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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
War Is Averted
On Boundary Dispufe-

I am glad to say that the action Of
the United States in It's desire 10 re-
move imminent danger OF war between
Peru and Ecuador growing out or a
boundary dispute, with the co-operatIon
OF Brazil and the Argentina Republic
as joint mediators with this Govern
ment, has already resulted successfully
in preventing war The government OF
Chile while not one Of the uledfstors-
lent effective aid in fu-therance or a
preliminary agreement likely TO lead
on 10 an amicabie settlement. and Il
Is not doubted that the good Offices Of
the mediatiug powers and the concilia-
5oTE cooperation OF the governments
directly interested viii finally lead to
q removal Of this perennial cause OF
friction between Ecuador and Peru The
inestimable value Of cordial co-opera-
ton between the sister republics OF
America for the maintenance of peace
in this hemisphere has never been more
clearly shown than in this mediation,
by which three American governments
have given 10 this hemisphere the
honor OF first invoking the most far
reaching provisions Of The Hague con-
Vention for the pacific settlement OF in
reruztouaI GfED1rtez
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regulation Of trademarks, patents and
copyflgnJS, which, when ratified by the
dlnerent governments. viii 20 far to-
ward furnishing TO Amc-ic authors.
pitentees- and owners OF trademarks
ire protection needed In localities where
heretofore II has been either lacking or
IT-adeQuate- Further, q convention for
tae arbitration Of pecUniarv claims was
Sned and number OF important reso-
Hltons passed. The conventions will in
cue course De transmitted to the Senate,
ma the report OF The delegation OF the
hlted states viii be communicated TO
ne Congress for its Information The
-pecial co5-olality between representa-
i've men from ali parts Of America
Which was shown at this conference
cannot iail to react upon and draw stfII
closer the relations between the coun-
tries which took part in IL
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Arbitration.

The year has been notable as wit
Messing the pacific settlement Of two
important International controversies
before the permanent court Of The
Hague
The arbitration Of the fisheries dispute
between the United States and Great
Britain which has been the source
Of nearly continuous diplomatic CORES
pondenCe since the fisheries convention
OF ISIS, has given an award which Is
satisfactory 10 both parties This arbi-
Uauon IS particularly noteworthy not
only because OF the emfnentIy lust re-
suits secured. but also because IL is
the first arbitration held under the gen
eTal arbitration treaty Of April l. 1905
between the United States and Great
Britain. and dispOses Of a controversy
the settlement of which has resisted
every other resource Of diplomacy and
which for nearly ninety years has been
the cause Of friction between two cOun-
maintaining the most friendly and cor
dial relations with each other.
The United States was ably repre-
scented before the tribunal. The com
piCated history OF the questions arising
made the issue depend more than or
dinarlly IN such cases upon the care
and skill with which our case was
presented. ana I should be wanting IN
proper recognition OF q great patriotic
service II I did not refer 20 the lucid
historical analysis OF the facts and the
cle--ld- eLI2A-Lg ana ADE-E OL
six days in length-preseated to the
court in support OF our case by Nj. Elfhu
Root As Secretary Of state Mr. Root
had given close study 20 the intricate
facts bearing on the controversy, and
BY diplomatic correspondence had help
ed 10 frame the issues At the sOiicita-
ton OF the Secretary Of state and NY
self. Mr. Root. though burdened By his
duties as Senator from New York IN
deTtOok the preparation Of the case as
leading counsel, with the condition i'm
posed by himself THAI IN view Of his
position as Senator he should not re-
ceive any compensation
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Trade Relations
With Canada.

The policy OF broader and closer trade
relations with the Dominion Of Canada
which was initiated in the adjustment
OF the maximum and minimum pr0vIs-
ions OF the tariff act OF August. 1853. has
proved mutually beneficial II Justifes
further efforts for LIe readjUstment OF
The commercial relations OF the two
countries 50 that their commerce may
follow the channels natural TO con-
usuous countries and be commensurate
with the steady expansion Of trade
and industry on both sides OF the
boundary line The reciprOcation on
the part OF the Dominion government
or the sentiment which was EXPRESSED
Dy this Government was followed IL
october by the suggestion that II would
be glad to have the negotiations. which
had been temporarily suspended during
me sumner. resumed IN accordance
with this suggestion the Secretary Of
state, by my direction, dispatched two
representatives Of the Department %
state as special commissioners to OF
lava to confer with representatives
Of the Dominion government They
we're authorized 20 take such steps for
formulating q reciprocal trade agree
ment as might De necessary and TO
receive and consider any propositions
which the Dominion government might
care TO submit
Pursuant to the instructions issued
conferences were held by these COM
missioners with officials OF the DOufn-
ion government at Ottawa in the early
part of November.
The negotiations were conducted OF
both sides in spirit of mutual &C
COmmOdation- The discussion Of the
UOmmon commercial interests of the
two countries had for its object q sat-
isfactOry basis for a trade arrangement
which offers the prospect of a fTeer in
terchangs for the products Of the
United States and Of Canada The con-
ferences were adjourned 10 be resumed
In Washington IN January, when II IS
he r0f h0rF7
ernments for a mutually advantageous
MEASURE OF RECIPROCITY viii be realized
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The Department of State, the
Foreign Service, Etc

All these tariff negotiations. so vital
to our commerce and industry. and the
duty OF jealousy guarding the equitable
and just treatment OF our products,
capital, and industry abroad devoIve
upon the Department o State
The Argentine battIeShip contracts
Ike the subsequent important one for
Argentine railway equipn ent, and those
for Cuban government vessels were
secured for our manufacturers largely
through the good offices Of the Depart
ment OF state.
The efforts OF that department to Sc
cure for citizens of the United States
coral opportunities in the markets Of the
world and TO expand American COM
meTce have been most successful The
volume Of business obtained in new
fields Of competition and upon new lines
Is already very great and Congress Is
urged to continue 10 support the Depart
ment Of State in its enSoavOrS for fur
Their trade expansion.
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Liberia.

A disturbance among the native tribes
Of Liberia in q portion OF the republic
during the early part Of this year re-
suited IN the sending, under the treaty
Of 1862, Of an American vessel of war
70 the disa6ected dis tTlCt- and the Iibe-
Ran authorities, assisted by the good
Offices OF the American naval officers
We've able 20 restore order The negO-
tiatIons which have been undertaken
Tor the anelioration Of the conditions
found in Liberia by the American CON-
mission whose report l transmitted TO
Congress on March = last, are being
brought TO conclusion, and II is thought
that within a short time practical meas
ures OF relief may be put into effect
through the good Offices OF this Gov
eminent and the cordial cooperation OF
other governments interested in Libe-
re s WelfarP.
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THE TREASURY.
Estimates For Next Years
Expenses.

department chief to reduce the estimai
ed cost Of his department for the en-
suing fiscal year ending June 50, 1872
s.Iy this IN order that Congress may IN
derstand that these estimates thus mad
present the smallest sum which wi
maintain the departments, bureaus an
Offices Of the Government and meet iS
other obligations under existing law, an
that q cut Of these estiTna ties would re
suit in embarrassing the executive
branch OF the Government in the pei
Torrance OF its duties. This Temar
does not apply to the rTve- and harbd
estimates except to those for expense
Of maintenance and the meeting Of OF
legations under authorized contracts, NJ
does il apply 10 the public building bI
nor TO the navy building proETam- 9
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Pan-American Bureau
Doing Good Work.

The InteTnstional Bureau Of American
Republics IS doing a broad and useful
work for pan-AHerican commerce and
comfy Its duties were much enlarged
By the International CouFere. &c -
American States al Bueuos Air E and
us name was shortened TO the more
practcal and expressive term OF
Pan-American Union. Located now in
Us new buildi-g. which vas special
dedicated Apr 25 Of this year to the
development Of friendship, trade. and
peace among the American uations IN
mas improved Observation-Disclosures IN ssr,-e
the twenty-five republics Of this hem
fSunpre
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American Capital
Developing China

The policy Of this Government in these
matters has been directed by a desire
90 make the use Of American capital in
the Development OF China an instrument
in the promotion Of China's welfare and
material prosperity without prejudice 10
her legitimate rights as an Independent
political power
This policy has recently found further
rnpunCaJion in the assistance given
DF this Government to the NEGOTIATIONS
between China and q group OF American
bankers Tor a. loan Of SO 10000 to be en-
plOyed chiefly IN currency reform The
INFUSION which has from ancient times
existed n the monetary uSazes OF the
obstacles 20 commercial intercourse with
that people The United States in its
treaty OF 1906 with China obtained a
pledge from the latter TO Introduce a
uniform national coinage and the fol-
lowing year. AZ the request Of China
this Government sent TO Pekiug a mem
Der OF the International Exchange Com
mission to discuss with the Chinese gov
eminent tbs best methods Of introducing
the reform In 1905 China sent a com
missioner 10 the United States &c consult
with American hnanciers as 10 the pos
slDltIy or securing a large loan with
" hlCn TO tnauEUrate the new currency
system, but the death OF their ma iesties,
the Empress DGwaEer and the Emperor
OF China, interrupted the negotiations.
which we're not resumed until a few
months ago, when this Government was
asked 10 communicate 10 the bankers
concerning the request OF China for a
loan of s50,0oo.a0o for the purpose under
review A preliminary agreement be-
tween the American group and China
has been made covering the loan
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Protocol Has Been
Signed With MeKico.

There has been signed by the repre-
sentatlves Of the United States and
Mexico a protocol submitting TO the Uni
ted States-Mexiean Boundary ComnIs-
sion (vhose membership FOR the pur-
pose Of this case is 20 be increased by
the addition OF citizen or Canada) the
question OF sovereignty over the Chami-
zal tract which lies within the present
physical boundaries Of the CITY Of FL
PaSo, Tex The determination OF this
question will remove a source OF no lit
tie annoyance 10 the Two governments
The republic OF Honduras has for
many years been bUrdened with heavy
bonded debt held in Europe. the inter
est on which long ago fen IN arrears.
Finally conditions We're such that II
became imperative 10 refund the debt
and place the finances o. the republic
on sound basis Last year a group
OF American bankers undertook TO do
this and 10 advance funds for railway
and other Improvements contributing
directly 20 the cOuntry's prosperity and
COmmeTCe-an arTan cement which has
long been desired by this Government
Negotiations 70 this end have been
under way for more than a year and
Il is now confidently believed that a
short time viii suffice 20 conclude an
arrangement which viii be satisfactory
vantageoUs tc Honduras. and highly
cTediteble to the judgment and fore
sight Of the HOniUranean government
This is much - be desired since as
recognized by -,e Washington conven-
tons, a strong honduras would tend
immensely to -he progress and PROS
perity of Central America
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
For Ownership Of
EmbRssys and COnsuIates-

During many years past appeals hav
been made from time TO time to Con
gTeSs IN favor OF Government owner
ship OF embassy and legation premise
abroad The arguments in favor q
such ownership have been many ant
oft repeated and are we'll known z
the Congress The acquisition BY tbs
Government Of suitable residences an
offices for its diplomatic officers, espe
cially in the capitals OF the Latin
American states and Of Europe. is
important and necessary to an improves
diplomatic service that I have no heSi
tation IN urging upon the Congress III
passage Of some measure similar 10 tina
favors-bly reported by the House Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs on FebTuaT-
i, 1910 (RepOrt No 43Sl. that would al
thOTize the gradual and annual acquisi
ton Of premises for diplomatic use
The work of the Diplomatic Service
devoid of craftsmanship. its inaportanc
should appeal TO every American Citi
zen and should receive the generous con
sideTatiOn of the Congress.
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Portugal.

II October last the monarchy IN Por-
tuEaI was overthrow, a provisional re-
public was proclaimed, and there was
set I'D a defacto government which was
promptly recognized BY tie Government
OF the United States for purposes OF
ordinary intercourse pending formal
recognition BY this and other powers OF
the governmental entity TO be duly es-
"a bIfShed BY the national soverei guty-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Foreign Posts Aided
By Civil Service.

The excellent results which have at
tended the partial application OF civil
service principles 10 the diplomatic and
consular services are in earnest OF the
benefit TO be wrought BY 2 wider and
more permanent extension Of those prin.
ciples 70 both branches OF the foreign
service The marked Improvement j
the consular service during the foui
years since the principles OF the CIT
service act were applied to that service
IN limited way. and the good results
already noticeable from a similar ayspIt
cation OF civil service principles 70 the
diplomatic service q year ago, ConvinCs
me that the enactment into law OF tbs
general principles Of the existing execu
tive regulations could not fail to effeci
further Improvement Of both branches
OF the foreign service. offering as 3
would BY its assurance Of permauenci
Of tenure and promotion on merit, a
iTduJenent for the entry OF ca psb1i
young men into the service and an IN
ceDtive to those already In TO put fRFsi
their best efforts to attain and maintsa
that degree Of efficiency which the n
teTests OF cur international relAHoni
and commerce demand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Foreign Trade
Marikc Crnnnrf

Our foreign trade merits the best sup
port of the Government and the most
earnest endeavOr Of our manufacturers
and merchants, who. If they DO not
already in all cases need a foreign mar
llet, are certain soon to become depend
ent on It. Therefore. now is the time
to secure a strong position in this field
I cannot leave this subject without
emphasizing the necessity OF such iegiS-
lation as viii make possible and con-
venient the establishment Of American
banks and branches Of American banks
in foreign countries Only by such means
can our foreign trade De favorably
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Montenegro.

The National SkOupchtinR having ex-
pressed its will that the principally Of
Montenegro be raised to the rank or
kingdom. the Prince Of Montenegro on
August u last assumed the title o.
King Of Montenegro It gave me pleas
ure to accord TO the new kingdom the
recognition Of the United States.
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railways OF AIanchuria While the prin-
cIDie which led TO the proposal Of this
Government was generally admitted by
the powers to whom IL was addressed.
the governments of Russia and Japan
apprehended practical difficulties in the
execution OF the argcr plan which pre-
vented their ready adherence The
question of constructing the Chinchow-
AtZun railway by means OF an inter
national loan 10 China is however. still
the subject Of friendly discussion by
the Interested partiee
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For the Protection
OF Foreign Subjects.

Win our increasing International In
tercGuTse Il becomes Incumbent upoa
me 10 repeat more COMPATIBILITY than
ever the recommendation which --,af7s.
N my inaugural address that CONGRESS
SlaI az once give 10 the courts Of the
United States jurisdiction TO punish as
= crime the violation OF the rights
OF aliens secured BY treaty with the
United States II order that the General
government Of he United States shall
be abe, when called upon by a friendly
lldliot- % redeem its solemn promise
hl treaty 10 secure 10 the citizens y
SUBJECTS 81 that nation resident in his
United States. freedom from violence
and due process CT law in respect 70 thei-
NE hberry. and property
also, and fo- the same general rea-
SoHs, strongly commend 20 the favorable
action OF Cne Congress the enactment Of
a law applying 70 the diplomats and
consular service the principles embodied
IN Section I353 OF the Revised Statutes
o. the United States, IN the civil service
act or January If IsS3. and the exec--
tive orders Of June =, 1870, and OF No
Ter0ha- Teso
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
ECONOMY IS URGED
IN EVERY BRANCH
Estimates for the Next Fiscal Year Are Placed AT $780,
100000 Which Is So, 964, 900 Less Than
for the Current Period

tain that people employed on any Gov
/ er1ment work or on construction Of
( ships, armOr, etc, under Government
contracts, shall in no event be worked
more than eight hours day
Recommendation concerning District
Of Columbia affairs include suggestion
OF reform OF the school system, and
proposal for creation Of public utiIi-
ties commission for the District
Following is the Presidents message
in full
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THE MESSAGE.

To the Senate and House Of Represen-
tatives-
During the past year the foreign re-
latiOns Of the United States have con
tinued upon a basis Of friendship and
Sood understandings.
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The Rebellion
In Nicaragua.

During the past year. the republic Of
Nicaragua has been the scene Of Inter
necine struggle General Zelaya. for
seventeen years the absolute ruler Of
Nicaragua, was throughout mis- career
the disturber IF Central America and
opposed every plan for the promotion
of peace and friendly relations between
the five republics. When the people Of
Nicaragua were finally driven into re-
belliOn by his lawleSS eXaciOns, he
violated the laws of war by the IN
warranted execution of two American
citizens who had regularly enlisted IN
the ranks Of ne revoluJiOuists- This
and other OfieuSes made II the duty
Of the American Government to take
measures with q view to ultimate repa-
ration and for the safeguarding Of It's
on Of all diplomatic relations with the
Zelaya government for the reasons laid
down in communication from the Sec
rotary OF State, which also notified the
contending factions in Nicaragua that
this Government would hold each to
rights Of American citizens. American
forces were sent to both coasts Of
Nicaragua to be in readiness should &C.
csSiOn arise to protect Americans and
their interests, and remained there until
the war was over and peace had re-
turned to thai unfortunate country.
These events together with Zelay6' s
continued exactionss brought him so
clearly to the bar Of public opinion that
he was forced to resign and to take
refuge abroad.
In the aforementioned cOmmunica-
ton of the Secretary Of State TO the
charge d'affaires Of the Zelaya govern
ment the opinion was expressed that
the revolution represented the wishes
Of the majority Of the Nicaraguan PEG
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Conventions Signed
At Buenos Aires.

At the fourth pan-American confer
ence whicg met in Buenos Aires during
July and August last, after seven weeks
Of harmonious deliberation, three con-
ventiOns were signed providing for the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06

or representatives who would meet with
our commissioners and by joint action
seek 20 make their work effective
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Prompt Action
Aid to Canal.

duuued 10 this most important sinh
Ject in my last annual message. II has
often been before you and / need ro-
Iecapltulate the reasons for its recoru-
mendauIOn- UnLes prompt action b
taken the completion OF the Panama
canal viii find this the only great COM
merclai nation unable 20 avail in inter
national maritime business Of this great
contribution TO the means Of the world 3
commercial intercourse
QUITE aside from the commercial a.
pectr unless We create a merchant. ma
Flne Where can We find the seafariuc.
PoPuiaIiOH necessary as 8 natural naval
reserve and where could We find in
case OF war the transports and sub
Sloiary vessels without which a naval
neet IS arms without a bOdy2 For many
reasons 1 cannot too strongly urge tlroa
the congress the passage OF a measure
Dy mail subsidy OF other Su5reutior "a
squate 70 guarantee the esta blishmeT7r
and rapid development Of an American
merchant marine, the res Grafton Of ~ .
american nag 10 its ancient place uDon
the seas
OF course such aid ought only to bs
given under conditions OF u,bIicft,- -
each oenedciary's business and accounts
which would show that the aid r.
ceiyed was needed 10 maintain rhs
trade, and was properly used for that
DUTUDSe-
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ENT TAFT IN HIS ANNUAL MESSAGE TO SXTYFIRST CONGRESS-
GIVES AN EXHAUSTIVE REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS OF THE GOVERNMENT

Estimates of Appropriations fOr the FiYea 1912 and 1911 and of Appropriations
for 1911, Showing Increases Decreases.
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financed, necessary credits be arranged.
and proper avail be made Of commercial
opportunities IN foreign countries, and
most especially in Latin America
Merchant Marine
Is Indispensable.
Another fundamentally Indispensable
TO the unhampered and NEURAL develop
ment OF American coi.fmzrce is ruer-
chant marine All maritime and cor-
IlerclaI nations recognize the iupor-
lance o. this factor The greatest COM
nerciai nations, our competitors. fesI-
ouS!y foster their merchant n4arfne
Perhaps nowhere is the need for rsr7ii
ana direct mail, passenger, and freizl7r
communication quite 50 urgent as he
tween the United States and lain
America We can secure IN 60 other
quarter OF the world such Immediate
DEMENT'S n friendship and con uerce ss
would Tow from the esla bIis'lEueuf o.
Greet lines Of communication with thu
countries Of Latin America adequate 10
meet the requirements Of raufdIv in
cLeasing appreciation Of the reciDrocaT
dependence Of the countries OF the
western Hemisphere upon each others
products sympathieS- and azsfzra--s