The Washington times., 1907-12-03

In place OF simple force. Not only viii
the international prize court be the
means Of protecting the interests OF
neutrals. but II Is IN itself a step toward
the creation ~ the more general court
for the hearing Of International contrO-
versies to which reference has Just been
made.
The organization and action OF such
prize court cannot fail 10 accustom the
different countries to the submission OF
international questions 70 the decision
Of an international tribunal, and we
may confidently expect the results OF
such submission TO bring about gem
eral agreement upon the enlargement or
the practice.
Numerous provisions were adopted for
reducing the evil effects OF war and Tor
defining the rights and duties OF neu-
trails.
The conferences also provided for the
holding or tC.rd conference within a
period similar O. that which elapsed be-
tween the first and second conferences.
The delegates Of the United states
wOrthily represented the spirit OF toe
American people and maintained with
1 fdelity and ability the policy OF our
Gov rnment upon all the great Ques-
tOnS discussed in the conference.
The report OF the delegation. together
with authenticated copies Of the con-
ventions signed. when received, viii be
laid before the Senate for its consid-
Grafton.
When we remember how difficu't It is
for one OF our legislative bodice, COM
posed OF citizens Of the same country,
spes king the same language, living un-
der The same laws. and having the same
customs, to reach an agreement, or even
to s Scuro a majority upon any diffi-
cult and important subject which is
proposed for legislation, II becomes plain
that the representatives OF forty-five
different countries. speaking many diff
ferent languages, accustomed to differ
ent methods Of procedure, with widely
\
different subjects and reached agree
ments upon so many, are entitled 70
grateful appreciation for the wisdom,
patience. and moderation with which
they have discharged their duty. The
example Of this temperate discussion,
and the agreements and the efforts TO
agree. among representatives of all the
nations OF the earth, acting with uni
versal recognition OF the supreme obliga-
ton TO promote peace. cannot fail to be
a powerful influence for good IN future
international relations
To Hold Cuban Election.
4 year ago in consequence OF a revo-
lutionary movement in Cuba which
threatened the immediate .return to
chaos Of the island. the United States
inServened. sending down an army and
establishing a provisional government
under Governor Magoon. Absolute quiet
and SDerity have returned TO the
ISL ~ scacse OF this action. We are
now al az steps to provide for elections
IN tre Island ana our expectation Is
WITH. he coming year 20 be able to
turn The island over again 20 a gov
erDment chosen by the people thereof
Cuba IS at our doors. Il Is not possible
thai the nation should permit Cuba
again 70 sink into the condition from
which we reNcued f.
Al that we ask OF the Cuban people
IS that they be prosperous. that they
govern themselves so as to bring con-
tent. order and progress 10 their island
the Queen OF the Antilles; and our only
interference has been and VIII be TO
help them achieve these results.