The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-12
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would minimize the agencies of that de
AContemplating the measureless cost Of
war and the continuing burden OF arma-
ment. all thoughtful peoples WISH Tor rear
imitation OF armament ana wouId Hhe W =
outIawed. In soberest reflection the world 8
hundreds of millions who pay In peace
and die In war, wish their statesmen 10
turn the expenditures for destruction in
to means Of construction. aimed at a nigh
er rate for those who live and follow after-
s'It is not alone that the world can not
readiust itself and east aside the excess
burdens without relief from the leader
of men. War has grown progressively
cruel and more destructive from the frst
recorded conflict to this pregnant day, and
the reverse order would more become our
boosted civilization.
United States welcomes you with unselfish
hands. We harbor 10 fears, We have no
sordid ends to serve; we suspeet-no en-
envy; we contemplate or apprehehd no con
cue st Content with what we have we
seek nothing which is nnother's. We only
wish to do with you that finer nobleF
thing which no nation can do alone.
Want Frank Understanding.
1--WE wish to sit with you at the table
of International understanding and good
VIII; In gSod conscience we are cage, , to
co-operation The world demands a sober
contemplation of the existing order, and
the realization that there can be no cure
without sacrifbre. not by one OF US. but
II do not mean surrendered rights. or
narrowed freedom, or denied aspirations
or ignored national necessities. Our re-
public would no more ask for these than
It would give No pride need be humbled,
no nationality submerged, but l would
have a meFgence of minds committing all
of us to less preparation for war and
more epjoyment of fortunate peace.
THE higher hopes come of tine split
of our coming together. 1t is but just to
recognize varying needs and peculiar posi-
tons Nothing can be accomplished in
dfzrnrapd If national siHpa
Rather. we should act together to remove
( the causes of apprehensions. This is not
is found in the exchanges of simple hon
esty, and direetness, among men resolved
to accomplish as becomes leaders among
! nations, when civilization Itself has come
to its crucial test.
ut is not to be challenged that govern
ment fails when the excess of its cost Fobs
the people of the way to happiness, and
the opportunity to achieve. If the fineI
! sentiments were not urging. the cold, hard
facts of excessive cost and the eloaueneS
, of economics would urge Us to reduce oul
ornaments. If the concept of a better or.
der does not appeal. then let US ponder
the burden and the blight of continued
1T is not to be denied that the world
has swung along turnout the ages with
out needing this call from the kindliel
hearts of men. But the same world never
before was so tragically brought to real
/ ization Of the utter futility of passion
1 sway when reason and conscience and Eel
) lowshiP point a nobler way.
| Service to Mankind.
! 'I can speak officially only for oul
( United States Our hundred millions
/ frankly want less of armament and nom
I of war. Wholly free from guile, sure Ii
: our own minds that We harbor no IN
! worthy designs, we accredit the world will
/ the same good intent So, l welcome yeu
not alone in good will and high purpose
but with high faith.
I'VE are met for a service to mankind
In all simplicity, in all honesty and al
! honor, there may be written here the aTOw
4 ais of a world conscience refined by tn,
! sensitive by the anxious aftermath. 1 hop
4 for that understanding which will empha
D size the guarantees of peace, and for com
+ mitments to less burdens and a better or
| der which win trancuiilize the world. Il
such an accomplishment there will b,
the rejoicing of mankind make the tran
scending music of all succeeding time''