REV. PETER AINSLIE
COL. PATRICK HENRY CALLAHAN
PRES. DONALD J. COWLING
REV. EDWARD CUMMINGS
REV. LYNN HAROLD HOUGH
MR. MARION M. JACKSON
REV. MILES H. KRUMBINE
REV. RALPH MCAFEE
REV. CHARLES CLAYTON MORRISON
MRS. JAMES MORRISON
PRES. EDGAR Y. MULLINS
MR. GEORGE W. OCHS OAKES
MAJ. GEN'L JOHN F. O'RYAN
MRS. EDGERTON PARSONS
REV. DANIEL A. POLING
COL. RAYMOND ROBINS
BISHOP WARREN L. ROGERS
MR. WINSLOW RUSSELL
MR. [J. HENRY] SCATTERGOOD
REV. JAMES I. VANCE
REV. JOSEPH A. VANCE
PRES. RAY LYMAN WILBUR
PRES. MARY E. WOOLLEY
The plan contemplates bringing together for a two days’ conference ONE HUNDRED SPEAKERS who are specializing upon the theme of INTERNATIONAL GOOD WILL AND WORLD PEACE.
The importance of such a meeting is evidenced by the following considerations:
FIRST: There exists an alarming degree of confusion, in the public mind, concerning the different methods and principles being advocated by speakers who are proponents of World Peace. Other great causes have been retarded, injured and sometimes lost by this lack of harmony.
SECOND: The recent negotiations upon International Cooperation have created an element of discouragement and uncertainty which calls for a fresh interpretation of the American way of procedure, so far as the churches and religious organizations are concerned.
THIRD: The World Alliance, as a particular agency for promoting the message of [Goodwill] through conventions, conferences, field days and platform meetings, is exceedingly anxious to enlist the cooperation of a large number of speakers, who, while holding different views upon some incidental questions, can unite upon the greater essential topics which involve the moral and spiritual problems of enduring peace.
The Conference will seek to realize some of the following ideals:
FIRST: To understand more fully what the actual situation in America is at the present time.
SECOND: To reach some basis of unity upon a few major topics and form a fellowship which will create greater solidarity in the contacts with the public.
THIRD: To issue a call to all churches and other religious organizations, fraternal and welfare societies, as to the seriousness of the present outlook, asking them to make this vital on all platforms.
FOURTH: To issue a brief “Speakers’ Manual” upon salient topics of International Cooperation. This pamphlet is to be comprehensive enough to give suggestions to speakers, who are presenting this message in religious, civic, patriotic and commercial conference and convention programs.
The invitation will be extended to a carefully selected list of those who are recognized leaders of the various ideals being advanced in behalf of International Cooperation and The Prevention of Future Wars.
No organization will be asked to appoint official delegates, although some will be requested to suggest persons who would be regarded as most valuable to such a meeting.
Of the total attendance, at least one-fourth will be made up of those belonging to the younger groups. [page 3]
The Program will consist of five features.
FIRST: Statements of Facts. One session will be given to a statement of present conditions with peculiar reference to the American opportunities and responsibilities for International Cooperation.
This presentation will be made at 10 o’clock A. M., June 10th, by
PRESIDENT HARRY PRATT JUDSON
of the University of Chicago
Topic: “Problems of American International Cooperation for World Peace”
and
PROFESSOR JAMES T. SHOTWELL
Director, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace,
New York
Topic: “Outlines of a Strictly American Foreign Policy”
SECOND: Addresses Upon Constructive Methods.
Four brief addresses will be delivered setting forth such methods for advancing the Peace Movement as:
- “THE OUTLAWRY OF WAR”
- “THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS”
- “ARBITRATION AND TREATIES”
- “DISARMAMENT”
- “ESSENTIAL ETHICAL, RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL FACTORS IN INTERNATIONAL GOOD WILL”
Note: The Convening Committee may decide to have 1, 2, 3, and 4 covered in the Discussions
Note: An outline of topics for discussion will be submitted at the first session and additional subjects suggested by the delegates will be included.
THIRD: Discussion.
Two-thirds of the entire time will be devoted to open discussion upon the presentations which have been made, and the introduction of other plans.
FOURTH: Summary of Agreements and Provisions for Manual.
Preeminent emphasis will be directed toward the adoption of a Program which those in attendance may recommend to platform and pulpit speakers, and to others who are directing meetings where the International theme is to be considered.
FIFTH: Inspirational Function.
The last evening will be given to an informal dinner, of an inspirational character, to which a few special guests will be invited.
[written across bottom of pages 2 and 3] Hotel Reservations: Reservations may be made by writing direct to the hotel, or, if preferred, through the New York Office of the World Alliance at 70 Fifth Avenue.
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