PEACE VERSUS WAR.
To the Editor. Sir,—All our greatest admirals and generals of the day arc in favor dif peace, for they know what war meant. One of the finest advocates for peace, was the American general whose reply' to a jingo speech consisted of the few words,' "Gentlemen, war is hell!" But their view of peace is this "Si vis pacem, para bcllum" .(if you wish for peace you must be prepared for war). Or again this, "A strong man armed kcepeth his house in peace." Surely that is the common-sense point of view. At least "Peace and Plenty" must expect to find plenty of people besides soldiers and sailors who, after deep thought and mature reflection, hold that point of view. The "militarist," deplored by everybody as well as by "Peace and Progress," hardly exists within the British Empire, hut does in other nations. Wc are on our defence. Wherefore it behoves us to keep our house in peace, and to do so we must pay the insurance. And while we cmploy our soldiers and sailors to keep us in peace, they should not be called "insults."—l am, etc., "P."
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 314, 30 May 1911, Page 7
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192PEACE VERSUS WAR. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 314, 30 May 1911, Page 7
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