The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-01

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gin operations. We would probably
conquer without firing a shot. Thous-
ands might decide to stay in the great
west and work and save until they
could buy a farm. We might turn in
vaders into citizens"
II believe in the League of Peace
idea, the formation of an international
police, never for aggression, always
for protection, if needed, of the peace
Of the civilized world. This requires
only the agreement of a few Of the
leading nations. Recently six Of these
Britain, France, Germany, Russia,
Japan and America-combined their
forces in China, under command Of a
German general, for a specific purpose,
which was successfully accomplished.
Three or four leading peace nations
combined, constituting, Is they would,
an. overwhelming force, unbroken
peace would almost certainly be en-
sured, for to break it would be folly.
If ever it were broken, however, it
would be we'll before restoring to force
for the peace-preserying nations TO
first proclaim non-intercourse with
NtlC. j Az lSoAlSy iAO - ~
products, no military or naval sup
plies-above all, nc malls this
would serve as a solemn warning and
probably prove effective, but If not,
then as a last resort force should be
used. This plan seems the easiest
and speediest mode Of attaining inter-
national peace.
Recently world peace vas upon the
eye of victory. A treaty of peace was
signed by Britain, France and our
government which would have pre-
vented wal between civilized powers.
because Germany would have Joined
us, as its ambassador intimated. A
joint remonstrance against war by
these four powers would have given
any powers threatening war just a
gentle intimation that they were ex-
pected to follow the example of those
who had abolished war and who had
interests in the preservation of peace
which could not be and would not be
overlooked, and peaceful adjustment
would be certain.
Why this treaty failed to receive
the support of the senate need not be
here dWelt upon. Suffice it to say the
fault was not altogether that Of the
senate-sometimes a blunder. lis said
to be worse than a crime. Well. some
one Numbered. Looking backward
the error Is now clearly seen, and VIZ
venture to predict that the present
administration will deal successfully
with this vital question.
This sole remaining task ac-
complished, it will rank highest o1
all services ever performed by maj
to man, because its influence will BIZ
world wide and the president vii
take rank above all men as the great,
est world belefactor who has ever
lived; because he viii have laid Thu
axe to the root Of the tree and Danish.
ed rnan-killing from the civilized
world. All the good done by any OF
all reformers pales into insignificancs
compared with the Punishment OF tlii.
appalling crime of crimes. The presi,
dent has stood and still stands al
soIutely for international peace unde
the reign of law,
Address by Trusbiood.
Benjamin F TruebIood, secretary u
the American Peace society, urged
that all controversies mo %sugceptibI,
Iof adjustment by direct negotiation
be submitted to the court 81 arbitra,
ton lat the Hague, or other tribunals
He said when the present adrninistra.
tion takes up the matter of arbitration
Itreaties, every possible Influence mus
Ibe brought to bear on the senate II
bring about ratification OF the com,
pacts. S
He discouraged the United States II
take the lead fiji securing an agree
n1ant among the powers of lirnitat
ton of arrangements.