PUBLIC OPINION
POTENT FORCE FOR GOOD. j SPEECH BY LORD HALDANE. ' Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright. MONTREAL, September 2. (Received Sept. 2, at 9 p.m.) Lord Haldane, addressing the American Bar Association, Baid the great ' force actuating mankind in observing the laws was not the fear of the law officer, but fear of public opinion. The same policy might possibly be adopted in international relations, and so the time might come when nations would be ashamed; to follow the ancient methods of settling their differences and disputes. The Duke of. Connaught sent a message expressing regret that he was unable to attend. Mr "Taft, Mr Borden, and Mr Labori wete amongst the audience. ■ (Received Sept. 3, at 0.35 a.m.) The title of Lord Haldane's address was " Higher nationality : A study in law and ethics."
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 15859, 3 September 1913, Page 5
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