The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17

Judge E. H. Gary, chairman of the United States Steel corporation, issued statement during the past week which is well worth the thought and attention of every business man in the natloil Part of the statement has already been published in the columns of The Age Herald, but because of it's importance 1t is here given in full:
 "The most stupendous, the most costly, and the most destructive of all wars in- volving a multitude of questions that are vital to civilization. has been brought to a close An organized, prepared and cruel foe has been beaten decisively. 1 Advocates of the doctrine that might is right now are convinced of their error, l if indeed any were genuinely sincere in their advocacy An everything providence has controlled the destinies of men and nations and has provided for the better ment of the human race.
 "An of us are grateful that peace has been restored and our hearts are pos sessed by a feeling of intense Joy. we need not wait for Thanksgiving day to give thanks for the mereies bestowed up- on us
 GLORY ENOUGH FOR ALL "There are many reasons why the
 armies of the allies and the United ! States have been victorious. Volumes
 will be written on the subject. Credit
 for winning the war will be claimed by or in behalf of various countries, classes or individuals. The American soldier is
 surely entitled to praise and he will re- ceive it without stint. The soldiers oi all other countries are equally deserv- ing. The statesmen of the United States and of all other nations by reason o1 ability, integrity of purpose and an un' yielding loyalty have contributed then
 share There is glory enough for all.
 "The final and controlling reason fol
 success is found in the fact that dur ing the last months of the conflict, there
 has been a unity of purpose. co-ordlna
 tion and concentration of action, and
 spirit of cooperation between nations
 between armies and between indivlduals
 In the United States at least, we hav learned by experience how much can b accomplished when the masses of tn people are working in harmony with eacl other and with those in control of gov
 ernment affairs, to secure a well de fined and much desired result. we now are confronted with innumer able problems of magnitude Aroun l the peace table there will be presente 5 questions of difficulty involving the so
 
 of all countries. It will require the bes
 talent and wisdom, patience and pois f 1 to secure for the respective countries . that they are justly entitled to in priv l ilege, position and protection. Huma nature will assert itself. Unreasonabl g and selfish demands will be made an S insisted upon. Undue advantages will | e sought.
 JUSTICE MUST BE BASE
 "To be of value and durable, bas = of settlement covering all substantial an i honest differences which existed whe the war commenced or have arisen sine ! must be settled in accordance with th n principles of exact justice. Equal pro f lection and opportunity for all must o esta blished. Above everything else, thel n will be created league of nations, wh1e a in it's result will prevent future wars. { y Ehigh importance are the economies whlc I must be faced in the near future. The e underlie the procuring of food, clotl 2, ing and shelter. After, but not peIor IS the people throughout the world r M ceiye these they are willing to consld