Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-19

INTERNATIONAL
LAWS TAUGHT
Society Of Prominent Men
Is Formed to Study
That Subject

Special to Evening Teller.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10
That it is of great Importance that
the public should be educated to a
correct understanding of those prin-
ciples of international law and p:ac
tice which the United States is called
upon to observe in it's relations with
other nations is the belief of number
of prominent men who gathered IN
this city today to complete the organ
ization of a society which will work
to this end, "A
The promoters of the movement BE-
lieve that an understanding of inter-
national law is more essential to the
people of the United States than in
other countries because OF the infld-
ence public sentiment exercises upon
the administrative ana diplomatic
| policy of this government
Formation of Society.
The formation of such a society was
| first proposed two years ago by Prof
essor James B. Scott of Columbia unt-
versity, now solicitor of the depart
ment of state. The project was later
endorsed by the Lake Mohonk arhi-
tration conference. Preliminary plans
for the organization We're drawn up
last December at a dinner given t'r
Oscar s. Strauss, now secretary of
commerce and labor.
Temporary organization was at
fected with EIihu Root as presi lent
/, and with Chief Justice Fuller Andraw
Carnegie, Secretary Taft Joseph II.
Choate, ex-secretary Olney, Judge
Morrow of California and a number IF
other men of national prominence on
the list of vice presidents. 1t Is now
proposed to effect a permanent or
ganization and to take up the actual
work in view.
Purposes of Society.
1. To develop public interest in the
study of international law and to pro-
mote the study of international rela-
lions on the basis of law and justice,
because, as Secretary Root recently
pointed out, the great body of the peo-
pie of the United States and other
self governing nations are gaining
more and more control over legisla-
ton, administration and diplomacy,
and thus render 1t more and more Inn
perative that they should have just
conception of international rights and
duties.
Will Publish Journal.
2. To publish a journal, the organ
of the society, by means of which
pending questions of International inn
portance may be brought to the per-
sonal notice of the people and the
public may be kept informed as to
the progress of events and receive &C r
rect information concerning diplomat-
ic controversies,
g. The third purpose of the society
win be to hold annual meetings in
order to bring together people from all
parts of the country who, are interest,"
ed in the study and development of IN
ternationaI law. to exchange ideas to
stimulate each other and to promote
the agitation and discussion of inter :
national questions.
Has 400 Members.
The society now has upwards OF
400 members, chiefly located in New
York. Washington, Philadelphia, Bel
timore, Boston. and other Eastern
cities.
No attempt has been made to inter-
est the public generally, or the bar or
faculties of the west, because its Of
ficers wanted to have something to
show before seeking general support.
Efforts are now being made to enlist