The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
DAVIS SAYS AD|EU
TO CONFERENCE
Expresses Great Regret at Hav-
ing to Leave Mexico
sMEETlNG HAS DONE GOOD
Advises Southern Republics to Adopt
The Hague Articles, as 1t Will
Save Them Much Trouble.
Departure Regretted.
. MEETlNG HAS DONE COOL

Mexico City. January 1o.-Ex-Senator
H. @. Davis, chairman of the United
States delegation of the International
Conference who leaves for Washington
tonight. 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 for
my home. II is pleasant however, to
think that the work Of this conference
appears to be approaching an end. Among
the projects adopted here are the reports
of the Pan-American railway and bank
ing committees to which have been as
/ signed. Enough has been accomplished
to assure us that much good will come
to the American republics as result of
the second Pan-American conference.
Among the achievements of this con-
ference a plan of arbitration has been
substantially agreed upon that will be of
great value to all of the republics. This
1 feel sure is long step towards pre-
serving peace and settling disputes be-
tween Americans.
A Step In Advance.
''The adoption of The Hague treaty was
step in advance Of any previously taken
| by the nations of the world and clearly
| showed that civilized men everywhere
wish to avoid war if possible. Permit
me to say to my colleagues OF the south
ern republics, IL you accept the oppor-
| tunity to adopt The Hague articles 1t will
| be the greatest and best move you can
make toward a peaceful settlement OF all
disputed questions thus following the
IF a
world The tribunal established by that
convention is already demonstrating its
usefulness. Among the recent important
| questions referred to 1t are two submitted
by France and England and the United
| States and England are preparing to
submit the Alaskan boundary and other
questions to arbitration. A number OF
| measures have been and others VIII De
adopted by this conference by which the
republics of America will be brought
closer together and by which their gen.
eral welfare will be advanced. BY the
| construction of the Pan American Rail-
| road 1t is believed commercial and friend
~ relations will be increased and dele
| gates to the next conference can come
together in more convenient and econ
omical way.
United States Interested.
1.-THE government and people of the
| United States have followed with inter-
est the proceedings of this conference.
| They appreciate the many courtesies ex-
tended to their delegates and are pleased
with the results accomplished Personal
", l owe a debt of gratitude to the Off
Gals 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 country one
of the most pleasant experiences Of my
life l hope that the friendly relations be-
tween the delegates here will not termi-
nate with the adjournment of this confer
ence but that we will m eet frequently and
many of us will attend the next Pan-Am-
erican conference. With the best wishes
and expressions of my high esteem ex-
tend to all an affectionate goodbye.
Senior Caribou of Ecuador presented a
motion to the effect that the conference
recognizes the services of Mr.. Davis and
| regrets his departure This motion was
seconded by Senior Chavero of Mexico,
Blest Gany of Chilli and General Reyes of
motion to the effect that the conference
| reclamation.
President Raigosa appointed Senior Cas-
sius of Mexico; General Reyes of Colom-
bia; Sanchez Marmel of Mexico and Lazo
Arriago of Mexico, committee to take
leave of Senator Davis at the station.
But in addition Mr.. Raigosa himself and
all the delegates as well as the employees
of the conference were at the station.
This morning in Company with United
States Am bassador Clayton. Mr.. Davis
had a long and cordial interview with
President Diaz. Nothing has yet been
decided in the matter of arbitration and
has been predicted by the Associated
Press correspondent six delegations re-
Trained from attending the session by
| way of protest viz. Peru. Argentine.
Bolivia, Paraguay, Venezuela and Santo
Domingo.
The approval of the project for the ex-
change of the publications was the BUSH
ness transacted at this mornings session.