The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-24

European war involves on the other
II had been our confident hope that
the example which the English
speaking peoples have set in their
relations with each other would be
followed by the other great nations
or the earth in their several interna-
tional relations. It had, been our
earnest desire that the spirit Of
peace and friendly, cooperation which
each OF these peoples manifest toward
the people of the United States would
also mark their dealings with one
another. Unfortunately this was not
70 be, and we are sorrowfully called
upon to mark our centenary; celebrar
ton In the midst of the most terri
pie and destructive war that history
records. a s55 Il 81 3. IS
Supremacy of Justice.
Even at such time, we must
avow once more our emphatic faith
In the supremacy OF Justice over
force. of law over might. we rejoice
in the peaceful relations Of a hum
ldred among all English-speaking
peoples. and particularly in the I'M
defended and unfortified line nearly
four thosuand miles in length, which
divides the, territory of the United
States, from that Of the Dominion oil
Canada. The mutual trust, fore
bearance and helpfulness which
make that unattended boundary a
link and not q barrier between the
| peoples, we offer as an example to our
warning brothers across the sea.
1t had been our purpose, when
our committee was organized in
1910, to plan for a great celebration
OF the centenary anniversary by
various methods which have now
because Of the terrible war which is
still CONFUSING. Europe and disturb
ling the whole world, become imprac-
Etfcable until the close of3tlle conflict.
But we appeal to the people lin
all the states and to- all civic bodies
to mark this notable anniversary BY
suitable exercises in churches Of all
denominations on February IA. the
date agreed upon for that purpose
with our associate. the Canadian
committee. by formal addresses at
the capitals of tho respective states
on February IL and.1S, the dates OF
the ratification and proclamation OF
the treaty; and also by appropriate
exercises in all the schools on Feb
ruary 90, or on such later date or
dates in the spring of 1915 as may
be locally deemed preferable.
Should Teach Children.
"By which all the children OF
America should be instructed on the
Significance Of this great event. and
| of the happy prospect which is as
sured to us, In spite of this horrible
war. of another century of continued
peace between all the English-speak-
ing peoples of the world"
i The signers were Joseph H. Choate,
chairman, New York; William How
iard Taft, New Haven; Thomas F.
4 Bayard, Wi1mington; George w
Burleigh, New York; Nicholas Muir
ray Butler, New York; William A,
Clark, New York; John D. lCrimmins,
New York; William Curtis bemorest,
New York; Henry s. Drinker, South
Bethlehem; J.Tayor Ellyson, Rich
Emond: John 81. Finley. Albany; Aus
Item G. Fox. New York; :, Albert sEu-
gene Gatin, New York; James
Cardinal Gibbons, Baltimore. Samuel
SGompers, Washlngto d. G.; w. o.
Hart, New Orleans; John e. Hedges,
New York; Andrew b. Humphrey,
New York; Harry Pratt Judson,
Chicago: Theodore Marburg. Balti-
more Henry c. Morris. Chicago;
/ Robert c. Morris, New York: Alton
B. Parker, New York; Elihu Root
4 Washington, D. C.;- Francis Lynde
IStetson, New York; John A. Stewart,
New York;; Oscar S.gsStrauss, New
York; and Frank s. Streeter, Con