New-York tribune., 1904-10-09
MAKES A PLEA FOR PEACE.
BOSTON CONGRESS ENDS.
Memorial to the Nations Adopted
The Work .4cco1n pJish6d.

paaoe Congress which closed Ia this city To-Day
after many meetings extending throughout Inc
week one of these vas that the congress, WIN
IN. numerous public gatherings which were held
under its auspices constituted one 81 the Tnos'
re-nartsble educational influences ever known in
America The second was that this years con
--.ra should urove q vast efficacy toward the
attainment og universal peace IL an aroused pun
lie sentiment and thorough exposition OF the
sbsurdity and horrors OF war were 70 be OF any
avail The congress adjourned to-day 70 con-
time SIS work in 1905 at Lucerne sV'itzerlano-
It's meetings being held in a city where al the
educational forces were brought 20 bear 10 IN
sure q successful convention. the congress was
attended by a large number Of the most prom
sneu4 and active workers from many countries.
Euch subjects as the responsibilities OF educators
IN creating right ideals Of international lie. the
rneance 70 the world through the exploitation OF
weaker by stronger peoples. and the duties OK
the working and the business man IN the peace
movement were discussed. n addition 70 the
topics more clearly connected with the imneoi-
ate object OF the congress. Besides adopting
resolutions denouncing war and calling for the
creation OF International obligatory arbitration
treaties the congress passed on specific condi-
sious one Of SIS last acts was 20 recommend
an inquiry by the powers into the Congo Free
State. which is AZ present under the personal
rule II King Leopold of Belgium The Russo
Iapanese War was treated By resolution call
aug on the emperors Of the TWO countries 10 end
the conflict az once, or that failing. for the pow
eus 70 exercise the authority granted by Article
= Of The Hague pact, and intervene SO that the
war might be ended. The congress suggested 70
the powers the adoption of q positive peace
making and peace insuring treaty under which
al war would he impossible for more than q
brief period. One OF the most practical acts OF
the congress was 10 favor the esrs blishment in
the leading cities Of the world OF branches OF the
International Peace Bureau al Berne. so that
the masses Of the people might be taught that
International harmony among al people was the
sane and natural principle Of life.
THE APPEAL TO THE NATIONS
The last act Of the congress to-day to
adopt an Appeal 70 the Nations which Is. In
part. as follows:
The thirteenth international congress Of the
friends of peace held n Boston October s 70 :,
has met under unusual circumstances On Ihe
aging section OF the globe On the olheT hano,
the friends Of peace have gathered together IN
their annual congress on this side Of the globe IN
numbers never witnessed before. after q year Of
unexa1pled progress u their cause.
The congress has deeply felt the bitterness and
1rony OF the situation from the one side II has
also been inspired with great hope and courage
At the prospect which presents itself from the
other side The cruel war IN progress between
Russia and Japan-a war which might easily
have been avoided Il the two belgerents and
The other powers Eignarory OF the Hague con-
Vention had faithfully kept the obligations as
sumed in the convention-has made IL clear that
much yet remains 20 be done IL the eradicate
OF Old race and national TreJuolces Ialse IDEAS OF
national greatness and glory, perverted concep-
fions OF patriotism and territorial and CONNER
cisl greed This has also anew demonstrated the
necessity Of the immediate extension and per
1ecting Of substitutes for violence in the settle
merit Of international controversies
The congress ar the conclusion OF its deliDera-
peoples Of All nations and OF
al classes 70 arouse themselves 10 a finer and
more adequate conception OF their rights n the
determination Of the foreign policies pursued by
their governments. that they may no longer
Be involved without their consent IN foolish and
ruinous wars with other powers. or IN the IN
Just exploitation of those whom they are bound
by every consideration u righteousness and
honor 70 assist and elevate rather than 70 plum
der ana degrade. II respectfully invites all the
national sovereigns and presidents al ministers
- religion al instructors OF youth in schools
of every grade and al others who WELD iufu-
opinion 70 throw the entire weight not only OF
their personal influence but OF tnei- positions
toward eradicsttng the causes Of rnisunderstand-
ing and conflict and the creation OF such a
complete system ~ International adjudication
eho soeh a VICE reaching pacific public senti-
Snent as vii IN time render the baTbarous meth
Cd OF war impossible.
RUSSIAN GREETs JAPANESE.
The attendance OF delegates was cor,nsra-iv.,v
small when the congress vas opened By Presi-
dent Paine this morning. but the hail filed rap
ioly. The chair. saying that representatives of
al the great nations had received an opportunity
70 respond. introduced Jro Abratani. Of Toxic.
- speak for Japan NJ Ahratani vas willing
70 admit that militsrism was increasing N
Japan, but he declared there was good ground
sor expectation that hen the present conditions
we're brought 10 an end peace would be the nov
anE spirit Of the nation
Dr- John Chirug. delegate for Russia. asked
= emf -
yesterday by John Burrows. of England. and
this was granted As Or Chirug passed 20 the
platform. where Mr. Abratani vas sitting. a
woman delegate arose saying:
Or Chirug. II would gladden. my heart 70 see
yOu shake hands with NJ Abratani-Russia and
Japan IN friendly clasp
I should be most happy" the Russian an
swered. as he moved toward the japanese and
warmly seized his hand. i an glad 70 greet :
fellow man"
Mr.. Burrows yesterday said that when The
Armenians tried 70 escape from their country
they were met by Russian Cossacks and Turk
esh soldiers on the Turkish frontiers. and the
= coasacks did not forget 70 give them a true
Coszack welcome"
Dr. Chirug replied that Z England IN 1875
had not had Russia 70 keep out Of Constantine
pie there would have bean no European Tl.skey
and therefore no Armenian atrocities He sad
mat Russia was not cruel a. heart. as some had
charged.
D. Burrows interrupted - say that he did
not cririeise The Russian nation or people. but
the Russian government.
FOR A CONGO INVESTIGATION.
The COMMITTEES on questions OF the dav rb-r
reported the following resolutions IN favor OF ar
Investigation into the present government OF IN.
Congo Free State: