The traditional feuds in the political world still endure.

The agitation for peace introduces a new element of weakness, dissension, and indecision, into the divisions of our national and party life.
[Footnote J: Treitschke, "Politik," i., p.

81.] It is indisputable that many supporters of these ideas sincerely believe in the possibility of their realization, and are convinced that the general good is being advanced by them.

Equally true is it, however, that this peace movement is often simply used to mask intensely selfish political projects.

Its apparent humanitarian idealism constitutes its danger.
Every means must therefore be employed to oppose these visionary schemes.