Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-18
w. T. Williams.

AS men everywhere have inquired
into the causes of war, they have also
considered the need and the feasibili-
ty of international peace. This glo-
rious dream has been dreamed by
many recently, and according to the
indications it is enchanting beyond
estimate. The quiet dreamers have
become enthusiastic advocates. Thev
have come out from their secluded
corners into the highways and the
market-places resolved to make the
tyrants of the world to see the folly
of their mad careers. Never has a
set of people been more direct in
their aim than these advocates of in
ternational peace. They feel, the
weight of their purpose, but the goal
at which they want to arrive is clear
and certain. Their attention is not
divided, and although they are as un-
compromising as they can be, they are
not uncharitble in attitude and con-
duct. 1t is not peace at any price
with them. They realize the magni-
tude of their undertaking, it's bear
ings on the nations of the world, but
they do not hesitate for that reason
they go forward as men seeing The
Invisible. Truth without compromise
is the foundation on which they build,
and with this they are fearless. Their
emphasis is settled and well-placed,
removing obstructions and surmount-
ing obstacles as the demand might be.
In short, they have determined to es-
tablish peace and goodwill among the
races of the world. Success to them.
The once small number has swelled
to a multitude. The few who were
laughed at little while since have be-
come mighty throng, commanding
notice on all sides. Great men and
great women are spending their
| strength, time and money in behalf of
the cause to which they have adhered
themselves. 1t is no small matter
| with them, but matter which is wor-
thy of the best they have. They are
not backward with their possessions,
and among them is our own good-na-
tured ex-President, William H. Taft.
1t was the other day that we went a
hundred and fifty miles to hear him
ldeliver his lecture, christian Unity
and World Peace" He was from the
start the master of the situation, and
even though his address was read,
/ lasting a good while over an hour,
the large audience hung upon every
word. Tt was remarkable address, and
since his name has been mentioned
let him speak for himself.
First of all, before he had launch
ed out on the main portion of his ad-
dress, he made playful little fling
about matter which is so well known
to so many, and in so many places
saying that since he had been pro.
crossing from the political to the &c.
clesiastical sphere he had come te
realize that there are bosses in the
latter as well as in the former realm
This he did with his usual smile
nevertheless, the effect was not lost
The nail was driven to the head, ant
judging by the peal of laughter
throughout the house, it was alst
clinched. However, he had learned
that it is better to follow boss thai
to fight him. Then he added, good
naturedly: "It is all matter O.
names, any way. If man is opposed
to you he is a boss; if he is working
with you he is a leader" Piercing
words, well said; because a boss il
either sphere is the most despicabl
of all creatures. He is an unmixe'
? hindrance, if not a nuisance. 1t is. s.
hard for US to be like unto our breth
ren. Unless we tyranniZe in our path
it is so difficult for US to believe tina
we are performing our plain duties
This was driven home to every heart
After this, Mr.. Taft. took grea
pleasure in emphasizing his convic
ton, which he said had grown out o
twenty-seven years of experience wit
government. He was at this time yer,
solemn and impressive, and the at
tention was breathless. He was con
vinced that the Church as an institu
o ton is of utmost Importance in Great
ing self-governing peoples and i
making people worthy to have popula
5 self-government and able to carry
0 on. Here he paused, as though h
o wanted moment to gaze at the sig
nifcance of what was to follow. He fel
t. that not only foreigners, but we her
in America, in our mad chase for do
lars, are likely to forget the bass
Importance of religion and organize
Christian activity. He pleaded for
combination of churches where is nc
business enough for more than on
: and declared that there is nothing
the antitrust act to prevent sue
10 mergers.
g Now, came a glowing tribute
n John R. Mott and his wholesome il
n fiuence around the world. He kne
l. him personally, had talked with hi
. more than once at home and abroa
~ onJ ba x.,oc oopuipood tbot ho ua or
of the very great leaders of the da
His usefulness was beyond measu
"a man giving his life for the u
u building of the world.
Following this his fervent appreci