INTRODUCTORY NOTE. 一 The Committee appointed to make arrangements for the Universal Peace Congress held in July, 1890, have great satisfaction in presenting the following Report. It is a faithful record of the written and spoken words of able and earnest men of many nations, who met for the purpose of conferring together on the best means of obtaining for mankind the blessings of PEACE. Both papers and speeches, now collected and carefully edited, constitute a body of valuable material which will be of great service to all who work for the sacred cause in coming years. Indeed, without such a publication, the practical outcome and permanent influence of a Conference must be inadequate to the sacrifices and efforts made on its behalf. The Committee feel much gratification in knowing that this Report will obtain a much wider circulation than would otherwise have been the case, because its contents appear in the two languages which were used during the week's proceedings. This fact should ensure many readers; and the Committee desire to express their earnest hope that all friends of international concord will make every effort to bring this volume before a large number of persons. It will be observed that the price is almost nominal; and the Committee desire to present copies to public libraries and any similar institutions, which may be brought to their notice. They would also be glad to forward copies to public men exercising an influence upon opinion, if friends of the movement will furnish the Committee with their names. The Committee rejoice to know that very general approval has been expressed regarding the arrangements which they had made during the course of several months for the conduct of proceedings. Considering the variety and complexity of the questions on the Programme, the number of speakers and writers for whom it was necessary to secure adequate time, and the difficulty as to foreign languages which attends such meetings, the Committee think that the success of the Congress is a matter for hearty satisfaction. They hope and believe that this success will tend to make future gatherings even more useful, by encouraging a larger number of men and women to contribute their aid. In the hope that many of those who met in London, this year may be spared to renew next year, in Rome, the ties of esteem and affection constituted by a common aim, the Committee conclude this part of their work with a sense of profound gratitude, and of faith in the ultimate triumph of right and justice among mankind. On behalf of the Executive Committee, HODGSON PRATT, Chairman, London, October 24th, 1890. VI. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Service in St. Paul's Cathedral; Sermon by Canon Scott Holland. ... ... ... ... ... 1-6. Inaugural Meeting; Address by the President; Letters of Apology ... ... Section A of Programme; Sir Wilfrid Lawson, M.P., takes the chair; ... Tuesday Afternoon's Sitting; Chairman's Address; Explanation by ; ... ... 83-104. by D. Dudley Field, and others... ... Declaration of War; Speech of President; Resolution; Paper by Wednesday Afternoon's Sitting; Sir Jos. W. Pease, M.P., VII. Thursday Morning Sitting; Referred Resolution; Discussion; Section E; Disarmament; Resolutions; Paper by Rev. R. B. Howard; E. T. Moneta's Report of Sectional Committee; Paper by Mrs. Belva Lockwood; Paper by Jean B. De Ferrer; Précis of Paper by Captain Siccardi; by Dr. Boardman; Discussion 168-182. ... Mansion House; Visitors; Lord Mayor's Speech; Speech by David Dudley Field, by Marquis of Bristol, by F. Passy, Dr. Boardman, Geo. Gillett, and H. Pratt; Acknowledgment of thanks: Service at Stamford Hill Congregational Church ... 183-187. Friday Morning Sitting; Revised Resolution; Section B; Report of Committee and Resolution I.; Paper by Dr. Pankhurst; Discussion; Resolution II.; Paper by Hodgson Pratt; Discussion; Third Resolution Paper by Signor Mazzoleni; Section C, International Law; Report of Committee; Précis of Paper by Crews Dudley... 188-205. Friday Afternoon Sitting; Section D; Neutralisation Resolution : Speech by Dr. Charles Richet; Paper by Hodgson Pratt: Discussion: Report from Special Committee on Memorial; Section J; Section K; Communications by F. Bajer and Giuseppe Salmeri; Report of Committee on Miscellaneous Business; Recognition of Honours; Invitation. to America ; Resolution of Gratitude and Faith; Valedictory Addenda; Paper by M. Doyen (Guise); Extract from Professor Henri Marion's Book. Appendix; Preliminary Arrangements: Documents, Programme, &c.; Appointments; List of Vice-Presidents; List of Delegates 224-241. ... |