The San Francisco call., 1906-04-07
Speaker Predicts Bright
Future for the
Nations.
H. D. Loveland Says
Great Congress Is
Assured.
Public. Opinion Will
Change Existing
Conditions.

II. D. Loveland. president of the Pacific
Coast Jobbers' and Manufacturers As
sociation. addressed the members of the
American and British Union on World
Arbitration in the Academy OF Sciences
Hall. last evening. The speaker advanced
the theory that the nations Of the world
/ were gradually leading UP to arbitration,
and It was only course of time when
/ law would be substituted for war. He
| spoke OF The Hague conference as the
1 first step toward this great end. He said
| in part:
Accepting that as a premise from which TO
reason. let me repeat that the adjustment OF
| international questions by peaceful conference
end arbitration is possible. That cryetallized
/ epitome OF civilized experience, international
law, proves that It IS possible. International
law is the logical answer which time has given
advancing civilization. Why then, is it not
possible 10 widen and enlarge the scope of In
ternationsl law as It is recognized and oh,
Nor would II be necessary to carry these prin-
eiples OF satisfying world-feIt want and neces-
sity further in any direction than established
International law carries them today IN some
directions.
A careful examination and consideration OF
the important matters subject to interna-
tional law and realization OF how greatly
the recognition OF its principles have benefited
mankind Will believe convince any thinking
that II should be extended to its logical limit,
the result Of which would be congress Of
the world TO decide International questions.
Other and extremely cogcnt reasons may be
advanced. going TO show that the principles
OF substituting law for rorce" will some day
become susceptible OF world application. and
those that occur to at this time particu-
struc,ivsness @ Of future 'l wars M and the growing
Importance Of International commercial rela-
tons
The inventive genius OF has In no other
direction accomplished greater results than In
providing destructive forces for use in war.
The factory and the machine shop have con-
trtbuted the rapid-hring guns and guns OF In
nense caliber and carrying power. The labora-
tory has given US explosives OF such character
their in modern warfare by means OF sub
marine boats and torpedoes which are already
accomplished facts, and the successful afrship,
the coming OF which is confidently expected
War on sea or land will be made impossible
be destroyed IN manner that would be ap-
pelling. Forts would be OF no protection.
Commerce could be swept from the seas. and it
Is the contemplation OF these awful possibii-
ties that is doing much to awaken civilized
world to the necessity OF substituting law for
that such . consummation is possible
Is II probable? Every word that can be
spoken. every argument that can be advanced
IN support OF its possibility. may be urged also
to demonstrate It's probability. Humanity
with ever increasing earneetness and effective
ness VIII cry cut against the sacrifices A and
have briefly alluded, a mighty and growing
potentiality in the civilized world. with the
other great interests 50 closely allied with and
dependent upon 1t, will do much to prevent
such destruction to commercial interests
must now from warfare under such conditions
as the future will present. Already we have
substantial evidence OF the birth and growth
Of this sentiment.
which our common countries have contributed.
shows how this thought. this hope OF inter-
national arbitration. permeates the nations Of
the earth
Lastly. is it necessary or desirable? Surely
but little need be said on this subdivision OF
my subject The old idea that
necessary to the development OF the manly
characteristics OF our race and that man de-
teriorates In these qualities in piping times Of
peace has long since been exploded In oldcn
times when men displayed their prowess in
hand to hand combat and met their foe with
battle ak, broadsword or lance, to prove the
beauty and grace OF their mistresses or the
glory Of their country, in open battle or on
the fitting field; there was inspiration 70 deeds
Of daring and the luet OF battle was easily
planned But that time is past. War today
is scientific killing at long distance. and there
is little Of that feeling Of personal participa-
ton that gives zest 10 battle. But above and
beyond all such sentiment. and paramount In
Importance. should be the humanitarian aspect
Finally, let US look at the practical side of
the question Think for one moment what the
nations OF earth could do for their people:
what they could accomplish In the way Of
internal improvements, what Industries could
be developed what arid wastes could be re-
along educational lines could be afforded; what
help and care could be extended to the poor
and needy; what innumerable things could be
done for the general good. II war were a
thing OF the past and the vast sums now ex-
pended in wars and preparations for conflict
were devoted to these more noble and glorious
purposes.
We shall not all live to see consummation
so devoutly to be hoped for, but II IS coming
Just as the dawn of beautiful morning her
aids its approach by streaks Of Light in the
eastern sky so this fruitfon OF cur hopes this
glorious dawn Of the worlds emancipation
from the dire results Of ambition. greed and
lus. Of power, is foretoId by such events
the Hague conference. the International Couu-
ell OF Brussels and the work OF De Constant
and his associates and, coming nearer home
the splendid efforts OF President Roosevelt.