New-York tribune., 1909-12-08

QUICK transition -ltle government ci tHc
Ottoman Empire from one of retrcgrade
tendencies 20 constitutional government
with parliament and with progressive
modern policies OF reform and public i'm
provement is one. of the important phe-
nomena OF our times. Constitutional gov
ernment seems also 10 have made further
advance In Persia These events have
turned the eyes OF the world upon the
Near East. In that quarter the prestige
OF the United States has spread widely
through the peaceful influence OF American
schools. universities and missionaries
There is every reason why we should OBJ
tain greater share OF the commerce OF
the Near East since the conditions are
more favorable now than ever before.
LATIN AMERICA.
One OF the happiest events in recent
Pan-American diplomacy was the pacific,
independent settlement by the govern
rsnts Of Bolivia and Peru OF a boundary
difference between them, which for some
weeks threatened 10 cause war and even
70 entrain embitterments affecting other
republics less directly concerned From
various quarters. directly or indirectly
concerned. the intermediation Of the
United States was sought TO assist in a
solution OF the controversy. Desiring at
all times 20 abstain from any undue min
Cling in the affairs OF sister republics and
having faith in the ability OF the govern
ments OF Peru and Bolivia themselves 70
settle their difference in q manner salts
factory 10 themselves which, viewed with
magnanimity. would assuage all embitter-
ment. this government steadily sbsta!ned
from being drawn into the controversy
and was much gratified 10 find its conf
dence justified by events
On the 9th Of July next there will open
at Buenos Ayres the fourth Pan-American
Conference. This conference will have
special meaning TO the hearts of all Amer
leans, because around it's date are clus-
tered the anniversaries of the indepen-
dence of so many of the American repub-
lies IL is not necessary for me to re-
mind the Congress OF the political, social
and commercial Importance of these gather
ings. You are asked TO make liberal ap-
preparation for our participation. II this
be granted. IL is my purpose to appoint
distinguished and representative deleGa-
tion. qualified fittingly 10 represent this
country and to deal with the problems of
intercontinental interest which will there
be discussed.
The Argentine Republic will also hold.
from May 10 November. 1910 at Buenos
exhibition. in which the United States has
been invited TO participate Considering
the rapid growth of the trade of the
United States with the Argentine Republic
and the cordial relations existing between
the two nations, together with the fact
that IL provides an opportunity 10 show
Difference TO a sister republic on the occa-
sion OF the celebration of It's national in
dependence. the proper departments of this
government are taking steps 10 apprise
the interests concerned OF the opportunity
afforded by this exhibition. in which appro-
pirate participation by this country is so
desirable. The designation OF an official
representative is also receiving considera-
tiou.
PROTECT AMERICAN INTERESTS.
To-day, more than ever before, American
capital is seeking investment in foreign
countries, and American products are more
and more generally seeking foreign mar
kets- As a consequence. in all countries
there are American citizens and American
interests 20 he protected. on occasion, by
their government. These movements of
men. of capital AMI OF commodities bring
peoples and governments closer together
and so form bonds Of peace and mutual
dependency. they must also naturally
The resultant situation inevitably imposes
upon this government vastly increased re-
sponsiblities. This administration, through
the Department OF state and the foreign
service, is lending all proper support 10
legitimate and beneficial American enter
prises In foreign countries. the degree Of
such support being measured by the ma
tional advantages to be expected a citizen
himself cannot by contract or otherwise
divest himself OF the right nor can this
government escape the obligation OF his
protection in his personal and property
rights when these are unjustly infringed
in a foreign country. To avoid ceaseless
vexations # is proper that in considering
whether American enterprise should be en-
ceuraged or supported in a particular coun-
try. the government should give full weight
not only to the national. as opposed to the
individual benefits To accrue, but also ~
the fact whether or not the government OF
the country ia question is In it's admins
tration and in Its diplomacy faithful to the
principles OF moderation, equity and JUS
tice upon which alone depend International
credit, in diplomacy as well in finance.
The Psn-American policy Of this gov
ernment has long been fixed in its princi-
pies and remains unchanged. with the
changed circumstances of ,he United States
and OF the republics TO the south Of US,
most OF which have great natural resources.
stable government and progressive ideals,
the apprehension which gave rise TO the
Monroe Doctrine may be said 10 have
nearly disappeared. ana neither the doc
tTiue is IL exists nor am other doctrine
Of American Roiicy should be permitted TO
operate for the perpetuatiOn OF irrespOnsi-
ble government, the escape of Just otIiga-
tiOns or the insidious allegation Of dom
mating ambitions on the part OF the United
States.
Beside the fundamental doctrines of our
Pan-American policy there have grown up
a realization of political interests, COM
rnunity Of institutions and ideals and a
fourishing commerce. All these bonds will
be greatly strengthened as time goes on
and increased facilities. such as the great
bank soon IL be established In Latin-Amer-
lea. supply the means for building up the
colossal intercontinentsl commerce of the
future.
MEETING WITH PRESIDENT DIAZ
My meeting with President Diaz and the
greeting exchanged on both American and
Mexican soil served. I hope, TO signalize
the close and cordial relations which so
well bind together this Republic and the
great republic Immediately 10 the south.
between which there il SO vast a network