Evening star., 1914-07-19
Armed Peace a Fallacy.

Since armed peace satisfies no one and
international law lacks the power to en-
force it or punish offenders, 1t cannot be
considered the proper means through
which permanent world-peace may be ex-
pected; that which promotes the progress
of the peace-movement and of the world
rests only on the expectancy OF the COM
pletion of national and international edu-
cation. 1t is paramount that every ma
ton should be well informed Of the ma
tional conditions and of the general char
acteristics and sentiments Of fellow-na-
tons
''One who knows well the internal con-
ditions of the country where he lives is
sometimes found ignorant Of other coun-
tries. his knowledge barely reaching out
side mis- own country. In consequence.
when some international problems occur.
the people, the majority of whom are thus
limited in their knowledge, are apt to at
mental point of view rather than to strive
for an unbiased radical solution. To avoid
this dangerous situation, 1t Is necessary
that all nations should know well the
characteristics and sentiments of each
other.
Although oriental nations seem a step
behind European nations in regard to
modern civilization, our Japan empire.
fifty years. stands equal with American
and European nations In spite of this
fact. because We are in the orient. the
Europeans view US In the same light as
they do the rest Of the oriental nations.
Not a Warlike Nation.
That they call us a warlike nation
proves the lack of their knowledge about
our country. To make ourselves fully
understood among the occidental nations
is our pressing duty today. and at the
same time a crying need on the part of
the Europeans.
THE organization Of this oriental civili-
zation league is prompted in the hope Of
fulfilling our duty, and also to meet the
need of European peoples. We propose.
therefore. to edit and publish books and
pamphlets necessary to this end and dis
tribute them among the people to whom
interest. And, further. we propose to cor
rect whatever wrong impression may ex-
ist abroad in regard to our country, by
providing courses Of lectures in Europe
and America.
"If by these plans We shall be able to
assist In the assimilation Of the eastern
and western civilizations and contribute
toward the realization of universal peace
and the progress of the world. our ef-
forts will not be in vain.
Exchange Of knowledge.
Inc dSSOClatlOH dlIIlS 10 IHlIUUuSc "
Europe and America the real conditions
of the orient, particularly of Japan. and
acquaint the orient with the real condi-
uons of Europe and America, and by con-
stant exchange of moral ideals and intel
lectual sympathies. proposes to assist in
bringing about the assimilation Of the
eastern and western civilizations and
contribute toward the realization Of peace
and the progress Of the world.
In order to accomplish these aims
and purposes. the association is TO
maintain an editorial department. which
shall edit the Oriental Tines-bi-
monthly-in the European languages.
and Occidental Times Reviews-semi-
monthly-in the oriental languages. and
some other publications on timely
topics in the European and oriental
languages both"
The principal once Of the orsaniza-
ton Is to be at Toxic, Japan. Branch
offices are to be established in Chicago.
In London and at Darien. China. Any
European or American who approves Of
the aims and purposes Of the society
is eligible for membership. Its. financial
support Is to depend upon the member
ship fees and the income from its pub
lications.