"United States of Europe "

Anatole France, 79 years of age and possibly the greatest living French author, gave an interview to the Good Will delegation of American women which has been touring the French battlefields. He said:

"I am certain that you will not refuse the salute of an old man who, having participated in all the political errors of his time, now knows-- at the end of his life--that the truth is in government by the people, for the people . . .

"Hate war with a hatred inextinguishable. Hate it in contemplation of its crimes. Hate it in witnessing its ornaments of triumph-- with the palms of victory. That your hatred shall be mortal, kill it.

"Oh, women! Oh, mothers! Our grandchildren will see the United States of Europe! They will see the universal republic. You women of great heart, go into the world animated with these sentiments and you will save Europe and you will bring happiness to the earth."