The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-24
Special to The Times-Dispatch3

WASHINGTON. .. c., March 23.-Sec-
rotary Roots motive for participating III
the third Pan American Congress- which
will meet next summer at Ri6SJaniero, is
not ostensbly TO attend and take a proni-
nent part in the gathering. On the high
est authority it was learned that Mr..
Root In taking this important step, which
will be a precedent In the annals OF the
chief Cabinet officers, II is to call upon
the Brazilian government informally, and
to arrange an entente, cordialeAwith that
country, in which the Monroe doctrine Is
the base. 49,
a good reason In support OF the above
statement is that of the delegates of the
countries SO far chosen. while they are
men of conservative ideals and men OF
the highest standing. none has an official
rank equal to that of Secretary Root.
Naturally. the United States would not
dispense with the services of the Presi-
dents right hand, so to speak, unless
it were for the most important reasons.
1T Is the Presidents intention, in view
OF the close relations between the repub-
slic of Brazil and the United States, TO
arrange an informal-but none the less
strong-alliances with Brazil and to relc-
gate to her the policy of the Monroe doc
itrine In South America.
Although 1t has often been alleged that
Brazil acknowledges the doctrine under
compulsion It can be stated that Brazil,
on the contrary. welcomes it, as 1t serves
to maintain peace and order In southern
|5latttudes. In fact, according to the utter
ances of a BRAZILIAN official. that country
would be willing TO formulate q Monroe
doctrine, with the advice of the United
States and thereby be the authorized
IL lfne,
It is to formulate suitable plans to that
effect that Mr. Root goes to Rio Janeiro.
and will make short stops at other lend
ing cities OF South America. While he
will maintain Il bearing of friendliness
everywhere he goes. he will always be
the Secretary of State of the United
States, and as such. Il mant,whose word
counts for much and whose action would
be final. He will urge the united support
of the Monroe doctrine by all the nations
of the world in the meantime, and In
July and August Will personally and Off
Bcially carry out tho Presidents pro-
Fgralnlne for bringing all the countries
of America into closer diplomatic rela-5
tons and establishing a better nndcr-s
standing between them and the powers OF
Europe.
Another Significant step is Brazil's
preparation In placing an order for a
number OF new battleships and cruisers,
all of which,. including the artillery and
entire equipment, will DO bought In.
America and Europe, It transpires that;
German firms sent representatives to
sBrazil8to obtain share Of these orders
and they had excellent prospects Of sue
cess. until the Panther incident, in which.
Ulcers and men OF the German cruiser
sent ashore at Ttajahy, to look for a de-
3serter, became involved In a dispute with
the Brazilian authorities. f.ss5 Ar
Tho people OF Brazil We're greatly of
carried the deserter on board tho Panther
Although ample apologies have been Of
aferel, Brazil will not place any orders
in Germany, and according to Indications,