GREAT DUTCH JURIST
MEMORIAL IN ENGLAND TRIBUTE BY VISCOUNT HALIFAX GREAT WORK FOR HUMANITY (United press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Feb. 16 A tablet to the memory of Dr.
Hugo Grotlus, the great Dutch jurist (1583-1645), w f as unveiled by the Earl of Athlone in the Dutch Church at Austin Friars. Speeches on the work of Grotius and its meaning to the modern world were delivered by Dr. J. Patijn, Netherlands Foreign Minister, and Viscount Halifax. Dr. Patijn said the abandonment of the principle that the printed words of Governments were sacred would mean the end of civilisation, and he deplored the revival in our day of heavy military strength as the only factor that counted in international affairs. Lord Halifax, after paying a tribute to Grotius, added: “I should be happy to think the celebration to-day in honour of one of the world's noblest citizens should have the effect of turning men's minds to the work he accomplished for humanity and moving them by the force of a great example to do likewise.” ■r
Grotius, who was born at Delft in 1583, was a great advocate, writer and statesman.
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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20734, 18 February 1939, Page 7
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