The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-16

The evening session, devoted to the representatives from foreign nations. was one of the most notable occasions. Baron de Constant spoke earnestly and ably in behalf of France. Hon. Oscar s. Straus, Secretary of Commerce and Labor, represented Germany. Com merce is not extended at the cannon's mouth,'' was his first utterance. W. T. Stead. editor of The Review of Re- views, so well known at home and abroad, stood for Englands best policy.
 But perhaps the most fAr-reaching impression was made by the educa- tional meeting. presided over by Pres ident Nicholas Butler of Columbia Col lege. His able utterance, Tt is the task of the universities to hasten the day when the civilized nations of the world will be those who, in the words of our own Lowell will not attempt the futures portal with the past's blood rusted key" was solemn and effective. Enthusiasm and the college spirit arose to its fullest tide when the glee clubs of Columbia and Yale were heard at this memorable meeting. But the oc- casion that found warmest response in my heart. was the woman's session on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Anna Garlin Spencer, of New York. presided at this wonderful meeting, and introduced first on the program. Mrs. Ellen Henrotin, of Chicago. whose subject. Home vs. War" was forcefully sustained. for. as she truly said, "on woman devolves the most suffering from the effects of war"
 Mrs. Frederick Nation, president of the Consumers League, thought war too unbusinesslike for a business gen- eration. that all industries have been so revolutionized, so specialized. that they have brought the nations together as peaceful rivals. Let us women, then unite, she said, in waging q war for universal, industrial peace, for it IS the only reform established without the shedding of blood She quoted Emerson's words, "Woman's organic work in the world is education" and her silent persistence was a peaceful influence for industrial peace.
 Miss Wooley of Holyoke College, Mass, spoke in high minded words of the mission of the Peace Congress. Our "ethical war" should result in great good to mankind. The peace move ment ,she said, places taeS emphasis upon the man who can think rather than the man who can fight; it makes right stronger than might; subordi- mates all selfish interests to the com mon good; allays passion, -omotes self control and gives to the individual, the nation, and the race, an opportu- nity to set the noblest free. Jane Addams. of Hall-House fame, of whom some one said, She is a personality embodying an idea,' completely cap- tured the audience as she spoke from her heart to the hearts of men and women. and appealed to them to live up to the highest ideals of the Christ life. Think for a ~>oment of the re- suits for peace and righteousness, if all women would use their social forces for noblest~ aims and purposes" A letter was read from Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. who has passed cher eighty eighth milestone, and with ripe expert ence wrote: The mothers of men, they Know the cost of human life. unite their voices crying, Justice shall rule man. kind. justice administered by wise councils
 The summing up of this wonderful conference is. that 1t was not the work or day, or even a year. for men have written for ages against war. Jose phus wrote. David was willing to build God a temple. but God prohibited him because he was polluted with blood and wars" Cicero told the Romans war should only be undertaken to preserve either its religion or its existence We owe chiefly to Grotins the modern movement against war. Andrew D. White, in commenting on his book, The Right of War and Peace" said, "Of all "ofhS Hot Cldlnllng 10 De inspired, 1t had proven the greatest benefit to humanity" It is a matter of pride to Americans to know the first Peace Society was founded by David L. Dodge, of New York, and the first international Peace Congress, though held in Lon- don in 1S43, was planned in Boston.
 The last century will remain memor- able as having fostered the first Hague Conference. .swhich opened upon the birthday of tie Emperor of Russia. May 18th. 1899.
 This High Court of Humanity" is thought by many to mark the first stage in the abolition of the Scourge of War.
 The Conference to be held at the Hague on June 18th, 1907, will have representatives from forty-six nations, and, we believe, will foreshadow the fulfillment of Tennyson's dream of The Parliament of All the Nations, the Federation of the World"
 Mrs. John B. Knox
 Anniston,
 Alabama