The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
FAREWELL OF DAVIS
LEAVES MEXICO CITY FOR THE
 UNITED STATES.
In His Last Speech to the Pan- American Congress, He Urges the Adoption of The Hague Convention.

Mexico City, Jan. 10.-Ex-Senator H. G. Davis, chairman of the United states delegation, who left for Washington to- night. took leave of the conference at this mornings session In brief speech, saying, in part:
 Much against my desires. circum- stances require me to leave tonight TOT my home. 1t Is pleasant, however 10 think that the work of this conference IS approaching an end. Among the pro1- ects adopted arc the reports of the Pan- American Railway and Banking Com mittees. to which I have been assigned. Enough has been accomplished to assure us that much good will come to the American republics as result or the sec- ond Pan-American Conference.
 "Among the achievements Of this con- ference. a plan of arbitration has been substantially agreed upon that VIII pc ot great value to all of the republics. This' I feel sure is long step towards pre- serving peace and settling oisputee< pe- tween American republics.
 "The adoption of The Hague treaty was a step in advance of any previously taken by the nations of the world, and clearly showed that civilized men every where wish to avoid war. If possible. Per- mit me to say to my colleagues or the Southern republics, where questions so often arise, and particularly about pouh- daries. if you accept the opportunity to adopt The Hague articles, 1t VIII pc the greatest and best move you can make to- ward a peaceful settlement or all ois- puted questions, thus following the en- iiphtened civilized nations of the world. The tribunal established by that con- vention is already demonstrating it's use% fulness. Among the recent important questions referred to 1t are two submit ted by France and England, and the United States and England are prepar- ing to submit the Alaskan boundary and other questions to arbitration. A num- Der of measures have been and others will be adopted by this conference by which the republics of America Will De broughts closer together, and by which their general welfare will be advanced. By the construction of the Pan-Amert- can Railway, 1t is believed commercial and friendly relations will be increased and delegates to the next conference can come together in a more convenient ana economical way. ,-
 .sThe government and people of the United States have followed with interest the proceedings of this conference. Ihey appreciate the many courtesies extended to their delegates and are pieaseo "'h the results accomplished.
 "Personally, I owe a debt of gratitude to the officials and people of Mexico and to the delegates and all connected with the conference for the many kind acts that have made my sojourn in this coun- try one of the most pleasant experiences of my life I hope that the friendly relations between the delegates here will not terminate with the adjournment Of this conference, but that we will meet frequently, and that many of us will attend the next Pan-American confer ence. With best wishes and expressions of my high esteem, l extend to all an affectlonate goodbye"
 Senor Carbuo of Ecuador presented a motion to the effect that the conference recognizes the services Of MT. Davis and regrets his departure. This motion was seconded by Senor Chavero of Mexico. Blest Gany of Chile and General Reyes of Colombia, and was carried by accla- nation.
 President Raigosa appointed Senor Cassius of Mexico, General Reyes or Colombia, Sanchez Marmel of Mexico, and Lazo Arriga of Mexico. committee to take leave of Senator Davis at the sta- tfon. But in addition. MT. Raigosa him self and all the delegates as well as the employees of the conference were at the station
 This moI ming in company with United States Ambassador Clayton, MT. Davis had a long and cordial interview with President Diaz.
 Nothing has yet been decided in the matter of arbitration. and as has been