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Telegram sent to Markham informing him about the First American Conference for Democracy and Terms of Peace. Topics to be discussed at conference include: taxation, foreign alliances, free speech and more. ; Received at 1554 Richmond Terrace West New Brighton, S.I., N.Y. B5 NY AD SD New York NY 7 May 8, 1917 Mr Edwin Markham West New Brighton NY Strong group representing labor socialism peace religion politics plans first American Conference for democracy and terms of New York May thirtieth basis of invitation to be acceptance in principle of following speedy and universal peace no indemnities no annexations no foreign alliances international organization after the war statement of terms by our government opposition to conscription democratization of diplomacy defense of free speech and press opposition to lowering industrial standards heavy taxation of war industries and incomes may we use your name on call for conference please reply wire collect room nine hundred 70 fifth ave New York. Emily Balch, Joseph Cannon, Morris Hillquit, Judah Magnes Louis P Lochner, Secretary. 9am

Journey and impressions of the Congress / Emily G. Balch -- At the war capitals / Alice Hamilton -- The revolt against war / Jane Addams -- Factors in continuing the war / Jane Addams -- At the northern capitals / Emily G. Balch -- The time for making peace / Emily G. Balch -- Women and internationalism / Jane Addams