THE WORLD OUTLOOK

Evening Star, Issue 20032, 24 November 1928, Page 11

THE WORLD OUTLOOK

PEACE SPIRIT DEVELOPING “WAR MADE VERY DIFFICULT" The many years he has spent in different countries and among different peoples as a diplomatic representative of tho Church of Rome have mado Cardinal Ccrretti a keen student of world affairs, in an interview with an Auckland ‘ Herald ’ reporter ho dealt chiefly with, tho tendency toward materialism, and discussed tho problem of world peace. “There is undoubtedly _ a tendency towards materialism,” said Cardinal Ccrretti. “Yet .man cannot live on bread alono; ho needs something else which will uplift his spirit. Much good as well as evil has come from the war. After a long period of sorrow and sacrifice it was only natural that the people desired to enjoy life. But it is a fact that in every country, especially in thoso which were directly affected by tho war, there has been an increased spiritual movement, and religion has mado great progress.” Cardinal 1 ' Cerretti dealt with an interesting aspect of' post-war activity, which ho said had an undoubted influence for spiritual good. In the countries of Europe, especially France, Germany, and Italy, sport had developed to a remarkable degree. The young men and the young_ women of these nations were now taking part in all manner of open-air pastimes, which developed them physically. From his observations ho knew the youth of. Franco was better physically and spiritually than ever it was. “ This tendency"is a very good one,” ho said. “ Before the war the youth of the countries I have mentioned was too apt to look askance at healthy exercise.” Discussing world peace Cardinal Cerrotti said there was no doubt people generally detested war, and he was convinced that although war was not mado impossible, it was mado very difficult. “ There is a tendency to settle international disputes by arbitration and in this direction tho League of Nations has done splendid work,” he said. “Already the league has prevented three or four wars that otherwise would have been inevitable. Tbo league is not perfect, but wo must recognise that it is achieving good results.” Eucharistic Congresses, such as the one recently held in Sydney, were a power of peace. Representatives of all nations gathered together and they were animated by the best brotherly love and the spirit of peace and goodwill. “The people who attend these congresses are not the only ones who become imbued with this spirit of peace,” he added. “The priests return to their parishes in all parts of the world and disseminate this spirit among the people.” _ “ You have here in New Zealand a splendid stock of manhood,’ said Cardinal Cerretti. “ This is due, probably, to your wonderful climate, tho good food, and tho abundance of healthy exorcise. I foci this country has a great destiny.”

WELLINGTON, November 23.—Arrived; Breeze (10.35 a.m.), from Wanganui ; Kanna (10.35 a.m.), from Greymouth; Kaiapoi (4.20 p.m.), from Napier. Sailed: Tahiti (12.10 p.m.), for Sydney; Tees (5.20 p.m.), for Ohathams; Wahiue (7.50 p.m.), for Lyttelton; Progress (10 p.m.), for Dunedin. November 24 —Arrived; Maori (7 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Inalia (7.15 a.m.), from Wanganui; Wingarm (7.25 a.m.), from Picton; Nikau (8.15 a.m.), from Nelson. Sailed: Port Darwin (5.25 a.m.), for London; Rimutaka (5.50 a.m.), for Southampton. WELLINGTON, November 24.—Arrived; Fairburn (8.50 a.m.), from Karamea. Sailed: Kohi (9.10 a.m.), for. Havelock. LYTTELTON, November 23.—Arrived- Wairau (6.30 p.m.), from Blenheim. Sailed; Maori (7.45 p.m.), tor Wellington: Paua, for Bluff. November 23—Sailed; Wirral (10 a.m.), for Dunedin; Tainui (11 a.m.), for Dunedin. . . LYTTELTON, November 24.—Arrived: Wahine (6-.50 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed; Wirrall (10 a.m), for Dunedin; Paua (8.30 a.m.), for Bluff; Tainui (10.55 a.m.), for Dunedin. , . , TTMARU, November 23.—Arrived; Kahika (6 a.m.), from Dunedin. SYDNEY, November 23.—Arrived; Gabriella, from Greymouth. Sailed.; inimaron. for Auckland. SYDNEY, Novcmbei 24.—Arrived: Maunganui (5.45 a.m.). from Wellington- „ .. , SUVA, November 23. Sailed: Aorangi, for Honolulu. LONDON, November 22.—Arrived: Westmoreland, from Wellington; Port Gisborne, from Auckland. HULL, November 22.—Sailed: Port Huon, for Sydney. HONOLULU, November 3*l.—Sailed; Niagara, for Auckland.