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follow. ‘The animosities engendered in the war and in its settle- | 
ment are likely to linger for three or four generations at least. The 
‘“‘associated nations”’ must continue to stand sponsor for the com- 
plete fulfilment of the reparations it decrees and it cannot escape, 
and ought not to wish to escape, the associations that cling about 
the dispenser of justice. 
On the other hand, the body that is to develop a permeating 
and profound disposition toward peace should be as impartial as 
an inorganic law. It is one of the special features of the proposal 
herein offered to create a body whose actions shall be as nearly 
impartial as possible by resting them on a foundation of which 
parity is the cornerstone. ‘The punitive function of the war-born 
league stands in contrast with the impartial function needed in the 
new organization which is to develop a lasting spirit of peace. It 
is therefore believed to be best that the punitive function be carried 
into effect by the “associated nations,” while the impartial func- 
tions looking toward lasting peace be committed to a newly formed 
body whose constitution shall equally fit it for its special function. 
It is quite obvious that the punitive action should be taken as 
promptly as practicable and be carried steadily and firmly into 
effect until its terms are fully satisfied, or at least fully assured 
of satisfaction. It seems almost as obvious that this punitive 
work should be done and out of the way, so far as practicable, 
before the impartial régime for the development of the peace 
spirit shall be instituted. This does not mean that all penalties 
should be actually satisfied in full, but merely that they should 
be adjudicated and the satisfaction guaranteed. These vital con- 
siderations seem to point out, not only the nature of the bodies 
best fitted for these two functions, but also the order of their 
actions. 
The settlement of the immediate war issues a necessary step toward 
new organization.—There should be no illusion respecting the present 
status of the great issue. The triumph of higher ideals has indeed 
been begun and begun auspiciously, but it is far from complete. 
The military victory is great, but victories in statesmanship no less 
great are necessary to make the ultimate issue really triumphant. 
Certain steps toward settlement obviously need to be taken at 
