THE AND INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION. PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PEACE SOCIETY. PROVED PRACTICABILITY OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION. A record of sixty instances of its use. 4 pp. 18. per 100. NATIONAL EXPENDITURE FOR THE LAST THIRTY YEARS. A LARGE COLOURED DIAGRAM, suitable for posting in Workshops, Offices, &c. 1d. each. THE CHURCHES OF CHRISTENDOM RESPONSIBLE FOR WAR. By Professor CHASE (reduced to), 1d. each. A WORD TO PARENTS AND TEACHERS on Military Toys and Dress for Children. 4 pp. 1s. per 100. The same in booklet, with coloured borders and ornamental wrapper. 2s. 6d. per 100. POWERFUL UNDERCURRENTS IN RELATION TO WAR. 1s. per 100. THE NEW NAVAL PANIC. 4 pp. 1s. per 100, PHOTOGRAPH OF THE LATE MR. HENRY RICHARD. 4 pp. Copies of an admirable Cabinet Portrait of the late Mr. RICHARD, recently taken, may be obtained of Mr. HENRY CATFORD, 47, New Broad Street, E.C., price 1s. 3d., post free. PEACE SOCIETY'S OFFICE 47, NEW BROAD STREET, FINSBURY, E.C. Remittances to be sent to Mr. HENRY CATFORD, at the Office of the Peace Society, 47, New Broad AND INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION. "Put up thy sword into his place: for all they who take the sword shall perish with the sword."-MATT. xxvi. 52. "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning-hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against ration, neither shall they learn war any more."-ISAIAH ii. 4. No. 478. NEW SERIES. JUNE 1ST, 1889. [PRICE 2d. APPEAL OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE PEACE SOCIETY. PEACE SOCIETY, 47, New Broad Street, London, June, 1889. EAR SIR,-We venture to ask your kind attention to the following statement on behalf of the Peace Society: : This Association has been in existence now for upwards of seventy years, and by its teaching and influence has done not a little, we believe, to imbue the public opinion of this and other countries with juster and more Christian views of the question of Peace and War. We think it is not too much to affirm that it has left its mark upon the Legislation of this and other countries, and that it has done much to promote more general and genial International relations and intercourse, and to create the sentiment in favour of Peace which, even in the face of gigantic armaments, is asserting itself in all parts of the world. Very much remains to be done. The War power in all countries is still most formidable, although the friends of Peace have this in their favour, that it is becoming so intolerably oppressive, that the people in all countries are ready to hail with gladness and gratitude all efforts that may be made to relieve them from its crushing tyranny. The Peace Society may be encouraged by the conviction that the peoples of Europe who are suffering beneath the burden of the present Military system, watch its labours with keen interest and warm sympathy. The Society is at present in want of funds for its work. Many friends who were among its most generous supporters have been removed by death. Like many Religious and Philanthropic Associations, it has suffered considerably from the prolonged period of commercial depression which has prevailed. The changes occasioned by the decease and the retirement of its two most responsible Officers, occurred at a time when some special steps to augment its income were urgently needed. At the same time they constitute an adequate reason why special efforts should now be made to extend its influence and operations. It has been suggested that to secure for the Society adequate resources for the work which the Committee desire to undertake, the Friends of Peace should be asked to subscribe to a SPECIAL FUND to extend over THREE or FIVE YEARS, at the option of the donors. Much might be done during that period, if adequate means were at the disposal of the Committee. At home there is no limit to the opportunities afforded for the spread of our principles. There is also a wide field of most useful operations upon the Continent of Europe. The Peace movement is essentially an International one, and tends more and more to develop itself in this direction. The great interest already created in the question is evidenced by the Associations that have been formed, in many European countries, for the promotion of Peace, Arbitration, Reduction of Armaments, and the Reform of International Law. But most of the workers and associations abroad look to the friends of Peace in England for initiative encouragement and guidance. The fact that the Peace Society has been able, in the past, to supply these in some measure, forms a reason for an appeal that it should now continue to do so. The Committee desire to maintain and fortify the position which the Society has hitherto held, and which it may reasonably be expected to occupy. The Paris Exbibition presents an occasion for doing good, although temporary, work in this direction, of which the Committee are anxious to take advantage, but the nature and extent of their undertaking must be determined by the state of their funds, and will practically depend upon the response made to this Appeal. There is a deep and widespread feeling in favour of Peace, and a desire to unite in some well-concerted action to diminish the evils of the Military system, and to establish better means for the settlement of International disputes. The Committee believe that if sufficient means were placed at their command, they could turn this state of feeling to good account, by combining intelligent and humane men of different countries in a strenuous endeavour against the terrible scourge of War. We ask your help in this matter. We are well aware of the enormous odds against which we contend, but we have the strongest conviction that the work we are doing is one that subserves the truest interests of Christianity, reason, justice, and humanity, and must, with the blessing of Heaven, ultimately prevail. On behalf of the Committee, J. W. PEASE, President. WALTER HAZELL, Treasurer. W. EVANS DARBY, Secretary. THE POPE AS PEACEMAKER. THE Daily News' Madrid correspondent wrote on April 29th:-"At the Catholic Congress, to-day, unanimous applause greeted a proposal running thus: 'In view of the tendency visible in modern Governments to submit their conflicts to Arbitration, no better arbiter can be found than the Pope for settling disputes between nations, especially those professing the Catholic faith, to avert bloody wars and put an end to the present system of ruinous armaments.'" ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE PEACE SOCIETY, 1889. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of the PEACE SOCIETY, for the transaction of business, was held at the Office, 47, New Broad Street, London, E.C., on Tuesday morning, May 21st. There were present, Sir JOSEPH W. PEASE, Bart., M.P. (President of the Society), in the chair, Mr. W. Evans Darby (Secretary), Rev. Dr. Tyler (London), Mr. Thomas Snape, Mr. Mark Howarth, and Mr. J. T. Marsh (Liverpool), Mr. William E. Corner, Mr. Frederick G. Cash, Mr. William Holmes, Mr. Richard Gill, and Mr. William Tallack, Secretary of the Howard Association (London), Mr. William Pollard (Manchester), Mr. James Clark (Street, near Glastonbury), Rev. R. Shaen (Royston), Mr. James Henderson (Twickenham), Mr. J. Williams (Helston), and Mr. Henry J. Catford (Stoke Newington). The SECRETARY (Mr. W. EVANS DARBY) read the ANNUAL REPORT of the Society, together with the BALANCE SHEET for the year, and the List of COMMITTEE and OFFICERS; also a copy of the RESOLUTIONS proposed to be offered to the Annual Public Meeting, to be held in the evening of the same day. Sir JOSEPH W. PEASE, Bart., M.P., said that as this was the Members' Annual Meeting, he thought it only due to them that they should be made acquainted with some of the difficulties and responsibilities which had devolved upon the Executive Committee during the past year. When Mr. Richard died, many of the friends of Peace felt that their leader and shepherd was gone. Nevertheless they also resolved to discharge the duties which belonged to themselves. Then their friend Mr. William Jones tendered his resignation almost immediately after Mr. Richard's decease. His practical knowledge of the evils of war had greatly aided him in rendering valuable services to this Society-services which he is now, also, rendering in distant parts of the world. The Committee found it a task of extreme difficulty to select a new Secretary. They have at length chosen a gentleman who has already commended himself to the Society by the Report he has just read, and also by the gratifying manner in which he has discharged his duties since he has been appointed to his office. It may be remembered that, almost the last time that Mr Richard spoke in this room, he expressed a sense of discouragement at the great indifference to the evils of war, so sadly prevalent in the Christian Churches. But in the interval some decided evidences of a salutary change in this direction have been afforded. In particular, the meeting lately held at the residence of Canon Westcott, together with his admirable letter to the Guardian, also the large and enthusiastic meeting held last Sunday at St. James's Hall, are very encouraging recent proofs of an improved state of things. Sir JOSEPH PEASE then referred to the approaching Peace Congress in Paris in June, and announced that himself, Mr. Hazell, Dr. Tyler, Mr. Snape, the Secretary, and perhaps several others, will be prepared, and have been authorised by the Committee, to represent this Society on that occasion. Mr. THOMAS SNAPE moved the first Resolution, viz. : "That the Report now read, together with the Balance Sheet, be adopted and also presented to the Public Meeting this evening." He said that one of the most powerful attractions which had drawn him to these meetings for a long series of years was the interesting character of the Reports prepared by Mr. Richard. It must now be evident that the interest and ability manifested in those Reports also characterise the document now presented for the first time by Mr. Darby, as Secretary. Mr. Snape then referred, in touching terms, to the great loss sustained by the Society in the death of Mr. Richard. He especially felt somewhat of depression on this the first Annual Meeting since his decease. The removal of one after another of the old friends of the cause should form a loud call to their survivors not to withdraw their hands from the plough, and should also furnish a call to others outside to join the ranks of Peace. The Society has been, and is still passing, through a critical period of its history. He was pleased that it had been decided that this Society shall maintain its separate existence, on its own basis of Christian principles, namely, the example and teachings of our Lord. As to Finances, he trusted that all will assist Mr. Darby in efforts to restore the pecuniary position of the Society to a more satisfactory condition than of recent years. He hoped that both in Continental and Parliamentary work, the influence of the Society might be extended. He, with others, greatly regretted that the Liberal Party had not, of late, done its duty in maintaining its old watchword of "Peace, Retrenchment, and Reform." Both parties have gone astray. Both seem willing to leave the friends of Peace in the lurch, whenever it suits their own particular purposes. Sir J. W. PEASE further referred to the Address on Naval Expenditure, lately issued by the Committee, and for which a very wide circulation through the Press had been secured. He also mentioned that the Committee have just engaged, experimentally, a SPECIAL COLLECTOR for the Society (Mr. J. T. MARSH, of Liverpool), and they hope the step thus taken may be of great aid to their friends. Řev. Dr. TYLER seconded the Resolution, and expressed his gratification at seeing Sir J. W. Pease in the chair. He referred to the very important services rendered to the cause of Peace by the late Mr. Bright, and thought that his memory well deserved the eulogium bestowed upon him in the Report now read. Dr. Tyler also spoke of the late Naval Panic. He most cordially approved the Report. The Resolution was then unanimously adopted. Mr. JAMES HENDERSON moved the second Resolution, viz.:"That the gentlemen whose names have now been read constitute the Committee and Officers of the Society for the coming year." He was pleased to be able to mention that to-day was his 73rd birthday, and for about half of that long period he has been a member of this Society. Mr. WILLIAMS seconded the Resolution. He spoke with gratification of the recent conclusion of a Treaty of Commerce between the United States and Canada; and also alluded to the useful services to Peace rendered by the late M. Godin, of France. Mr. WM. POLLARD moved "That the Resolution now read be submitted for adoption to the Public Meeting this evening." Mr. W. E. CORNER seconded this, and it was agreed to. Mr. MARK HAWORTH moved a vote of thanks to the ChairHe also expressed his sense of the Society's great obligation to Sir Joseph Pease for his valuable and important services to the cause, both publicly and in Parliament, and more particularly as President of the Society and as a member of the Committee. man. The meeting most heartily concurred in this vote of thanks. Sir J. W. PEASE, in acknowledgment, took the opportunity of expressing his disappointment at the manner in which so many members of the Liberal Party had failed in their duty of resistance to the recent large demands of the Government for Naval Expenditure. That action, he said, has set the Continental Powers-France, Germany, Russia-building more ships of war than ever before. ST. JAMES'S HALL PEACE DEMONSTRATION. THE great Peace Demonstration in St. James's Hall, London, last month, did not suffer from the pelting rain that fell throughout the afternoon. The Hall was crowded, and all present appeared to be enthusiastically unanimous in their sympathy with this great Christian protest against "rash, fruitless war, which, "from wanton glory waged, is only splendid murder." The occasion was unique. There was a strong muster of the friends of Peace. A sub-committee of the PEACE SOCIETY, 47, New Broad Street, aided by Mrs. Southey and some other ladies, had rendered most effective aid in the organisation of this important Demonstration, and in the selection and preparation of badges, ornaments, etc. The protest of the Christian conscience was most eloquently voiced by Mrs. ORMISTON CHANT, who held the vast audience in attentive silence for about an hour. While the band was playing a selection of music from Mendelssohn's "St. Paul" and other works, there was time to notice the various designs and illuminated texts with which the hall was decorated. At one side of the orchestra a very effective banneret, emblematical of peace, was displayed, and in front of the speakers there was a group of fine palms and flowers-the latter being all white. When the Rev. HUGH PRICE HUGHES took his accustomed seat on on the platform he was accompanied by Mrs. Chant (who sat on his left hand), Mrs. Bright Lucas (John Bright's sister), Rev. Newman Hall, Mr. Rowntree, M.P., Mr. William Evans Darby, the Secretary of the Peace Society, Mr. Walter Hazell, Treasurer of the Peace Society, Mr. Richard Gill, Mr. William Holmes, Mr. Hodgson Pratt, of the International Arbitration Society, Mr. Percy Bunting, Mrs. S. Woolcott Browne, Mr. W. R. Cremer, M.P., Mr. and Mrs. Alfred William Bennett, Mrs. Sheldon Amos, Mrs. Bowles (California), Mrs. Little (Halstead), Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Cocks (Birmingham), Mr. Jno. Gill (Penryn), Mr. and Mrs. R. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fitzgerald, Mr. Frederick G. Cash, Mrs. Southey, and others. After the singing of "Jesus shall reign where'er the sun," the Rev. Newman Hall offered prayer for the dawn of peace on earth and goodwill towards men, and Mr. Hughes read the appropriate prophecy contained in the first ten verses of the eleventh chapter of Isaiah. Next Mr. Darby, the Secretary of the Peace Society, mentioned letters of apology from Canon Barker, Canon Benham, Rev. H. Webb-Peploe, Rev. Mark Guy Pearse, Rev. Dr. Clifford, Sir W. Lawson, M.P., Profesor Stuart, M.P., Mr. Handel Cossham, M.P., Mr. R. C. Morgan, and others. An opportunity was then given to Mr. Hodgson Pratt to cordially invite all present to the Universal Peace Congress which is to be held in Paris on June 23rd and four following days. His remark that England, protected as she is by her geographical position, should take the lead in this matter, and set an example to the world, was heartily approved by the audience. Mr. Hughes, also, as President of the meeting, managed, by dashing in a few vigorous sentences, to express very clearly his utter detestation of war, "that crowning insanity of the human race." He pleaded for united action on the part of all Christians in the interests of peace. Mr. Hughes expressed the pleasure it gave him to call upon Woman to declare ber eternal enmity against the Devil and all his works, and to protest against "that masterpiece of the Devil-unnecessary war." Mrs. CHANT then rose to speak, and the applause of the vast audience was loud and long. She was dressed in a simple black robe; she wore no bonnet, but she had lying beside her on the table a bouquet of white flowers. With no text, and with nothing in the shape of notes, Mrs. Chant swept along through her subject, and the only pauses that occurred were those occa sioned by applause. Her argument was convincing, her delivery was clear and intensely earnest, and her gesture free and unconstrained. That women should take the lead in a crusade against war was only natural, she argued, for war was the very embodiment of cruelty; and what could women do better than cast out this spirit of cruelty and bring in the compassionate spirit of Christ? Effectively contrasting the peacefulness of our private and individual life with that of the soldier, Mrs. Chant argued that our individual life was the nucleus of the home life, the home life, again, was the nucleus of the life of the country, and the life of the country the nucleus of that of the world. And what was true of our own life might be, and must be, true of the whole world. Mrs. Chant was strong in her denunciation of the miserable cuckoo note of those who admitted the evils of war, and argued that "it had always been and always would be." Such people, she indignantly declared, were tying to put an eternal closure upon God's purposes for humanity. A very important point which the speaker raised was the necessity of a complete revolution in the children's lesson-books and the children's toys. Little ones must no longer, from their very infancy, be accustomed to look upon war as a glorious thing. Lord Wolseley's militarism, the proposal to introduce the conscription, and the action of statesmen who make inter national quarrels, and then allow thousands of poor soldiers to be killed whilst fighting these quarrels out, all came in for scathing treatment; and the journalists did not escape, for after picturing the horrors of a battle-field, Mrs. Chant hurled her anathemas against the editors, who would sit down at their study tables and write about the "glories of war." The Duke of Wellington's words were quoted: "War is the most detestable thing in the world. If you were to see a battle for only one day, you would pray to God that you might never see another." And it was argued that it was quite as easy to arbitrate on national feuds as it was to settle private feuds, precedents being quoted for those who were sticklers for precedent. "We must have," said Mrs. Chant, "peace in our schools, peace in our newspapers, peace in our pulpits, and peace in our legislature; we want to turn our barracks into technical schcols; we want the Spirit of Christ, instead of the war spirit, which knows nothing about sorrow or sadness or broken hearts; and that is why we ask you to join us in casting out the war spirit, with the help of Him whose watchword is, "Peace on earth, goodwill to men."-Methodist Times. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PEACE SOCIETY, 1889. T HE past year has been one of unusual change, and consequent anxiety, in the Society's affairs. The death of its Honorary Secretary, the resignation of its Secretary, and the appointment of a successor, gave the Committee much thought and responsibility, and occasioned a crisis, which was unexpected, but which has been happily surmounted. MR. HENRY RICHARD, M.P. The shadow of coming change fell upon the last Annual Meeting, when, for the first time, with only a single exception, during a period of 40 years, on account of impaired health and the need of rest and change during the parliamentary recess, Mr. Henry Richard was absent from his usual post. His face and form had become so identified with the Society as to be in a sense its embodiment, and his absence from the annual gathering, to the success of which his presence seemed essential, smote the assembly with a sense and a premonition of loss. Three months later, on the 20th of August, he was suddenly taken away by death. His connection with the Society had been most honourable. Since 1848 he had, in an official capacity, served it and the cause of Peace faithfully and well. His long experience, practised judgment, and farseeing sagacity, had given him a unique position, and made him an almost indispensable counsellor and guide. He has passed beyond the reach of eulogy; praise and criticism are alike to his ear; but his faithful services, acknowledged influence, and signal achievements, demand grateful remembrance and recognition; and his lofty example, unshaken faith and buoyant hope will, for a long time to come, not cease to stimulate his successors in the great work to which his life was devoted. All tasks he attempted were honourably fulfilled; all positions he occupied were adorned by his character and capacity. As theological student, Pastor of a church, Secretary of this Society, the most prominent and active figure in a great propaganda, and for twenty years as a Member of Parliament, he maintained the same high standard of faith and duty, of unswerving rectitude, and of steadfast adherence |