The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-27
New Building of Bureau of
American Republics Placed
in Commission.
NEW BUSINESS RESULTS
FROM CLOSER RELATIONS
Distinguished Speakers Tell of
Purposes Of Department in
Extending Trade.

WASHINGTON, April 26,-The beau
tiful new home of the international
bureau OF the American republics was
today formally dedicated, in the pres
ence Of most distinguished company.
Just two. years ago President Roose
velt laid the cornerstone of this build.
ing, which has been described by An
drew Carnegie as "temple of peace,
commerce and friendship aud which
Secretary Root has called 'capitol
In the capital of the United States of
all the American nations.' The cere"
MONIES on that occasion were most i'm
presslve and elaborate and those of to
day were fully in keeping with them
Tho International and local apprecia.
ton Of the significance of the dedi-
cation of this diplomatic palace was
abundantly proven by the presence al
the exercises as participants in the
program of the president of the United
States, the secretary OF state. the Mexi.
ator Elihu Root, Andrew Carnegie
Bishop Harding, Director John Bar.
rett. members of the diplomatic corps
OF the supreme court and the cabinet
as well as senators and representatives
of the national congress, high army and
naval officers and long list Of dis.
tlngulshed men and women.
The celebration. to which the president
referred as the most important inter-
national event which Washington had
witnessed in many years was divided
into two parts: in the afternoon were
formal dedication. when impressive
speeches were made by eminent officials
and individuals. The ceremonies were
initiated by an Invocation by Cardinal
Gibbons who ypllovro1 hN- IN
Knox, who delivered the formal opening
address in his capacity as chairman OF
the governing board OF the International
Bureau OF the American Republics. Di-
rector John Barrett made a statement
descriptive OF the building and the work
of the bureau. while Albert Kelsey Of
who designed the beautiful structure,
told OF IFS architectural features.
Numerous Addresses Made
Senator Root. who was secretary of
state when Mr.. Carnegie conceived the
project OF erecting this building. deiv-
cred an address, which was responded TO
by Senior Don Francisco Leon de la Bar
ra. the Mexican ambassador. In behalf
OF the Latin America diplomatic corps.
Mr.. Carnegie delivered Characteristic
address There were readings OF cable
Latin American republics. congratulate
ing Mr.. Carnegie and the Bureau OF
american Al Republics upon the completion
VI lllS sltdl "OTNs dHU llleu lTeSlGeDt
Taft added his tribute in speech of
about half an hour in length
Just preceding the benedictIon by Right
Reverend Bishop Harding, which con-
one OF the most unique and interesting
features of the program, when President
Taft and Mr.. Carnegie Jointly planted
peace tree in the patio, or courtyard,
bureau and the director gave Il re-
ception in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Car
ncgie; which was attended by the
president the diplomatic corps and OF
hcers of the army and navy In full uni
form. Altogether It was one of The
most brilliant functions OF the social
season. The music was provided by the
The new home OF the bureau repre-
sents the expenditure OF one million dol
lars. OF which sum Mr., Carnegie contrib
republics the remainder. II is described
by the best critics OF architecture and
construction, as one OF the most artistic
official buildings in the world It's style
of exterior and It's arrangement of inter-
ior are entirely different from the con-
ventional architecture OF Washington.
and yet it is adapted TO Its environment.
II occupies one OF the most commanding
tomsc park and river, facing the open
grounds below the white house, and
near tho Washington monument. Ii will
afford a commodious home for tho bu-
reau OF American republics, which has
been developing with remarkable rapid
ity within the last few years. and Is do
together the American republics and to
encourage commerce, friendship and
peace,
Much New Business.
Its large staff OF diplomatic, statistical
and commercial experts conducts an eX-
iensiVe correspondence In English, Span
ish. Portuguese and French, publishes a
bulletin descriptive of the pro-
gress and conditions OF the American re-
publics, which President Taft has de-
scrIbed as the most instructive and in
Ierestiug official publication In the world.
distributes hundreds of thousands OF
pamphlets and makes the proud boast
hat IL WAS directly responsible last Year
for firty-tWo million dollars of new busi- |
ness In the exchange Of trade among the
American republics.
The architecture OF tho new building is !
I, combination OF the classical and Span
sh and II Is built entirely OF white mar |
Ole. ono of It's commanding and most at
ractlvc features is great central pa
10. or court yard, containing an eXuuis- |
tely executed fountain designed by Ger
rude Vanderbilt Whitney and a wealth |
,f rare tropical plants and flowers Upon |
is walls are the eScutchcons I'm colors |
,C the American republics, intcrspersed |
With names of their heroes OF war and
,eacc.
Another notable feature of the building
$ the handsome assembly room known as
the hall Of the republics" which is re
,arded as tho first large room Of its
lind in Washington, suited by It's elc-
,ance and dignity, for International con-
crcnces, diplomatic functions and rccep-
ions u distinguished foreigners. Ii
lso has noble hall OF fame In which
VIII he placed the statues and busts of
ne great generals. statesmen and schol-
re OF American history, and In which
VIII hang the sllkcn flags of each ma
ion. 1t contains moreover capacious
tack room for the Columbus memorial
brary n large reading hall. numerous
Try and well lighted Offices for the stan
{ the bureau. study and committee
ooms and facilities for catering, whom
cceptions or hanQuets may be given