Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-13
MEMORIAL TO WAR HORSES
DR.. William o. Stillman Urges Co.
Operation in Work.
EDUCATION HOPE OF FUTURE
Message Received From President
Taft-Banquet to Be Given To-
night at the Arlington.

| I0hIO- Japan, Joseph y. FTdnCOunl. rep
resentins Italy. and delegates from other
countries submitted papers dealing will
treatment of animals ate this mornings
session of the international humane con.
ference in the New National Museum.
In the presence of the largest gathering
that has yet attended any of the sessions
DR.. William Q. Stillman this morning
opened the section devoted to animal pro-
lection.
| The prevention of cruelty to animals
and the attitude of various nations to-
ward this matter the topic that
served for several interesting addresses
and impromptu debates.
Masujiro Honda of Toxic told of the
Japanese attitude toward animals. He
said. in part:
| Japanese mythology indicates the fact
| agriculturists without passing through
| the pastoral stage of evolution. The
| physical conditions of our island country
| preclude pastoral industry almost entire
". We have not, therefore. sufficiently
learned how to take care of animals, and
what domestic animals we have are poor
In size. quality and variety.
| buddhism on the other hand. instilled
| in our minds the sinfulIiess of taking
| life in whatsoever form it may be- Con-
our benevolence even to plant creation
| Cruelty to animals does exist. we must
| admit. but 1t is largely through mere ig-
| norance than malice. The name of our
organization has lately been changed to
The Society for the Humane Protection
of Animals the word cruelty was con-
sfdered undesirable and unpleasant. Our
method OF work Is essentially educational.
Memorial services were he'd recently
for the horses killed in the wars with
China and Russia, and Buddhist priest
is travelling all over Japan to raise funds
for a monument to the memory of the
war horses lost in our last struggle. Love
of nature and adherence to cruelty has
become part and parcel of our national
character, and j believe and sincerely
hope that even the modern life of strenu-
osfty will not lead us astray very much"
According to leaders in the anti-cru-
city movement. the present conference
will mark new epoch. and the rumors
to the effect that NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
would create stir in their demands for
recognitioa are discounted by the Off
Gals of the International congress.
kilograms from President Taft, govern
ors CT many states. officials In Europe
and men and women prominent in hui
name societies in all countries We're re-
hcitation to the delegates, who will de-
vote the remaining days Of the confer
ence to a study of animal protection.
DR.. Stillmap Urges Cooperation.
Harmony and cooperation among all
humane workers was urged in DR.. Still
mans address. He won applause when
ne said: 81 believe the time has come
when there should be an international
federation of anti-cruelty societies in or
der to promote uniformity in humane
legislation throughout the world and to
cause humane methods and procedure
to become standardized l would sug
gest that steps be taken during this con-
ference to arrange for the formation of
such an International humane league
DIR. Stillman continued:
'Why should We not more carefully
conserve our animal assets in every coun-
try? This is a question which, IL settled
properly, would involve the solution Of
important humanitarian problems az we'll
as resultk In enormous economic gains.
Roughly speaking, there are twenty-five
million horses in the United States
worth two and a half billion dollars.
There are seventy-two million cattle,
worth a billion and a half dollars. These
values out-top those OF any one kind of
agricultural product. is it not our duty
to take up the question of animal pro-
lection more vigorously than ever with
the lawmakers In all lands and demand
that humanity and conservation shall go
hand in hand In the future care OF such
national assets?
Mira All KuIi Khan praised the demo-
cratic school system in the United States,
saving II tended to fill the minds OF chill
drcn with humanitarian instincts
DR.. Francis II. Rowley. president of the
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals. then took the
chair chairman Of the day.
Result Expected From Education.
He first introduced Edward G.. Fair
holme Of London, secretary Of the "pio-
,o1e nf thn
His paper dealing with humane educa-
tion was a feature of the session, and
its discussion was long and covered every
phase Of the question.
Mr. Fairholme emphasized the fact that
the future of humanitariansm lay in edu-
cation. He held that although II was
of great Importance for societies such as
those represented at the conference to
prevent the preparation of cruelties In
the future similar to those which had
stained the record of the worlds past
history, 1t was Of far greater Importance
to remove the necessity of such prose-
cutions by the influence Of education.
Mr. FairhOlme pointed out that the
chief hope for humane education lay
with the school teachers. who should
lead their pupils to the open book of ma
tire rather than to brood over the stuffed
corpses in museums. He closed his re-
marks by declaring that he thought there
was more than half truth In the saying
of a young essayfst. who, In writing OF
the cat. had said this animal was sup
posed to have nine lives, but 1t did not
need them now. because Of Christianity.
In the discussion that followed one del
eeate urged that children's societies be
made training schools for the humane
organizations. ]. Perkins of South Bend.
Ind, interjected the remark that he would
no more step on an ant than step on a
baby.
Joseph ~ Francolini closed the morn
ing session with a report of conditions
in Italy.
This Afternoons Session.
Among the speakers scheduled to par
ticipate in the sessions this afternoon are
Mrs Mary +. Lowell of Philadelphia
John W. Faxon of Chattanooga. Tenn. ;
r. II. Murray Of Halifax. N. S.; John
l.. Shotrall. Chicago; Mrs. Caroline Earle
White. Philadelphia. This evening the
American Humane Association will give
| a banquet at the Arlington in honor of
| the foreign delegates.
There will be no morning session of
| the international body tomorrow. but the
executive committee of the American as
ISOLATION will elect officers at q meeting
at the Arlington.
Cruelty of Economic Laws.
Discussion of questions pertaining to
.hua nrotectfor was completed at the