Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-16
UNIVERSAL PEACE CONGRESS

Prof. Stein recalled the history Of the
international Museum OF Peace" OF Lu
cerne, which lacked $4,000 to complete
the building. The intention OF the found
ers. and particularly NJ. Jean de Bloch.
was that the museum was to be the CEN
ter OF a powerful peace propaganda.
NJ. Gigroux, representing one Of the
workingmen's societies Of France. de-
clared that war was the result of capital
ism which governed the world; that the
real means Of preventing war was to
abolish capitalism. Disputes SHOULD be
submitted to International arbitration. All
workingmen should refuse to fight.
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NJ. W. Thorne. NJ. p. desired the abo-
lition of all standing armies and the es-
tablishment OF a citizen
O1sOanoment force. He acknowledged
Pronoeed that his proposition was
tall order" He was
in favor Of compulsory training" but
not OF military service"
Mr.. AsQuith. speaking at the banquet
at the Hotel Cecil. rendered the congress
by Mr.. Harcourt. the first commissioner
Of works. and responding to the toast.
THE International Peace Movement"
said:
Il am told that at your congress the
delegates represented no. less than
% distinct nationalities and go separate
societies. OF all the deities in the Pan
now. as always. Is more ready to pay the
homage OF life service than the Goddess
OF Peace. We are indeed often told by
apologists for the existing state Of things
that the colossal ornaments which are
INJECTING an 'immeasurabIe and ever
growing burden upon mankind are in
themselves a safeguard and indeed the
best insurance against war;"
Speaking for himself, Mr.. AsQuith con-
fessed that he did not think that the
Youngest member Of the congress would
live to see universal disarmament. Ma
tiopal security held the first place in the
thoughts and plans of those responsible
for government In all countries.
l. so long as human nature continues to
be what It has always been." said the
speaker, lit will be necessary for pru-
dent craftsmanship to provide against the
contingency Of war;
declaration by the remark that there was
no enterprise more worthy than that of
seeking practical substitute for the ar
bitrament Of arms.
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At the opening Of the third session Of
the congress the 30th a deputation of
o., bishops attended from the
b1snops' Lambeth conference and
R..oIv+,or communicated resolu-
ton passed by that con-
ference upon the motion of the Bishop
of Ripon July IL. The deputation, among
others. included the Bishop Of Massachu-
sets. The resolution OF the Anglican
episcopate was read and welcomed with
cheers:
THAT the conference. while frankly ac-
knowledging the moral gains sometimes
won by war. rejoices in the growth Of
higher ethical perception evidenced by the
among nations by peaceful methods. 1t
records. therefore. its deep appreciation
OF the services rendered by the confer
ences at The Hague, its thankfulness for
the practical work achieved and for the
principles OF international responsibility
acknowledged by the delegates. And.
finally. realizing the danger inseparable
from national and commercial progress,
1t urges earnestly upon all Christian peo-
pie the duty of allaying race prejudice,
OF reducing by peaceful arrangements the
conflict Of trade interests. and Of pro-
noting among all races the spirit Of
hrotheriy. cooperation for the good OF all
mankind" 80.
The Bishop Of Massachusetts, said that
his delegation. which represented three
parts Of the world. was in favor Of inter-
national peace, that international peace
depended upon the spirit and temper Of
the great body of the people: that one Of
the great ADVANTAGES of The Hague con-
ference was that it gave the people time
to think-it delayed war in order that
there might be an opportunity for mutual
understandings at a critical moment The
United States was a government of the
people. for the people, by the people. She
could be depended upon because of her
government and her position to stand
wherever she could stand with Justice
for International peace.
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Ahmed Ria, speaking in behalf of
Young Turkey" was listened to with
marked attention because
TURKISH Of the almost peaceful
Delepata revolution which had been
effected in Turkey, and
which seemed the harbinger Of an
era of peace for that country, which
had been tho xheater Of SO many horrible
scenes of riot. rapine and massacre
Ahmed Ria offered a resolution. which
was passed. expressing the vows Of the
congress for an Integral pacific solution
Of the conflicts Of nationalities and peace
at the last"
Sir Edward said in his speech in the
house Of commons on the 9th instant: 1T
was a remarkable situation. coming at
moment when England had submittec TO
the powers proposals for forming a mobile
force, composed partly of Turkish troops
and partly of gendarmerie. to be placed at
the disposal of the Turkish government
in Macedonia for the purpose OF putting
down the bands impartially and vigor-
ously. At this moment the bands have
melted away; they have dispersed under
the influence of the events which have
taken place. Well. of course. II this
state OF things continues, If these bands
have really dispersed for good, there is no
further need for the mobile force"
England, according to Sir Edward. will
adopt toward Turkey-'Young Turkey
sympathetic and expectant attitude. Sir
Edward disclaimed all intention Of isolat-
ing Germany, as charged. England would
which had been formed. but she must be
free to make those friendships. Germany
had two allies. Why should England not
have as many? With regard to Persia
There were two parties in Persia-one con-
stitutional. one reactionary. There had
been civil war in which the shah had won
in Teheran. the constitutionalists in
Tabriz. II there was in Persia a genuine
movement for freedom and good govern
ment. 1t will not lack for sympathy from
England.
In the matter Of the Congo Sir Edward
was not very clear. And as to Portugal
he had little to say. With regard to Inc
Hague conference. Sir Edward expressed
the hope that a conference would meet
In the autumn to discuss, questions and
enable England to ratify the convention
before the meeting in 1909. Sir Edward
Grey's speech is eminently pacific and will
strengthen the cause Of universal 'ace.