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of conquest and the greed for territory so manifest in the nine- 

 teenth century. Following the impulse of nationalism the 

 idea of internationalism began to develop. It appeared to 

 be an increasing influence throughout the civilized world, 

 when the present war of Empires, that great manifestation 

 of nationalism, stayed its progress in Europe and brought 

 discouragement to those who had hoped that the new idea 

 would usher in an era of universal peace and justice. 



While w^e are not actual participants in the momentous 

 struggle which is shattering the ideals toward which civiliza- 

 tion was moving and is breaking down those principles on 

 which internationalism is founded, we stand as anxious spec- 

 tators of this most terrible example of nationalism. Let us 

 hope that it is the final outburst of the cardinal evils of that 

 idea which has for nearly a century spread its baleful influence 

 over the world. 



Pan-Americanism is an expression of the idea of inter- 

 nationalism. America has become the guardian of that idea, 

 which will in the end rule the world. Pan-Americanism is 

 the most advanced as well as the most practical form of 

 that idea. It has been made possible because of our geo- 

 graphical isolation, of our similar political institutions, and 

 of our common conception of human rights. Since the Euro- 

 pean war began other factors have strengthened tliis natural 

 bond and given impulse to the movement. Never before have 

 our people so fully realized the significance of the words, 

 "Peace" and "Fraternity." Never have the need and benefit 

 of international cooperation in every form of human activity 

 been so evident as they are to-day. 



The path of opportunity lies plain before us Americans. 

 The government and people of every Republic should strive 

 to inspire in others confidence and cooperation by exhibiting 



