The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-08

OF tne commerce OF the near east since
the conditions are more favorable now
than ever before
Latin America.
One OF the happiest events In recent
Pan American diplomacy was the pa
ciEc. independent scttlemt by the gov
ernm.nts Of Bolivia and Peru of "A
boundary difference between tlrsm
which for some weeks threatened to
cause war and even t. entrain en.bit-
terments affecting other republics less
directly concerned. From various
quarters directly or indirectly concernhd
the intermediation of the United States
was sought to assist In "A solution of
the controversy. Desiring ut all times
to abstain from any undue mingIing i'm
the affairs of sister republics and
having faith in the ability of the gov
ernments of Peru and Bolivia them
selves To settle their differences in a
manner satisfactory to themselves.
which. viewed with magnanfmit,
would assnage all enlightenment, this
government steadily abstained. from
being drawn into the controversy and
was much grathed to find its conf
dencc justified by events.
ON the ninth of July next there will
open ut Buenos Ayres the fourth Pan
American conference. This conference
VIII have special meaning to the
hearts of all Americans, because
around its date are clustered the ami
Nersarics of the independence Of 50
many of the American republics. 1t
is not necessary Tor me 10 remind the
congress of the political, social ana
commercial Importance of these gath
erings. You are asked to make liberal
appropriation for our participation. II
TINS be- granted, il is my purpose Ia
appoint distinguished and represen-
tative delegation. qualified fittingiy to
represent this country and tn denl with
the problems of inter continental in
teiest which viii be there discussed.
The Argentine republic will also hold
from May To November. 1910. at Buen-
os Ayrcs. great international agri-
cultural exhibition in which the United
states has been invited 10 participate.
Considering the rapid growth Of the
trade of the United states with tn.
Argentine republic and the cordial re-
iations existing between the two ma
L
provides an opportunity to show defer.
encc I" sister republic on the oeca-
sion of the celebration of its national
independence. the proper departments
or THIS government are taking steps to
apnrisc the interests concerned nf the
afforded by this exhibition,
In which appropriate participation by
this country is so desirable. The des-
isnation of an official representative
is also receiving consideration.
Today more than ever before Ameri-
can capital is seeking investment in
foreign countries. and American prod
ncts are more and more generally seek
ing foreign markets. As IA consequence
in all countries there are American
citizens and American interests ta he
protected on occasion by their govern
ment. These movements of men, oT
capital and Of commodities bring peo-
Piles and governments closer together
and so form bonds of peace and mu-
tuai dependency. ms they must also
naturally sometimes make passing
points nj friction. The resultant stu
alton inevitably imposes upon this gov
ernment vastly increased responsible
ties. This administration. through the
department nj state and the foreign
service. Is lending all proper support
To legitimate and beneficial American
in foreign countries. the
degree of such support being measured
ny the national advantages tn he ex-
pccted. \ citizen himself cannot hv
contract or otherwise. diVest himself
ri the right. nor can this government
escape the obligations of his protec-
ton in his personal and property rights
when these are unjustiv infrtnged upon
IN foreign country. To avoid cease
less veNations ii is proper that in CON
Sidering whether American enterprise
should be encouraged or supported in
1 particular country the government
should give full weight not only to the
national as opposed To the individual
benefits Ia accrue. but also To the fact
whether ar not the government Of the
i'm question is in its admins
ration and iii its diplomacy faithful
% the principles of moderation. equity
md justice upon which alone depend
credit, In diplomacy. as +
Well as in finance /
The pan-american policy If this
government has long been fixed in its
principles and remains unchanged.
Nth the changed circumstances OF
he United States and the republics to
he south IT us. most nj which have
treat natural resources. stable govern
nent and progressive ideals. the appre-
tension of which gave rise L. the Mon
ne doctrine, may he said tn have near
Y disappeared. and neither the doctrine
II American policy should be per
aitted IL operate for the rerpatuatinn
( Irresponsible government. tn, escape
1 just obligations or the iusittious al
agation of dominating ambition on H..