The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-30

as to the long future | do not hest
tate to say with emphasis that the OPP
portunitles for progress and success In
this country arc greater than ever before.
III we can get out OF the ruts NJ an
tngonism. Inconsistency. dlstr1ist. hypoc-
rlsy. individual indifference to tho rights
and interests OF others which seem 20
have prevented natural and legitimate
progress during the past few years Il will
be only a question OF time. and short at
that. when the United States Will bs firmly
established as the leading country Of the
world Time and conditions are suspicious.
at Is wise for all of us here to-day 10
place our faith in the wonderful posi-
bllities OF this country. In this connec-
ton II Is 20 be remembered there IL a
growing sentiment throughout the country
IN favor of Just and fair treatment to all
the people and all departments OF human
endsavor.
This Is a decided change for the bet
ter In this respect II now seems clear
that In the future greater regard Will he
had for the rieh's and interests OF all
classes OF people without -crlm'uat on.
Equal Justice will be done all"
AS to the Anal result OF the European
conflict Judge Gary declared that although
Il might appear to he paradox
the nation that wins will surely lose"
The enormous cost" he said. land
the long continued suffering on the part
of the survivors viii no. be fully COW
cred by any success or glory or in
dcmnity.
Without giving reasons in detail al
the present time venture the opinion
that the struggle for commercial SUI
prcmacy was the underlying cause OF the
war or at least had decided
influence upon It's precipitation that the
questions ~ issue largely relate to dol
lars and cents
personally | believe IN a positive and
binding agreement between all the ma
lions for final settlement by arbtra-
ton OF all International disputes on n
basis 10 be decided by a competent and
impartial tribunal. and for the enforce
ment OF decisions by the nations not per
sonally involved Ia the question at issue
The Ideal Conditions.
such an agreement could be made
such a tribunal could he permanently
established and such enforcement mad,
practical II tho nations We're so disposed
These ideal conditions may never b'
brought about. Human nature Is tho
same the world over. II is selfish and in
cousideratc. Might too often makes
right. ehe strong become arrogant, un-
reasonable and aggressive tho evil
minded reckless and Indifferent
81 am not willing 20 admit that tn
majority ~ individuals are controlled
nv these innrnltics | think tho average
man Is honest and fair minded and desire.
to DO Just toward his ncighhor. and thai
the world is growing better.
IAN that 7 have said applies 'orcihlN
| 10 our business. II was customary II
DAYS 20 by to harhor the same feelings
and to pursue tho same line OF conduc
| in the iron and steel trade that have
been exhibited in the European conflict
| Tho graves Of concerns destroyed wer'
numerous
To-day ] congratulate you on you
success I'm bringing about new orde'
! Of things IN business.
you have better and clearer under
standing Of business obligations No'
can faithfully represent your stockholder
or the owners Of your properties and IN
dulge In the koencst competition withou
doing anything that Is destructive AM
| opprc sslve or unfair