Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-19

Speculation on peace and war, in
spired by the celebration Of the ami
versary of Armistice day, reveals hope
for the future in the modern tendency
to omit praise for the 'pomp and cir
cumstance,' Of battle. Satisfaction Is
expressed that the world Is giving in
creased attention to the means of ban
ishing war, even II immediate pros
poets for such Q contamination are
slight.
"Our Armistice celebration this
year." according to the Omaha World
Herald, sis a more serious and solemn
one than. it was November IL, 1918.
Our admiration for the gallant dead Is
nc less. Cantigny, Chauteau-Thierry,
St. Miheil, Meuse-Argonne are WORDS
that forever will ring gloriously IN
American history as demonstrating the
courage and devotion and heroic sacrl-
flee Of the American people. But we
hope they will prove to be the last
names of battles in which the precious
toll of youthful American lives VIII
have to be sacrificed. No more fitting
tribute could be paid today to the dead
in France than O conservation OF TINS
Nation, heart and soul, for lasting
isn't It meaningful," asks the At
lanta Journal, that in all the talk on
Armistice day not a syllable is heard
about what Othello called the prlde,
polnp and circumstance OF glorious
war? The most frequent tribute to our
bows who rest beneath white crosses
in France and to those who came home
with broken bodies or blinded eyes is
that their valor was given and their
youth snuffed out for the peace OF the
world. On no other anniversary In
American annals, and on few IN human
history, does this feeling prevail. Other
days enshrine victory or defeat, and
their music sings the oldest passions
of earth, but November IL is dedicated
to a new hope, new faith OF man
kind"
Here and abroad" thinks the Char
lotte IN. c. News, war is hated With
an iYnplacable fury, and with the ex-
ception Of sentiment which still pre-
walls in jingoiSttc circles, restricted to
the traditional war -mirsdednesS oS mil
itary organizations, the ideal OF peace
has taken deep root in the soil OF the
heart Of the human race, and the mo-
tive that led millions *. give their lives
increasing strength and momentum as
the swift years roll along"
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A note Of warning against q too
hopeful attitude is struck by the Sa-
vannah Morning News in its comment:
Human nature Is human nature, self
isilness and passion will forever be
expressions Of an imperfect human
nature, and there will always be classes,
differences and wars. But there can
be fewer in the future. As people I'M
derstand each other better they will
be less likely to differ, quarrel and
fight" Continuing, the News argues
for preparedness as an anti-war meas
ure: But until human nature changes
we shall have to employ policemen to
preserve the peace at home and main
tain reasonable national armies and
navies to insure order about our coasts.
prepared for peace, The best way to
be prepared for peace Is to be pre-
pared in a reasonably defensive way
against war;"
The Des Moines Tribune-capital
feels that progress In the fight for
peace lies In the working together of
the nations Of the world. That paper
comments: Membership in the League
Of Nations may be quite unnecessary
can be left to determine that. But
close and dependable cooperation with
the League is the Indispensable condi-
ton Of any successful efforts by the
nations to preserve the peace. Our CO.
operation must be dependable. The
rest Of the world must be able to RELY
on it. There must be no blinking
that"
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While recognizing a sincere desire
for Q just and lasting peace among all
nations" tho San Antonio News OBJ