Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-05
ROOSEVELT DELIVERS NOTABLE
LECTURE IN cHRIsTIANlA
CAPITAL OF NORWAY.
SCORES THE COWARD AND
THE BULLY AND oPPREssoR
Suggests National Board Of Arbitra-
ton. and Would Have Nations Cease
Work Of Navy BuiIdins-spsaks Be-
fore Nobel Prize committee-king
and Queen Present.

Christiania, Norway, May 5.-Colonel
Roosevelt today discussed "Interna-
tional Peace" before the Nobel prize
committee. members Of royalty and
other persons distinguished in the poll
tical, educational, commercial and Soc
ial life Of Norway. It was the Nobel
prize committee that in 1906 conferred
upon the then president Of the Unit
ed states the medal and money award
ed in recognition Of his services In
bringing to a conclusion the Russo
Japanese war. The occasion was the
feature Of Roosevelt's visit to Norway
and one Of the most notable of the
European tour.
Roosevelt's discourse was made with
something of solemnity Of the religious
service in the largest auditorium or
Christians, the national theater, and IN
the presence of King Haakon, Queen
Maud, members of the cabinet and par
lament and hundreds of the most pro-
gressive and influential personalities
in the kingdom. The address was re-
ceived cordially and at its conclusion
John Lund, president of the Nobel
prize committee, paid their tribute to
the speaker and to the country from
which he came. He declared that the
entire civilized world has reason to be
grateful to the United States. for there
millions from Europe have found hap
piness and prosperity which the old
world was unable to afford them.
America 10 lauded.
After referring to Norways interest
H. Av,oor;Co ord American affairs land
said:
But 1t Is not Norway alone but the
entire civilized world which has reason
ITO bA grateful to the United States.
Millions upon millions from Europe,
poor and often downtrodden but ca
7. pables haFe found IN the new world
that happiness and prosperity that the
old world is unable to afford them. In
many ways the United States has
reached the goal for which Europe is
still sighing. There all peoples, all
races, and religions can unite peace
fully. What Europe mas striven for
more than a thousand years has been
grasped by the youngest continent in
the course Of two or three hundred
years"
Tribute TO Roosevelt.
Lund praised many features Of
American life, citing it's industry. agri-
cultural development, school systems,
and dwelt upon the position of the
American woman and the popular re-
spect for the worker. Addressing
Roosevelt he said:
''Your journey thru the old world,
Mr.. Roosevelt, has been q triumphal
procession. Everywhere fathers have
taken pleasure and pride in bidding
welcome to so worthy a representative
Of their sons yonder in the west"
The speaker reviewed Roosevelts ac-
tivities in behalf Of peace. referring
especially to his share in the conclusion
Of the peace between Russia and Japan,
and added:
II havesno doubt the future will still
afford you an opportunity for adding
to your splendid achievements. Long
live Theodore Roosevelt"
The Roosevelts spent quiet morning
indoors, as a cold rain fell during the
forenoon. They had luncheon with
American Minister and Mrs Pierce at
the legation, later driving to the thea
ter. where the exercises were begun
1t : o'clock.
RooseveIt's Address.
After expressing appreciation for the
bestowal Of the Nobel peace prize,
Roosevelt reviewed the necessity for
world peace, Continuing he said:
We must ever bear in mind that the
great end in.view Is righteousness JUS
tice as between man and man, nation
mad nation. the chance to lead our lives
on somewhat higher level, with q /
broader spirit Of brotherly good will
ono for another. Peace is generally
good In Itself, but It is never the high |
aAf 0AnA ssV -, l
maid OF Righteousness; and 1t becomes
= very evil thing IL 1t serves merely
as mask for cowardice and slotl1, or
as an instrument to further the ends
Of despotism or anarchy. We despise
and abhor the bully. the brawler, the
oppressor, whether in private or pub
lie HE; but we despise no less the cow
ard ana the voluptuary. No man is
worth calling g man who will not fight
rather than submit to infamy or see I
those that are dear to him suffer
wrong eS0 nation deserves to exist If
1t permits itself to lose the stern and
viriie virtues: and this without regard
to whether the loss is due to the
growth OF q heartless and all-absorbing
commercialism, to prolonged Indulgence
In luxury and soft effortless ease, or to
the dethea4ion Of a warped and twisted
senttmentality.S
Trea<ies Of Arbitration.
Now, having freely admitted the
to our work, ana the quail
ificati6ns to be borne in mind, feel
that I have the right to have my words
taken seriously when point out where,
in my Judgment, great advance can be
made in the cause Of international
peace. speak as a practical man.
hat oHx - =
tried to do when I was for the time be-
Ing the head Of great nation. and
keenly Jealous OF its honor and inter-
est. ask other nations to do only
what should be glad to see my own
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