Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-31

VtlGr ielBut1iSS an WI al hoiit4NS
is the demand that the seas. which must
forever be the open highways for the ma
tions. and even war itself shall be governed
by fixed laws, and that international off
ferences be settled by tribunals of peace.
One does not have to be very widely read
to understand that in these days there is
a tremendous world pubiic-opinion, which
is brought to bear quickly and with ire
mendous force. in favor OF the development
of international law and strict observance
of this law by all nations We may also
believe that the time has passed. certainly
is passing. when any nation viii be per-
mitted to gain territory by stealth, or even
by wars prosecuted for the sole purpose of
acquiring territory.
THE nations are passing through the
period of development that marked the
growth of private law over individual COLI
duct and property. Each individual must
now recognize the sacredness OF the per-
sonal and property rights of every other
citizen in civilized state; no property can
be taken by one person from another with
out agreement and compensation.
'Economics.-Again, the production, dis
tribution and consumption of things have
become a study of vast proportions and i'm
portahce for graduate students. Topics
within the range of the subject of eco
Monies have increased, and in their relations
with each other are complex and difficult OF
solution. There are giants in the land;
tremendous forces are at work, ana there
is unrest and anxiety among the people
concerning the great questions of capital
and labor, and inequality in the use OF
public utilities We are not dissatisfied
with the amount of wealth. but solicitlous
about its distribution
Betterment of Conditions.
"I,aborers and employees of every KIND
ore organizing into societies and unions
for the betterment of their conditions
These ORGANIZATIONS wise in their funda-
mental ideas. are often imperfectly organ
lied and unwisely led, creating disturb
ances of the public peace and order.
public utilities have been Improperly
used as Observation-Disclosures and agencies for
building up private fortunes at puollc ex-
pense and to the detriment and IN some
cases the ruin of individual capital ana
communities.
I've have entered upon an era of wide
spread organization. We must accept the
new conditions, and the educated ecoilo-
mist and the pubicist must study the
working of these great forces and seek out
reasonable remedies for existing evlis:
"a College of Fine Arts.-In this beautiful
city with it's parks, its works OF ART ana
it's libraries there should DE hgher eouca
ton in the fine arts, architecture, painting,
sculpture and music. These are important
subjects in the advancement of the race.
No nation becomes truly great without
them Civilization does not come by bread
alone but by the uprising in the human
heart of many sentiments, the movement
of spiritual impulses. True lie Is union
of the spiritual and the material FINE
character and manners are made ike some
old temples of the far-off times by a
mingling of rude timbers and beaten gold;
of rocks and precious stones; of solld waits
and crimson curtains; OF the courts OF .,ie
gentileS and holy places Go through the
history of Egypt and Greece and Palestine
and Rome and Italy; travel through mod
ern Europe and America and everywhere
you find in greater or less deveIopmeht tlie
forms and structures of peoples who loved
grace in forms beautiful colorlng In dec
Grafton, and harmonies in sound rms
sentiment is not only universal, 1t is pow
erful in developing character and largely
determines the civilization of races
1.-The history of civilization. if widely ana
deeply written, would not only De recoru
of war and politics and religion, or COM
merce and industry, but ii would also give
the development and history of senu-
ment which in the child reaches after a
rose and in manhood stretches out lls
hands for marble, and purple, and jewels,
and harp, and song. Aesthetics are SCI
ence They treat of the beautiful, help 10
form correct theories of taste, and snoulo
receive careful attention in the higher
scheme of education. Imagination Is the
picture gallery of the soul. From these
pictures life takes on its outward appear
ances.
Address to Diploma Winners.
20 the Graduates: 1t is with sincere
Measure that | say a word of commenda-
ton and congratulation to you who grad
uate today. You have pursued and COM
pleted your courses in the university with
credit and will receive the honors to which
your work entities you. These diplomas
are to be the written bond that will bind
you to the university and make ITS HE
and yours indiSSOluble. Its honor VIII be
your honor and your success and fame in
life will add to its reputation.
Il congratulate you upon the fact that
YOU have been associated in this old insti-
iS SnDnpthing unseen and
not heard, that comes out of the years
and makes deep impress upon institutions
and men General Grant-himSelf so IA
miliar with marching armies, while re-
viewing a body of English troops said
They march with the swing of centuries OF
conquest.
.'The spirit of a university is contin-
uallv incarnated in the graduates. and
speaks through them. You will live and
manifest to the world the spiritual life of
your alma mater
Subject of Congratulation.
II also congratulate you upon having
lived a few years in personal contact with
a body of noble men whose aims are not
gold and silver nor houses and lands, but
knowledge and truth. and wisdom The
higher life is not all feeling; it is disci-
pine This does not come wholly or mainly
from the study of books 1t is imposed
upon us by the master minds that hold us
to our tasks.
II congratulate you because you are 60
ing out into world where there is much
to do and where there are opportunities
for every man and woman who has a we'll
trained mind. a true heart. and a genius
for work. The old adage that there is
plenty of room at the top does not carry
with it the feeling that there is restriction
of opportunity and hope as it formerly did
DO not be cynical; be optimistic Be
lieve in the world and keep yourself in
close, sympathetic touch with it, Do your
own work with enthusiasm and zeal but
do not forget the wider field, love and la
Dor for humanity. Finally, in all your
'gettings, amid all the honor and fame that
may come to you-and l wish you much-do
not forget this institution that taught you
understanding and wisdom. Do not forget
that around and about you. and within
you, there is a spiritual life, not your own,
from which you may draw wisdom and
power. Do not hope to win by chance nor
by improper methods. Do not expect to
take the worlds prizes by mere promises
or words; for whether We will or no. you
and this university shall daily come to
that judgment, where is applied the divine
test which has received the APPROVAL of the
centuries-'By their fruits We shall know