The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-22

Ell Paso. Texas Especially .-Presi-
dents of the two great republics of
the North Amosican Continent met.
each entering the territory of the
other, and exchanged the stilted Ian
guage which stands for peace and
gives promise of joint prosperity.
President Diaz extended the hand
of friendship to Mr.. Taft, the head
of the Government which has con-
tributed millions to the development
of the border country. This visit
was then returned by President Taft.
But once before in the political
history of the United States has its
President crossed its borders. Mr..
Taft had for precedent the visit
of Theodore Roosevelt to Panama
early in the history of the Panama
Canal.
But this was visit of friendship,
not of precedent, and had it been
necessary to initiate such an act
President Taft would not have hesi-
tated.
Both executives spent the day un-
der heavy military and Secret Serv-
ice guard. There was noticeable
tension, which covered the fear in
the heart of every thinking citizen
that some harm might come to one
ruler or the other. This was not
directed against President Taft. ex-
cept as he became its mark because
of his association and friendly ex-
change with the President of the
other republic, where revolution
smolders
There was a striking contrast be-
tween the two rulers and the man
ner in which they approached the
meeting. President Taft reluctantly
laid aside the sack coat, in which
he has been getting close to the
people of the Southwest in platform
speeches, and donned for the day a
shining silk hat with the frock coat
prescribed by the Department Of
State.
Mexico's Chief Glitters.
President Diaz was resplendent
with all the pomp and glitter of
general in the Mexican Army. Be
tween the glittering gold of his COL
lar and the brilliant color of his
sash clustered row after row of med
ais and insinia.
President Taft rode in carriage
which any other respectable citizen
of Texas may have for 81 an hour.
Liveried footmen and a gold deco
ated coach, with deep, luxuriant
cushions, brought from the Mexican
capital, carried the aged President
of Mexico.
All the deep-rooted hospitality of
the Spanish nature found an outlet
in the banquet given by Diaz at
Juarez for his distinguished guest.
Carloads of flowers, crests of the
Emperor Macmillan, the art of
trained chefs and everything which
money freely offered could provide
was laid before the fellow-ruler
whom General Diaz desired to honor.
Cordial Sentiments Exchanged.
Each ruler toasted the other with
sentiments which were applauded
until the crowd without caught the
infection and yelled the "bravos'' to
a mighty roar. President Diaz
spoke, with the warmth and elo-
Quence of the Spanish race, his re-
gard and good wishes to the Ameri-
can ruler and his people. Rising to
return the honor paid him, Presi-
dent Taft gave highest compliment
to the patriotic devc ion, will and
energy of the Mexicans; labeled the
aims and ideals of the two nations
as identical, and pledged the never
ending bonds of mutual sympathy
between Mexico and the United
States.
Before the two Presidents sat
down together at the banquet table,
they met in 81 Paso, with an in
formality which led the State De-
partment to bar the doors of the
hall in which they clasped hands to
all but few of the guests.