p. 2 | Note and Comment

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 23, 1915

Note and Comment

King of Spain Foresees a World in Arms

WHILE many are declaring that the present war will be the last, and that at its conclusion we shall see a general disarmament of nations, King Alfonso of Spain expects nothing of the sort. An interview with him is reported in the New York Times of September 9, in which he said:—

After the war nations will arm more than ever. When one sees a country like Belgium, neutralized by agreement of all nations, eventually finding no other defense than her own armed force, it is easy to understand that other countries, big and little, will realize that to exist it is indispensable to work in times of peace and surround themselves with the most positive of guaranties. . . . Even the pacifists will recognize after this war that while the instincts of human nature remain unmodified, there are no better safeguards for right in international questions than foresight and strength.