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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-07
LATIN AMERICA

During the past year several OF our
southern sister republics celebrated tho
one hundredth anniversary OF their in
dependence, In honor Of these events,
special embassies were sent from this
country to Argentina. Chile and Mexico.
where tho gracious reception and splendid
hospitality extended them manifested the
cordial relations and friendship existing
States. relations which | am happy to
believe have never before been upon SO
hISh plan. and so solid basis as at
present.
The congressional commission appoi1 ed
under concurrent resolution 10 attend
the festivities celebrating Inc centennial
anniversary OF Mexican Independence 10
Sether with a special ambassador wore
received with the highest honors and will,
the greatest ccrdiality. and returned with
the report OF the bounteous hospitality
and warm reception OF President Diaz
and the Mexican people, which left no
doubt OF the desire OF tie Immediately
heighboring republic TO continue the mu :
tually beneficial and intimate relations
which l feel sure the two governments S
will ever cherish.
AT the fourth pan American conference
which met In Buenos Aires during July
and August last. after seven weeks or
harmonious deliberation. three conven-
tions were signed providing for the regu-
laticn OF trademarks. patents and COPY
rights. which when ratified by the diff
fersnt governments. will go far toward
furnishing to American authors, paton-
tees and owners of trade marks the pro-
tecfion needed In localities where hero
tofoie 1t has been either lacking or in
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-07
THE NEAR EAST

TURkEY,-To return the visit OF the
special embassy sent to announce the
accession OF his majesty. Mehemet ",
emperor of the ottomans. L sent to
Constantinople special embnssador.
who. In addition 10 this mission Of cerc-
mony. was charged with the duty OF
expressing 10 the Ottoman government
the value attached by the government
Of the United States TO Increased and
more important relations between the
countries and the desire OF the United
States TO contribute TO the larger eco
noniic and commercial development due
to the new regime in Turkey.
The rapid development now beginning
in that ancient empire and the marked
progress and increased commercial i'm
portsnce OF Bulgaria. Roumania and
Servla make II particularly opportune
that the possibilities OF American COM
merce in the near east should receive
due attention.
MoNTENEGRO.--The national skoup-
chtina having expressed its will that the
princIpalIty Of Montenegro be raised TO
the rank OF kingdom, the prince of Mon
tenegro on August 15 last assumed the
title OF king OF Montenegro. II gave me
pleasure to accord to the new kingdom
the recognition of the United States.
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LIBERIA

disturbance among the native tribes
OF Liberia in a 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
10 the disaffccted district. and the Lii
berian authorities. assisted by the good
were able TO restore order. The nego-
tiations which have been undertaken for
the amelioratlon of the conditions found
In Liberia by the American commission.
whose report I transmitted 10 congress
on March 25 last, are being brought 10
conclusion. and II is thought that with
in short time practical measures OF
relief may be put into effect through
the good offices OF this government and
the cordial cooperation of other gov
ernments interested in Llberla's welfare.
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TARIFF NEGOTIATIONS

ne ne" tariff law in section re.
rectIns the maximum and minimum L,,.-
rs or the United States wni,o n,n,,,,,,,.
dnlc into effect on April / 1910 ~,
poseI upon the president the respnnS,hiii
Tbo,b.r ~ ue.~r@Ininlng , @ prior TO that dat,
MIie.nsr ir or not amy undue discriminafInn
sSlstcd against the United States ara ); :
pi,pduSLs IN any country OF the ,yorId u.t, :
ch W,nch we sustained commercial rols" "
In the case of several countries G.,
,tanccS OF apparent undue discrimina IN, ia
asdlhSt American commerce We're Ia,ioii
oaaE eais't Jhese discriInina lions werc rn.
leIe When the maximum tarIff W.. -,
comc INTO operation with respcct ~ i'm
p1Ilatlons from all those count ries g.
,he IeoS n,iniaN' iavor no proclamation applying
me ne minimum tariff should bo issued h,,
sne president, one hundred and tbtrt -
ioMr such proclamations were issued
ms series OF proclamations embraced
.ie cutire commercial world and hcnca
the minimum tariff OF tho IinIIsd S,,
mas peen given universal annlic,,ia'
mus testifying 10 the satisfactorv cho
Countries. "''' ioteieh
Marked advantages to the cop,p,oro, 80
ne lnlJed States were obtained ihrouci,
,nfse iarln settlements. Foreign natinSs
ore ore iully cogmzant of the fact that un
Gent '.on e. ro,I o, the tariff act the presi-
lldl 'ne treatment accorded bv then, 70
the products or the United Ststae L. ~ ~
Such as 10 entitle them TO the benen,e ~
Inc minimum tariff of the United Staio.
10 Withdraw those benefits by proclonn,
lion giving ninety days notice arior
winch The maximum tariff win apnIv -
their dutiable products entering tbo
Cnited States 'He
In Its general operation this soctiop .,
the tarin law has thus tar nrovoG "a
guaranty OF continued commercIaI nca zoe.
although there are. however inform
ately, instances where foreign rovcrm
ments deal arbitrarily with AmcrISon j.,
terests within their jurisdiction in
manner injurious and ineaultable.
Canadian Policy.
The policy OF broader and closer trad.
relations with the Dominion of Cansds
Which was initiated in the ad justment Of
Inc maximum and minimum provisions
OF the tariff act OF August 1o0a baS
proved mutually beneficial. II iustjfeS
iurther efforts for the reimbursement oT
the commercial relations of the two co,yn.
tries so that their commerce may follow
the channels natural TO contiguous conn.
tries and he commensurate with fbe
steady expansion of trade and industry
on both sides of the boundary line
The reciprocarion on the part OF the
dominion government OF the sentiment
which was expressed by this government
was followed In October by the sugves
ton that il would be glad TO have the
negotiations. which had been temporarilv
suspended during the summer reNumed |
In accordance with this suggestion. the
secretary Of state, by my direction, dis |
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THE FAR EAST

The center Of interest in far eastern
affairs during tho past year has again
been China.
1t is gratifying to note that the nego-
tiations for a loan to the Chinese gov
ernment for the construction of the
trunk railway lines from Hanleow south
tho Yangtse valley. known as the HUI
lsuang loan. were concluded by the rep
rescntatlves OF tho various financial
groups In May last. and the results ap-
The agreement. already initialed by the
Chinese government. is now awaiting
formal ratification. The basis OF the set
tlement OF the terms of this loan was
Great Britain. France and Germany in
respect to financing the loan and sup
plying materials for the proposed rail-
WAYS T and their future branches.
lying the policy Of the United States I'm
regard to the Hultuang loan. viz. that
Of the internstienalization of the foreign
interest IN such OF the railways OF
China as may be financed by foreign
countries, was suggested on q broader
scale by the secretary Of state In a
proposal for Observation-Disclosures and
railways Of Manchuria. While the prin.
cipe which led 10 the proposal of thjs
government was generally admitted by
the powers to whom 1t was addressed,
the governments of Russia and Japan
apprehended practical difficulties In the
execution OF the larger plan which pre-
vented their ready adherence. The oues-
tion OF constructing the Chinchow- Aig1lu
railway by means OF an international loa
tn China is however. still the subject
OF friendly discussion by the Interested
parties.
The policy OF this government In these
matters has been directed by desire
to make the use OF American, CAPITAL
In the development Of China an jnstru-
ment In the promotion Of China's wei
fare and material prosperity without
prejudice to her legitimate rights aS an
independent political power.
Policy With China.
This policy has recently found further
exempii ifIcaI lon In the nsrisinnn. --i.'.,
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comfy. Its duties were much ENLARGED
by the international conference OF Ameri-
can states at Buenos Aires and Its name
was shortened to the more practical an,
expressive term OF Pan American Union
Located now in lis new building whica
was specially dedicated April 26 OF This
year TO the development OF friendship
trado and peace among the American ma
tions. il has improved nstrumcntelities
10 serve tho twenty two republics Of tn.s
Hemisphere.
am glad To say that the action OF ihe
United states IN It's desire To remove
imminent danger OF war between Peru
ana Ecuador growing out of Il boundary
dispute, with the cooperation OF Brazil
and The Argentine Republic as joint meui.
'ators with this government. has already
resulted successfully in preventing war,
The government of Chile, while not one
OF the med,ators, lent effective aid i'm
furtherance Of preliminary agreement
likely 10 lead on 10 an amicdbic settle
ment. and IL is not doubted that The gooG
offices OF the mcdiating powers and The
concfifatory cooperation OF the govern
ments directly interested viii finally lead
70 u removal OF this perennial cause o..
friction between Ecuador and Peru
The inestmablc value OF cordial CO.
operation between the sister republics O.
America for the maintenance Of peace
In this hemisphere has never been more
clearly shown than In this mcdiat tion by
which three American governments have
given to this hemisphere the honor OF hrsI
invoking the most far reaching provisions
OF The Hague convention for the pacific
settlement Of International disputey.
There has been signed by the reprc
sentatives or the United States and Mex
leo n protocol submitting 10 the United
States Mexican boundary commission
(whose membership for the purpose OF
this case Is TO be increased by the adGi-
Of sovereignty over the Chamisai tract
which Hes within the present physical
boundaries OF the city OF Ell Paso. Toy
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-07
PEACE COMMISSION

Appreciating these enlightened tenden-
cies of modern times. the congress at its
last session passed a law providing for
the appointment OF a commission of five
members Ito be appointed by the presi-
dent of the United States 10 consIder the
ehpedicncy Of utilizing existing interna-
'ional agencies for the purpose OF limiting
the ornaments of the nations OF the world
by International agreement. and of consti-
tuting the combined navies Of the world
an international force for the prcscrya
ton OF universal peace, Ind To consider
and report upon any other means 10 di-
Ininish the expenditures of government,
Yor military purposes and 10 lessen the
probabilities of war" ~
nave not as yet made appointments
TO tnis commission because have invi, al
and am awaiting the expressions OF for
eish governments as 10 their Willingness
10 o-operate with US in the appointment
Of similar commissIons or representatives
VINO would meet with our commissioner
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1910. marks the final step in a process
OF control OF the ancient empire by her
powerful neIghbor that has been in prog
ress for several years past. In communi
eating the fact OF annexation the Japu
nesc government gave To the government
OF the United States assurances OF the
full protection OF tho rights OF Ameri
can citizens in Korea under the changed
conditions.
Friendly visits Of many distinguished
persons from the far east have been
made during the year. Chief among
these were their imperial hIghnesses
Princes Tsai-tao and Tsal -Hsun. OF
China. and his imperial highness. Prince
Higashi Fushimi and Prince Tokugawa
president OF the house OF peers OF
Japan The secretary OF war has recent
" visited Japan and China in connec-
tion with his tour TO the Philippines and
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Chinese government the hest methods
OF introducing the reform. In 1908 China
sent commissioner to the United
states to consult with American fnan-
ciers as to the poss lblity of securing
a large loan with which 10 inaugurate
the new currency system. but the death
OF their, majesties the empress dow
aScr and the emperor OF China inter
rupted the negotiations. which were not
resumed until a few months ago. when
this government was asked to commu-
nicate to the bankers concerned the re-
quest Of China for a loan OF $50. 900 900
for the purpose under review.
preliminary agreement between the
American group and China has been
made covering The loan.
For the success of this loan and the
contemplated reforms which are OF the
greatest Importance to the commercial
interests OF the United States and the
that an expert will be necessary, and
this government has received assurances
from China that such an adviser who
shall be an American. will he engaged.
1t is matter OF interest to Nmeri-
cans to note the success which is at
tending the efforts OF China TO estab-
nsh ,t gradually a system OF representa-
semblie5 were opened in October 1909,
and In October of the present year a
consultative body. the nucleus OF the flu
sure national parliament. held its first
session at Picking.
The year has further been marked
ny two important international agree
menis relating to far eastern affairs In
inc Russo Japanese agreement relating
10 Manchurla. signed July 4. 1910. this
government WAS gratified TO note an
assurance OF continued peaceful condi-
TONS In that region and the rcaffirma-
tlon Of the policies with respect 10 China
TO which the United States. together with
all other interested powers. Is solemnly
committed.
Korean Annexation
The treaty anncxlng Korea TO the en-
pre- of Japan. promulgated August 20
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RELATIONS WITH
SOUTH AMERICA
Highest Degree of Friendship
Manifest on Part of Latin
Republics.
PAN-AMERICAN BUREAU
RECEIVES MUCH PRAISE
Mediation Has Proved to Be of
Inestimable Benefit to ALI
Concerned.

adequate. Further, a convention for the
arbitration Of pecuniary claims was
signed and A number OF important resolu-
tkons passed.
The conventions Will in duo course be
transmitted 10 the senate. and the report
OF the delegation of the United States
Will re communicated 10 the congress for
tween representative men from all parts
Of America which was shown at this con-
ference can not fail TO react UPON and
draw still closer the relations between
Inc countries which took part in Il
The International Bureau OF American
Republics is doing a broad and useful
work for pan American commerce and
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UNITED STATES
To HELP CHINA
Use of American Capital in De-
velOpment of Orient Much
Desired.
IMPERIAL LOAN READILY
ACCEPTED BY FINANCIERS
international Agreements Con.
cluded Regarded as Advan-
tageOus TO This Country.

by this government to the negotiations
between China and a group of Amerl
can bankers for a loan OF $50. 900 600 10
be employed chiefly In currency reform,
The confusion which has from ancient
times existed in the monetary usagcs
OF the Chinese has been ono OF the prin-
cipal obstacles TO commercial Intercourse
with that people.
The United States in its treaty OF 1908
with China obtained q pledge from the
latter to Introduce uniform national
coinage. and the following year. at the
request of China. this government sent
TO PekinG a member OF the International
exchange commission. 10 discuss MIth the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-07
FRIENDLY WITH
OTHER NATIONS
Peace Prevails Between United
States and All Powers
of World.
VALUE OF ARBITRATION
HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED
Broader and Closer Trade Re-
latiOns With Canada Receive
Especial Attention.
Continued from Page One.

most of the senators listened attentive
~ but gradually this attention ceased
on the part of most of them and those
who remained in the chamber devoted
themselves to printed copies before
them. This also was the case in the
house.
To the Senate and House OF Representa-
lives:
During the past year tho foreign rela-
tons OF the United States have continued
upon basis of friendship and good un-
6erstanding.
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Favors Leasing System for Natural Resources

I
i.
!. The immigration into this coun-
i. try is increasing each year. A
+ large part Of 1t comes through the
y Immigrant station at Ellis island
= In the city of New York.
r An examination OF the station
= and the methods pursued salts
= f1es me that a difficult task is
4 there performed by the commits
- sioner and his force with common
!. sense, the strictest fairness. and
:. with the most earnest desire to
/. enforce the law eQuitably and
= mercifully.
i 1 concur with the secretary in
= his accommodations as to the
= amendments to the immi gr alton
= law In increasing the fine against
j. the companies for violation OF the
IL regulations, and in giving greater
= power to the commissioner to en-
= force moro care on the part Of the
- steamship companies in accepting
Il immigrants. The recommendation
Il of the secretary. in which he urges
Il that the law may be amended so
i. as to discourage the separation Of
:. families is, think, good one.
ii..-ss-s-sii-i-f-i-f-ssi
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PORTUGAL

In October last the monarchy In Por-
tugal was overthrown. a provisional re-
public was proclaimed. and there was
set up do facto government which was
promptly recognized by the government
OF the United States for purposes OF or
dnary intercourse pending formal recog
milton by this and other powers OF the
governmental entity 10 be duly estab-
lshed by the national sovereignty.
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i'-T-Ttf.t'-t-E--s-Ei,'::--s-
r
j. The total sum already acculiu-
+ lated in the fund provided by the
= act for the reclamation of arid
4 lands Is about $69, ,449, ,o59.76, and
+ of this, all but 1924 ,05S.76 has
X been allotted to tho various
+ projects, of which there are thirty.
!. Congress at its last session pro-
= vided for the issuing Of certifi-
= Gates of Indebtedness not exceed
:. ing twenty millions of dollars, to
= be redeemed from the reclamation
!. fund when the proceeds Of lands
i sold and from the water rents
r should bo sufficient.
l. Meantime, in accordance with
!. tho provisions of the law. l ap-
J. pointed board Of army engineers
i. to examine the projects and to
= ascertain which are feasible and
i. worthy of completion, That board
/. has made a report upon the sub
/. ject, which shall transmit IN a
!. separate message within a few
!. days.
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I-f~f~s-.-'ssI-f'~i-t-f--3-is
=.
:. The method Of impartial scien-
i. tific study by experts as a prelimi-
!. nary to legislation which / hope to
i. sec ultimately adopted as our fixed
:. national policy with respect to the
i. tariff, rivers and harbors, water
4 ways and public buildings, also Is
IL being pursued by non partisan
i. monetary commission of congress.
i. An exhaustive and most valuable
u study Of the banking and currency
Il systems of foreign countries has
j. been completed.
i. A comparison OF the business
r methods and institutions Of our
= powerful and successful rivals
Il with our own is sure to BIO of i'm
!. rnense value. ! urge upon con-
i gross the Importance of non-par-
!. tisan and disinterested study and
!. consideration of our banking and
i currency system,
=
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IA large delegation OF American business
men are at present travelling in China.
This exchange OF friendly visits has had
the happy effect OF even further
strengthening our friendly international
relations.
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and by joint action seek to make their
work effective.
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The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
How Il Works Out,

~ never tell funny stories In my
speeches." remarked Senator Sor-
ghum.
1.-THE audience always enjoys them"
Eyes. A man hears you tell funny
story, and he thinks 1t Is SO good he
tries to remember it. He regards you
as first rate fellow and feels thank
full to you for giving him a new one.
Then he tells 1t to the first friend he
meets. and as he isn't good story
teller the friend doesn't laugh. Then
he tries 1t on the blase hotel clerk and
the stolid drug store man and several
others, and by the time he gets home
he concludes you have passed him a
gold brick. He not only refuses to
vote for you, but tells all his friends
he doesn't think it's dignified to keep
in Office a man who tells funny sto-
ries. Washington Star.
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How to vsntiiats q siekroem,

In ventilating sick chamber II 70
often desirable and necessary to leave
the window open to secure fresh air.
The best way to do this Is to tack q
piece of muslin across the open win
dow by means Of thumb tacks. If the
air is chilly this will keep the drafts
of the patient and will keep out the
dust and dirt which might otherwise
be blown in. If the day is hot and
sultry, and these days are the hard
est and most trying on sick person.
an ideal way to ventilate, purify and
cool the air is to open the window or
windows ana stretch piece of mus.
lin across the opening. then lower the
shades to where the window Is open
ed, and after this has been done thor
oughly saturate the muslin with cold
water. Then place a large basin or
pail of cold water under or near the
bed. If this is done 1t often will en-
able restless patient to obtain some
much needed sleep and rest. AS soon
as the muslin becomes dry wet it
again.
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Thought ho Had Died.

A prominent member Of u German.
American society told story about a
German friend of his who was taken
Ill. For many days the German was
close to death, but after a time he
showed improvement in condition. The
doctor told the Germans wife that her
husband might have anything to eat
that he liked
The German expressed desire for
limburger cheese, and the wife, being
generous woman and pleased ut the
Improvement and In order that her
husband might have a nibble at any
time he had taste for it, put some
cheese in every room in the house. 1t
Is easy to imagine the aroma.
The next morning the doctor called
at the house. and as soon as he opened
the door he asked:
"When did he die?"-Hartford Post.