ENDING WORLD WARS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21806, 22 May 1934, Page 11

ENDING WORLD WARS

ROTARY MOVEMENT'S HELP ADDRESS TO AUCKLAND CLUB "Every thinking man should welcome the existence and ideals of Rotary and any other body which helps international relations," said Mr. J. S. Barton, S.M., in an address to members of the Auckland Rotary Club at a luncheon in Milne and Choyce's Reception Hall yesterday. "There "is nothing among the newer institutions comparable to Rotary in fostering the spirit which will make war less possible." The hope for the day when war would be no more was not a new principle, said Mr. Barton. It was only a development of a tendency which had been noted since recorded history. It was evident in early history in the settling of tribal disputes, then in the union of tribes, and the linking of various kingdoms in Great Britain. If any two modern nations combined to carry out fully the principle of settling international disputes by a tribunal, weaker nations would join them for protection. Among other factors which made for a better understanding among peoples were the Roman Catholic Church, the Labour movement and international sport. Mr. Barton suggested that a committee to work in the interests of world peace should be formed by the Rotary Club. "What higher ideal is there than to end war?" he asked.