THE GUILDHALL SPEECH.
Me. Asquith's reference to the "latens bellum," which exists between the great European Powers, will be recognised everywhere as most regrettably true. By what he rightly terms a "tragic paradox'' while all nations are desiring peace they are piling up vast and growing burdens. This condition of things, this, silent war in which no blood is spilt, but treasure is pouring out like water, has lasted for over a decade. The burden of military preparations was always great, but of recent years has become monstrous, no nation being able to desist from the preparation of increasing armaments because it fears to be overwhelmed by superior force should is be caught unready. Mr. Asquith hopes that the growing pressure of public opinion throughout the world will put an end to this disastrous competition, but it is more probable that Armageddon may be precipitated before public opinion enables this hope to be realised. -
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14525, 12 November 1910, Page 6
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154THE GUILDHALL SPEECH. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14525, 12 November 1910, Page 6
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