New-York tribune., 1908-05-27

; represented by high commissioners. An1hassa-
| dors Buchanan and Creel, respectively, who.
| however have no official connection with the
permanent tribunal.
Jose Astua Aguiar, the Costa Rican judge,
who was elected president of the conference at
a preliminary meeting. presided at the opening
ceremonies. The Costa Rican Minister Of For
eign Affairs. Luis Anderson made an address. in
which he thanked the United States and Mexico
for their kind intervention and their mission Of
peace before the court at Carriage The Gov
ernor of the province expressed the thanks Of the
people for the establishment of the court there,
and extended cordial greeting TO the ministers
and delegates.
Enrique c. Creel the Mexican Ambassador to
the United States made long speech. explain
ing Mexicos mission in advocating peace
throughout Central America The American
representative. Ambassador Buchanan, speaking
in English, said:
While appiaudiug this new movement toward
the orderly and judicial adjustment of interna-
uonal questions, the world will confidently ex-
pect that success will follow, and will not be
satisfied with less than that. The President and
the government of the United States believe
fuIly IN the deep and sincere purpose on the
part of the governments of Central America and
trust that this splendid step forward will be
maintained. They recognize the wisdom and an
preCiate the patriotism and the high ideals for
which your eXcellenCies the judges. are so well
known Believing this, they confidently look
success.
In striving for the attainment Of that goal the
good wishes and godspeed of the President the
government and the people OF the United States
viii a ways be with you.
Commissioner Buchanan, closing his address.
spoke in Spanish saying:
! have the pleasure and the honor to inform
his excellency, the President of the Republic and
the Judges OF the Central American Court Of
Justice. who represent here the Central Ameri-
can republics, that 1 have received cable mes
sage from the Secretary of State OF the United
states Of America Elihu Root. instructing me
TO say that he has been authorized by Andrew
Carnegie to offer 100000 for the purpose OF
erecting at CartagO a temple Of peace for the
exclusive use Of the Central American Court OF
Justice, expression Of his sympathy for
the peace and progress Of Central America and
manitarian work which has its foundation at
this court and constitutes new and great
ample Of civilization. of peace and fraternity be
tween the peoples here represented.
Before closing. I wish to say to your excel
lency that the last words of the cable dispatch
referred to ITO the distinguished judges
long life; my best wishes and respect and honor
for the court"
The session was closed with applause on all
sides, those present loudly cheering the re-
marks of Gonzalez Viquez the President Of
Costa Rica, who in returning thanks in the
name Of the country for the splendid contrfbu-
tion made by Mr.. Carnegie, referred 10 him as
man whose name shall hereafter be con-
stantly associated with the work toward the
attainment of peace in Central America"
DR. Salvador Gallegos- of Salvador was ap-
pointed vice-president and Ernesto Martin a
Costa Rican attorney, was chosen secretary Of
the conference.
The court consists Of regular and two
substitute justices from each country repre-
sented. who sit for terms OF five years. The
court will have power to determine its juris-
diction, interpret treaties and conventions and
laws germane to any matter in dispute and
apply principles Of international law. Every
decision must be in accordance with the agree .
ment of at least three Justices.