Williams news., 1915-03-25

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 Universal expositions soften preju- dices, remove commercial antiquities and settle political differences by bringing the people of all nations into friendly intercourse for the discussion of ideas, the exchange of commodities and for the advancement of mankind socially, morally, intellectually and commercially. They reflect the thought and action of peaceful pursuits and reach their greatest successes during or following long periods of national and international peace. Their exhib- its are the product of the arts of peace. and. their object is tho promotion of peaceful activity in thought and word and deed They arc the antithesis of war. the embodiment of peace. Their grounds are set apart as ext1atefri- torial devoted to the uss of AM nations and all peoples on 2 parity. and sQuali- ty. The Panana-Pacidc Interpational Exposition grounds today ars common to all. No creed or race fs barred: all have equal rights and privileges. It is neutral ground for warning or tranquil nations alike. It is one great democ- racy where all unite in contributing to an expression of gratitude for the pres ent and inspiration for the future, and because the exposition is really the child of peace do we deem it priv ilege-aye. even a duty-to enter our protest against the terrible conditions now prevailing in Europe.
 "Peaee-Peaee For Humanity"
 It is idle to presume that anything that we can do here today will have any material influence in the immedi- ate settlement of the greatest war in history, involving more than half the people of the civilized world. but we can raise our voices in earnest protest against conditions in Europe too terri ble to contemplate in loss of life. in the destruction of property. in the suffer ing of homeless women and children and in the effect upon the world at large. Commercial activity is checked. industries are paralyzed. civilization is being forced backward. human i'm pulses are being supplanted by the bru- tai practices of war. The cries of tho innocent have sounded a call for relief, and with dynamic force that call is generating a sentiment through the length and breadth of tts country for peace. Every one seems sobered and serious and determined. That one word has taken on a new significance. a new meaning-peace-peac for hu- manity, peace to pursue the upward and onward course of civilization. peace and rest and tranquility for the mill lions who suffer, suffering in spirit as those unfortunate soldiers are suffering In body, royalty and subject together in the present awful European COR fict They desire a cessation forever of the super-cruel methods of warfare as a means of settlement of interna- donal contention.
 Each closing day hope looks forward to the morning. longing, that word shall come that our brothers in Europe shall have laid aside their arms. That glo- rious day must come. and when 1t does will it not be possible to respond to the worlds wall that the sword of anger and of hate be sheathed forever7 Then shall come the time for international convention and treaty. Great states- men will be engaged in negotiating the tremendous document Speaking out of inexper1ence- and from afar among myriad minds. we ourselves hope that in this treaty there shall be esta blished such a basis of defense on land as Is. alone necessary to protect local peace and that such armed ships as are nee essary to police the sea shall alone be permitted. each nation contributing It's quota to this international naval police, which shall be controlled in its move ments by an international admiralty, whose whole duty shall be to preserve peace instead of prepare for war.
 Site of Peace Conference.
 The Exposition in San Francisco will have reached its highest purpose if it can in any way assist in the settle ment of the terrific conflict which is now being waged. with such titanic fierceness. hellish weapons and awful consequences The Exposition being set apart on extraterritorial grounds, dedicated to the use of. all nations on terms of equality, could fittingly. with out prejudice or embarrassment, be used for peace conference designed to settle the differences of the warning nations and bring about the signing of treaty of peace for which the world Is praying.
 New Cycle of BrotherIy Love.
 One effect of the war now in prog ress will be to emphasize the impor- tance of and intensity the interest fin the great international peace congress projected by the management of the Exposition. Let us hope that this war may be recorded history before this congress convenes. The horrors of present day warfare will then be fully appreciated. and those most directly affected may be available with their experience and advice to assist in pre- f