Evening journal., 1914-11-20

across our own horizon. Many tar J
hopes for the future Of the world have
been shattered. and IL almost seems
as il the hands of the clock of time !
had been turned back for centuries,
and that the savagery of primeval
races was to replace our vaunted civ
ilization. Even we. separated from
the warning nations by the broad
ocean that lies between us. cannot es-
cape entirely from the consequences
of the awful cataclysm. We must not
despair. however. Gods reigns, and
let us hope that reason is not perma-
nently dethroned. More than ever do
we need to preach the gospel of in
ternational arbitration as a substi-
tute for war, and that international
controversies can be more righteous
! ly and satisfactorily settled IN the
( forum OF reason than on the battle
] field. We are proud of the record
our country has made from the be-
ginning. We have led the way I'm
what might be called a new diplo-
macy, and displaced the torturous
methods of old diplomacy by a
straightforward and honest dealing
with all nations. We have proclaim
ed to all the world that there is no
! justiceablo international controversy
that the American people are not
willing to settle by the peaceful meth
DDS of arbitration or an impartial in
ternational tribunal. We adhere TO
that purpose. We have introduced
the great principles of morality and
legality into our relations with other
countries, and have added strength
to the worldwide public opinion
which is the only sanction of Interna-
tional Law.
UphOlds Neutrality.
1--WE must not let the neutrality,
however. under which we enjoy our
freedom from the ravages of war,
be a selfish neutrality, which pre-
vents our sympathies going out to
the unhappy nations engaged in the
conflict or to the sufferings of the
innocent victims of the strife. Let
us applaud the vigor and clearness
with which our President has de-
clared our neutral position, and pray
that he may have wisdom 20 steer
our Ship of State through the trou-
bled waters that may surround II. If
that neutrality Is attacked or violated,
we must be prepared TO defend IL,
and we do not encourage or sanction
the militarism that we denounce, If
we make adequate preparation to de-
! fend our country from attack. a
! man of peace does not detract from
/ his character as such. il he carry "a
bludgeon or a gun TO defend him
self against a highwayman. If we
e have the will TO defend ourselves
e. against aggression, we must take the
j. ordinary means to enable us TO do so
c successfully.
= Mr. President, in these troublous
y times. the behests of International
j. Law become more and more im-
"a pOrtant to us, and in a country like
Il ours, where settled public opinion
4 holds such undisputed sway, II be
l. comes more and more important that
J our people should be familiar with
d the precopts Of that great moral code
e TO which we in the past have sought
n to conform, and that as people We
D, should be informed, not only Of oui
L rights, but also of our duties.
l. am glad, therefore. 90 be able TO tel
u you that. at a recent meeting of tbs
Society OF International Law, o
y which I am q member, measures were
taken to induce all our public instl
H. tutiOns Of learning to introduce init
ls their curricula the study Of Inter
dc national Law. ! hope that our col
" lege here I'm Delaware will not b
Id among the last Of those who acced
K to this suggestion. No portion q
" our people can be more intereste
NJ that such a study should be pursue
NJ and that information in regard to
IN should be as widespread as possible
nc than the constituents whom yol
IS gentlemen Of the association repre-
l.i sent.
III ct Is with pleasure that ! cOngrat
H. ulate you. gentlemen. on the growtl
a. Of your association and its increasin
ne influence in all movements that ten
We to better the physical and spiritua
~ condition of our people. The great ar
y and science which you are associate
=. TO advance. lies at the foundation O
~ all arts and sciences. Your loca
" oranges have overcome the isolatio
% of the farmers life, and increased Tn
o Joy and contentment of all home:
y, We cannot but believe that from theI
"a will go out in the years to come a bel
~ ter citizenship, broader patriotism
VI and a truer appreciation of the gres
ends and real business of living. Go
speed you in your great work
~ I'VE all trust that the memories yo
y, take back with you to your homes {
d our little State and its people. will /
H. as pleasant as those that we sha
II cherish Of your visit among u.s."