Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-26
Twenty Countries Repre-
sented at Ceremonies
at Capital.
is GIFT BY RNEGIE
Called the Most important In
ternationaI Event at WASH
ington in Years.

Washington, April 2e.-The beautiful
new home of the International Bureau
of the American Republics was today
formally dedicated in the presence of
a most distinguished company. Just
two years ago President Roosevelt laid
the cornerstone of this building, which
has been described by Andrew Car
negie as temple of peace, commerce
and friendship" and which Secretary
Root has called a capitol in the capi-
tai of the United States of all the
American nations" The ceremonies
on that occasion were most impress
sive and elaborate and those of today
were fully in keeping with them.
All Disnitarfes There.
The international and local appre-
citation of the significance of the dedi-
cation of this diplomatic palace was
abundantly proved by the presence at
the exercises as participants in the
program of the president of the United
States, the secretary of state, the
Mexican ambassador, Cardinal Glib
bons, Senator Elihu Root, Andrew
Carnegie, Bishop Harding. Director
John Barrett, members of the diplo-
matte corps, of the supreme court, and
the cabinet, as well as senators and
representatives of the national con-
gress, high army and nHyal officers,
and a long list of dist -suished men
and women.
Most Important In Years.
The celebration to which the presi-
dent referred, as the most important
international -everr winch Washington
had witnessed in many years, was di-
vided into two parts; in the afternoon
were held the actual ceremonies at
tending the formal dedication, when
impressive speeches were made by
eminent officials and individuals. The
ceremonies were initiated by an in
vocation by Cardinal Gibbons, who
was followed by Secretary Knox, who
delivered the formal opening address,
in his capacity of chairman of the gov
erning board of the International Bu-
reau of the American Republics. Di-
rector John Barrett made a statement
descriptive of the building and the
work of the bureau, while Albert Kel-
sey of the Philadelphia firm of Kelsey
& Cret. who designed the beautiful
structure, told of it's architectural fea-
lures.
Taft One of Speakers.
Senator Root, who was secretary of
state when Mr. Carnegie conceived
the project of erecting this building.
delivered an address which was re-
sponded to by Senor Don Francisco
Leon de la sBarra, the Mexican am
bassador. in behalf of the Latin Ameri- |
can diplomatic corps. Mr.. Carnegie |
delivered a characteristic address. /
There were readings of cable mes
sages from the presidents of the Latin |
American republics, congratulating |
Mr.. Carnegie and the Bureau of Amer |
lean Republics upon the completion |
of the great work and then President |
Taft added his tribute in speech of .
about half an hour in length.
Just preceding the benediction by .
Right Rev. Bishop Harding, which .
concluded the afternoon exercises, oc-
CURED one of the most unique and /
features of the program,
when President Taft and Mr.. Carnegie |
Jointly planted a peace tree" in the
patio, or court yard.
Reception at Night.
Tonight the governing board of the
bureau and the director will give a
reception in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carnegie, which will be attended by
the president. the diplomatic corps,
and officers of the army and navy in
full uniform. Altogether it is expect
ed to be one of the most brilliant func-
tions of the social season. The music
will be provided by the Marine band.
Carnegie Gave $E5O,OOO.
The new home of the bureau repre-
sents the expenditure of 100000 of
which sum Mr.. Carnegie contributed
$3.50, 600 and the 81 American repub-
lies the remainder II is described by