The Columbus journal., 1909-12-08
PRESIDENT TAFT
SENDS MESSAGE
TO CONGRESS
Policy of the Administration
Made Clear to the
Country.
FAv0Rs SHIP SUBSIDY BILL

Chief Executive Gives Reasons for De-
string the Passage Of Such . Meas.
ure-Postai Savings Banks-Piea
for Conservation Of National Re-
sources.
Washington.-The president trans
mitted the following message to con-
gress:
To the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives:
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 happiest 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 to cause war and even
to entrain embitterments affecting other
republics less directly concerned. From
various quarters, directly or Indirectly
concerned, the intermediation of the Uni
luton OF the controversy. Desiring at all
times TO abstain from any undue mingling
In the affairs Of sister republics and hav-
ing faith in the ability OF the govern
ments of Peru and Bolivia themselves to
settle their differences in a manner salts
factory to themselves which, viewed with
magnanimity. would aSsuage ell embit-
terment, this government steadily alb
stained from being drawn into the con-
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Its confidence justified by events.
On the ninth OF July next the0o will
open at Buenos A-.es the fourth Pan
American conference. This conference
will have a special meaning to the hearts
OF all Americans. because around its date
are clustered the anniversaries OF the in
dependence Of SO many American repub-
lies. II is not necessary for me to remind
the congress OF the political. social and
commercial Importance OF these gather
inEs. You are asked to make liberal ap-
preparation for our participation. II this
be granted. 1t is my purpose to appoint
distinguished and representative dele
cation. qualified fittinsly to represent this
country and to deal with the problems Of
lntercontinental interest which will there
be discussed.
The Argentine Republic will also hold
from May to November. 1910. at Buenos
q !
exhibition in which the United States has
been invited to participate. Considering
the rapid growth of the trade Of the Uni
ted States with the Argentine Republic
and the cordial relations existing between
the two nations. together with the fact
that it provides an opportunity to show
Difference to a sister republic on the oc-
casion Of the celebration Of its nation
al independence. the proper departments
. &c l-tv So
prise the interests concerned of the Op-
portunity afforded by this exhibition in
which appropriate participation by this
country is so desirable. The deSignat ton
of an official representative is also receiv-
ing consideration.
The Pan-American policy of this gov
eminent has long been fixed i'm its prin-
ciples and remains unchanged. With the
changed circumstances of the United
States and of the republics to the south
of rs. 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 to operate for the perpetual
ton of irresponsible government. the es-
cape of just obligations or the insidious
part of the United States.
Beside the fundamental doctrines of our
Pan-American policy there have grown
up a realization OF political interests.
community OF institutions and ideals and
a fiourishing commerce. All these bonds
will be greatly strengthened as time goes
on and increased facilities. such as the
great bank soon to be established In Lat
in America. supply the means for build
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merce OF the future.
My meeting with President Diaz and
the greeting exchanged on both Ameri-
can and Mexican soil served. hope. to
signalze the close and cordial relations
which 50 well bind together this republic
and the great republic Immediately to the
SOUTH between which there is SO vast q
network of material interests.
am happy to say that all but one of
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
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 Ze!aya government OF
Nicaragua. which has kept Central Amer
lea in constant tension and turmoil. The
responses made to the representations OF
Central American republics. az due from
the .t!aited~Sta on account of its rela-
ton to the Washington conventions. have
been at all times conservative and have
avoided, SO far as possible. any semblance
OF interference. although it is very appar-
ent that the considerations Of geograph-
ic proximity to the canal zone and Of the
very substantial American interests in
Central America give to the United
States special position in the zone OF
these republics and the Caribbean sea.
l need not rehearse here the patient
efforts OF this government to promote
peace and welfare among these repub-
lies. efforts which are fully appreciated
by the majority of them. who are loyal
to their true interests. 1t would be nc
less unnecessary to rehearse here the
sad tale Of unspeakable barbarities and
oppression alleged to have been commit
ted by the Zelaya government. Recently
two Americans were put to death ~ or
der of President Zelaya himself. They
Were officers In the organized forces OF
revolution which was in control Of
shous half OF the republic. and as such,