New-York tribune., 1904-09-25

They assembled IN the East Room. in semi
circle. facing the entrance from the main cor
ridor. Ten minutes later. the President. ac-
companied by Secretary Loeb. Colonel Charles
S. Bromwell, his military aid, Major Charles
McCawley and two or three military and naval
attaches, entered the room. Representative
Bartholdt introduced the visitors to the Presi-
dent and briefly stated the object Of the meet
Ing Ee spoke, in part, follows:
Mr. President: 7 have the honor, president OF
the lnternariamentary Union 10 present To YOU the
the twelfth conference for the promotion of inter-
national arbitration. recently held al ST LOUIS, me
now about 20 return o their European homes after
a tour OF part of our great country which they
speeiSi mutation OF the congress OF F oRe r Gr1yeo
and. including the American Congress nfteen par
actual bearers os mandates from the people TO pay
their respects 20 vou sir and 10 advise you OF the
The Interparlamentary Union. which they repre-
s is eomP95ea oi members & OF nau6nal deSl5S ,S
several nations Is just as desirable as peace be-
tween individuals OF one and the same nation and
that peace be secured and maintained by
actly the same means. namely. by arbitration
as a friend Of its cause ever since you have, by
though you had yourself been asked TO arbitrate.
occurred Under vour administrstion saved the life
Of that great international tribunal The American
people being committed by these and many other
presidents 10 the principles Of international arbitra
ton. it is the belief OF those present that the peo-
pie Irrespective Of party. would applaud your talk
ference of governments which we hope and trust.
The Hague in the negotiation OF further arbitra-
ton treaties and in the establishment Of an inter
national parliament for the consideration OF ques-
tons which are OF common concern TO all
PRESENTING THE RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Bartholdt then introduced TO President
Roosevelt DR.. Albert Gobat of Switzerland
general secretary OF the Interparliamentary
Union. who formally presented the resolution
of the union, requesting the President 10 call
a second conference. Dr.. Gobat's address
IN French. with which the President is familiar
his speech beng. in part, as follows:
Mr.. President: The Hague conference unfortu-
nately. had 10 postpone several questions it had
intended 10 discuss. particularly the most irnpor-
tant Of ali, especially for Europe-that concern
Ing the Limitation Of armsments Five years have
since elaPsed and no 10 one one has thought Of ealing ing
had itself provided for.
point Of the most important evolution ever entered
into by mankind, II viii at last embody the broth
lectuaI and material interests of nations that
always existed. but never, until this day. so ina
perativeiy demanded that It be recognized fur
thered and protected: The general conferences OF
States will regulate for the latter that which has
been regulated for private persons for fifty cent
urtes: they will make international arbitration com
pulsory; they VIII TO II that treaties faith-
fully observed; they win avert disputes they viii
relieve the people OF ONerW netnnB burdens imposed
by criminal whims. But in order TO accomplish
its duty, this institution must also be made the
To that end the contemplated conferences must be
periodical, and: Il ! may h.;e express personal
general assemblies. have organiza tion vested With
certain supervising. directing and executive
national political organization. similar TO that
%a1h oW6 ooSn s.s states ana IN
The InterParliamentary Conference at St Louis
has deemed you. Mr., President, 10 be especially
fitted 70 assume the initiative Of second general
applying 20 you address ourselves 10 an earnest
defender of international Justice and We bear IN
who turned the governments toward the permanent
court Of arbitration OF The Hague.
Mr.. Gobat expressed hope that the President
would comply with the wishes OF the Interpar-
namentary Union, and that success would
crown his initiative. After presenting the reso-
luton he said
Mr.. President: have discharged the official duty
with which was intrusted. l venture to assume
another and feel confident that my action Will re-
parliaments. We thank you. Mr.. President, from
10 Join IN the friendly invitation extended TO the
Interparliamentary Union by the Congress OF the
Of your government and in your We
express the most sincere wishes for the success OF
your political acts, for your happiness, and that
Of family. for the happiness and prosperity Of
by nothing save the breadth OF views and the spirit
OF Independence Of the descendants Of Washington
and Franklin.
PRESIDENTS WORDS CHEERED
The President responded in the address given
above His acceptance Of the terms OF the reso-
luton and the announcement of his purpose 10
promote the peace Of the world by inviting all
nations 10 take part in a second peace confer
ence, were received with enthusiastic applause.
The delegates cheered and clapped their hands.
and at the close Of the Presidents address they
congratulated him cordially.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt personally
received and exchanged greetings with the dele
gates and the women present. The guests then
passed through the Red Room into the state
dining room, where a buffet luncheon was
served.
The delegates passed the morning in sight
seeing and few of the prominent visitors were
presented TO the Archbishop OF Canterbury
They voted 10 place a memorial wreath on the
statue of Washington in the Capitol grounds
The tour Of the party will end IN New-YorI