Magyar külpolitika, 1932 (13. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1932 / 2. szám - All People's Association

12 HUNGÁRIA LLOTU 1932 február HUNGÁRIA LLOYD =IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIII[IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Ali People's Association — Its origin and its aims — bY Mrs. A. Guilleaume We are now at the commencement of the third year of Apa's existence, and the seed which was planted two years ago has grown into a sturdy tree, branching out into sixteen countries, bridging oceans, forming a link between many and various peoples. The fruits of that tree are increasing knowledge, with resulting understanding of each others' difficulties, the cultivation of an international spirit of goodwill, and of willingness to see the other man's point of view. It is most fascinating to watch the growth of an idea ; absorbing occupation to help in its realisation, especially when one is utterly convinced that the fate of our civilisation hangs in the balance, and that the eleventh hour has struck for its preservation. Slowly but surely a new mentality is developing, as we come to reálisé how vitally interdependent the peoples of the world are. No longer can any one nation rejoice in its own prosperity, heedless of the hardships its neighbours may be suffering under. The world has become much smaller ; its component parts have been drawn closely together by means of ariel navigation and the wireless. Economically too, we now form parts of a whole, and our future well-being, even our very existence, depends on our recognition of these facts, and their application. Economie pressure is forcing us to recognise that selfishness is a deadly weapon — against ourselves; that the sole way of salvation lies in mutual understanding and co-operation. In every generation we find spirits who are far in advance of their times. Theirs is the vision of the future, and somé are happily endowed with the practical sense as to the way in which their ideál may be realised. A brilliant example of these geniuses is Apa's Founder, Evelyn Wrench. Born in Ireland, endowed with a vivid and charming personality, with mentái powers of the highest order, he has travelled widely and is a keen observer. Ownerand editor of the »Spectator«, as a writer and public speaker alike preeminent, he is alsó well-known throughout the world to the millions who listen in. In 1910, Evelyn Wrench, who has recently received the honour of knighthood in recognition of his public services, founded the Overseas League, to link together the scattered members of the widespread British empire. On its twenty-first birthday last year, it possessed 45,000 members and a stately club house in London. It has collected over a millión pounds for national purposes. To strengthen the bonds of a common language between England and America, he founded the English-speaking Union in both countries which is known all over the world, and possesses a beautiful home in London, in a house bought by the members for £ 44,500. Then in 1930 came the realisation of his greatest idea — to form an Association which should embrace members of all nations, without distinction of race, colour, creed, class or political party. Its aims are to remove prejudice and misunderstanding between the peoples of the world, to make them better known to each other, and to promote friendship among them. The means to these ends are — personal contact, for we rarely cherish hatred of people whom we have learnt to know in a friendly way, and in whom we always find great similarity to ourselves, humán nature being very much the same all the world over. Then by the printed word, by radio, by the interchange of university professors, students and journalists, and by making the foreigner feel at home wherever he may be. The Apa in Hungary is one of the youngest branches, for it only commenced to work in April 1931, but the spirit of its members leaves nothing to be desired and we are prepared to devote our best energies to furthering Apa's aims. Lavish hospitality has always been a tradition here, most courteous treatment of the stranger within the gate, proverbial. The Hungárián Branch of the All People's Association will faithfully follow those high traditions, and in deepening and widening its sympathies with its fellow-men worthily live up to Apa's mottó »World Service.« Sir Evelyn Wrench C. M. C, L L /)., angol publicista, az All Peoples' Association alapitója.