The state herald., 1909-12-10

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 hsppiest events In recent
Pan-American diplomacy the pacific.
independent settlement by the govern
ments of Bolivia and Peru of 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
ted States was sought to assist in a So
luton OF the controversy. Desiring at all
times to abstain from any undue mingling
in the affairs of sister republics and hay-
ing faith in the ability OF the govern
ments of Peru and Bolivia themselves to
settle their differences in manner satis-
factory to themselves which. viewed with
magnanimity. would assuage all embt-
torment. this government steadily alb
stained from being drawn into the con-
troversy and was much gratified to nnd
Its confidence justified by events.
On the ninth Of July next there will
open at Buenos Aires the fourth PAN
American conference. This conference
will have n 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. 1t is 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 ap-
preparation for our participation. II this
be granted. II is my purpose to appoint
distinguished and representative dele
CATION. qualified httingly to 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 to November. 1910 at Buenos
| Aires, a great International Agricultural
| 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 II provides an opportunity TO show
Difference to n sister republic on the oc-
casion Of the celebration OF its nation
al independence. the proper departments
OF this government are taking steps to np-
prise the interests concerned of the op-
portunity afforded by this exhibition in
which appropriate participation by this
country Is so desirable. The designation
Of an official representative is also receiv-
/ Ing consideration.
The Pan-American policy OF this gov
ernment has long been fixed In its prin-
clplcs and remains unchanged. with tho
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-
greSslve Ideals. the apprehension which
gave rise to the Monroe doctrine may be
said TO have nearly disappeared and nell
ther doctrine as II exists nor any
other doctrine Of American policy should
be permitted to operate for the perpetual
tion OF irresponsible government. the
cap. Of Just obligations or the insidious
allegation OF dominating ambitions on the
| part Of the United States
Beside the fundamental doctrines of our
Pan-Amorican policy there have grown
up realization OF political interests
community of institutions and ideals and
a nourishing commerce. All these bonds
will be greatly strengthened ms 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 intercontincntal COM
merc- OF the future.
My meeting with President Dlaz and
the greeting exchanged on both Amcri-
can and Mexican soil served. hope. to
rgnalize the close and cordial relations
which so well bind together this republic
and the great republic Immediately 10 the
south. between which there ia so vast a
network Of material interests.
| am happy 10 say that all but one Of
III. eases which for 80 long vesed our
relations with Venezuela have been set
| tied within ~ few ~ ha md m
under the enlightened regime now direct
| Ing the government OF Venezuela, provi-
sion has been mad. for arbitration OF the
remaining case before The Hague tri-
| bunAi
Zine. tho Washington conventions Of
1901 were communicated to tho govern
ment OF the United States ms n consult.
| ins and advisory party, this government
has been almost continuously called upon
| by ono or another. and In turn by all OF
the nv- Central American republics. TO
exert Itself for the maintenance OF the
conventions Nearly every complaint ha.
been against tho Zclayn government Of
| Nicaragua. which has kept Central Amer
lea In constant tension and turmoil. Tn,
responses mad. 10 the representations OF
Central American republics, nH due from
the United States on account Of Its relh.
tion TO the Washington conventions, have
been at NIL times conservative and have
avoided. no far m possible, any Hemblanc.
Of Interference. although II II very appar.
snt that the considerations Of EnoFrnphs
| io proximity 20 the canal gone and Of tho
very substantial American interests In
Central America Klvs 10 the United
Atnt.H special position In tho ron. OF
these republics and the Caribbean sea.
| ! need not r.hcarre here the patient
Efforts Of this government to promot.
peace and welfare among these ropub.
lies, Efforts which are fully appreciated
| by the majority Of them. who arc loyal
| 10 their true Interests, II would b, no
| lshs unnecessary to rrhsarro here the
| sad tale Of unHpeakable barbariti.H and
| oppression alleged 10 have been commit
| ted by the Z.lnya government. H-e-nuy
two Am-tlcnnH were put to death by or.
| der Of President H-layh himself. They
| wef. officers ~ the organized forces OF
q revolution which was In control of
about half OF the republic. and as such.