The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-14
THE PAN-AMERIcAN CONGRESS.
All of the American Governments VIII Be
Represented.


New York, July 13,-There Is no longer
Eny uneaslness In Washington Official cir
cles, says a Tribune dispatch, over the
forthcoming Pan American congress, which
IS 10 meet in the City OF Mexico next oeto-
Der, Nth a representation Of all the Amerl-
car States, big and little Whatever doubt
may have existed because Of the dispute
between Chile and Peru on the question
Of arbitration is dissolved by statement
Just made at the bureau of American re.
pubNcs. to The effect that Secretary Hay
received assurances that every government
In the Western hemisphere has accepted
IN good faith the invitation of President
Diaz Of Mexico To- take part In the con
gtess. This assurance, II IS further SAID,
came to Secretary Hay Ia response TO a
Geographic inquiry sent by him several
weeks ago 10 the United States minister
acgredte1 TO each Latin American country.
Every reply received by him declared in
the most positive terms that the invita-
ton of President Diaz had been accepteI
and that preparations for representation
at the congress were well advanced II Is
expected that within two or three weeks
the names Of all the representatives desig'
mated by the proper authorities of the va
rlous nations Will be on ME In The bureau
Of American republics This Indicates that
Chile never fully intended 10 hold aloof
fl0in this congress, as she did from the
nrst one held in Washington ten years
va, In the Tacua and africa affair were
only threatening 10 reject the invitation
unless the congress was pledged In ad.
vance 10 take up these international dis.
prtes OF long standing Little Importance
is attached In Washington To the recent
hurried departure Of the Bolivian minister
non Washington to Caracas, Venezuela.
Although 10 was explained nj the time
that he is accredited by his government
both TO the United States and 10 Venezuela
and that his Visit TO the latter country was
IN the line Of his official duties, the allegh-
tlon was made from various parts Of South
America that he had gone 10 Caracas 10
engender dissatisfaction relative to the
congress and TO persuade Venezuela TO join
Peru Bolivia and Bcuador, While no de.
Mai OF this rumor has yet come FROM the
minister. II Is strongly believed In well in.
formed circles In Washington, nevertheless,
that the replies received by the secretary
stamp the story as unworthy Of credence.
congress which has finally been agreed
upon by the executive committee OF the
bureau OF American republics Is now made
public for the first time. IL shows that
only four general subjects will be especially
urged on the congress for consideration.
They are;
1, Arbitration.
T. International court OF claims
3. MEASURES for the protection OF IN
dustry. agriculture and commerce. Devel.
opment Of the means Of communication
between the countries composing the union.
Consular, port and customs regulations sta
tlstcs.
4. Reorganization of the bureau of Amer
lean republics
By the terms OF this program IL Is left
optional with the congress as to whether
It's action on the subject OF arbitration shall
be retroactive, as demanded by Peru and
Bolivia, or shall be confined strictly to IN.
ture disputes, as commended for by Chile.