2. _It is disastrous in its results_, because

 

(_a_) It incurs danger of grave international complications

 

(_b_) It tends to increase the burden of debt in the South American republics

 

(_c_) It encourages a waste of the world's capital, and

 

(_d_) It disturbs peace and stability in South America.

 

Third speaker--Bruce

 

3. _It is unnecessary to collect in this way_, because

 

(_a_) Peaceful methods have succeeded

 

(_b_) If these should fail, claims should be settled by The Hague Tribunal

 

(_c_) The fault has always been with European States when force has been used,

and

 

(_d_) In any case, force should not be used, for it counteracts the movement

towards peace.

 

BRIEF OF NEGATIVE ARGUMENT