El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-26

ternational event which Washington
had witnessed in many years, was di-
vided in two parts: in the afternoon were
held the actual ceremonies attending
the formal dedication, when impressive
speeches were made by eminent officials
and individuals. The ceremonies were
initiated by an invocation by cardinal
Gibbons, who was followed by secretary
Knox, who delivered the formal open
ing address, in his capacity Of chairman
of the governing board Of the 1nterna-
tional Bureau of American Republics
Director John Barrett made statement
descriptive of the building and the work
of the Bureau, while Albert Kelsey, of
the Philadelphia firm of Kelsey and
Cret, who designed the beautiful struct-
ure, told of its architectural features.
Mexican Ambassador Speaks.
Senator Root, who was secretary OF
state when Mr.. Carnegie conceived the
project of erecting this building. de-
livered an address, which was respond
ed to by Senior Don Francisco Leon dc
la Barra, the Mexican ambassador, in
behalf of the Latin American diploma tic
corps. Mr.. Carnegie delivered eharac-
teristic address. y There were readings
of cable messages from the presidents
of the Latin American Republics con-
SGdIutdIllB
Bureau of American Republics. upon
the completion of the great work and
then president Taft added his tribute
in his speech of about half an hour in
length.
Pence Tree Planted.
Just preceding the benediction by
right reverend bishop Harding, which
concluded the afternoon exercises, oc-
Cured one of the most unique and in
1eresting features of the program. when
president Taft and Mr.. Carnegie Jointly
planted Peace Tree" in the patio, or
court yard.
Tonight the governing board of the
bureau and the director will give a re-
ception in honor of Mr. and Mrs Car
negie which will be attended by the
president. the diplomatic corps. and Of
ficers of the army and navy in full uni
form Altogether 1t is expected to be
one OF the most brilliant functions Of
the social season. The music will be
provided by the Marine band
Costly Building.
The new home of the bureau repre-
sents the expenditures of one million
dollars. of which sum Mr. Carnegie con-
tributed S750,000 and the Fl American
republics the remainder 1t is described
by the best critics of architecture and
construction, as one of the most artistic
official buildings in the world.
MexicO's Representative
Expressing the hope that the dedica-
ton of the new building may be the
starting point of a new era of greater
mutual esteem among the nations of
this hemisphere. merging their differ
ences in a common ideal of peace, JUS
tice and progress, senior Francisco L. de
la Barra, ambassador from Mexico to
the United States. speaking for the
Latin republic. said:
This is great day for our America,
when the might of right, gathering Its
scattered forces, gives a tangible form
to a noble ideal, strengthens a useful
institution and tenders a new token of
hope and encoura gemerr TO those who
struggle for the mastery of peace, JUS
tice and love.
The victory Of Pence.
THE presence. on this solemn occa-
sion. of the illustrious president of the
United States, who has had the kindness
to accept the invitation that the gov
erning board of the international
Bureau of American Republics. had the
honor to send him. is significant of the
Importance which the American govern
ment and people attach to the victory
won this day, a victory whose high
moral meaning makes us forget for
moment the disappointments in our
daily strife and gives US courage to go
on working. believing and hoping as
though we lived in the midst of an ideal
humanity, far above all destructive pas
sions.
Share Americas Sentiments.
1.-The Latin republics of this hemi-
sphere who so cordially accepted the
idea of erecting the building we dedicate
today, share-as shown by this actin
the fraternal sentiment of the American
people who while still giving ample
proof of their splendid viger and In