Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-27

Yes ] mean him too; he is the
one, was the reply.
And this is very typical of the way
the ordinary people are talking, and
1t is a condition which might have the
| gravcst consequences.
And yet added Baron Adelsward,
1T is a mistake to think that Germany
is exhausted and will be forced TO
peace through sheer exhaustion. She
has many resources still, and can fight
Tor long time.
I Teutons Not Exhausted
Baron Adelsward visited Aldershot
the great military rendezvous Of Eng
land, also the grand fleet In one OF
the ports Of Scotland. and later con-
ferred with Premier Asquith and other
British leaders.
THE British fleet in reality has
three points of concentration, said he
and we visited the main point where
most Of the great battleships are gath
cred. II is most impressive sight
not only Of strength but Of alert read
mess
Turning to the question of perma-
'nent world peace. in which he is SO
much Interested, Baron Adelsward
said:
1T should be understood we have
no concern in seeking to end the
present war That, OF course, Is highly
desirable but It has nothing to do
with our movement, and the belliger-
tnt governments are firmly determined
to deal with the question of peace
in their own waq. But our aim of an
enduring peace is the same whether
the war lasts one year or ten years
we must prepare the way, study the
practical methods and mould public
opinion toward preventing another
world disaster such as the present.
Certainly every civilized nation has
an interest in such work We have
met some disbursement and oppo-
sition from some of the allied govern
ments, on the theory that we We're
urging a premature peace. But tha'
| is not the case, and in talks nave
had with some of their leading offic'
ials have shown them that our move.
ment is in truth seeking the same enc
that the allied forces fighting in the
trenches are seeging-an honorable
peace which win be lasting and viii
be guarantee of future security &c
them ana to the whole world.
But what practical step can be
taken to insure world peace?' BaroT
lAdelsward was asked.
Favors Permanent Court.
1.-THE most practical means, II seems
to me-" said he, lis to make u reality
of the Permanent Court OF Arbitra'
| ton of the Hague, giving 1t an aetna
existence and a strong controlling iorce
in the regulation of international ar
fairs, instead OF having 1t as mere
plantonic agreement to which the ma
tions have assented in principle. The
Hague organization Is a splendid nus
leus, but il needs to be developed IRON
an ideal and principle, to a reality
II Is a great deal that all civilized gov
ernments have already agreed to II ~
principle. But it remains to give TINS
principle the definiteness of a practl-
cal, working, judicial TRIBUNAL rea
world court, actually in session, with
international iurists representing inc
various countries actually in attend
ance. considering ana determining IN
ternational litigation with the samt
systematic regaarlity and finality that
state conrts consider their cases, and
with branches taking an active part IN
conciliating and mediating national
look to this international body as the
one competent and prepared to ac'
with authority and finaliiy. There Il
nothing Uptonian about this; the prin-
ciple, It should be remembered, IS az,
ready recognized and agreed to by al
nations, and the machinery Is at hand
so that only the practical dotais OF
organization remain.
The Organization and equipment
of The Hague has therefore ap'
peared to be entitled to first place
I in the basis for lasting WoIlo
peace There are many other propo'
sitions-reduction of ornaments. etc
These are of the utmost value ano
Importance, and yet the reduction o.
armament and other peace meas
ures will follow naturally. once tht
great essential world court at The
Hague Is realized.
Plans Being Studied.
/ Various propositions are beine
carefully studied, in addition TO tha'
concerning The Hague, notably tn'
question Of a plebiscite among peo'
pie to be annexed before any an
/ nexation of their territory is effect
ed. the reduction of ornaments; the
open door for commerce, as the CLOS
{ ing of commercial doors often leads
| to international discord; liberty O
the seas civil and religious liberty
and the right of people to use then
( own language; control of parma
ments over foreign policies; prohibl'
ton of secret treaties. These an6
other plans will all contribute {
! lasting world peace. yet with The
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