Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-17

to Mexican territory and the Ameri-
can chief executive expressing his APP
probation in behalf Of the American
people for the cordial reception.
The interview ended. President Taft
returned 10 III Paso and prepared for
the banquet tonight. The speeches Of
Presidents Taft and Diaz at the Juare2
dinner were given as toasts from one
TO the other. President Diaz was first
TO rise and AS he gained his feet an
Impressive silence Of expectancy sue
ccodcd the hum of general CONVERSE
ton which had engrosscd the $50
guests.
President Diaz said
"Mr. President. gentlemen; This
visit which his exceilency, President
Taft. today makes to Mexican tcrri-
tory. viii mark an epoch In the history
Of Mexico WE have hAd among us
some very iIrustrious American visit
ors. such as General Ulysses S. Grant
and the Honorable Messrs. Seward
and Root, but never have we seen on
our soil the FIRST magistrate of the
great American union. Such a proof
Of International courtesy, which Mex
leo appreciates and osteems in all Of
it's worth and meaning, win be from
today q happy precedent for Latin
American republics to cultivate CON
ana cordial relations among
themselves, viii us. and with all the
othor countries Of the continent.
Inspired by these sentiments.
are also those Of my country, I |
toast for the hope that the country Of
the immortal Washington may always
enjoy al the happiness ana pros
which Justly correspond to the
intelligent activity ana high civil quail
tiles which characterize the manly
glory Of it's heroic founders. also
coast for the personal happiness OIL
he lllustrlous president, who has
to honor us with his presence
with his friendship. the NANTES
alton Of which Will contribute to cul-
ivate the common interests which
lind the two n~eighboring countries
whose respective elements Of life and
progress are r%eciprocally completed
md magnihcd by association
When the Interpreter had concluded
PRESIDENT Taft arosc. II was a min
lte or two before he could proceed
N account Of the cheering. He stood
u smiling appreciation until he wa
permitted to proceed and then said
"Mr President gentlemen. Re
.p0nding as BELTS this most ausplci-
MS occasion, ! rise to express in The
and on behalf Of the people o.
he United states the admiration an6
ieh esteem they hold for the great
lustrious ana patriotic president Of
he republic of McSico. / also take
his occasion 10 proclaim the heart'
ailments of friendship and accor6
It'll which my c"ountrymen REGARD
Mexican people. Your eNcellency
have left the United States and SCI
~ foot in your great ana prusperOu
luntry to emphasize the high senti
rent and confidence, The feeling Of
rotherlY ncighborlincss which exist
our va great nations"
During the banquet an orchcstrt
up of some of the most notet !
Mexican musicians played the ma !
onal airs ana anthems or the tw,
ttions. President Taft made his wa,
to American soil In a perfeet
aze OF ARTIFICIAL light and with ar
.cort which changed at the interna
,ual bridge.
In token of remembrance Of theI
storic meeting both presidents were
'esentcd at the dinner tonight Will
of pure gold, the gifts Of the
ty or lei Paso.