Whatever We Do Or Fail To Do

The Forces That Are Driving Mankind Toward Unity And Peace Are Deep-seated And Powerful. They Are Material And Natural, As Well As Moral And Intellectual.

As A First Step There Must Be An Offer To Achieve Equality Of Rights In Disarmament By Abolishing The Weapons Forbidden To The Central Powers By The Peace Treaties.

The Vast Upheaval Of The World War Set In Motion Forces That Will Either Destroy Civilization Or Raise Mankind To Undreamed Of Heights Of Human Welfare And Prosperity.

We Had Four Years Of World War Which The Peoples Endured Only Because They Were Told That Their Sufferings Would Free Humanity Forever From The Scourge Of War.

In Short, It May Be Said That On Paper The Obligations To Settle International Disputes Peacefully Are Now So Comprehensive And Far-reaching That It Is Almost Impossible For A State To Resort To War Without Violating One Or More Solemn Treaty Obligations.