The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-04

principles are involved, where great
movements are under way which
promise much for the welfare of
humanity by reason of the very fact
that many other nations have given
such movements their actual sup
port, we ought not to withhold our
own sanction because of any small
and inessential difference, but only
upon the ground of the most i'm
portant and compelling fundamental
reasons. We can not barter away
our independence or our sovereignty,
but we ought to engage in no refine
ments of logic, no sophistries, and no
subterfuges, to argue away the un-
doubted duty Of this country by rea-
son of the might of its numbers, the
power of its resources, and it's posi-
ton Of leadership in the world, act
lively and comprehensively to signify
its approval and to bear it's full
share Of the responsibility of cam
did and disinterested attempt at the
establishment Of a tribunal for the
administration Of evenhanded JUS
tice between nation and nation. The
weight of our enormous influence
must be cast upon the side of a
reign not of force but of law and
trial, not by battle but by reason.
No Wish to Interfere
eve have never any wish to in
terfere in the political conditions of
any other countries. Especially are
we determined not to become impli-
Gated in the political controversies
of the Old World. With great deal
of hesitation, we have responded to
appeals Tor help to maintain order,
protect life and property, and es-
tablish res ponsible government in
some Of the small countries of the
Western Hemisphere. Our private
citizens have advanced large sums of
money to assist in the necessary
financing and relief Of the Old World.
We have not failed, nor shall we
fail to respond, whenever necessary
sist in the rehabilitation of distress
ed nations. These, too, are require
ments which must be met by reason
of our vast powers and the place we
hold in the world.
"Some Of the best thought of man
kind has long been seeking for a
formula for permanent peace. I'm
doubtedly the Qualification of the
principles Of international law would
be helpful, and the efforts of schol-
ars to prepare such Il work for adop-
ton by the various nations should
have our sympathy and support.
Much may be hoped for from the
earnest studies of those who advo-
cate the outlawing Of aggressive
war. But all these plans and prep
arations, these treaties and coven-
ants, will not Of themselves be ade-
quate. One of the greatest dangers
to peace lies in the economic press
ure to which people find themselves
subjected. One Of the most practi-
cal things to be done in the world
is to seek arrangements under which
such pressure may be removed, so
that opportunity may be renewed and
hope may be revived. There must
be some assurance that effort and
endeavor will be followed by sue
cess and prosperity. In the making
and financing of such adjustments
there is not only an opportunity,
but real duty, for America to re-
spond with her counsel and her re-
sources. Conditions must be provid-
ed under which people can make a
living and work out Of their diff
culties. But there is another ele-
ment, more important than all, with
out which there can not be the
slightest hope Of permanent peace.
That elemen. lies in the heart of
humanity. Unless the desire for
peace be cherished there, unless this
fundamental and only natural source
Of brotherly love be cultivated to it's
highest degree, all artificial efforts
will be in vain. Peace will come
when there is realization that only
under reign of law, based on
righteousness and supported by the
religious conviction of the brother
hood Of man, can there be any hope
of a complete and satisfying life.
Parchment will fail, the sword will
fail, it is only the spiritual nature
of man that can be triumphant.
1t seems altogether probable that
we can contribute most to these i'm
portant objects by maintaining our
position Of the political detachment
and independence. We are not iden-
titled with any Old World interests.
This position should be made more
and more clear in our relations with
all foreign countries. We are at
peace with all Of them. Our program
is never to Cypress, but always to
assist. But while we do justice to
others, we must require that justice
be done to us. With US a treaty
Of peace means peace, and treaty
Of amity means amity. We have
made great contributions to the set
Element Of contentious differences
in both Europe and Asia. But there
is very definite point beyond which
we can not go. We can only help
those who help themselves. Mindful
Of these limitations, the one great
duty that stands out requires US to
use our enormous powers to trim
the balance of the world.
Government by Parties
while we can look with a great
deal of pleasure upon what we have
done abroad, we must remember that
cur continued success in that direc-
ton depends upon what we do at