Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-31
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in SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 90, 1926

The following Message was received from the Presi-
dent of the United States, by Mr.. JouN ADAMS, Jr
To the Senate Of the United States:
WASHINGTON, 2eM December, 1926.
In the Message to both Honses of Congress at the
commencement of the Session, it mentioned that
the Governments of the Republic of Colombia of Mex
co and of Central America, had severally invited the
Government of the United States TO be represented ut
the Congress of American Nations, be assembled at
Panama 10 deliberate upon objects of peculiar CONCERN
ment to this hemisphere, and that this invitation had
been accepted.
Although this measure was deemed to be within the
constitutional competency of the Executive, have not
thought proper TO take any step before ascertain
ing that my opinion of lis expectancy will concur with
That of both branches of the Legislatures first by the
decision Of the Senate upon the nominations to be laid
before them; and secondly, by the sanction of both
Houses to the appropriations, without which it cannot
be carried into effect.
4 report from the Secretary of State and comics of
the correspondence with the South American Govern
ments, on this subject, since the invitation given by
them, herewith transmitted to the Senate. They will
disclose the objects of Importance which are expected
TO form subject of discussion at this meeting, which
Interests of high importance this Union are involved
1t will be that the United States neither intend
nor expected 10 take any part any deliberations
OF beligerent character hat the motive Of their at
tendance neither to contract alliances To engage
in any undertaking project importing hostility to any
other nation.
But the Southern American Nations, in the infancy of
their independence, often find themselves in positions
with reference to other countries with the PRINCIPLES
applicable to which, dcrivablc from the state of indie
pendcncc itself they have not been famiazed by ex
pcrience The result of this has been that sometimes
in their intercourse with the United States they have
Tested dispositions to a right of granting
special favors and privileges to the Spanish Nation at
the price of their reCognon at others, they have ac-
tnaly established duties and impositions operating IN
avnrably to the United States the advantage of other
European Powers; and sometimes they have appeared
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selvomutua concessions of exclusive favor, to which
neither European Powers the United States should
be admitted. In most of these cases, their regulations
unfavorabc 10 have yielded to friendly expostula-
ton and remonstrance; but it is believed To- be of nn
ite moment, that Tie principles OF liberal commercial
intercourse should be exhibited TO t!sn, ard urged
with dsintercsted and friendly persuasion upon them
when all assembled tor the avowed purpose of uting
together upon the establishment of such principles as
may have an important bearing upon their future vel
fare.
The conseniancous adoption of principles of maritime
neutrality, and favorable TO the navigation OF peace and
commerce in time Of will also form subject of
consideration to this Congress. The doctrine that free
shps make free goods and the restrictions of reason
upon the extent of blockadcs, may be established bv
general agreement, with far ease and perhaps
with less danger by the general engagement 10 adhere
TO them, concerted at such meeting. than BY partial
treaties conventions with each of the nations sepa-
rate!y An agreement between all the parties repre-
scented ~ the meeting, that each will guard, BY ~ own
means, against the establishment of any future Euro
pean Colony within its borders, may be found advisable
This was, than two years since announced by nv
predecessor to the world principle resulting from
the emancipation of both the American Continents. t
may be developed to the Southern Nations tina,
they will all feel it as essential aPpendage 10 their
Independence.
There is yet another subject, upon which, withou:
entering into any treaty, the moral influence of the
United States may, perhaps. be exertcd with beneficial
consequences at such a meetIng-the advancement o
religious liberty. Some of the Southern Nations are
yet far under the dominion of prejudice that
they have incorporated, with their political constitu-
tons, exclusive church, without federation of any
other than the dominant sect. The abandonment oil
this last badge OF religious bigotry and oppression
be pressed more efEectualy by the united exerons OF
those WHO in tie principle OF freedom of consci-
cnce, upon those who yet TO be convinced of justice
and wisdom, than by the solitary efforts of minister 10
any one Of the separate Governments.
The indirect influence which the United States NAV
exercise upon any projects purposes originating in
the war in which the Southern Republics are still en-
gagged which might seriously affect the interest of this
Union and the good Offices BY which the United States
MAJ ultimately contribute To- bring that speedier
termination though among the motives which have
viDced me of the propriey Of complying with this in
vitaon oar contingent and eventual that IT would
! be improper 20 dwell upon them more at large.
In fine, decisive Undue cIcnt with me- for accedng
to the is TO she by this token of respect to
the Southern Republics the interest that wo take in
! NieH WGiide anu SpOSltIOu W CO'iP'S
wishes. Having been the first to recognise their indie
pendencc, and sympathsed with them so far as was
compatible with neda duties, IN all their struggles
and suicriDgs 10 acquire IL have laid the foundation
of our future intercourse with them in tie broadcast
principles of reciprocity, and the most cordial feelings
Of fraernal friendship To extend those principles
all commercial relations with them and to hand
down that friendship 10 future ages is congcnal to the
highest policy of the union it will be TO that of all
those nations and their poserg In the confidence
that these sentiments will meet the appreciation Of the
Senate, ] nominate RICHARD G.. Anderson, Of Ken
lucky, and joins SARGEANT, Of PENNSYLVANIA to be
ENJOYS Extraordinary and Ministers PenPoteniiary 10
the Assembly Of American Nations al Panama; and
WILLIAM G.. ROCHESTER, ofNew York, to be Socreta-
~ 10 the Mission.
r JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
The Message and the accompanying documents were
| read.
WEDNESDAY, DEC 90, 1926.
! On motion.
Ordered That the Message Of the President Of the
United States Of the 2Gh instant, nominating Richard
G. Anderson and John Sergeant, to be Enjoys Extaor
binary and Ministers Plenpotentary TO the Assembly