The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-11

With COO or more delegates representa-
tives # nearly every civilized country,
I present, the first American International
/ Humans Conference was called to order
yesterday by William o. Stillman. OF
Albany y. Y Letters from President
Taft and Cardinal Gibbons were read.
each Of whom expressed regret that ne
was unable 10 attend. Charles Nagel,
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor. spoke
for the President.
Among the speakers of the day were
John d. Lindsay. Peter Goelet Gerry.
and Robert J. Wilkins. Of New York.
AT the evening session papers were read
by Takasgi Sanagi OF Japan; Pastor
. Bahnson. Of Germany; Benito Juarez. OF
Mexico; Charles NJ Dagnett. a graduate
OF the Carlisle Indian School, Rev, W. a.
Robinson, OF Cincinnati. and Rev. II E.
Gilehrist. OF New Orleans TIE meeting
last night was at the New Willard Hotel.
Conditions in Japan.
Minister Sanagi, who was also a dele
gate to the International Prison Congress.
offered interesting views on juvenile de-
linquencies in Japan.
Though the treatment of criminal chill
dren In our country is yet in an expert
mental stage, we are rapidly adopting the
best methods Of the Occident?" he said.
Juvenile offenders are segregated in
special jails and wear a uniform differ
ent from that of adult prisoners.
The health. length Of sentence. and
aptitude OF the inmates are considered in
m . H.
course, which IS given in addition TO
primary school education We endeavor
10 establish an intimacy between the
teachers Of the reformatories and the
parents Of the children. IN this way hop
ing to get at the root OF the childs de-
linquencies."
Kind to Animals I'm Mexico.
Speaking for Mexico. Senior Juarez
confined his remarks TO the prevention
OF cruelty 10 animals, especially con-
demning bull fights. Senior Juarez re-
ferred to the fact that his father, the
late President Juarez. had abolished the
sport. which he termed a "disgraceful.
bloody, and cruel spectacle" lie also
pleaded for the open door to Mexican
pupils in the schools Of our Southwestern
States where they have been barred
Herr Pastor Bahnson, a renowned
German humanitarian. spoke very briefly,
as he has poor command Of the English
language. He urged not only the reform
alton Of hayward children, but the pro-
lection OF the rising generation from
any bad associates. Keep your chill
dren OF the streets and away from those
bad moving picture shows was the con-
clusion OF his address.
Right Rev. D. J. Mcmahon, superin-
tendent of Catholic charities in New
York City, took issue with Rev H. f.
Gnchrist, of New Orleans, a previous
speaker, who urged a unifcatlon of the
church and the charity work. This
would be impossible" said Father Nc
Mahon, "inasmuch as we could never
agree on every small detail. My ideal for
a charitable and humane society is that
standard set by Elbridge T. Gerry. in
New York, forty years ago-a society
where the religion of every child in
trusted to its care IS carefully guarded.
Though we differ in faith and hope we
surely unite in common in this work of
charity"
Activity of the Church.
In speaking of the church in the hu-
manitarian work Rev. Mr.. Gilchrist said
the church was formerly thought of
solely as an institution for the saving of
souls. To-day, he said, its mission is
in the making of man and the building
of society. He offered practical SUCCESS
lions for the cooperation of the church
in the work of the society.
II is expected that Gov. Augustus A.
Wilson, of Kentucky. will arrive here
to-day Delegates are arriving hourly
from all parts OF the country. and it IL
expected that a few additional foreign
representatives will be at the conven-
ton to-day. The delegates now number
approximately $50.
NageI Speaks in Morning.
The congress opened at 9;45 o'clock with
invocation by Rev. DR.. Wallace Rad
cliffe, William o. Stillman. OF Albany. n.
Y, presiding
Secretary Nagel was the first speaker
following the reading OF letters OF re-
greet from President Taft and Cardinal
Gibbons. who are honorary members. He
dwelt on the child labor law. and said:
II fail 10 see how any human being can
withhold sympathy for the fate of
any child or animal who must fall be-