Evening star., 1928-06-12
KELLOGG IN PEACE
PLEA TOCHURCHES
Secretary Asks Support for
Proposal to Outlaw War.
Outlines Plans.
Nv ihn Associated Press.

By The Associated Press,
NEW YORK. June l2.-The churches
Of America were urged TO support the
powers in their present effort TO achieve
simple and Straightforward" declara-
ton against war by Secretary of State
Frank b Kellogg, in an address last
night commesnorating the 300th anni-
versary Of the founding of the Dutch
Reformed Church in Manhattan.
He summarized the steps taken to-
ward outiawing war since the idea first
originated more than year ago in a
suggestion made by Aristide BRAND,
foreign minister of France
Since this discussion commenced be-
tween France and the United States. "
said Secretary Kellogg. 1.-The idea has
appealed with increasing force to the
public opinion of the world"
Predicts Triumph of Peace.
He. acknowledged the existence of
"cynical individuals" who believe in
war as an institution" and see no value
in the present negotiations. The worlds
desire for peace, he declared, would
triumph in the end.
Mr.. Kellogg emphasized the fact that
IN the exchange of messages between
Washington and other capitals stress
had not been placed so much on THE
narrow technical considerations OF a
legalistic nature, but on the broad prir-
ciples underlying the entire idea"
He referred repeatedly to the treaty'S
simplicity 1T has no hidden meaning,
he said, "and it is easily understood"
Il am persuaded" he went on, that
fhe time has come when frank re-
nunciation of war as an instrument OF
national policy should be made. to the
end that the peaceful and friendly
relations existing between the peoples
OF the world may be perpetuated. ]
am convinced, moreover, that all
changes in these relations should be
sought only by pacific means and be
the result of a peaceful and orderly
process: and any nation which shall
hereafter seek to promote Its national
interests by resort TO war should be
denied the benefits and guarantees fur
nished by the proposed treaty.
Is World Powers Interested.
''This is the object of the negotiations
IN which Is world powers are now en-
gagged, and IN the name of the Govern
fnent Of the United States I bespeak
the continued support of this and every
other church in the present movement
for the promotion Of world peace"
Secretary Kellogg described the
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Church in Manhattan as the most
significant event in American church
history. an event which has had a pro-
found influence on the development of
American civilization"
He praised the early Dutch settlers
Of New York for their important con-
tribution 70 the country's progress.
President Coolidge in message TO
the general synod said "as we foster
and strengthen our religious institu-
fions SO We shall continue to advance
Ia power and understanding spiritually
and materially"
The President said the influence OF
the Reformed Church "on the religious
ard civic life Of our greatest center OF
population. and indirectly on the
growth Of our Nation has been great"
DIR. j. Fl. Van Rotten, Netherlands
Minister az Washington, addressed the
church delegates twice, al the after
noon meeting and again at banquet
last night. He recounted incidents and
personalities Of early Dutch COLOMBIA
tion fin America.
During 40 years" he said, New
Netherlands was a colony governed by
HoIlaTders and Ii lis a matter OF great
pride for us that their influence has
proved 20 be lasting on the life, GUS
toms and ideas Of the people OF this
great republic"
A message was read from the British
embassy IN Washington conveying the
greeting and best wishes Of King
George v.