The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-17
VOICE OF WOMEN
RAISED FOR PEACE {. /:
Protest OF Mothers, Wives and
Daughters Against the Con-
tinuancc OF Wars.
INDUSTRY AND PEACE
.l'radc Has Developed as One Of
the Greatest Agencies to Pre-
vent Nations Fighting.

NEW YORK, April 1C.---Thc protest
bf mothers, wives and daughters
against u continuance of wars among
civilized peoples was vnlccd o-duy
nj the fourth session Of the First Ma
tional Arbitration and Peace Congress
In Carnegie Hall, presided over by Mrs.
Anna Garlln Spencer, or Providence.
The big hall was crowded with wo-
men gathered from many sections of
HE country, and all wearing the white
badge OF delegates. Mrs. Julia Ward
tlowe and Mrs May Wright Scwcl
we're to have been the guests of honor,
4 A letter from Mrs. Howe was received
Ind read.
Following the morning session. Mt
Yhich "'Thc Relation OF Women to the
Peace Movement was discussed, there
we're two sessions of tho congress this
.fternoon,-on ut the Hotel Astor. de-
toted to THE Commercial and Indus.
rial Aspects OF the Peace Movement"
nd ut Carnegie Hail. devoted to young
eoplc. Marcus NJ. Marks. president OF
he National Association of Clothicrs,
resided at the Hotel Aston gathering,
fhile Mt Carnegie Hall William -.
thools OF New York. was in charge.
Naval Display Might Harm.
&, Of the notable addresses deliv-
Great tho woman's meeting was
thaof Miss Mary ?: Woolley, presl-
aerof Mount llolyokG College. south
thahe naval and military display TO
be ladc ut the Forthcoming James
tov Exposition might work much
haflin the minds Of the susceptible
yot of the country.
Ms Jane Adams, head OF HUI
Iot, Chicago. received a hearty well
conwhcn she was introduced by Mrs
Speer. Speaking cxtemporaneousl
shook for hcr; subject: New Ideals
of ace" and tk~elt at length upon
thpart that women may play in
bring about a Christian unity
amg nations Of the I, globe,
spc on The History OF the Peace
Moment"
y Ellen IIcnptin. former presi.
de,of the Genera Federation OF w, No
1ncs Clubs. Chicago. discussed THE
IIG and the Economic Waste o.
Industry and Peace.
rs. Frederick Nathan, president O
thConsumcrS' League, OF New York
tx for topic. INDUSTRY and It's Re
lpns to Peace Mrs. Nathan sale
1Part:
Trade. which in tie early days wa
.,nere species of organized piracy
Srfare thinly hiddci under nildc
1nc. has gradually developed TO b
great, II not the greatest, agency 10
ace. The merchan, though per
ancc unwilling anc unwilling, ha
come the bcnefactorof the race. IN
sed for INTERNATIONAL rciauOhsnlp !
,rnna1ce and industr. the need fo
ord markets. and thu interchange {
I-oducts has led TO he holding c
rcat world fairs. Thee internationi
,dlstrial expositions lave drawn tn
atoms together, in PEACEFUL rivalr!
M have shown by object lessons {
neamplcd power how tie work OF til
..cld demands peace nd fraternit
smng all mankind. Ascommerce an
.1aufacture have become more Oh
yi,sly the leading clements in on
ciiiZation government tsfave assume
1ustriai functions. GU consular r.
pts, widely NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cos
nm demand, are filled with matte
cnerning the various industries
III different countries, nd reportin
aldata OF value to our manufactures
a importers.
Part of Wonn.
Although women are rarely give
avoice in the matter y dccidir