Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-23

All 81 Us demand liberty and justice.
There cannot be one without the
other. and they must be held the IN
questioned possession Of all peoples.
Inherent rights are Of God and the
tragedies OF the world originate In
their attempted denial. The world to-
lay Is infringing their enjoyment by
armlng 10 defend or deny, when simple
sanity calls for their recognition
through common understanding
out 81 the cataclysm Of the World
war came new fellowships, new con
victions. new aspirations. IL is ours
20 make the most Of them. A world
staggering with debt needs its burden
lifted. Humanity. which has been
shocked by wantOn destruction. would
minimize the agencies Of that destruc-
ton. Contemplating the measureless
cost Of war and the continuing burden
IL armament. all thoughtful peoples
wish Tor real limitation OF armament
and would like war outlawed. In So
berest reflection the worlds hundreds
81 millions who pay IN peace and die
In war wish their statesmen 10 turn
the expenditures for destruction into
means ~ construction, aimed at a
higher state for those who live and
follow after.
War Growing Mere Cruel.
il j. not alone that the world caEnot
readjust itself and east aside the eX-
cess burdens without relief from the
leaders ~ men. War has grown pro-
gresslyely cruel and more destructive
from the first recorded conflict 90 this
pregnant day. and the reverse order
would more become our boasted civillz-
ton.
Gentlemen Of the conference. the
Omitted States welcomes you with UNI
selfish hands. We harbor no fears; We
have NO sorlid ends 10 serve; we sus-
Vect no enemy: We contemplate or ap-
prehend no conquest Content with
what we have. We seek nothing which
Is anotherS We only wish 10 DO with
you that finer. nohler thing which no
nation can DO alone.
We wish 90 sit with you az the table
~ international understanding and
good viii. In good conscience, we are
eager 90 meet you frankly, and invite
aud offer cooperation. The world de-
mauds a sober contemplation of the
existing order and the realization that
there can be no cure without sacrifice,
not by one of as. hut by all ~ Us.
NO Pride Need Be Humbled.
I do not mean surrendered rights. or
narrowed freedom. or denied aspira-
lions. or ignored national necessities.
cur republic would no more ask for
these than Il would give. No pride
need be humhled. no nationality sub
merged. hat I would have "A mergence
Of minds committing ell 81 rs TO less
preparation FOR war and more enjoy
ment 81 fortunate peace.
The higher hopes come Of the spirit
~ our coming together. II Is hut just
10 recognize varying needs and pc
culiar positions. Nothing can be ac-
complished In disregard 81 national ap-
prehensions. Rather we should act to-
gether 20 remove the causes Of appre-
tensions. This Is not 20 be done I'm in
trigue Greater assurance is found IN
the exchange az simple honesty and
directncss. among men resolved % ac-
complish rs becomes leaders among
nations. when civilization itself has
come 20 its crucial test.
All Want Less Armament.
II Is not 20 be challenged that gov
eminent fails when the excess Of its
cost rohs the people ~ the way 10
happiness and the opportunity 20
achieve. II the finer sentiments We're
nor urging. the cold. hard facts of ex-
cessive costs and the eloquence 81 eco
Monies would urge rs 70 reduce our
ornaments. II the concept Of a better
order does nor appeal. then let US
ponder the burden and the blight OF
continued competition.
II Is not % De denied that the world
has swung along throughout the ages
without needing this cau from the
kindlier hearts ~ men. But the same
world never before was 50 tragically
brought O. realization 80 the utter fu-
Utility ~ passions sway when reason
and conscience and fellowship point a
nohler way.
I can speak officially only for the
United States. one hundred millions
fraukly want less II armament and
none ~ war Wholly free from guile.
sure IN our own minds that we harbor
no unworthy designs. We accredit the
world with the same good intent. So
I welcome you. not alone IN good win
and high purpose. but with high faith.
Service 70 All Mankind.
We are met FOR "a service 10 man
kind. In an simplicity. IN an honesty
and ell honor. there may be written
here the avowals ~ world conscience
refined by the consuming fires Of war.
and made more sensitive by the anx-
ious aftermath. hope for that under