New-York tribune., 1909-03-05
MESSAGES FROM ABROAD.
British Chambers of Commerce Take
Action-C Comment IN Paris

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| bers of Commerce of the United Kingdom at the
close to-day of its annual conference drew up a
resolution congratulating William H Taft on his
assumption Of the Presidency Of the United States
and expressing the good will Of the association
toward America. The text Of the message is as
follows:
This annual meeting Of the Association Of the
Chambers Of Commerce Of the United Kingdom
ton as President Of the United dp2 States. and e
S s9qd d Tsnes t Hns TOR Sns Success OF sna Hs @
cess Of the country over which he has been called
to preside.
Paris. March 4-The papers Of Paris today give
much space to the Inauguration Of William H Taft
and the retirement Of Theodore Roosevelt The
| consensus Of opinion is that Mr. Roosevelt has had
remarkably successful and picturesque career He
has moral forces Of the United States.
and internationally he has filed important role
on the worlds stage. Although he is great
preacher. he has been distinctly OF action,
AN athlete in politics well as in sport, war and
theology
Mr. Taft although less irnpulsive than his prede-
cessor, is regarded as man Of great capacity and
moral strength consequently he Is characterized
as safer President both for America and
Europe Neither the United States nor Europe"
one paper saws need now the theatrical coups
which upset them under the Roosevelt regime"
Toxic March 5.-The press of japan continues
tn felictate President Taft his inauguration
and is unanimous in rejoicing over the fact that
his knowledge Of Japan is based on his personal
observations while visitor in the empire. The
"a pers say that in consequence Of this the f1end-
ship between Japan and the United States is GER
tain 10 be strengthened materially during Presi-
dent Tafts term of Office They refer to the new
Executive as a man who appeals in the highest
sense TO the japanese public worthy successor
TO President Roosevelt. whose policies with respect
TO the japanese are characterized as both noble
and just
Editorials express the confident expectation that
Japanese interests in the United States will be safe
with President Taft in Office
The full text OF President Taft's inaugural ad-
dress has been received by cable and widely pub
Iished, inspiring further expressions Of confidence
on the part Of the press Especial attention Is
called 10 that portion Of the address which out
lines the policy Of the incoming President on Asatic
immigration This is commended in the various
papers.
The japanese editors make the inauguration OF
President Taft ground congratuls ton not only
to the United States also TO japan. and see in
the event a strong guarantee for the maintenance
Of the peace Of the world
San Juan Porto Rico. March A-Jose de Diego.
Speaker Of House Of Delegates, to-day sent the
following telegraph dispatch TO President Taft:
The House Of Delegates. in the name Of the peo-
nIa Of Porto Rico presents its congratulations 20
Won and hopes that your administration VIII he a
ffherties which the people Of Porto Rico deserve
but which thsy not enjoy. The insular and mill
tar authorities and civic bodies also congra tuare
you.