The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-05
THE DUTY OF
 THE NATIONS
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grow out of the lack of sympathy be- tween man and man. Because some imagine themselves above work while others see before them nothing but a life of drudgery there is constant war; ing and much of bitterness. When men and women become ashamed of do- ing nothing and strive to give to so- clety q full compensation for all they mony between the classes.
 While Europe and America have ad- vanced far beyond the Orient in p;ac- ing a proper estimate upon those who fully learned the lesson that employ ment at some useful avocation is os- sential to the physical health. intel If America and England are to meet the requirements of their high positions they must be prepared to present in the lives of their citizens examples. increasing in numper. of men and wo- men who find delight In contributing to the welfare of their feilow1, and this ought not to be difficult, for every fascination of its own. The agrlcul- tural colleges and industrial colleges and industrial schools which have sprung up in so many localities are evidence that higher ideal Is spread ing among the people.
 And now we come to the most i'm portant need of the Orient-a concep- tion of life which recognizes individual
 
 erhood of man and measures greatness by the service rendered. The first es- abolished a rational relation between the creature and his Creator, the sec ond lays the foundations for justice be- tween man and his fellows and the third furnishes an ambition large enough to fill each life with noble effort. No service which we can rem der to the less favored nations can compare in value to this service, for if we can. but bring their people to accept such an ideal they Will rival al civilization. If this ideal-which must be accepted as the true one if our re- Iigion Is true--had been more perfectly and in the conduct of Christian nations there would now be less of the White Mans Burden"
 If 1t is legitimate to seek anothers profit" and ito work another's gain" how can this service best be rendered? This has been the disputed point. 1n- dividuals and nations have differed less about the purpose to De accompiishe!d Prosecutions have been carried on avowedly for the benefit of the perse- cuted. wars have been waged for the alleged improvement of these attacked and still more frequently philanthropy has been adulterated with selrish in-
 To Heal, Not to Wound.
 If the superior nations have a mis- sion 1t is not to wound but to heal not to cast down but to lift up. and the means must be examples far more powerful and enduring means than vic fence. Example may be likened to the sun whose genial rays constantly coax the buried seed into life and clothe the earth, first with verdure and after fence is the occasional tempest which can ruin but can not give life.
 Can we doubt the eftleacy or example In the light of history? There has been
 lvn In fFp~ hal last century and the school houses have not been opened by the bayonet, they owe their existence largely to the moral influence which neighboring na- spread of popular government during the same period. how rapid! Consti tuition after constitution has been adopted and limitation after limitation until Russia, yielding to public opinion. establishes legislative body and China sends commissions abroad with a view to inviting the people to snare the re- sponsibilities of government.
 Ties That Bind the Races.
 While in America and in Europe there Is much to be corrected and abundant room for improvement there has never there is today-neveT so many who ac- the indissoluble tie that l binds each to every other member of | the race. l have felt more pride in my
 
 visited The circuit of schools. hospitals l md churches which American money l las built around the world. The exam | ole of the Christian nations, though but l 'eebly reiecting the light of the Mas ter. Is gradually reforming society.
 On the walls of the temple at Kar- laK an ancient artist carved a picture | 'f an Egyptian King. He is represent ed as holding group of captiVes by | he hair-one hand raising a club as If | 70 strike them. No king would be will | Ing to confess himself so cruel today l In some of the capitals of Europe there ! lre monuments built from, or orna- nented with. cannon taken in war, that form of boasting is still tolerated, but let us hope that 1t will in time give way to some emblem of victory which will imply helpfulness rather than slaughter.
 Albert and Victoria.
 As we are gathered tonight in Eng lands capital, permit me to conclude with a sentiment suggested by piece resents Queen Victoria beside her con sort. One of his arms is about her and the other points upward. The sculptor told in marble an eloquent story of strength coupled with tenderness, love rewarded by trust. sorrow brightened that 1t was hardly necessary to chisel words "Allured to brighter worlds and led the way"
 1t was a beautiful conception. more beautiful than that which gave the world the Creek Slave. the Dying Glad lator or the Goddess Athen. It en- bodies the Idea which. with tho expand Ing feeling of comradeship makes ap- plfcable the associations of nations as well as the relations of husband and our nation may so measure up to its