THE UNIVERSAL PEACE CONGRESS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 9303, 1 August 1908, Page 4

THE UNIVERSAL PEACE CONGRESS.

THE DUTY OP CHRISTIAIf

PEOPLE,

A BISHOP ON CONSCRIPTION

United Proas Association— By Eleotri* Telegraph — Copyrights. (Received August 1, 8.10 a.m.)

LONDON, July 31. A deputation consisting of the BjahojH of Ripon, Massachusetts and Perih^ conveyed to the Universal Peace Coin* gress the resolution of the LambeW Conference urging on all ChrisfcW people the duty o f allaying race prejttj dices, the peaceful settlement of trad< conflicts and the promotion o/brother^J co-operation for the good of mankind, j The Bishop of Perth said the polfcjj of universal service advocated by Australia was not opposed to the principle* of peace. War was frequently the rW suit of the utterances of irresponsible^ and if those wanting a fleet to protect their own particular interests in! dift ferent parts of the world were liable ; t* be summoned to serve inwar timeth^ would refrain from utterances whidfi were sometimes made to gain applanW He added fhat Australia sent a me* sage of thanks to the Congress fof every effort it could make on behalf at international peace.

Three members of the Congress c* pressed their utter disapproval of th« Bishop of Perth's advocacy of conscript tion, but postponed their speeches at the subject. .

The Congress thanked King Edwaid for receiving representatives an* set* ting a precedent, he being the fir* head of a great Power to personally receive the delegates of a Peace (W gress.