Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-01

ards of perfecting knowledge of each 9TH
er; of doing away with misconcepttDn and
misunderstanding. and the resultant preju-
dfces that are such fruitful sources of con-
troversy.
These are some of the subjects In the
program which invites your discussion, and
which may lead the American republics to-
ward an agreement upon principles that are
general and practical in their application.
but which can come only through long and
patient effort.
This peaceful and considerate method
of comforting on international questions, ir-
respective of any solutions that may be
reached, will mark a substantial advance
in the direction of international good will
and understanding. These henefcent re-
suits the government and the people of the
United States of America greatly desire.
We wish no victories but those of peace;
no territory except our own. and no eov-
ereignty except sovereignty over ourselves
which we deem independence.
The smallest and weakest member OF the
family of nations is entitled to the respect
OF the greatest empire. and we deem the
observance of that respect the chief guar
antee OF the weak against the oppression
of the strong. We neither claim nor de-
sire rights, privileges. nor powers we do
not freely concede to every American re-
public. We wish to increase our prosperity,
expand our trade, and grow In wealth and
wisdom. but our conception of the true way
10 accomplish this Is not to pull down 9TH
ers and profit by their ruin, but to help all
growth, that we may all become greater
and stronger together.
The Monroe Doctrine.
Within few months for the first time
the recognized possessors of every foot OF
soil on the American continent can be-
and l hope will be, represented with ac-
knowledged rights as equal sovereign
states at the worlds congress at The
Hague. This will be the formal and final
acceptance of the declaration that no part
of the American continent is to be deemed
subject to colonization.
Let us pledge ourselves to aid each
other in the full performance of the duty
to humanity that this accepted declaration
implies. so in time the weakest and
come to march with equal step with the
stronger and more fortunate. Let us help
each other to show that for all race OF
men the liberty for which we fought and
labored is the twin sister of justice and
peace.
Let us unite in creating. maintaining
ana making effective al American public
opinion, whose power and influence NAV
prevent international wrong and forever
preserve our country from the burden of
such ornaments as massed behind the
frontiers of Europe. and so bring us nearer
the perfection of ordered liberty Thus will
come security, prosperity, production. trade
wealth, learning, arts and happiness.
Laboring for the Future.
You are laboring more for the future
than for the present, but if the right ten
dency established by the work you do here
shall continue among all the millions OF
people of the American continent long
after our final adjournment, long after our
lives, there will come incalculable benefits
to all our beloved countries which, may 1t
please God. will continue free. independent
and happy through all the ages to come"
Dr. Joachim Nabuco, president of the
conference, in presenting Mr.. Root said
that he did not come as a stranger, he
being largely responsible for the confer
ence The conference. he added, would
bring about political system independent
of Europe. At the same time they would
make the great peace conference of the
western hemisphere beneficial to Europe,
because ii would be safe place for In
vestments.
Preceding the session there was a torch
light procession in which several thousand
students took part AS they marched
along they sang. and sang well for Bra
zilians, the American songs. Hail, Column
bia" and Rally Round the Flag" The
procession was extremely picturesque. and
was much enjoyed. particularly by the
American onlookers.