The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-15

United States. were settled by arbitra-
ton.
When the Venezuelan troubles arose the
United States had to meet Italy, Ger
many. Great Britain, and other European
Powers which had claims against Vene-
zuela. resulting in bombardment and
threatening serious trouble. Mr.. Hays
attitude the affair indicated to every
body concerned that he did not purpose TO
overstep the bounds of common sense in
UNFOLDING the Monroe doctrine. His dig
nifed course has been entirely justified
b ythe results. When the Claims came
up for detailed settlement this govern
ment participated in protecting the inter
ests of its own citizens and also Joined in
an agreement to submit the question of
preferential treatment to the Hague tri-
bunal. thus sending another case there
and SO increasing the momentum in favor
OF international arbitration.
Secretary Hays greatest achievement
in diplomacy on this hemisphere was the
reueal of the Clayton Bulwer treaty which
had been a persistent cause of misunder-
standing for the greater part Of half
century. So great an achievement was not
accomplished at the first attempt. The
original canal treaty failed 10 secure the
approval Of the senate. which was prac-
teal defeat The story Of The second
showed how slight and non-essertial mod
ifcations may disarm jingoisiic opposition.
Both treaties were negotiate on the prin-
ciple Of the absolute neutrality Of an 18TH
mian Canal. in tho belief that from the
international point of view canal should
be as free from hostile attack as the high
seas to the ships Of al nations. The
senate did not like the provision Of thu
first treaty inviting all nations To guar
antee the canal neutrality NJ BAY then
went to work in his quiet way. and. using
as an argument with Enc'snd the a5ven-
taEe 20 the maritime iate Is OF the NO Ii
that wouli follow our efforts. persua Ell
her 70 abandon her privil ses H. tn
Clayton Bulwer trc6 y am agCe TO 1T
he United States act a one l. coat oli-ng
and policing she canal IN pursuance Of
the second instrument. which has perma-
nerty cleared the way for a canal unit
ing the oceans. treaty was regulated
with Colombia il was entirely fsir and
liberal 10 that republic. and al tn sane
time SO drawn as 10 merit tha necessary
two-thirds vote n the senate: but thero
the sentiment in favor Of another route
was 50 strong as 10 make the oppcsit.oa
easer for reasons OF attack This made
MI Hays task peculiarly delicate mat
ter. and caused him TO become often much
discouraged. Colombia. after making ths
treaty. IA led TO rat f. it The question Is
sim unsettled, bat his IS merely an in
corruption The canal wiz undo b. i )
be built by the United States without ans
embarrassing foreign complications. and
across Panama.
Another treaty with England OF a Eoot
deal Of convenience IS known rs the ''rea
and personal prope -ty treaty. One has
also been concluded with [;uaterna-a and
others viii uacoub e5Iy se nesot atel
81 these instruments the tenure and
disposal Of personal property 81 Cis-=en'
or one country who die while resi- Ing IL
the other are regulated. Certain lr.vI
!eses OF inheritance OF great value 10 II.
go with them. Article foor OF this treaty
provides Eat TIA sx-se-re=. saaIl ap-s