The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-12-16


sources.
washington.-The president trans
mitted the following message to con
gress:
To the Senate and House Of Repre-
| sentatlves:
The relations OF the United States with
/ all foreign governments have continued
upon the normal basis OF amity and good
understanding, and are very generally
satisfactory.
Latin America.
One OF the happlest events IN recent
Pan-American diplomacy was the pacific
independent settlement by the govern
ments Of Bolivia and Peru OF a boundary
difference between them, which for some
/ weeks threatened 90 cause war and even
to entrain embltterments affecting other
republics less directly concerned From
various quarters. directly or Indirectly
concerned. the intermediauon OF the Unit
| ted States was sought TO assist in a So
luton OF the controversy. Desiring At all
times 10 abstain from any undue mingiing
In the Affairs Of sister republics and hav-
ing faith in IN. ability OF the govern
ments Of Peru and Bolivia themselves 10
settle their differences IN a manner salts
factory 90 themselves which. viewed with
magnanimity. would assuage all emhit-
terment. this government steadily abb
stained from being drawn into the con-
troversy and was much gratined 10 md
its confidence Justified by events.
On the ninth OF July next there Will
open at Buenos Aires the fourth Pan
American conferences. This conference
will have special meaning 20 the hearts
OF all Americans. because around its date
are clustered the anniversaries OF the In
dependence % so many American repub-
lies. II II not necessary for me to remind
the congress OF the political. social and
commercial Importance OF these gather
ings. You are asked TO make liberal APP
preparation for our participation. II this
be granted. II Is my purpose 10 appoint
q distinguished and representative dele
CATION. qualified nttingly 10 represent this
country and 10 deal with the problems OF
intercortinental interest which will there
be discussed
The Argentine Republic viii also hold
from May 20 November. 1910 AZ Buenos
Aires. a great international agricultural
exhibition in which the United States has
been invited to participate. Considering
the rapid growth OF the trade % the Unit
ted States with the Argentine Republic
and the cordial relations existing between
the two nations. together with the fact
that II provides an opportunity 20 show
Difference 90 n sister republic on the &C.
cas.on OF the celebration OF its nation
al Independence. the proper departments
OF this government are taking steps 20 ap-
prise the interests concerned % the op-
portunity afforded by this exhibition. in
which appropriate participation by this
country IL so desirable. The designation
Of an official representative Is also recsiv-
ing consideration.
The Pan-American policy of this gov
eminent has long been fixed in its prin-
ciples and remains unchanged. With the
changed circumstances OF the United
States and OF the republics TO the south
OF us. most OF which have great natural
resources. stable government and pro-
gressive ideals, the apprehension which
gave rise TO the Monroe doctrine may be
said to have nearly disappeared and nei-
Their doctrine as II exists nor any
other doctrine OF American policy should
be permitted 10 operate for the perpetual
ton OF irresponsible government. the es-
cape OF just obligations or the insidious
allegation OF dominating ambitions on the
part OF the United States.
Beside the fundamental doctrines OF our
Pan-Ame-ican policy there have grown
up realization OF political interests
community OF institutions and ideals and
a hourishing commerce All these bonds
will be greatly strengthened as time goes
on and increased facilities. such as the
great bank soon 10 be established in lat
in-America. supply the means for build
ing up the colossal intercontinental com
mercs OF the future.
My meeting with President Diaz and
the greeting exchanged on both Ameri-
can and Mexican soil served. I hope. TO
siRnalixe the close and cordial relations
which 80 well bind together this republic
and the great republic Immediately 20 the
south. between which there Is so vast a
| network OF material interests.
n huV - NkaN oil kssN
the cases which for so long vexed our
relations with Venezuela have been set
tied within the past few months and that
under the enlightened regime now direct
ing the government OF Venezuela, provi-
sion has been made for arbitration OF the
remaining case before The Hague tri-
bunal.
Since the Washington conventions Of
1907 were communicated TO the govern
| ment OF the United States as a consult
ing and advisory party, this government
has been almost continuously called upon
by one or another. and In turn by all OF
| the five Central American republics. TO
exert itself for the maintenance OF the
conventions. Nearly every complaint has
been against the Zelaya government OF
Nicaragua. which has kept Central Amer
Tea In constant tension and turmoil. The
responses made 10 the representations Of
Central American republics. as due from
ton to the Washington conventions, have
been at all times conservative and have
avoided. 50 far as possible. any semblance
OF interference. although II is very appar-
ent that the considerations OF geOgraph-
&c proximity 20 the canal zone and OF the
very substantial American interests In
| Central America give 20 the United
| States a special position In the zone OF
these republics and the Caribbean sea
need not rehearse here the patient
efforts OF this government 10 promote
| peace and welfare among these repub-
| lies, efforts which are fully appreciated
by the majority OF them. who are loyal
10 their true interests II would be no
less unnecessary 10 rehearse here the
sad tale Of unspeakable barbarites and
oppression alleged 10 have been commit
ted by the Zelaya government. Recently
! two Americans were put 10 death by or
der OF President zolaya himself They
were officers In the organized forces OF
revolution which was In control OF
absat half Of the republic. and as such.