The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-11
Mr.. DAVIS DEPARTS
L. 5. CHAIRMAN AT MEXICO CITY
BIDS FAREWELL.
CHILEANs MAY NOT KICK OUT.
A PLAN ON FOOT WHICH MAY AP-
PEASE THEIR PRIDE.

Six of the Delegations Failed to
show Up at the Session Yesterday
because OF the Delay in the Mat
ter of Arbitrntion--It Is Now Pro-
posed TO Suppress the Final Pro-
tocoI for Benefit of the ChiIeans.
Entire Convention Saw Senator
Davis Depart.
Mexico City, Jan. Ex-senator II. q.
Davis, chairman of the United States
delegation to the international AmerI-
can Conference. who leaves for Wash
ington tonight, took leave of the con-
ference at this mornings session in a
brief speech, saying, in part
Much against my desires. circum-
stances require me to leave tonight
for my home. Enough has been ac-
oomplished to assure us that much
good will come to the American repub-
lies as a result of the second Pam
American conference.
Among the achievements Of this
conference a plan of arbitration has
been substantially agreed upon that
will be of great value to all of the re-
step towards preserving peace and
settling disputes between American re-
publics.
Permit me to say to my colleagues
of the Southern republics, where quee-
tions so often arise, and particularly
about boundaries, if you accept the
opportunity to adopt The Hague ar
ticles it viii be the greatest and best
move you can make toward a peaceful
settlement of all disputed questions.
thus following the enlightened, CIV
ilized nations of the world.
BY the construction of the PAN
American Railway it is believed com
mercial and friendly relations will be
Increased.
The government of the United
States appreciate the many oourtesies
extended 10 their delegates and are
pleased with the results accomplished.
Personally owe a debt of gratitude to
the officials and all connected with the
conference for the many kind acts that
nave made my soiourn in this country
most pleasant | hope that the friend
~ relations between the delegates here
VIII not terminate with the adjourn
nlent OF this conference with best
wishes and expressions OF my high es-
TEEN. ! extend to all an affectionate
good bye"
All saw Him on.
Senior Carbon, of Ecuador. presented
motion to the effect that the confer
ence recognizes the services of Mr..
Davis and regrets his departure. This
motion was seconded by Senior Chavero
OF Mexico Blest Gany of Chile. and
Gen. Reyes of Colombia. and carried
unanimously by acclamation
President Raigosa appointed Senior
Cassius, of Mexico, Gen. Reyes of Co
lombia, Sanchez Marmol of Mexico, and
Lazo Arriaga. of Mexico, a committee
to take leave of Senator Davis at the
station. But in addition Mr.. Raigosa
himself and all the delegates as well
- the employees of the conference were
at the station. This morning, in COM
pany with United States Amba ssa dor
Clayton Mr.. Davis had long and cor
dial interview with President Diaz.
Nothing has yet been decided in the
matter of arbitration. and as has been
predicted by the Associated Press cor
respondent six delegations refrained
from attending the session by way of
protest. namely, Peru. Argentine, Bo-
livia, Paraguay, Venezuela and Santo
Domingo
The approval Of the project for the
exchange of the publications was the
business transacted at this mornings
session.
A Concession TO ChiIeanS.
IT is believed now that the arbitra-
ton difficulty i'm the conference has
finally been disposed Of though 1t is
uncertain how the Chileans viii act.
The solution is to consist in the sup
preston of the final protocol for which
purpose "A modification Of the rules OF
the conference will be necessary. For
this purpose two-thirds vote will be
needed but it is already practically
assured. The suppression of the final
protocol is the only concession that
will be made to the Chileans. Its sig
nificance is simply that the treaties
approved by the conference will only
bear the signatures of the delegations
who adopt them. The final protocol
would have to bear the signatures of
all the delegations without exception.
and 1t would be a resume of all the
treaties concluded by the conference.
including that of compulsory arbitra-
tion, signed by ten delegations There
fore as the Chileans would have had 70
sign the final protocol with the other
delegations. they would have been
placed In position of indirectly sane
tioning the plan of compulsory arbitra-
tion. If the final protocol is abolished
this difficulty will be overcome, and Il
is held that the Chleans will be evin-
cling excessive sensitiyeness IL they
persist in Withdrawing.