American peace congress. Ist, New York, 1907. EDITED BY THE SECRETARY 23 WEST 44TH STREET NEW YORK 1907 BS 10 PEACE Were half the power that fills the world with terror, Were half the wealth bestowed on camps and courts, Given to redeem the human mind from error There were no need of arsenals and forts. The warrior's name would be a name abhorred! Down the dark future, through long generations, I hear once more the voice of Christ say, "Peace!" Peace! and no longer from its brazen portals The blast of war's great organ shakes the skies! But, beautiful as songs of the immortals, The holy melodies of love arise. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "The Arsenal at Springfield." NOV 27 1914 NINTH SESSION-The Legislative and Judicial Aspects of the Peace " Hon. Richard Bartholdt... |