INTERNATIONAL PEACE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14282, 3 August 1908, Page 5

INTERNATIONAL PEACE

DEPUTATION TO THE CONGRESS. Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright. LONDON, July 31. A deputation consisting of the Bishops of Ripou Massachusetts (United States), and Perth (West Aiietrnlia) conveyed to the Universal Peace Congress now meeting hero the resolution of the Lambeth Conference urging all Christian people to do their duty in allaying race prejudices, tho peaceful fcttlement of trade conflicts, and the promotion: of brotherly co-operation for the good of mankind. Tlie Bishop of Perth remarked that tho policy of universal service advocated by Australia wa« not opposed to the principles of peace. War was frequently Ifiie result of the utterances of irresponsible,?, and if those wanting a, licet to protect their particular interests in different parts of the world were lia'ble to bo summoned to serve in war time thoy would refrain from utterances such as were somHimea made.—(Applause.) He added that Australia cent a message of thanks to the Congresfi for every effort they could make on behalf of international peace. Three members of Congress expressed their utter disapproval of the Bishop's advocacy of conscription, but postponed their speechees on the subject. The Congress thanked King Edward for receiving their representatives, thus setting a precedent, his Majesty being the first head of a. Great Power personally to receive the delegates of a Pace Congress.