The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

that Of strict nonintervention IN the home
affairs OF those republics
An event Of far-reaehing Importance
was the establishment OF the Central
American arbitration court at Cartago.
Costa Rica. and the first judgment deliv-
cred by that tribunal in the proceedings
taken by Honduras against the republics
Of Guatemala and Salvador resulting in
favor of these latter
= great honor for Guatemala was the
holding in the capital Of the fifth Pan
American Congress in August. lasting six
days
Another interesting event was the inau-
guratiOn OF the international bureau OF
the Central American republics on the
18th Of September, being. b a pleasing
coincidence. The anniversary Of the inde-
rendence Of Guatemala.
A representative has been appointed 10
attend the Central American conference
az TegUcigalpa. and the section Of the
message referring 10 foreign affairs closes
with an account Of the investiture OF the
President with the Grand Cross Of Isabel
the Catholic by his majesty the King OF
Spain. and the acceptance by the Presi-
dent Of the United States Of the invita-
ton for the United States squadron 10
visit the Guatemalan Pacific ports.
Revenues Show a Surplus.
The public revenue for the year was
S31,3S555.957. being surplus OF S9, ,SS5.g57 over
the estimates.
The building Of a model military school
is being proceeded with. During the year
instruction has been given at the military
academies and schools for noneomTnis-
stoned officers.
Agriculture Is IN a dourishing state. as
is shown by an exhibition held n Janu-
ary Of the previous year. Experimental
stations lately former are proving a great
success.
The new labor law has been formulated,
and as triaL two agricultural judges
have taken up their duties in Alta Vera
paz The new mining code has given a
great impulse to this branch Of the na-
tional resources Gold. argentiferous lead.
and copper deposits are being worked
Six main roads have been opened 10
public use and eleven are about 10 be
completed. Many horse roads and bridges
we're also finished.
The works Of Improvement in the towns
and cities OF the republic have been ex-
teusive
In the department Of teiegraphs and
telephones an increase Of s114.sz7 in reve-
nUe was noted as compared with the pre-
vious year. IN the letter and parcels post
departments there was an increase Of
SS7.O0212 and S54.769.84. respectively. il Is
10 be hoped that the parcels post service
viii show a further increase. as conven-
tons are about to be made with France.
Belgium. and Spain.
The statistical department has done q
large amount OF useful work in its branch
Information IS being collected for a new
immigrants guide, and a commission has
been appointed 10 investigate the neces-
sary changes in the immigration laws
Steamship Service Expands.
The steamship services to the ports OF
the republic have been augmented. and
the United Fruit Company Viii shortly
run a direct line between Puerto Barrios
and New York.
Lighthouses and coast marks have been
increased and extensive repairs made In
the whaTves OF the ports
The banking establishments have con
uHUed their usual operations under the
legai supervision Of the authorities.
The capital has been improved by pub
lie promenades. buildings. and water sup
ply
encouragement has been given 10 nne
arts, opera and the drama subventioned. !
and promising youths sent abroad to !