New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-26
Sir Edward Grey's Remarks in the House OF Commons
Anent President Tafts Peace Agreement Proposals
Bring Surging Wave Of Hope to All Who
Deprecate Wars Horrors.

s,cb II = sire 10 hc of lnCdlCulable pencht
rrovidinC the PEOPLE If the two nations sec
IN i, that il be not merely an agreement OF
parchment. but the expression of a vital
ard enduring principle such an aSrce-
ment would bring disadvantage or danger
10 no nation The gain of the United
states and Great Britain would mean no
lo,s 10 anv other country. IT il not po-
litcal alliance. hut i union of nauonai as
,irations for the benefits OF the most On
Eghtencd civilization.
The significance OF these observations oil
Baron de Constant is greater than might
he imagined by those unaware OF the tram
iu., and oHpcriencc which have led TO his
Incoming ono Of the most distinguished
advocates of tho movement Tor in'e'ha-
tional arbitration. He is skilled diPio-
natist a member of the French Con-
sress. BY temperament he is intensely
practical. conservative and cautious. Ms
latter characteristic he also attributes 10
Sir Edward Grey. with whom he came III
clcsc contact a. charge Of the French Inns
tassy in London.
Taking all these things into considora-
,ic,, +, is obvious that neither tho memoir
rroyal EXPRESSED by Baron Dc Constant
springs from any visionary hope or ianchu'
asnirations for an imrracticahlo ideal. The
conclusions both have reached have heeh
ground out ~ tho wear and tear ot diplo-
matte and political activity and statesman
shin. and arc 'ho fruits NJ philosophy &C.
duced from practice and experience IN the
very centres Of International political ac-
tivity.
BARON Ts.ournellos himself despite hts
ardent and solf-sacrihcing interest. IS not
disposed 10 give play to his imagination by
srticpatine the benefits Of universal arh'-
tration. Hc keeps closely to actual con1i-
tions. which he knows thoroughly in many
countries Of the world. and docs not sh 4
his evcs 10 the difficulties in tho way of
the attainment of the great purpose 10
which 10 has given himself. The fruits of
my work I shall not live to enjoy nc sald.
But thcv shall hs enjoyed by our chllcr'n
or our children's children He points owl
with keen discrimination the troubles that
lie in the way NJ universal peace. but oi
the successful outcome Of tho movement
he is stalwartly hopeful.
THE real success Of arbitration lies with
the enlightenment Of tho people. he sad
A treaty such as is proposed between me
United states and Great Britain IS. Of
course of the utmost importance in this
process Of education. II calls the atten-
ton Of the world TO the possibilities that
may be oxueCtcd. II encourages govern
nents which are doubtful Of the support
Of this sentiment to take the initiative IN
bringing about arrangements Il this char
acter. But the real issue lies with the poo
pie themselves
"Wha, am irving 70 do Is TO rrlnc home
10 them the idea Of the uselessncss of war.
II is the cause Of suffering and Wretchcd-
ness. Of death and destruction. and II
achieves nothing and settles nothing. VIC
Of the older nations who know the cost Of
war realize this keeny. For this reason
the sentiment in favor OF the judicial set
Element Of international disputes i strong
among us in France Ii is strong also in
Germany and in other European countries.
The world is undoubtedly coming to the
conclusion that for nations honesty is the
best policy as Il is for individuals. OF
course. VIC cannot expect an ideal Condi-
ton There may be and probably will he
some nation which viii resort to deception
and Injustice but this will not defeat the
purpose Of the entire world. The sense of
square dealing among nations and the nc
ccssity Of giving square deal 10 keen in
good reputc with other natlons-whiCh Mr..
Root points ont as the sanction FOR inter