Journey to Switzerland. Poem by Count Hoyos. Letter from Prince
Camillo Starhemberg. Opening of the Congress. First impulse to
arbitration treaties, from America. League of European states.
Social life of the Congressists. Arturo de Marcoartu. Alfred Nobel
complies with my invitation. On the lake of Lucerne. A parable by
Ruchonnet. Protest against distorted reports. A lively debate.
Arrival of the Interparliamentarians. The Conference. A prophetic
toast.