Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-17

T
! that not everyone can agree, but, at
the same time, others have the Same
rights that we have, and both nations
| and individuals should learn to respect
each others rights. 1t Is our mission
to hold UP the banner of peace before
the nations of the world, respecting
the common rights OF humanity, and In
preparation for the time when there
shall be war no more.
PROF. ToRILD A12NOLDSON.
The next speaker was Prof. Torild
Arnoldson OF the state university,
whose father was the Swedish recipient
Of the Nobel peace prize. Prof. Arnold
son said:
The executive committee OF the Utah
state Peace society recently expressed
a desire to obtain some direct message
for this meeting from K.P Arnoldson
Of Stockholm, the Swedish recipient of
the Nobel peace prize. AS this, owing
TO the lateness OF the notice. has not
been possible, L shall begin with Il
few extracts chosen from his speech
of acceptance before the Nobel comnnit-
tee in t1llrlstiania. on Dec. 10, 1905.
Many are beginning to realize that
n1ilitarism is lying as a heavy curse
over the nations. This is perhaps mot
so much on account OF the llnspealable
Alas, we have not yet reached that
stage. We do not yet consider 1t be-
meath lis to give time and attention 20
tools Of destruction. We are not yet.
filled with a righteous wrath against
evil. against the brutalizing influence
that nlllitarism exerts upon ourselves,
!darkening our view of life and treach-
erously tanning the fire of fear and
suspicion, through which we are led
to spHNI nthais q n o.,
and sorrow.
No, it is primarily the economic bur-
den Of lnilitarism that has opened the
eyes of many. It has been estimated
that the ornaments OF Europe have
cost 1855 for every minute of the nine
teenth century. The military expenses
of the great powers between the first
1907, that is to say, during eight years,
were increased by Ss35,000,000. The in
crease goes ON constantly. AS for
small states, the military budger of
Sweden, for instance. increased during
the decade 1sSS-19GS from 27,7O0. 900
crowns to 81, 10000, that is to say, mora
than trebled. Abundant statistics are
to be had ait the International Peace
bureau at Berne or the Nobel institute
in C.hristiania. Itr$is becoming evil
dent that Their ~ a chose connection be-
tween tho oppf essiVe system OF mill
tarisnl and the bad social conditions A
vast amount OF energy Is wasted for the
benefit of none. Rigdutly used, 1T would
cause the earth to double its harvests,
turn the power of countless rivers !nto
mills and factories. and open unheard-
Of possibilities for the development Of
the best in man.
1T is an encouraging sign that those
who are highest in authority now be-
gin to realize that something must be
done to remedy the evil.
Eve see the Gear of Russia issue
peace manifesto which leads to the es-
Establishment OF an arbitration tribunal
United States exert his influence with.
the powers to resort to this tribunal
We read that the old emperor of Aus
tria delights in being called the
peace emperor We learn of the
International Institute OF Agriculture.
king of italy, and of his desire to do
nate the marble for the Palace of
Peace at The Hague. The sovereign
of the British empire takes the lead
In that entente cordiale which mani
testify aims at preventing warlike cont
plications and sreets the National
Peace congress at London with the
words that the rulers of the nations
can have no higher aim than to pro-
mote International good will and
friendship as being the surest means
for the realization of the highest ideal
of mankind and that it would be the
aim OF his constant efforts to reach
this ideal Emperor William wires
the interparliamentary conference at
Berlin that the blessings of peace are
dear to his heart, and the same thing
is repeated by the crown prince, who
asserts on his fathers behalf, that
the latter is especially solicitous to
maintain peace, because peace is and
Will be the foundation of all cultural 1
progress.' The president of the French
republic continues to be the spokes-
man for world peace, and the ruler
OF Japan makes use of every oppor-
tunity to convince the world of his
love for peace.
The sovereigns of the smaller states
declare themselves of the same spirit,
and SO do their respective ministers in
parliament, press, and on the occasion
OF royal visits.
NO international controversy is
likely to cause war IL subjected in due
time to expert trial. This Is the mode
of procedure which the responsible
governments generally adopt in vital
questions. 10 be sure.
Europe is still divided into allied
groups But when need arises, there
is Immediately general cooperation, |
as there was In the case of Morocco |
the Balkans, Crete. etc. So also in the !
case of the recent Scandinavian treat |
les. And the same policy is actually
followed in colonial matters in spite |
Of much wise talk about trade wars.
Y America does not threaten. She is