New-York tribune., 1910-07-13
PAN-AMERlCANS MEET
Conference at Buenos Ayres-
Bermeio President.

Buenos Avres, July 12.-The opening OF
the fourth American conference mere
to-day was marked by large assemplage
of delegates representing the United States
and the Latin American republics. Phi
lander c. Knox, the American Secretary of
State and DR. V. de Ia Plaza, the Argentine
Foreign Minister, were named as honorary
presidents The American delegates were
warmly received on all sides, and reports
of latin American coalition against the
United States are the subject of ridicule.
The conference was opened at 1870 o'clock
this afternoon, and as many invitations
had been issued there was d large attend
ance All the delegates, foreign diplomats,
Senators and Deputies, government officials
and many prominent representatives OF
Argentine commercial and professional life
were present Great crowds gathered
around the hall TO watch the arrivals.
The address of welcome was delivered by
DR.. de Ia Plaza, and Henry White. former
American Ambassador to France, respond
ed in English. in behalf of all the delega-
tions. Both addresses were applauded.
The Mexican delegate, Senor Salado, nom
mated Antonio Bermejo for president. While
Rodriguez Larreta, in behalf or the Afgeh-
tine delegation, proposed Henry White for
that hOnOT- SenOT IotIlHSyO HoS SiSSSNN'
The proposal to elect Secretary Knox and
DR.. de la Plaza honorary presidents came
from the Peruvian delegation 1t was de-
cided that hereafter the various vice-presi-
dents should preside at the successive
sessions The conference adjourned until
. o'clock tomorrow.
DR. de la Plaza said in his speech that 1t
was the desire of all America, north and
he oh nf civilization should
shine everywhere, and that liberty, equality
and Justice for the inhabitants of all coun-
tries should be the dominant sentiment.
The basic principle of the Pan-American
conference, he added, was to maintain the
Sovereignty and independence of each state,
and such gatherings as the present served
to draw closer the ties Of union and
friendship between the different nations
which paid homage to the Monroe Doctrine.
He recalled the fact that the Pan-American
Congress was the result of the initiative
of the United States and several other i'm
portant American republics, TO which due
recognition should be made.
Mr. White, in expressing thanks for the
honor which had been conferred upon him,
responded TO the sentiments of the Foreign
Minister, saying he was convinced that
the words of friendship uttered by DR..
de la Plaza would serve as an inspiration
to the congress, and the spirit of harmony
would prevail in its deliberations. He
added:
I'VE are neither North Americans, Cen
tral Americans nor South Americans, but
we feel that we are all Americans"
He pointed out that the Monroe Doc
trine was conceived in the broadest spirit
of brotherhood, and added that the con-
gress would conduct its work harmoniously.
Nothing in American solidarity or in the
increasing friendship between the Ameri-
can republics threatened the interests of
the Old World.
The newly elected president of the con-
ference, SefOr Bermejo, expressed his
thanks for the distinction paid to Argen-
tina for naming him for so important
post. He hoped that the conference, in
stead of discussing abstract doctrines.
would take action the measures which
in the general opinion would assure the
greatest good to the greatest number He
believed that the congress would serve TO
strengthen the ties which now united the
American republics
The North American section OF the fine
arts exhibition held In connection with
the centenary of the independence of the
Argentine Republic was opened yesterday.
The American exhibit consists of oil paint
ings and sculptures. and number OF well
known American artists have sent exam
pies of their work
The International scientific congress held
in connection with the Pan-American gath
ering held its first session to-day at the
Colon Theatre. Among those present were
various foreign delegates. members of the
diplomatic corps and representatives Of the
Argentine ministries The addresses by
the American delegates were received with
especial marks OF approval