New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
THE PAN-AMERICAN UNION
HOPES THAT THE SECOND INTER
NATIONAL CONGRESS WILL BE
FRUITFUL OF MUCH
GOOD

J Washington June (SpeciaD-The Executive
! Committee of the International Union Of Ameri-
| can Republics, which has been IN session here
| for several weeks past, has finally arranged a
| tentative programme for the guidance Of the
second International congress. Since 1t is be-
yOnd the powers OF the committee to name the
date and place Of meeting for the proposed con-
! gress these matters are still in allegiance; but
! to prevent any unnecessary delay Secretary Hay,
at the suggestion Of the committee will tele-
graph to tire several nations comprising the
union asking those who decide to take part in
the coming congress to cable permission to their
representatives at Washington to designate the
time and place for its next meeting.
The first congress, which met IN Washington
in 1883, accomplished little regarding the sub
ects discussed by it. owing to the fact that too
much was attempted for the initial session OF so
large and comprehensive body. It's main OBJ
ject hOwever-the bringing together of all the
nations this continent in amicabe conven-
tiOn-was abundantly attained, and 1t estab-
lished excellent precedents and marked ont
line for the conduct of succeeding congresses of
the same character The committee proposes
that the next convention shall continue the dis
cussion Of the questions brought forward at the
last congress. and stipulates that no new sub
jects except those especially recommended in it's
report shall be considered.
Arbitration. a question which lay near to the
heart Of the inspirer of these congresses, Mr.
Blaine. only touched upon by the last con-
ference but in the coming It will be CON
sidered at length, and with The Hague Con
ference as a model II Is not improbable that
something viii be done toward the solution OF
this important question. 1t is proposed by the
committee TO establish permanent tribunal
known an international court of claims. for
the settlement upon sound and uniform prin-
ciples Of all claims arising between American
republics
Measures for the protection OF industries, agri-
culture and commerce. for the development Of
the means Of communication between countries
composing the union. and consular port and
customs regulations VIII also be discussed. II Is
believed that by common action. proper legisla-
ton and direct exchange among the various
countries represented in the conference much
can be done to advance commerce and aGrt-
culture. Development Of the means Of commu-
niCatiOn VIII Involve the congress in n discus
sion Of the ship subsidy question and II "a hoped
a uniform practice in the matter OF extending
ship subsidies that win avoid duplication Of ser
vice and other unnecessary expenses, while sc
curing regular and sufficient steamship commu-
nlcatiou between the ports OF the American
puhliCs, will result
Regarding the port and customs regulations. II
is aimed to secure as far as possible uniform
classification Of merchandise. similar methods
al yalorem or specide-in the imposition Of GUS
toms tariffs, and uniformity in the customs
and consular regulations. The subject OF stats
accurate figures relative 20 trade, sportation
and other matters Of vital interest To the nations
participating in the congress.
1t IS planned. too. 10 r"orsanize Tho Bureau Of
American Republics. which since its foundation.
in the last congress- has constantly grown IN
power and Influence, and has done much not
only to stimulate trade on this continent but 10
cultivate a friendly feeling among It's nations
tn" commire- is ambitious that IT'S usefulness
shall he still further enhanced and recon-
w"nds that it's administration be Investigated
and Improvements begun. which VIII doubtless
result in an extension II It's powers.
The Executive Committee Of the international
Union Of American Republics. on whom all the
business = the union between the meetings of
the congresses devo.yes. is composed of the Sec
rotary Of state the Director of the bureau OF
American Republics and the Ministers from Ar
geuttna Colombia. Costa kiCa and Guatemala.
The members from the United States, however.
although cordially favOring the projected con
gress. have avoided taking prominent part in
the deliberations OF the committee. fearing to
influence their colleagues in the preparation Of
the programme. as Il is the intention of the CON
gress that all of the nations belonging 10 the
union, from little Costa Rica to big Brazil. shall
be on the same footing. Both Secretary Hay