In addressing you I feel that I am not so much speaking to the representatives of diverse States of Europe and America as to the exponents of principles and hopes that are common to us all, and without which our life on earth would be a life without horizon or prospect. Henry Campbell-Bannerman addressamericacommon share on social
You have indeed done much since the new century began to give shape and substance to the growing, the insistent desire that war may be banished from the earth. Henry Campbell-Bannerman banishbegincentury Change image and share on social
We have to admit that, notwithstanding all the efforts in which governments and peoples have participated, no corresponding change has been wrought in the aspect of the world's armaments. Henry Campbell-Bannerman admitarmamentaspect Change image and share on social
But, gentlemen, can any of us say that as a result of such overwhelming sacrifices of money, of men, of ideals, and of civil dignity the sense of security has indeed been attained? Henry Campbell-Bannerman attaincivildignity Change image and share on social
Scare answers to scare, and force begets force, until at length it comes to be seen that we are racing one against another after a phantom security which continually vanishes as we approach. Henry Campbell-Bannerman answerapproachbeget Change image and share on social
Gentlemen, I fervently trust that before long the principle of arbitration may win such confidence as to justify its extension to a wider field of international differences. Henry Campbell-Bannerman arbitrationconfidencedifference Change image and share on social