The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07


in the document. follows:
THE year has been notable as witness
ing the pacific settlement of two import
ant 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 correspond
enee since the fisheries convention OF
ISIS. has given an award which is salts
factory 10 both parties
THE United States was ably represent
ed before the tribunal. The complicated
history OF the questions arising made the
issue depend more than ordinarily in
such cases upon the care and skill with
which our case was presented. and l
should be wanting in proper recognition
OF a great patriotic service if l did not
refer to the lucid historical analysis OF
the facts and the signal ability and force
OF argument-six days in length-present-
ed to the court in support Of our case by
Mir. Elihu Root AS Secretary Of State
Mr.. Root had given close study TO the
intricate facts bearing on the controversy,
and by diplomatic correspondence had
helped to frame the issues. At the solicit
tation Of the Secretary OF State and my
self, Mr.. Root. though burdened by his
duties as Senator from New York. I'M
dertook the preparation OF the case as
leading counsel. with the condition i'm
posed by himself that in view of his posi-
ton as Senator he should not receive any
compensation"
Claim for Compensation.
Regarding the questioned constitution
anty OF the proposed International Prize
Court because of the right of appeal to
il from national courts, the message
speaks of the following action suggested
by the United States 10 The Hague con-
Vention. That appeals should take the
form of a direct claim for compensation,
and the proceedings thereupOn should be
in the form of trial de novo This sug-
gestion is being favorably received. the
message says.
Appointments to the peace commission
are being delayed until the President
hears an expression from foreign gov
ernments as 10 their Willingness 10 CO.
operate In the work by similar bodies.
OF our relations with Canada, the mes
sage says in part:
IAN agreement between the United
States and Great Britain with regard 10
the location of the international boundary
line between the United States and Can
ada in Passamaquoddy Bay and TO the
middle of Grand Mahan Channel was
reached in a treaty concluded May 2,
1910. which has been ratified by both gov
ernments and proclaimed. thus making
unnecessary the arbitration provided for
in the previous treaty Of April II, 1905
1.-THE convention concluded January II.
1905. between the United States and Great
Britain providing for the settlement Of
international differences between the
United States and Canada, including the
apportionment between the two countries
OF certain of the boundary waters and the
appointment Il commissioners TO adjust
certain other questions, has been ratified
by both governments and proclaimed.
Fall Of Monarchy.
The fan of the Portugal monarchy and
the recognition of the de facto govern
ment by the United States is mentioned
briefly.
China is the center of interest in af-
fairs of the far East. the message says.
and continues:
1T is gratifying 20 note that the nego-
tiatiOns for loan TO the Chinese govern
ment for the construction Of the trunk
railway lines from Hankow southwark
to Canton and westward through the
Yangtse Valley, known as the Hukuang
loan, were concluded by the representa-
tives OF the various financial groups in
May last and the results approved by
their respective governments The agree
ment already initiated by the Chinese
e.
fication The basis of the settlement Of
the terms OF this loan was one of exact
equality between America, Great Britain,
France, and Germany. in respect to finan-
cling the loan and supplying materials for
the proposed railways and their future
branches"
The governments policy in Chinese af-
fairs the message states, is directed by
the desire OF Americans to use their cap
ital FOR the development and welfare Of
China. The development of a represen-
tative government in China is also noted.
Praises Pan-AmericAn Progress.
After mentioning the centennial cele-
bration in South America. the message
says OF Latin-American affairs:
THE International Bureau of American
Republics is doing a broad and useful
work for Pan-American commerce and
comfy. It's duties were much enlarged
by the international conference Of Amer
lean states at BuenOs Ayres, and its
mama was shortened 10 the more practi-
cal and expressive term of Pan-American
Union
7 am glad to say that the action OF
the United States in It's desire TO remove
imminent danger OF war between Peru
and Ecuador growing out OF a boundary
dispute, with the cooperation of Brazil
and the Argentine Republic as joint medi-
ators with this government. has already
resulted successfully IN preventing war
There has been signed by the repre-
sentatives OF the United States and Mex
leo a protocol submitting to the United
Saskatchewan boundary commission
Whose membership for the purpose IF
this case Is TO bs increased by the addi-
ton of a citizen OF Canada) the question
of sovereignty over the ChamizaI tract.
which lies within the present physical
boundaries Of ths city OF FL Paso, Tex.
The determination OF this question will
remove a source of no little annoyance
TO the two governments"
Kicaraguan Revolution.
The Nicaraguan revolution and the
breaking OF OF diplomatic relations with
that country are reviewed In the mes
, sage. which adds that development since
have proved that the insurrection ex-
pressed the will % a majority OF the
people. Mention is also made of the
placing OF orders for two Argentine bat
tie ships with United States firms. which