Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-19
FOR REIGN OF PEACE
Organization of the Fedora
ton of Central America.
SUGGESTED AT LUNCHEON
To Educate Residents of the Five
Republics.
UNION MAY COME IN TIME
True Attitude of the United States
Toward Its Neighbors to Be
s.. Made Plain.
SUGGESTED AT LUNCHEON
UNION MAY COME IN TIME

:, Although it has been generally felt by
those who have been observing the course
of the Central American peace" confer
cnCe that the outcome would be a prac-
teal move toward harmonizing the differ
ences between the five republics. it was
hardly expected by even the most opti-
:mistic that the meeting would result in
as promising a peace propaganda as that
which has been formulated. When the con-
ference adjournS. at the close of this week,
it will not only have agreed upon certain
treaties which make for the ameioration
of political differences in Central America
and the establishment of progressive poll
'cieS but il will have oCcasioned the birth
of a new organization pledged to the
propagation of the ideals which have In
spired these conventions.
This organization, known as me FED
Grafton of Central America" is wholly
unofficial yet it is calculated to make for
even more practical results In the dlrec-
ton of peace and prosperity than any
formal and official action proposed or con-
summated. 1t is a sentiment. according
to one of its charter members, yet sem
,timent which is calculated to carry far
toward the goal of unity of purpose in
Central America.
How the Plan Originated.
The idea of the federation was formu-
lated by-Ambassador Creel of Mexico at
a luncheon given a few days ago. at
which were present all the delegates to
the conference Mr. Buchanan. the Amer
lean delegate, had in the course of a
happy speech explained that in his home
Sity of Buffalo he belonged to an "annl-
versary club the object of which was TO
find anniversary occasions for celebration
as an excuse for congenial spirits to get
together socially. He proposed that the
date of the luncheon be regarded by each
member present as an anniversary to be
thus celebrated. wherever he might be or
in what company. This inspired the Mex
lean ambassador. it is said. to propose
that the anniversaryfbe given specific
Significance. and he thereupon outlined
the form of a federation, the object of
which should be the preaching of the
ideal of peace in Central America. He
was unanimously elected the first presi-
dent.
According to the present plan -..e fed
Grafton of Central America is to consist
of a series of delegations, seven in
number. which shall serve as nuclei or
centering points for the movement. There
is to be one in this city, consisting of the
Mexican ambassador, the five Central
American ministers. Assistant Secretary
Bacon and possibly Mr.. Andrew Carnegie
1t is hoped to enlist Mr.. Carnegie's sup
port inasmuch as he has been potent
Influence in the assembling of the peace
conference. \ similar or. ~ cation will
be formed in the City of Mexico, with
proba bly, the American ambassador at
that capital at the head. There will like
wise be a central delegation at the CAPT
tai of each of the five Central American
republics. 1t is expected that from these
five delegations will branch many sub
sidiary societies or groups, all working to
the same end.
Campaign Of Education.
i The main purpose of this movement is
10 conduct a campaign of education, to
-enlighten the inhabitants of the five
,pubIics as toy the possibilities of peace.
the necessity tor cooperative action on
the part of the state, the wisdom of i'm
mediate ratification of the conventions
tthermore the Necessity of a ,erfect OBJ
-Eeyvance of thf principles embodied in
NFse> treaties it entire good faith. For,
AN was explained today to Star re-
pAS%f by one jof those interested in tue
fedeAqton MOI ement. these treaties rest
of coNrse, upon nothing more substantial
xhan khe good faith of each of the five
.4epubtcs. There ere no guarantees of
Observance. save those furnished by the
by the credentials given to them by their
governmeHts-Ai
One offhe most important phases of the
federation organization is the purpose on
sthe part OF it's organizers to leach the
sdoctrne of perfect understanding of
Ahe United States and its motives in deal
sNg with Central America. 1t is felt that
there Is urgen- need of missionary work
~ that region in behalf of this mutually
of sentiment.
To Explain the IInited States