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animals have something less. All the best feelings of man have been taken advantage of in order to force him to war. The unselfishness necessary in a single campaign, if spread over many years, would make a nation happy. Men forget themselves entirely and think only of others and of duty. Think of the opportunities of applying this magnificent forgetfulness of self for the cause that is supposed to be great, to the great cause of humanity itself and its advancement. What progress might we not look for? Let us get rid of the notion, then, that the struggle for life in a species itself ever conduces to development. This is a mistaken notion quite apart from the realities of biological science as founded upon observation.

DR. MAXWELL:

Baron d'Estournelles has a word to say,

BARON D'ESTOURNELLES:

My dear friends, I think now, as you are so unanimous in the impression we have all received on this great day, and which we never shall forget, I think we ought to do something— something nice, I mean-no I am not quite right-"we" ought not to do it,-"you" ought to do it, you little children.

What I propose, with the kind permission of the Chairman, is that as we have been speaking of the children, and of the great son of New York, and the children of President Roosevelt, you should send a telegram, a message of your sympathy to them. I am sure they will be extremely pleased, and touched, and happy to see that you appreciate what their father has done for Peace. (Applause.)

DR. MAXWELL:

All the children of New York who are in favor of sending a message to the children of President Roosevelt will please raise their hands. (Seemingly every child in the hall raised his hand and Chairman Maxwell said "Unanimously carried.")

The pleasure is now mine to present to you, Señorita Huidobro, recently of Chili, who will tell us about the colossal Monument of Peace on the crest of the Andes.

The Christ of the Andes

How the Great Statue of the Saviour was Set Up as a Peace Memorial Between Chili and Argentina.

SENORITA CAROLINA HUIDOBRO.

"Sooner shall these mountains crumble to dust than Argentines and Chilians break the peace which at the feet of Christ the Redeemer they have sworn to maintain!"

The inauguration of the monument of Christ the Redeemer, on the Cordillera of the Andes a monument of International Peace (the first in history) between Chili and Argentina-has a grand significance at once political and social.

The colossal statue upon that pinnacle, 14,450 feet above the sea, surrounded by peaks of perpetual snow, dominates the two countries of Argentina and Chili, whose people have been nurtured in the same cradle and whose history is one, though they had been long blinded by foolish antagonisms. Now they can look up the mountain and realize the lesson of Peace, of that supreme law-"Love thy neighbor as thyself." The Divine Master Jesus, the Jew, the personification of concord and love, points out to the two republics their future path, and the love which will make of humanity in the generations to come, one world-wide family, and the whole earth the home of Peace!

In 1898, when an outbreak of the old hostility between the two nations seemed imminent, through the mediation of Queen Victoria peace was restored between Chili and Argentine. For over seventy years there had been constantly recurring disputes relating to the true boundary lines between the two republics. But the people were only half satisfied with the mediation; the feeling of jealousy and hate had not been fully smothered, and it only required a spark to rekindle the old flame. In 1900, the desire to prove to themselves and to the world which was the stronger nation, seemed to have gained ground. Both had prepared for war. Chili and Argentina both had spent millions, and were equipped with the destructive inventions of modern warfare; each nation seemed ready to fly at the other, while the press of both countries, with rare exceptions, was discussing the comparative prowess of the two nations, even going so far as to speculate which had the better fighting chance. About this

time the Argentine Bishop of Anjo, Monseñor Benevente, gave public expression to an idea which caught the hearts of both nations. He spoke for International Peace, and suggested a statue of Christ, to be placed at Puente del Inca, a station on the Transandean railways, 10,000 feet above the sea. Here it could be seen by all travelers. He urged that the countries should settle their ancient quarrels forever, and erect on the snowy borderland "A colossal bronze figure of the Prince of Peace, to record a treaty of Love and Peace, that could be considered as a perpetual obligation, to be transmitted to the generations yet to come." He urged it also as a means of "tempering all ardor for war, and dispelling all prejudices between the Atlantic and the Pacific."

Deep in the hearts of the Chilians this thought took root. The young Argentine sculptor, Señor Mateo Alonso, was selected for the work, and after a time the statue was cast in the Arsenal of Buenos Ayres, from bronze cannon which had been taken at the time Argentina was fighting for her independence against Spain.

The year 1902 was fast coming to a close, and, notwithstanding the signing of two treaties (May 28th and July 11th) regarding the disputed territory of Patagonia, the statue was no nearer leaving its place in the yard of the College of Lacordaire, than if it had never been cast. Meanwhile the foreign diplomats, the church and the women of Chili and Argentina, worked untiringly for the cause of Peace. The press was less bellicose in its attitude, and throughout both lands pulsated the impression of better days coming. Material and economic considerations spoke to the hearts of the men of business. The two nations talked things over, with the result that, in May, 1903, the cruiser Chacabuco left Valparaiso, carrying the treaties of peace and the delegates for their consummation.

What pen or tongue can describe the scene which presented itself as, escorted by the whole Argentine fleet, decked to the mizzen with bunting, and joined at Buenos Ayres by 3,000 ships, 1,000 of them steamers in gala' array, the Ship of Peace slowly made its way to the dock, where stood the representatives of the sister nation, ready to extend the hand of welcome. On the 21st of May, 1903, for the first time a Chilian man-of-war was publicly welcomed and made fast to the soil of Argentina. King

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Edward had sent his representative, Sir Thomas Holdich, as arbitrator, with full instructions to "make Peace with Honor, if possible to do so." The Chilean and Argentine delegates at the preliminary meeting addressed the King, through Sir Thomas Holdich, in these words:

"In your hands we place ourselves, shutting our eyes to all mean and narrow thoughts, and praying God that we shall open them upon the luminous horizon of an honorable Peace."

Buenos Ayres, from May 21st to June 3d, was a round of entertainments, banquets and fireworks; every one was celebrating, feeling sure that those interested in the fate of the nations would proclaim Peace once more. When the final result of the meeting of the delegates in the Palace of Industries became public, "joy was unconfined."

But something more beautiful was yet to come. It was the inspiration of Señora Angela de Oliviera Cezar de Costa to invite personally President Roca of Argentina, and the delegates and representatives from other countries, to the College of Lacordaire, to inspect the great statue of Christ, which in the merrymaking and tumult of the last few days had been almost forgotten. At the foot of the statue there gathered not only the churchmen and the diplomatists, but the mothers of Argentina.

Señora Costa, in a voice trembling with emotion, asked that this statue of the Christ be placed on the highest accessible pinnacle of the Andes, between the two republics, as a monument of peace between Chilians and Argentines. When the delegates left the college yard the destiny of the great statue was assured. In February, 1904, steps were taken toward the erection of the monument. The site selected is over 14,000 feet above the sea, on a plateau of twelve acres, on the dividing line between Chili and Argentina and a short distance from Portillo, a station. of the Transandean Railway which, when finished, will connect the Atlantic and the Pacific. Señor Mateo Alonzo personally directed the placing of the huge granite blocks which serve as a pedestal. Upon these, early in March, 1904, the statue was placed. The figure itself is twenty-six feet in height. The statue, pedestal and base were carried across the 654 miles by rail to Mendoza, thence 80 miles to La Cueras, where the huge crates were transferred to gun-carriages, for the journey of many miles over mountain roads. Soldiers and sailors acted as

guard to the precious burden. In many instances, fearing that if left to the mules to draw an accident might happen, these sturdy men took the ropes themselves and drew the heavy carriages over those Andean roads where a false step might mean inevitable death.

On the 13th of March, 1904, both nations participated in the final exercises. Hundreds had encamped on the heights the night before. The Chilian and Argentine representatives arrived early, and found already waiting there the military and naval forces of both countries-the Argentine troops occupying Chilian territory and those of Chili standing upon the soil of Argentina. The triumphant march of these armies through cities and towns had not been marred by sadness or slaughter. The meeting was solemn and affecting. The thunderous roar of cannon was rolled along those great mountains until the echoes were lost in the distance. Between the saluting of guns there arose the swell of martial music, the "dianas" and national hymns of Chili and Argentina. There were loud "vivas" for Chili and Argentina, for the cause of Peace, and for Presidents Roca and Riesco.

This interchange of mutual good-will was followed by a religious ceremonial, offered by Archbishop Espinosa of Argentina, and at II o'clock, amid profound silence, the veil was drawn aside, revealing the great statue to the assembled multitude. It was then formally dedicated "to the whole world, that from here a pinnacle of the Andes, it may take a lesson of 'Peace on earth and good-will to men.'" Eloquent speeches and more music followed, and just before sunset, the Argentine priest, Señor Cabrera, pronounced the prayer and benediction:

"Oh, God, will it that war shall disappear. Put out fires of rivalry, of hate, and cause to reign among men concord and love. Give unto the nations peace, benevolence and order; and to such end let the spirit of evil be broken, let the dew of Thy loving kindness descend upon and penetrate the hearts of men-Thy grace fall upon all men."

Chili and Argentina have not only created a symbol, they have inculcated into the minds of men for all ages an idea of greater significance than any other in our contemporary age-a

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