TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1915-08-07

tives of neutral nations, and II does
seem that arbitration by neutrals
ought to protect 9 efficiently ths
RIGHTS Of neutrals.
II is certain that Lo country has
been more strongly committed to
arbitration than this peaceful. neu-
tral country Of ours.
We Americans have steadily advo-
Gated arbitration Of international
differences.
We have urged othor nations to
Join in arbitration treaties and we
have actually signed more than forty
arbitration treaties with other ma
tions. each Of which provides that
Just differences as those between the
United States and Germany shall be
submitted to arbitration.
These treaties were negotiated at
our instance and they were 30 nego-
tiated In order to keep our nation
and other nations from being inyolv-
ed in needless wars This 10 the
civilized policy. the humanitarian
policy. the Enthusiastically Ameri-
can policy.
II ia hard to say why We should
refuse TO adopt that policy in the
very first case which has arisen since
our government became so earnestly
and firmly committed TO such a
policy.
or course. a note refusing to arbi-
trate and insisting that we are all
right and another power all wrong
is practically an ultimatum.
unhappily. this very European
war. with all it's destruction and dis
aster TO all the people engaged In II.
was caused mainly by ultimatums. by
arrogant insistence OF the ruler OF
each nation that he was altogether
right and that the others were alto
gether wrong.
One would think that with such
evidence OF the unwisdom Of ultimat-
ums. the ultima,um would be more
or less out OF fashion and out OF date.
We think that never in all our
history has an American administra-
ton been offered a noblsr opportun-
ity for the display OF real construc-
tive world statesmanship.
II seems to us that our government
is the one government peculiarly able
to suggest and to form league OF
all neutral nations and an rbitra-
dion tribunal. composed OF represent
atiyes Of all these neutral nations. TO
which our disputes with Germany.
and with Great Britain. too. might
be submitted. as well IA any and all
matters affecting any or all other
neutrals.
We could prevent In this way any
extension Of this war. which even
now threatens to cripple 30 severely
the Caucasian race and the high de-
velopment OF It's civilization.
Furthermore. such league OF the
neutral nations and board OF ar
bitration SO constituted would be In
a wonderful position 10 bring this
war to a quick termination.
IL could bring TO bear not only the
persuasion OF q wholly impartial
body, but the direct influence OF q
very powerful league - q league
powerful enough absolutely TO COM
pei an end OF the war In case It elect
cd TO sIsrt its power In q forceful
way.
Indeed. such q league might be the
beginning Of . world association OF
nations, which would COMPEL THE
SUBMISSION OF ALL DIFFICUL-
TIES BETWEEN NATIONS TO A
WORLD COURT OF ARBITRATION.
and this would seem TO be the only
way in private and individual dis
orders are ended 10 by he en-
FoRcEMENT OF order - through
the union OF all citizens in the social
organization.
We believe that satisfaction for
every injury to American citizens.
that reparation for every insult TO
the American nag and the Arm and
stable guarantees Of ell the rights Of
ali neutrals can be obtained by the
submission 10 such tribunal OF all
the wrongs we hare sustained from
Germany and Great Britain.
OF course. II tbis nation should bs
precipitated into war. every man and
woman OF US will support the govern
mont heart and soul.
We will pour out our money and
risk our lives chssrfully and courage
oualy.
No foreign power need dream that
we Americans will not Fight shoui-
der TO shoulder against any enemy.
As against Germany, against Great
Britain. against any foreign power.
we are all Americans. all loyal TO our
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