The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

Washington. Dec. 15.-That the
worst results OF arbitration are in
calculably better than the best effects
obtained through war. and that a per-
manent court OF arbitrai justice. OF
n judicial and not of a diplomatic
character. Is the idea for which hu-
manity should strive In Its moral task
Of abolishing war. Was the prevail
ing sentiment OF the opening session
tonight OF an international confer
ence under the auspices OF the Amer
lean Society OF Judicial Settlement
OF International Disputes.
War itself as we'll as extensive
preparations for II by immense pub
lie expenditures were generally de-
plored. Andrew Carnegie. the princi-
pal speaker OF the evning. declaring
that 10 per cent Of the taxes collect
ed by this country was spent on war
or pensions connected with Il.
From Cardinal Gibbons. who pro-
nouncsd the invocation ON through
~ - sD>eohss, there was concord
Of expression against war and In ia
vor OF judicial arbitration.
Mr.. carneise's gift OF s11.5oo.OOo
for a peace foundation. which shall
attempt to abolish war between ma
tons. was mentioned frequently and
the large audience Of diplomats. in
ternational lawyers. former ambas-
sadors and educators who gathered
for the evenings sessions. applauded
the donor many times.
Andrew Carnegie. who made the
final speech OF the evening was given
an enthusiastic ovation. He said In pre-
face TO the paper. which he prepared:
I'VE must get code OF information
al law and II pleases me greatly that
perhaps have placed within reach
some money that may contribute to
the success Of that work"
Mr.. Carnegie. whose subject was
The Moral Issue in War" from a
review OF recent events. In the move
ment for permanent court of arbi-
tral justice. characterized "the ap-
peal TO conscience. not to the pock-
ct" as the paramount question. He
declared that the enormous sums ma
tions are now spending upon !nstru-
ments for war are 'ominously ex-
presSive." and added that he did not
believe the mere cost of war or the
greater cost OF ornaments meant TO
prevent war would prove the most
effectual deterrent 10 war itself Mr..
Carnegie referred 10 the newly Gre
ated peace foundation very briefly,
urging the American Society for Ju-
di,ial Settlement OF International Dis
pu.es as we'll as other peace organiza-
tlons not TO fail 10 cooperate with
the foundation in its single aim. the
abolition Of var between nations.
The peace movement never vibra-
ted so strongly among men as at this
moment" said he. The present de-
plOTsble coalitions OF the leading ma
tiona ls rapid:y b. .inging thoughtful
men OF all pafues To the conclusion
that something must be done. and
that something Invariably lies in the
direction Of peaceful arbitrament OF
international disputes. There Is no
other remedy. This In itself is a
great gain. for when men sec than
there Is one possible remedy. its ap-
pllCatiOn is near President Taft was
the FIRST among rulers of nations To
bridge .te chdsm between peace ard
war and point out tG1 true cause
Many arbitration treaties have
been made. but the situation remains
practically unchanged. because with
the chief nations these treaties have
loopholes through which their very
souls might escape"
Mr.. Carnegie referred to the fact
that the United states and Great Brit
ain treaty which failed In the Sen