Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-20
q. s. NAVAL ACADEMY
RANKS AMONG THE FINEST IN
THE WORLD.
Statement by Capt. Manuel Azueta OF
Mexican Navy, Who Has In
spected Naval Stations.

''The United States Naval Academy ranks
among the finest In the world" said, Cap
tain Manuel Azueta. a distinguished officer
Of the Mexican navy, who is in this coun-
try on a tour of the naval stations Mt the
Invitation OF the government. through
Capt James NJ. Miller. U. S. N.
-Four years ago L paid a visit to your
Naval Academy. and was much impressed
by the excellent discipline of the cadets and
the thoroughness of every detail OF the
school," continued Capt. Azueta. II had
Just returned from a visit of inspection for
my government OF the naval schools o.
England France and Germany. but no.
where did I find such fine points as are
embodied In your school at Annapolis. Your
country never stands stu. and l am sure
that l will be treated with many surprises
in the progress the Academy has mazda
since my last visit there when 1 go to An
napolis tomorrow.
Another thing which is quite evident to
me. and which 1 think will result In much
good TO the country, Is the desire of the
American people for big navy. You have
a tremendous country. with brilliant states
men to guide It. and your foreign commerce
is constantly Increasing Is 1t not appar-
ent, then. that you must have great navy
to protect your interests and to insure you
a leading position among the nations of the
world.
Relations Never So Cordial
4 am glad to say that the relations be-
tween the United States and Mexico were
never so cordial as at the present time.
Whenever an American man-of-war enters
Mexican port this is apparent. 1 was re-
Gently stationed at Vera Cruz while the u.
S. S Minneapolis was visiting that port,
and witnessed the unusual sight of more
Cling with the citizens OF that city without
there being reported even the slightest
alteration or dispute. l think this speaks
well for the excellent discipline in force on
the Minneapolis. as well as for the fine be-
havior of the American sailor generally.
No doubt this friendship between the two
countries has been Cemented by the two
great men who are at the head OF their re-
spectiye governments. Presidents Roosevelt
and Diaz. President Diaz. like President
Roosevelt, IS one of the most popular and
beloved men in the republic. Full Of hon
esty and zeal. always working and striving
Tor mankind, always seeking some way to
benefit his people. and. like President
Roosevelt, a powerful enemy to civic dis
honesty and corruption. The characters of
the two men offer striking parallel, 1
think.
Diaz on Peace Movement,
you may be interested to know. too.
that President Diaz regards President
Roosevelt's move in the direction Of peace
between Russia and Japan as most timely.
He has been greatly impressed by the
way President Roosevelt has handled this
delicate matter so far. and is of the opin-
ion that when the peace ENJOYS meet in
THIS country the war will come to a speedy
termination.
From the Impressions have gathered
here am sure the new Mexican ambassa-
dor. Senior Casasus, will find an hospit-
able welcome in your beautiful American
capital when he arrives Senior Casasus ia
a striking personality. man of scholarly
attachments and q leading lawyer of the
Mexican bar. Like your Secretary of
state, Mr.. Root he sacrifices a large in
come from his law practice to enter the
service of his government"
capt. Azueta presented The Star repre-
sentative with an interesting official pro-
gram of the Fourth of July celebration
given by the American colony on that
date. at which President Diaz was a
guest The program was deliberately PLAN
ned. and included a patriotic address de-
livered by the American ambassador Ed
win II. Conger; a reading of the Declara-
ton Of Independence by Mr.. Robert 8.
Barrett, after which the d ~ was given
over to athletic contests between the boy,
and girls of the American colony.