in this atmosphere of peace and rest
these bodies of men and women. of
whom we have been speaking, meet year
by year for counsel. FOR deiiberation and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17

preparation for action. An instance of
the practical and effective character of
the work instituted by these conferences
Is seen in the fact that committee ap-
pointed last year to bring the subject OF
arbitration before the commercial bodies
of this country has had favorable ac-
ton taken upon it's propositions by
chambers of commerce and boards of
trade in nearly every large city in the
United States
Effect on Public Sentiment
While it would be manifestly impos-
sible to measure or to make a definite
accounting of the actual good accom-
plished by the successive arbitration
conferences held at Lake Mohonk. the
representative and influential character
of the 200 or more men and women who
have been meeting here each year for
counsel on this subject, render it Ger
tain that the remarkable upgrowth Of
public sentiment in favor of arbitration
which has taken place In recent days is
due to considerable degree to the in
SEPARATION going out from Lake Mohonk.
The Hon. John w. Foster, the veteran
diplomatist who has recently been Sc
lected as counsel to the Alaskan bound
airy commission, presided over the Mo-
honk conference last May, and has con-
scented to act in the same capacity this
not only because OF his extended diplo-
matte experience. but because he has
served on numerous international peace
commissions as the representative of
the United States. He Is moreover. an
excellent and tactful presiding officer
Others who have already signi1ed their
intention to be present at the coming
conference, which opens at Lake MohonG
May 27, are Hon. William L. Penfield. of
Washington, who served as counsel for
the United States in the Plus fund
case. tried at The Hague last fall; Hon.
II. B. f. Macfarland, president of he
Board of Commissioners of the District
of Columbia; President Daniel c. Gil
man, OF the Carnegie Institution; Presi-
dent Schurman, Of Cornell; President
Taylor, of Vassar; Chancellor Mac
Cracker. of the New York University;
Prof. John B. Clark, of Columbia Uni
EeISllss fTOI- GSOESS GTAIlCu wilson.
of Brown University; Prof. Martin G.
Brumbaugh, of the University of Penn
sylvania; Rear Admiral Albert S. Bar
ker. u S N; Gen o. o. Howard. Of
Burlington, VT; Edward Everett Hale;
Lyman Abbott, DR.. Josiah Strong. of the
League for Social Service; Mrs. Mary
Lowe Dickinson. Helen Gould, and many
others.
Interesting Discussions.
The proceedings include brief ad-
dresses relating TO the work and pros
poets of the cause of international ar
bitration, followed by general discus
sions. AS great care Is taken to select
only the best and most authoritative
speakers on the questions at issue, the
discussions always take a high range
and are always full of inspiration and in
struction The trial of the Plus fund
case before The Hague court and the
more recent reference OF the Venezuela
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
READINGS IN SHAKESPEARE.

Ellen Vockey Seifert, the well-known
dramatic reader, appeared In a recital at
Carroll Institute Friday night. Mrs. Sell
fert's numbers included several Shakes
pearean selections and a group of hu-
morous readings. In the scenes from
Romeo and Juliet she was especially
effective. reading the lines with much
intelligence.
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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19
TAKE ISSUE WITH COL. sLEMp.

Washington, June Senator Mar
tin. Representative Flood and several
other Democratic members of Congress
coming to Washington take issue with
the statements accredited to Repre-
sentative Slemp, the lone Republican
members from Virginia, in relation to
the alleged growth of the Republican
party in Virginia. They say that they
can see nothing upon which Colonel
Slemp bases his predictions that the
Republican party will increase its
showing in Congress from Virginia
next year. Colonel Slemp claims the
Republicans will elect four members of
the Virginia delegation in the next
house. The others deny this and say
Colonel Slemp will do we'll If he retains
his own seat. Democratic members
say the Democracy was merely caught
mapping in the Ninth district last fall
and that it will not occur again. and
that Colonel Slemp win give way to
democrat, and that the delegation in
the 59th Congress will be solidly Dem
ocratic.
Other Virginians coming tor Wash
ington outside the Virginia delegation,
almost without exception, say that the
Republican party in Virginia is not
near SO strong as it was few years
ago.
Senator Martin, of Virginia, was in
Washington the other day. The SEN
ator says that the reelection of SEN
ator Daniel is assured by his unani- |
nous denomination and he says that
the people of the state are much |
pleased.
Predictions are being made by Vir- |
ginia that two years hence opposition |
to the reelection of Senator Martin will |
also have disappeared, and that like |
his distinguished colleague, Senator
Daniel, he will be returned for another |
term of six years without opposition
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19
GAINEsvIs EE RECOVERING.

A Gainesville, Ca, dispatch giving
results of the recent tornado there,
says:
The city is slowly recovering. Usual
ly it is not common sight to see
pretty young Southern girls with dain-
ty hands, hammering and saving. Yet
that frequently is seen in Gainesville
After the sun came out and began
to dry the timbers and ground along
the affected district, men, women,
young ladies and little children could
be seen all along the path of the wind,
covering or rebuilding their partially
demolished homes.
Two beautiful young girls were seen
yesterday morning on the road to Me-
Holland busily engaged repairing tho
front steps of their little home. One
was using the hammer while the otheg
was vigorously saving in two great big
scantlings.
The energy and nerve displayed by
the people right in the face of the
most disasterous tornadoes recorded in
Southern history was possibly never
equalled. Immediately after the wind
passed. through partly dazed everyone
realized that work was imperative and
work they did for three days and three
nights, some without sleep. Many were
badly injured themselves but knowing
that others were worse off than them
selves, they forgot their own hurts anf
mlnistered to others.
Women did the work of able-bodied
men, and one man did the work O.
two. There were many unknown he
roes who struggled all night long in
the midst of the rain, mud and wreck
in their efforts to find persons caught
under the timber and suffering agon-
les as so many were found. One man
stuck a nail in each foot but contin-
ued heroically all during the dark and
gloomy night to hunt for the unfortu-
nate. Others were not conscious of Sc
we're wounds.
Fhe people are keeping the work up
too. The tornado left the town in 6
bad plight, but it served to show thu
sterling quality &C her citizens.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19
WILCOX GOES TO PENITENTIARY
Supreme Court Affirms Decision of
Lower Court Giving Him 80 Years. :

Raleigh N. c., June 1S.-James Will
cox the murderer of Nellie Cropsey,
of Elizabeth City, will have to serve
his sentence of thirty years in the
state prison here. He was tried twice.
The first time he was convicted of
murder in the first degree and SEN
fenced to be hanged He was given a
new trial by the supreme court because
the spectators at the trial made dem
onstration when Wilcox's lawyer arose
to speak. In the second trial he was
tried in different county and con-
victed of murder in the second degree,
and sentenced to serve thirty years in
the penitentiary. From this Judgment
Wilcox appealed. This judgment the
supreme court has affirmed in an opoin-
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19
LYNCHING IN MISSISSIPPI.

The announcement of the lynching OF
the negro in Greenville, Miss, several
days ago for an attempted criminal as
sault upon a white woman, will be a
surprise to many who had begun to feel
especially gratif1ed over the law-abid-
ing sentiment which has developed in
that State of late The leading news
papers of Mississippi have had many
editorials within the past few months
commenting upon the spirit against
lawlessness all over the state. This
sentiment gained great deal OF
strength from several lynchings and
burnings which aroused the citizens to
realization of the rapidly increasing
influence for the bad, and both the au-
thorities and the citizens showed g
strong disposition to form themselves
into powerful organization agains
lawlessness. 1t was clearly recognized
that the disregard for law and order
was spreading and was doing the stat
untold injury from industrial stand
points as we'll as from a standpoint o
domestic influence, progress, and safe
ty.
For these reasons especially tn
lynching in broad day time in city o
culture and enterprise is most un
fortunate, and it will take Mississippi
some time to live down the evil influ
ences of the crime. 1t is earnestl
hoped by the law abiding people of tn
state that no pains will be spared o
the part Of the authorities to bring t
Justice the guilty parties and tn,
maintain the dignity of the law. u
the officials arise to the Importance
the occasion and show themselves
be denfenders of the law. The got
name of Mississippi is at stake;
reputation for law and order and ju
tice is involved.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19
EFFECT OF THE TOUR.

The Presidents tour, take 1T all ana
all, has not been very edifying. other
Presidents have swung around the cir
Gle probably for the purpose of increas-
ing their popularity, but there has
never been such an exhibition of cam
paign methods as marked the tour OF
President Roosevelt. The ambition TO
be President again seems to have run
away with his judgment. The Ameri-
can people admire an approachable
Presidena, but they expect him to be
above the tricks of the political "jol-
lier."
This Rockwell is t strange charac-
ter. He has many admirable qualities;
no doubt of that. If he had not he
would not be in the White house to-
day. Being indicted into the office
lnder trying circumstances, he mas
shown an ability for which he had not
been given credit He is man OF
| strict personal integrity and high orde.
of courage.
| But while these things may be said
| of him, he has nevertheless been a
disappointment. His love Of the spec
tacular has at times made him gro
tesque. His meddling tendency has
stirred up bitterness when peace and
love were about to assume full sway.
He intensified the negro question by
i his ill-considered treatment and his I'M
necessary intervention in Southern at
fairs. He has cast suspicion upon
the sincerity of his civil service pro
fessions by using his patronage for po-
J litical advantage. His gasconadins
5 and posing as a trust-burster while
{ preaching the sacredness of Dingley'
I ism have been superlatively amusing
, But more offensive to the people thar
u all of these is his undignified effor1
$ to secure nomination and an cleo
$ ton.
Roosevelt returns from the tour ar
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

appreciably smaller individual than
when he set out The people have
well defined ideas about the proprie-
ties and they expect the President to
observe them.
The tour will probably defeat its
own object and prove more of detri-
ment than a help to Roosevelt's aspi-
rations.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

There is suspicion that the post
office department in Washington of
vention as evasive and hypocritical
remnant of that disreputable garment
with which they have been deceiving
to bear with patience, but it is to be
an eternal quietus on them.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

If Senator Quay does retire from pol
itics there will be suspicion that he
and the boys have decided that there's
nothing Of much value in the way of
perquisites remaining
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

President Roosevelt upon his return
to the White House plunged into the
mass of work which had accumulated
during his absence. An ordinary Pres
ident would simply have gone to work.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

When President Loubert, of France,
returns King Edwards visit, it is to be
hoped there may be exhibited more
national courtesy on the part of the
English than the French showed their
neighboring sovereign.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

They have discovered new powder
in Germany which costs $75 a grain.
Here is another chance for the trusts
since they are in the pulverizing bust
ness.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

President Roosevelt wants the Post
office department scandals probed to
the bottom, he says Perhaps strong
poultice would help bring the infama-
ton to the surface.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

Nine. PATHS tenth farewell tour to
this country will be pulled off in Octo-
ber We expect to see her back again,
however as soon as large purse can
be again guaranteed.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

ion embracing thrifty typewriter pages.
The defendants attorneys urged that
Wilcox should have been given new
trial, because most of the evidence was
sufficient to have been submitted to
the jury; second, that the suicide the
DRY was as reasonable as any other the
DRY. The court went into detail in the
consideration of these poins. 1t said,
after reviewing the argument of the
defendants counsel that the deceased
had the opportunity, the motives, and
the time to drown herself:
This line of thought has been strong
ly pressed upon us by the defendants
able and jealous counsel. To the adop-
ton of this view there are several
serious difficulties. There can be no
doubt that the deceased was greatly
grieved and distressed by the conduct
of the defendant; that her affections
were trified With. Herconduct showed
her to be young woman of deep and
strong feeling.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

After the graduates have told just
how all the momentous problemt
should be solved the people will &c
back to the practical side as usual.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

There is a suspicion that the post
office department in Washington of
late has been looked upon as large
grab-bag by not few of the attaches.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

II Chattanooga keeps up its present
rate of growth, in few years it ought
to be able to secure a franchise in the
Southern league.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

At the st. Louis exposition it is said
there will be birds of great plumage.
General Miles and Adjutant-General
Corbin are both expected to attend
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

1t may be lack of appreciation, but
still we believe that Watt, of Chicago
fame, will not have the staying quail
ties of the Bard of Avon.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

And still the impression grows that
the Republican solan should be Hands
up!"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

1t is said the Rev. DR.. Hills will
soon publish book. There are worse
things than war.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

The advertising bill of Sir T. Upton
on special brands of tea is quite heavy,
and not very smooth sailing either.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

There are still few Mr.. Williams
who have not peen suggested for the
presidency.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

1t is to be hoped that Secretary
Payne will not insist upon Tulloch's
being drawn and quartered.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

1t is said General Payne
now wears lean and hungry look, but
while the fraud was going on in his
department those who raided the funds
doubtless looked fat and prosperous.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-19

The prospects for Greater Birming-
ham are growing brighter every day.
When the movement becomes a reality
the district will enjoy bigger pros
perity than ever.