Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-05
ROOT SAILS FOR BRAZIL
NAY VERIFY PouLTHEY BIaE-
Lows PANAMA YARNS
Secretary VIII Be Warmly Welcomed
in Brazil, the Charge Of the
Legation Here Assures Him.

Secretary Root, accompanied by his FAM
fly, sailed on the United States cruiser
Charleston late yesterday afternoon from
New York for Brazil
The Secretary's baggage. which consisted
OF twenty-four pieces. was taken down to
the Charleston. anchored or Tompkinsville.
on the navy yard cutter Narkeeta. Mr..
Rect leaned over the rail Of the vigflant
clad in light gray suit and Panama
hat. and received the reporters. He said
he had nothing to say regarding his trip,
but observed that he would have chance
when crossing the isthmus on his return to
verify what Poultney Bigelow had to say
OF conditions at Panama and Colon.
Great preparations were made aboard
the Charleston to make pleasant Mr.. Root 9
long cruise through the depressing heat OF
the tropics. The admirars quarters have
been ref1tted for Mr.. Roots convenience,
and the Root suite would challenge COM
parison with the crack rooms on a luxuri-
Gus transatlantic liner.
Brazil Will Welcome Him.
Mr.. Gurgel de Amaral, the Brazilian
charge in Washington. called on Secretary
Root on the Charleston just before the sail
ing of that vessel, and was received with
the usual honors. including salute to the
flag of Brazil.
In taking farewell Of Secretary Root, Mr..
Amaral addressed him as follows:
"Mr. Secretary Of State: In the moment
of your departure for Brazil. take the
greatest pleasure to convey to you, in the
name OF my government, the most sincere
greetings of the Brazilian nation, and the
expression OF the deep gratitude with which
the government and the people of Brazil
are ready to receive your visit Everybody
fully realizes the Importance of this moment
Your journey. Mr.. Secretary Of State. 10
nd To he nfh nal
southern part of this continent is great
step toward the realization of the far
sighted diplomacy of America, and ven
ture to say that 1t Is mighty step not
only In the diplomatic history OF all the
American continent, but also In the MIS-
tory OF civilization, and in the history OF
the welfare Of mankind.
Broad-Minded Policy.
"Be sure. Mr. Secretary of State, that you
and your family will meet in Brazil the
very heart Of the twenty millions of my
countrymen.
"They appreciate the full Significance Of
your going there. They realize that your
minded policy. They reciprocate In your
presence the confident friendship OF the
United States based upon the mutual re-
spect which binds together the great fam
lily Of nations. They know also your value
as a statesman and your illustrious per-
sonality.
II feel, myself. particularly happy on this
occasion. I must say with great satisfac-
ton that this moment Is the best OF my
diplomatic life since Its beginning eleven
years ago. It Is indeed a great honor Tor
me to say Farewell to you on your de-
parture for my country, seeing from now
that the ties Of the ancient and neyer-dis-
turbed friendship between the United states
of America and the United States of Bra
zil viii become closer for the benefit Of both
countries and for the benefit OF all nations
that are interested in civilization, progress.
greatness, power and peace"