The Washington herald., 1909-05-07

The dove Of peace, nesting snugly IN
the defiant muzzle OF a 12-!nch gun,
was pictured last night with variations
at notable banquet in the New willard.
at which Secretary Of State Knox was
the guest Of honor
The American Peace and Arbitration
League. which was incorporated last week
IN New York. gave the dinner. partly for
an interchange Of thought by men prom
inent in the international relations Of the
nation. and partly IN honor Of the fifty
sixth birthday Of Mr. Knox.
The speakefs expressed themselves as
being in favor Of armament to insure
smicable relations between nations.
Justice Brewer Opposes Idea.
Justice David J. Brewer. however, stood
on both feet and boldly set himself
against the prevailing spirit CT the even
ing with the remark;
II believe IN peace and arbitration
and not IN peace and ironciads. I may be
an idealist. but believe the close OF
this century viii see the ideslistic view Of
to-day converted into the practical view.
We do not need the army and navy. No
nation can attack Us with advantage
Justice Brewers address lent an at
E,osphere OF argument to the speaking
/ programme.
Secretary Of State Knox sat al the
center along side OF the table. at which
were seated sixty Senator's. Representa-
tives. and prominent men. and the Brit
/ ish Ambassador, Mr.. Bryce, and the Ar
Esntine Minister. Senior POrtels. The
French Ambassador was Invited. but was
kept away by a slight indisposltioa. The
German Ambassador vas IN ChIcagn.
Several Other members II the diplomatic
corps were absent on account of dsn-
ner given by scn9r Nabuco. al Rausch-
ers
Former Senator James 2 McCreary.
Of Kentucky. was toastmaster. as prssi-
dent cf the Peace and Arbitration
League. He opened the speaking pro-
grsmme with an address. paying a
high tribute 70 Mr. Knox and outlining
the aims Of the league The keynote
OF what he had to say was contained
[ in the words:
Adequate armament and effective
arbitration are correIative agencies for
mutual security and International peace
and justice
senator McCFeary's speech.
Senator McCresry said in part:
The president and directors Of The
American Peace and Arbitration League
are pleased this evening % extend a
/ hearty welcome TO our honored. guest.
/ the Secretary Of state. and also those
who honor him and Us with their pres
ence. Our pleasure Is greatly enhanced
BY the fact that this IS the flfty-sixth
birthday of Hon Philauder c. Knox. We
wish him success and happiness and
many returns OF this auspicious anniver-
sary. with other bonors and additional
friends
our guest had great fields Of useful
ness as Attorney General and as Ssna-
tor. and now his usefulness may extend
70 all nations as Secretary Of State. and
We hope and believe the great and good
work so successfully conducted bv his
predecessor. Hon ElihC Root. viii be
continued and carried. # possible. to
higher and greater perfection. and that
the record Of the present Secretary of
State VIII be characterized By the ability.
patriotism. and justice for which he IS
distinguished. and that he viii be con
sp:cCOus for the preservation OF peace.
the promotion OF arbitration. and tho
encouragement Of reciprocal commercial
relations among all the nations OF the
world
The sentiment Of the people every
where IS for peace. and The feeling in
favor Of the settlement Of international
disagreements without war. and by ar
bitration, is growing stronger every day.
Arbitration for the settlement Of interna-
tional disputes has been steadily pro
crossing throughout the civilized world.
Tt certainly IS a source OF pleasure 10
Us ali that our country took the lead in
the flrst legislation 70 promote arbitration
and in the first reference Of an interna-
IiOnal disagreement 10 IRE hague tri-
bunal-being the case between the United
States and Mexico"
VIZ. knox's Address.
The Secretary OF Sta1e said.
As no man is entitled 10 applaud him
I self for possessing virtue. but rather 70 be
condemned IL ne has it not. so in an
nouncing my sympathetic interest in this
organization I only acGuit myself of the
discredit which would be attached to hos
tiEty toward its high purposes
Every normally moral and intelHgent
man should be for peace and ali the hon
orable means that make for peace.
The moral obligation is obvious and
the economic advantages Of international
harmony are no less potent in their an
peal to mans intelligence. Il has been
said. Wars a game, which. were their
subjects wise. kings would not play at.
The wisdom that will check this kinslv
game viii manifest Itself in strong
international public opinion iBtolerant OF
war when such organizations as this will
have achieved their ends
Tn the settlement Of domestic differ
ences public opinion has largely com
PEELED the substitution Of the arbitrator
for the bludgeon; and so in international
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