Peace Movement Leaders Call for End to War Preparations
A parliamentary report outlines mounting antiwar sentiment as critics criticize costly armaments and warn against renewed Afghan expeditions. It traces pacifist efforts across Europe and America, noting Peace Congresses, the International League of Peace and Liberty, and faith groups urging ministers and voters to reject war. The discussion contrasts rising popular pressure with governments pushing militarization and new weaponry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
India
Affghanistan
Russia
Central Asia
England
Council
The
Social Science Association
Department of Economy and Trade
Paris
Industry of All Nations
France
Peace Society
Peace Congress
Geneva
Cooper
Richard
Congress
Friends of Peace
Europe
International League of Peace and Liberty
Paria
Tiedman
Amsterdam
Evangelical Alliance
Steane
America
United States
Atlantic
American Peace Society
International League of Peace
M. Frederic Passy
M. Michel Chevalier
M. Arles Dufour
Baron Liebig
Charles Sumner
M. Auguste Visschers
Joseph Garnier
Warrentrapp
Frankfort
Havre
Union of Peace
M. Santallier
Mr. Richard
John Pakington
House of Commons
London
Armament Reform Plea from 1860s Meeting Urges Peace
Reverend G W McCree leads a resolution calling governments to curb arms and pursue international jurisdiction for dispute settlement. He argues war harms the poor and urges workers to press leaders toward cheaper defense, universal peace, and relief from heavy taxation through reduced armaments.
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G. W. McCree
Europe
London
England
France
Belgium
Lincoln
Richard Cobden
World