The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

The Central American Peace Confer
ence. which has been in session in this
city since the middle of November. was
formally dissolved yesterday afternoon.
There were two sessions of the con-
ference, one in the morning. devoted TO
signing the treaties which have been
agreed upon by the delegates. and the
afternoon session was short lasting only
about half an hour.
The final session Of the conference be-
gan shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon and was presided over by Sec
retary Root, who was requested TO con-
vene the conference AT the beginning Of
it's deliberations, about five weeks ago.
In addition to the delegates and Secre-
tary Root there were present Assistant
Secretaries Bacon and Wilson. Ambassa-
dor Creel. Of Mexico, who was asso-
ciated with Mr.. Root in arranging the
conference; William 1. Buchanan. former
Minister 20 Panama, who attended the
sessions Of the conference as the repre-
sentative of the United States, and John
Barrett, Director of the International
Bureau Of American Republics.
Durable Treaties.
After a short introduction by Secretary
Root Dr. Luis Anderson, president of
the conference and minister Of foreign
affairs of Costa Rica. said:
It cannot be said now. as was said before. that
al treaties were written in water as intend
70 show the world. and particularly the government
OF the United States Of America and the United
Mexican States. that purpose is steadfast. that
good faith has been pledged. and that our names
have been written documents which the
foundations Of new era Of peace. happiness, and
plenty 20 the Central American reTnblcs.
All differences all obetaces, all barriers 70 our
happiness and prosperity have been wiped ont. and
the Central American brotherhood established
upon a sound foundation.
The thanks Of the conference are due TO the presi-
Gents q sister nations Of the North. at whose
friendly advice have met. and special thanks
should be given 20 the Hon. Robert Bacon. who
assistant Secretary Of State at the time Of the sign
ing Of the treaty 0t Washington.
uur gratitude 20 the honorable the Secretary Of
State. Mr. Root and to his eIcellency the Mexican
Ambassador for their untiring efforts on behalf Of
Central American peace win last as long as our re
spcctiye countries exist.
EpOchs in History.
Ambassador Creel followed Mr.. Ander-
son in a short address in which he said
that the conference marked two impor-
tant epochs I'm the worlds history For
the Central American republics, he said.
it was the beginning Of an era Of justice
and Of peace and as far as the whole
world was concerned it marked the es-
tablishment Of an international court,
which brought hope for universal peace.
Its success. he added. must be interest
ing 10 ali the nations Of the globe. The
ambassador then read an exchange Of
messages which ne sent TO and had re-
ceived from the department of foreign
relations OF the Mexican government in
which il was said that President DiaZ
of Mexico was pleased with the informa-
ton that the work Of the conference had
been successful Ambassador Creel also
presented the congratulations OF Presi-
dent Diaz TO the President of the United
States and to Secretary Of State Root for
their noble and altruistic cooperation.
Mr.. Roots speech
Mr.. Root then made the following ex-
temporaneous speech:
7 beg you. gentlemen. to accept my hearty and
sincere congratulations. The people Of Central
.-nedca. Withdrawn 20 great distance from the
Of your labors, may not know. but ! wish that
that during the month that has passed their loyal
representatives have been doing for them in SINGER
ity and in the discharge Of patriotic duty service
which stands upon the highest level Of the achieve
ments Of the most advanced modern civilization.
You have. each one Of yOI. been faithful 20 the
protection Of the interests Of your several countries
y0u have. each one of YOU. exhibited patience
kindly consideration regard for the rights and feel
irG5 Of Others ana a willingness 20 meet with open
minds the opinion and wishes Of your fellow-coun-
trymen you have pursued the true method by which
law order. peace and justice substituted for the
unrestr0ined dominion Of the strong over the weak
and you have reached conclusions which. I believe
wise and are well adapted 10 advance the prog
ress Of each ard all Of the Central American repub-
lies toward that much 10 be desired consummation
IN the future Of ne great, strong. and happy Cen
trGl American republic.
MAY the poor husbandman who cultiyates the
fields of your five republics, may the miner who is
wearing out his weary life IN the hard abOrs Of your
mines may the mothers who caring for the in
fant children that 10 make the people Of Cen
tal America in the future. may the millions whose
prosperity and happiness YOU have sought 10 advance
here may the unborn generations of the future in
your beloved countries have reason TO look back 10
tlis day with blessings upon the sef-deFOtion and
the cefrcstaint with which sou have endeavored 70
se5.e their interests and 20 their prosperity
and peace.
With this hope the entire body Of my countrymen
VIII JOIN. and with the expression of this hope de
clare the Peace Conference Of the Republics Of Cen
tral America, convened in the city Of Washington
IN this year 1907, 20 be now adjourned.
Outcome of Recent War.
The conference began its deliberations
on November Il last and it was the out
come Of the efforts Of Secretary Root
and Ambassador Creel Of Mexico in set
ting the recent war in Central America.
The United States and Mexico last sum-
uer submitted joint notes to the five
Central American Republics. suggesting
that a conference be held in Washing
ton for the settlement Of a plan OF arbi-
tration FOR future disputes. Five repub-
lics-Costa Rica, Guatemala. Honduras.
Nicaragua and Salvador-accepted the
proposition and the appointment of their
delegates was announced.
The work of the conference was com
pleted this morning with the signing OF
eight treaties, all OF which will have to
be submitted to their respective govern
ments for final ratification. These treat
les provide for general peace and amity
between the republics. the creation OF a
nigh court Of justice in Central America,
uniform extradition laws. an annual con-
ference for uniformity In monetary sys-
tens. tariffs, weights and measures. the
establishment OF better means of COM
nunicatOn and transportation, the es-
tablishment OF a pedagogic institute in
Costa Rica. the establishment OF a Cen
trail American Bureau similar in its func-
tons 20 the Bureau Of the American Re
publics in this city The conference also