Word: holt
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...lecture on "The Federation of the World" last night, Hamilton Holt laid especial emphasis on two points; namely, that the problem of dealing with world-wide affairs calls for a more efficient code of international law, and that the movement for universal peace is one that is progressing, slowly indeed, but irresistibly...
...outlining the history of the movement, Mr. Holt made a graphic description of the events which have led up to present conditions, showing how the United States has played a leading role in all the important steps taken. To an American, Frederick W. Holes, he gives the credit of having made "the most enduring single triumph of the nineteenth century," that of making possible the first Hague Conference by inducing reluctant Germany to participate. Progress has been made in arousing international interest, for whereas only 26 nations took part in the first Conference, the entire world was represented...
...Hamilton Holt, Editor of the "Independent" will deliver a lecture on "The Federation of the World" in Emerson D this evening at 8 o'clock. The lecture will be given under the auspices of the International Polity Federation and is open to all members of the University...
...subject is one on which Mr. Holt is well equipped to speak, for he has put his publication in the front rank as an advocate of the peace movement and has been very active himself in behalf of the peaceful settlement of international disputes. In addition to participating in many conferences in this country, he visited the Second Hague Conference in 1907, and was decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1909 by the Empire of Japan for promoting friendly relations between that nation and the United States...
...Lecture on "The Federation of the World." Mr. Hamilton Holt, Emerson...