I would rather propose a bureau somewhat similar to that which we have in the Universal Postal Union.

There are those who believe we have need of more literature, of a large international publishing house, of a great peace newspaper, or the like. I am rather skeptical about this idea.

Indeed; peace literature is almost exclusively read, though to good effect, by pacifists, while what is needed is the canvassing of those who have not so far been won to the cause.

As a result of my study, I came to the conclusion that a common supreme authority was undesirable.

Indeed, whenever a new idea is developed, as for example ballooning, warfare immediately takes possession.

The last Hague Conference has in the meantime expressed its opinion that a body should be established which could prepare for the work involved more effectively than has hitherto proved possible.

Peace congresses often start by dealing with some of the less important questions in excessive detail, so at the end there is no time to discuss the most important problems.