Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-19

appears from a cursory glance who'll
uncailei for and lnexcusable. yet
really II the result OF world-wid
conflict that seems to demand for II
extinction the arbitrafnent Of IN
sword that Is often regarded az tn
only means for the accomplishment o
a worthy and efficient end
The hidoous and brutal aspect OF al
International war involving the LOS
OF valuable lives. the destruction o
property and the disturbance Of trad,
relations throughout the world. II nat
uralIy looked upon with horror an,
regret. II cannot but be condemne
as the reckless and inhuman acton o.
ambitious rulers whose pride Of pow
err and authority has brought y upos
/ Europe this terrible calamity. ~t
A careful consideration OF the sub.
ject VIII convince the reflective mind
that conflict has existed since the
dawn Of creation. between the innate
selfishness OF man, the arrogant usur-
pations Of authority and the liberties
OF oppressed humanity. This has been
the most disturbing obstacle In the
progress Of The worlds civilization and
at the present time il the primary
cause Of the fearful struggle that Is
going on among the leading nations OF
Europe.
From the first recorded tragedy OF
holy writ down 10 the present time
this conflict has prevailed ANA It's
bnneful and demoralIzing influences
have been the chief hindrance 10 hu-
man progress. The liberties OF The
people have been ruthlessly trampled
upon by despotic rulers while Free
dom has wrlthed in the agonies OF
despair. The struggle against oppres-
sion has been arduons and the sacri-
fices great, with continuous viclssl-
tndee. but the forces OF civilization are
gradually overcoming The difficulties
that are encountered and will In the
end by persistent efforts win the vie
tory. always realizing that they who
would win the crown must bear the
cross"
The present war In Europe may be
the elimination and turning point Of
the conflict for human rights that has
so long eonvulsei the world, and how
ever severe the consequences. may
be we'll worth the cost and prove a
blessing In disguise.
IL II results In producing convic-
ton among the nations rulers that
they are but the chosen servants of
the people. and are not by divine right
OF forcible usurpation their arbi-
trary and irresponsible masters;
II they are made TO understand
that good government consists in re-
specting and guarding the lives. liber-
Ties and honestly acquired possessions
OF their subjects and citizens: If they
are made TO believe that II is their SOL
good and wholesome laws and seeing
to their impartial administration,
laws that will protect the poor against
the encroachments of predatory
wealth and prevent the unlawful con-
flscation of property by the irresponsi-
BILE and rapacious rabble--then this
brutal war will not be fought in vain.
As the united world Is moving to-
wards general reform along the lines
above indicated this great sacrifice Of
life and treasure may well be consid-
cred the necessary means for the es-
enlistment OF universal peace. and of
q pure administration of governmental
affairs.
II Is needless TO dilate on the causes
of the war or the motives that are
assigned for It's commencement or
continuance by the parties engaged. II
Il now upon us. ana the only duty of
neutrals is to try by friendly media
ton TO bring II to an early conclusion. |
and to inauguraie measures TO pre-
vent a recurrence by the removal OF |
the cause.
II may be an almost hopeless task, |
as the warning nations are fully OBJ /
sessed with the idea that they are
engaged in the cause Of humanity and |
for the protection Of their national |
honor. Each one Is attempting JUS
tification of its actions, and to acquit /
itself OF all blame. Each one IN up 7
peallng 70 the Almighty to bless ana /
bring victory 20 it's arms. Their ex-
cuses for brutal war are but self-accu-
sationa "Qu sexcuse s'aeeuse." No
one nation IL wholly to blame but all /
are in a measure responsible. lnsa-
tiate greed and covetousness, pride OF |
power and authority are the underlying I
cause OF this struggle for supremacy
which bids fair to surpass in destruc-
ton of life aud treasure all others In |
the warlke annals of the world.
Each one of the warning nations +
actuatei selfish motives that by T
their actions are easily made appaf- /
ent Note the designs of Austria in
her attempts 20 keep the Slavonic race /
IN serNItude and maintain the suprem- /
acy over them at the dctatlon OF the |
Teutonic emperor OF Germany. not /
withstanding the Slavs comprise one
half of her population. also her ef-
forts to gain dominion over the re- /
naming Balkan provinces.
And what OF Germany's motives IN /
the prosecution OF the war. and what
are her designsg What is the mean
ing Of her long and studious prepara-l
ton by sea and land. but the inten-
ton to extend her coast line and alb
surh within her territory Belgium, the
Netherlands and even the peninsula
of Denmark, as she already has
SchlesMig and Holstein7
What Of France and her stimulating
incentive Is 1t not evident she has
In View the humiliation of Germany