Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-19
THE GREAT CONFERENCE CLOSED
Final Adjournment Of the International
American Congress.

Final Adjournment Of the International
American Congress.
Nh. BLArNE's CLOSING sPEEcH-rHH pRLraArfs
AT THE WHITE HoUsE-THE PRESIDENTS PART
ING WORDS TO THEM-THI ANERIcAs TO Join
IN THE COLUMBUS CELEBRATION.
The International American Conference at II
m. today adjourned sine die. Prior to adjourn
ment the delegation from Chilli offered reso-
luton, which was adopted. that to commence
rate this conference the countries represented
associate themselves with the United States in
celebrating the four hundredth anniversary OF
the discovery Of America by Columbus Reso-
lutions thanking the various officers Of the con-
ference were also adopted Secretary Blaine
made speech which was delivered with much
feeling and received with great enthusiasm
and cheers
Secretary Biaine's Address.
The speech was follows: Gentlemen, l
withhold FOR moment the word of final ad-
journment in order that may express to you
the profound satisfaction with which the gov
eminent OF the United States regards the work
that srra has has. been accomplished by the the
portance of the subjects which have
claimed your attention, the compre hensive in
telllgence and watchfui patriotism which you
have brought to their discussion must challenge
the confidence and secure the admiration Of the
governments and peoples whom you represent;
while that larger patriotism which constitutes
the fraternity of nations has received from you
ali impulse such as the world has not seen.
The extent and value of all that has been
worthiy achieved by your conference cannot
be measured today. We stand too near It,
lime will define and heighten the estimate of
WI nrag
ent faith; final results will be your vindication
and your triumphs
III in this closing hour the conference had
but one deed to celebrate we should dare call
the worlds attention to the deliberate, couf-
dent. solemn dedication Of two great
continents to peace and to the prosperity
which has peace for its foundation. We
mold up this new magma charta
which abolishes war and substitutes
arbitration between the American republics as
American Conference. That noblest of Ameri-
cans, the aged poet and philantropist
Whittier, is the first to send his
salatation and his benediction, declaring:
III IN the spirit OF peace the American confer
ence agrees upon a rule of arbitration which
shall make war in this hemisphere well nigh
impossible. its session will prove one OF the most
important events in the history of the world
Il am instructed by the President to express
the wish that before the members OF the con-
will accept the hospitality of the United
States in visit to the southern section of
the Union, similar to one they have already
made TO the eastern and western sections. The
President hopes that the tour will not only be
Il pleasant incident Of your farewell TO the
country, but that you will find advantages in a
visit to SO interesting and important d part OF
our republic.
May express to Won, gentlemen. my deep
appreciation Of the honor you did me in cali
me to preside over your deliberations Your
kindness has been unceasing and for use OF
better words of approval | offer you my SIN
cerest gratitude.
Invoking the blessing of Almighty God upon
the patriotic and frgternal work which has been
here begun for the good of mankind, now de-
clare the American International Conference
adjourned without day" [Cheersl
The delegates then left their quarters to pay
their respects to the Chief Magistrate.
President Harrison's Parting Words
The delegates were driven to the White House
shortly after noon and took their places in the
east room. The President entered through
the large double doors Oh the arm OF Secretary
Blaine, who took him around the line of dele
gates and introduced each one by name
The President. after he had been introduced
to each member of the congress, spoke as fol-
lows:
Il find in this parting call OF the dele
gates of the conference of American states
both pain and pleasure. l participate in the
regret which the delegates from the United
States feel who are to part with those from
other countries. | take pleasure in the know-
edge Of the fact that your labors have been
brought TO a happy conclusion. The differ
ences Of opinion have been happily reconciied
| remark with pleasure the proposition which
will be productive of peace among the Ameri-
can states represented in the conference. 1t
will be without excuse il one OF them shall lift
2 hostile hand against the other. We gave you
the other day a review of small detachme nt
OF the American army-not to show you that
we have an army. but that we have none: that
our securities are lodged with our people and
that they are safe.
We rejoice that you have found in the organ
ization OF our country something which com
mends itself to your own. We shall be glad to
receive new lessons in return. In conclusion.
of the conference toward this government ana
j will bid each and every one OF you heartfelt
goodbye"
The remarks Of the President were greeted
with applause.
THE SOUTHERN TRIP.
Late last night Secretary Blaine decided that
the journey through the south shall begin to-
night az IL o'clock. Sunday will be spent
quietly at Old Point Comfort
Owing TO the delayed adjournment of the
conference, and hence the delay Of starting,
one day will be cut from the time originally
allotted to Norfolk. but the trip will be re-
sumed Monday. and will from that time be con-
Quoted according to the itinerary already an.
nounced.