In short, it may be said that on paper the obligations to settle international disputes peacefully are now so comprehensive and far-reaching that it is almost impossible for a state to resort to war without violating one or more solemn treaty obligations.

Uniquely he was elected to Parliament a total of five times at by-elections where he had not been the previous MP and he holds the record for the greatest number of comebacks from losing his seat. In 1884 Henderson lost his job and concentrated on his education and preaching commitments.

He was popular among his colleagues who called him "Uncle Arthur" in acknowledgement of his integrity devotion to the cause and unperturbability. Arthur Henderson (20 September 1863 – 20 October 1935) was a British iron moulder and Labour politician.