The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-10-09

believe that spirit of justice, of common
and equal interest between the American
States, viii leave nc room for an artificial
balance of power like unto that which has
led to wars abroad and drenched EIrope in
blood.
VISION OF PEACE.
I'VE believe that friendship, avowed with
candor and maintained with good faith, viii
remove from American States the necessity
ofguarding boundary lines between them
selves with fortiiicalicn and military force
We believe that standing armies beyond
those which are needfil for public order and
the safety Of internal administration should
be unknown On both American continents.
We believe that friendship and not force,
the spirit Of just law and not the violence Of
the mob, should be the recognized rule Of
administration between American Nations
and in American Nations.
80 these subjects, and those which are
cognate thersio,s the attention of this con-
ference is earnestly and cordially invited by
the Government Of the United States. 1t
will be a great gain when we shall acquire
that common confidence on which all inter
national friendship must rest. 1t will be
greater gain when we shall be able TO draw
the people of all American Nations into
closer acquaintance with each other-an end
to be facilitated by more frequent and more
rapid intercommunieation. Il will be the
greatest gain when the personal and COM
mercial relations of the American States,
South and North. shall be so developed and
so regulated that each shall acquire the
highest possible advantage from the en-
lightened and enlarged intercourse of ALL"
BLAINE PRESIDENT.
Secretary B.aine then, in the name Of the
President invited the guests of the Govern
ment during the proposed trip to various
sections Of the country. At the close of his
speech he withdrew The Congress then
adopted resolutions banning James G. Blaine
as President John b. Henderson acted as
President pro tempore. A number ofcom-
mittees we're the appointed. On motion Of
one OF lhe South American delegates the
following resolutions was adopted Resoly-
ed. That the members Of the International
American Congress accept With pleasure the
invitation OF the President OF the United
States Of America to be the glest of his Gov
ernment in an excursion through the terri
tory Of the United States. and that eek
press onr thanks for said invitation
At this stage Secretary Blaine entered the
room and was escorted 10 the Presidents
chsir. A recess Of fifteen minutes was taken
and at its expiration, on motion.of Mr. Hen
derson. the congress adjourned until Mon
day, November Is. when it will meet at
noon at The Wallach mansion After the
adjournment the delegates were escorted to
the White House by Secretary Blaine, paus-
ing for few moments at the eastern en-
trance of the State Department TO have their
pictures taken in a group.
THE RECEPTION
The receptiol at the White House took
place 10 the blue parior. The President and
Mrs Harrison and all the members of the
Cabinet except Mr.. Blaine proceeded 10 that
room shortly before the hour set for the re-
ception and awaited the arrival Of the dele
gates. They arrived promptly on time. un-
der the escort Of sscrct,ry Blaine and Mr
Romero. the Mexican Minister Upon being
ustered into the blue parlor ,ley were in
div:dnally presented To the President and
then TO Ms. HArrison, and subsequently, to
the mem5eFs of the Cabinet.
Aiier short time spent in social converse,
Mrs. Harrison retired. and the entire party
upon invitation of the President repaired to
the State dining room and partook Of lunch,
which was served while the delegates stood
about the room. The center piece of the
table was large floral representation of the
Western Hemisphere and it was hlnked
with other a1rAl devices betting the occa-
sion.
South American dishes and South Ameri-
can cigareis we're served, any everythinst
was done - show honor to the d.if.rea
countries represented. a few of the dele
gates were in full court costume, but the
majority wore plain civilian dress. The
reception lasted about three hours, and was
altogether informal in character
TIE BANQUET.
The first ofa series Of elegant bluquets,
which are to be given in many of the prin-
opal cities OF the Eastern and Central por-
lions of the United States in honor of the
Nations guests from Central and South
America, was given at the Sormandie Hotel
this evening by Secretary of State Blaine.
The decorations were unique. tasteful and
appropriate. The tsbIe was arranged in the
form of a hollow square and in the center
tropical plants ard ferns were arranged in
the form of huge oblong.
Around this display of iropicaI vegetation
were scattered choice flowers and mountains
of fruit from warm climes Covers were
laid for fifty four guests. The dinner lasted
from halt past until after 10 O'Clock There
were no speeches, save few remarks from
Mr.. Blaine at the conclusion ofthe banquet.
lie proposed toast which was drunk stand
ing. lie said Before we part for the ex-
cursion, which, to large number of this
company viii begin tomorrow moraing and
hope will terminate happily. will Offer
single toast-The perfect friendship and
prosperity Of all American States"
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