The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-18
CentralUnion Church

J Special music was arranged in each
case, and at Central Union the pro-
gram was very elaborate Mrs Mott
Smith and Mrs Weight sang an of
fertory duet, the choir rendered Dud-
ley Bucks Festival Hymn, and Mrs.
A. T. White inspired with the singing
of a solo by Gounod. Acting Govern
or Mott-Smith presided.
Mr. Mott-Smith said it was a signifi-
cant fact that, though the meeting
had been called by the younger men
of the community. the main discus
sion of the subject, World Peace"
had been allotted 10 older men. Con-
tinuing, he said:
THE movement, begun not so long
ago, toward world peace. has been
growing in strength slowly but stead
lily through just such meetings as we
are holding. Through the influence of
public opinion the usual causes of a
clash between nations are being elm
mated one by one and the remaining
ISSUES brought down to the solid
ground of good sense, humanity and
enlightenment. In the discussion Of
this subject Hawaii stands on high
vantage ground. From here the vast
amphitheater stretches forth. Under
our very eyes the forces are at work.
The far off tumble is already in our
ears. Every event has its signifi-
canoe. The destiny of nations is be-
ing fashioned.
Introducing to you the first speak
er of the evening. the Hon. Sanford
Il. Dole, I am presenting one who is
well fitted to discuss this subject Mr..
Dole was the first and only President
of the Republic of Hawaii and the
first Governor of the Territory 1t
was he who took in hand the reins of
government after the abrupt change
Srom a monarchical to a republican
form. To his moderation and unerr-
ing judgment it is due that this
change has been eventually accepta-
BILE. During this period, so situated jas
to have a commanding place in the
Pacific, Hawaii had its own problems
of peace to consider and solve. Mr..
Dole knows all about them"
Judge Dole's address then followed,
as herewith given:
JUDGE 8. B. DOLE.
In the evolution of human society,
war has been a constant participant,
seemingly indispensable. The history
of the race is an intermittent narra-
tive Of forays and military campaigns.
Great battles. as the turning point of
national fortunes. are Unparalleled IN
literature Have these conflicts been
indispensable TO progress, and, if so,
will such experiences always be neces-
sary?
A writer in Johnson s Universal
Cyclopaedia. edition of 1878, says, in re-
ferring to human sentiments and con-
ditions in the past: "War must there
fore he recognized as an instinct of
humanity. of divine origin, not to be
replaced. as idealists hope, by any hu
man device like tribunals of arbitration,
or submissive trust in the generosity of
competitors. At all events. its perma-
nence is thoroughly believed in by all
those most competent to judge, as will
become evident by a brief review of
the existing armies of the civilized
powers" 20. H. Ernst, 4 Johns L. Cyc.
1892 And then he gives a tabulated
Statement of such armies. their num-
bess. cost. proportion to population,
etc. If the size and cost of armies Is
an argument for the permanenee of
war. the argument has gained in force
during the thirty years that have pass
ed since the opinion in question was