At this writing the war clouds hang heavily over the horizon. We have hoped that war would be averted. Whether it is or not, we desire to express our deep appreciation of the lofty position of Christianly statesmanship adhered to by President McKinley. He surely did all he could to avoid a clash of arms.
It is to be regretted that the principles of true Christianity could not have prevailed. The national honor might have been preserved on the Christ platform. Here is the "code of honor" which Jesus taught:—
"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man shall sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain."
