Peace and Conscription.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXV, Issue 3850, 3 August 1908, Page 3

Peace and Conscription.

London, Agust 1. A deputation consisting of the Bishops of Ripon Dr. Carpenter, Massachussetts, and Perth Dr. Riley, conveyed to the Universal Peace Congress the resolution passed by the Lambeth Conference urging upon all Christian people the duty of allaying race prejudices, the peaceful settlement of trade conflicts, and the promotion of brotherly co-operation for the good of mankind. The Bishop of Perth remarked that the policy of universal service advocated in Australia was not opposed to principles of peace. War was frequently the result of the utterances of irresponsibles, and if those v x iting a fleet to protect their particular interests in different parts of the world were liable to be summoned to serve in war time, they would refrain from utterances sometimes made. — Applause. He added that Australia sent a message of thanks to the Congress for every effort it could make on behalf of international peace. Three members of the Congress expressed litter disapproval of Dr. Riley’s advocacy of conscription, but postponed their speeches on the subject. The Congress thanked King Edward for receiving its representatives, thus setting a precedent, he being the first head of a great, Power to personally receive delegates to the Peace Congress.