New-York tribune., 1904-09-25
rrRoM TIE rE1arNE BuREAU.l

TFRoM TIE TRIBUNE BUREAUl
Washington, Sept. 24.-A historic lncloeht
took place in the East Room OF the White House
today, when the President assured the two hun
6red representatives Of the great interparlia-
rentary movement for peace and good viii
snong the nations Of the earth that he would
s an early date request al nations TO Join in a
cunference at The Hague which should have for
irs end the furtherance Of that great peace
rovsnent for which the Hague Tribunal was
instituted and which received its first practical
rcognition from the United States when Pres-
ds1t Roosevelt persuaded Mexico to intrust the
Pgss Fund case TO the arbitrament Of that
corrt and its second when he induced Great
britain, Germany and Italy 10 substitute its
psscsim methods for their belligerent course
tExrd Venezuela. 4 feel, as I am sure you do.
thst our efforts should take the shape OF push
ing f0rward 10 completion the work already be-
Sun st The Hague" said Mr.. Roosevelt and
added his promise 10 call the conference al an
early date thus contributing one more to what
Baron d'Estournelles has characterized as the
grand and decisive services to the cause Of in
ssrnational arbitration by the United States. and
particularly by President Roosevelt"
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
Speaking TO the delegates Of the Interparlia-
rentsry Union. the President said:
Gentlemen of the Interparliamentary Union:
: greet you with profound pleasure repre-
ssntstives IN a special sense OF the great inter
national movement for peace and good will
among the nations Of the earth. II is q matter
Of qualification TO all Americans that we have
had the honor Of receiving you here as the ma
tons guests You are men skilled in the prac-
teal work OF government IL your several coun-
tries and this fact adds weight 20 your cham
ponship of the cause OF International justice.
J thank you for your kind illusions TO what the
government Of the United States has accom-
pished for the policies you have al heart, and
assure you that this governments attitude will
continue unchanged IN reference thereto. We
ere even now taking steps 10 secure arbitra-
tcn treaties with all other governments which
are wiling TO enter into them with as.
eaiy 'sso'ss aata a. = ~ ~ $3.50 s "a e 1, s
second congress at The Hague (Applause)
feel as am sure you do. that our efforts should
take the shape OF pushing forward toward COM
pleton the work already begun at The Hague,
sno that whatever is now done should appear.
not as something divergent therefrom. but as
continuance thereof AT the first conference
et The Hague several questions were left unset
leo, ano II was expressly provided that there
should be q second conference A reasonable
time has elapsed and feel that your body has
shown sound judgment in concluding that a sec
ono conference should be called 10 carry
some steps further toward completion the work
of the hrst II would be visionary TO expect too
immediate success for the great cause you are
champloning; bI very substantial progress can
be made II we strive with resolution and good
sense toward the goal Of securing among the
nations Of the earth among individuals OF
each nation, a just sense Of responsibility in
tach toward others, and a just recognition in
each of the rights Of others The right and the
responsibility must go hand IN hand our ef-
iort must be unceasing both to secure in each
heuon full Acknowledgement Of the rights OF
ohers and to bring about IN each nation an
ever growing sense of its own responsibilities.
Al an early date shan issue the cali for the
conferenoe you request. (Applause) I again
greet you and bid you welcome in the 1ame OF
ne American people. and wish you godspeed In
your Efforts for the common good Of mankind.
A GREAT CAUSE ADVANCED.
The Interparliamentary Union. which is COM
POSED Of 2040 members Of the legislative bodies
q the nations OF the world had chosen the
United States as the nation which, by virtue
o. It's record and its freedom from entangling
alliances, could best promote the cause OF in
iefnationsl peace. and President Roosevelt as
NE individual ruler who could most consistent
ask al others TO join IN a movement for uni
Fersai peace, and the belief was unanimously
expressed al the close Of the ceremonies at the
white House to-day that one OF the greatest
movements in the history of The world had been
materially promoted under the most favorable
auspices
me tact that every one Of the two hundred
eeesates gathered in the White House to-day
J" present 10 President Roosevelt their request
mai ne. whom they describe as "a great friend
" peace" take the Units ave in bringing the
nsuons OF the world together in the interests
" UNIVERSAL peace ig an official OF his own gov
slhent trained by pracllcal experience In the
$50 OF nations and possessed OF position
e1IAtea TO command respect and a hearing.
seleu materially 10 the ignity and Importance
me occasion and all departed enthusiastic
F the good work they had accomplished by
ls 10 tais country and by their selection OF
Rnnrg grr-s#
Ns''ons Of the world.
THE UNIONS RESOLUTION.
me occasion Of the announcement was tbs
Puon By the President of the delegates 10
-. parliamentary Union. which recently
So. session at St Louis. At that session the
resolution was adopted unanimously:
spIr'. spI'sas. ns Enlightened public opinion and the
CON-. y. modern civilization alike demand 80
rsnl efsies between nations be settled !, .S
are tanner as disputes between individusis
n sceerSas, scSss, mat Is. by the judgment of courts
This cS,sse with recognized principles OF law
ern,r..e r..efeaee requests that The several r,o,.'
lerastiaS lers o. The world send delegates to an IN
And ne conference, 10 be convened al a time
eonsi6s-sss,Ao % De agreed upon by them for tbs
PIrssl stloh olh OF the following Questions: '"e
the ,suestions for the consideration of v,,,c,
secons s1se s. conference be called
betNee'n ne negotiation OF arbitration tras,,.
enee 10 be co.tns -sions represented at the confer
o. nator.s ne ne adyisability Of creating a oonaras.
son q ~ % convene periodically for tbe
And -a..ernationai Questions '4e 0ascus-
rresiostrss specttully ard cordiauv ,..,.....
nsuors OF the United States - ,s..t ,seests me
1eseace ssAo representatives 10 sucb 'i ooi oiie
A.zan fHoLDrs INTRODUCTION.
psrlismp p IA about $50 delegates 70 -. -.
sccrs - n'efy union accompanied Inv na. a'.sef-
Bsrthojo," "olnen. and headed by Repressn,a,,,'a
union. 81 Louie, the president 80 a.
-'af'hed in body to the VIM. ms ~ ano