The Detroit times., 1916-07-01
Progress for Peace Is
Being Made In Stockholm

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..,1 outcome 81 lhs Ford peace tAPeNi.'O.. -,
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s.,,.,-a methods 20 De- pursued oy maj oV1!' ~
,J..,1 ms comes "a translation Of MANlnl!ian
t5srl.-.. article r. Die Iikuuh cH''eu u
~ wilson. r. which. as me ttie sleseSss'
bs els what he thinks afe E.eS'@eH' "''0"
views on the var ana peace.
u "a logical and Urgent plea against rll'Nl.
lar, and for a higher form OF cINAl|AUoN 80
which Harden apparently eoncurs.
Tina, Z was allowed 10 BE- circulated IN Nts-
many and sent out uf that country Is matter
sig7tecsnt 20 he neutral conference
a rorlp.etc list of the delegates from the SIX
neutral countries is given in this pamphlet Win
hrief exclamation az the status OF eaGh
There are Two delegates and two aFsrnates
from each. making d total Of -. business man
ager representing the financial end OF The con
ference which j. Henry Ford, ana corps q
secretaries, stenographers, etc.
These are all quartered in the Grand hotel,
Stockborl. whence they send cut ENJOYS and
euissaries on their various missions.
Delegations Will visit the Pope who has shown
every indication OF wishing 10 bring about peace
An appeal has been presented 10 all the Del
Iigerent governments which has seven articles
Of faith being roughly Right OF nations 10 de-
eide their own fate. guarantees that the econo-
mic activity OF all peoples should De aHoFueu
DEVELOPMENT on equal terms; freedom OF the
parliamentary COnTOI OF lUIeAsH PoLtNJ
organization; disarmament oy IN
ternationai agreement. world congress guar
anteeing political and spiritual freedom 10 special
nationalities united with other peoples, all OF
which IS attempt 20 suggest possible ap-
proach 10 the task OF uniting again the inter
national bonds that have been torn asuncer IN
this fratricidal war.
Whatever may be the solution. there is aound.
ant evidence of the growing conviction among
belligeren,s and neu.rals atiEc. nat ire nope
u 10 - n lnn of a
order for international anarchy.
The neutral conference feels justified in hop
ing that the end OF this war will witness the in
stitution OF an international order or justice
which shall make possible an enduring peace
for ali mankind.
The conference is said 10 be a mecca for rep
resehtaives OF the oppressed European nations.
From the various countries ENJOYS have come
soliciting an opportunity 10 present the claims
of their country 20 the neutral conference.
Though the work OF the conference is only
just fully under way, il ia said 10 be markedly
gaining respect and confidence.
IL occupies unique n siton the only in
ternational body actively endeayoring 70 help
end the war.
Every mail brings suggestions for future work
and suggestions for constructive work are given
daily by both government officials and the
humblest inhabitants
The speech Of President Wilson made before
the American League 10 Enforce Peace was
oeiyed with enthusiasm By the conference and
BY nearly all OF Europe
II was interpreted to mean that the United
States Is ready 10 abandon her outgrown atti-
tude OF isolation from world politics, thai the
principles set down OF the utmost i'm port.
snce TO all nations. but especially 20 the smaller
neutral states; that union OF nations must be
formed and that the president desires this coun.
try 70 be a member OF such a union
The same desire has been expressed by Sir
Edward Grey, and tf1e conferences believes that
there will be a procurement in its favor by
the German government.