The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-25

That Thanksgiving may rightly be
given a diplomatic significance. and be-
come a potent influence in the extension
OF peace and good will among nations, as
we'll as individuals, was abundantly dem
onstrated yesterday by the second annual
Pan-American luncheon given by Rev.
Father Russell in the rectory Of ST. Pat
riek's Church.
At this delightful function, informal as
Il was, Latin America bowed gracefully
10 North America and exchanged feliei-
tations through her accredited repre-
sentatives in the Capital
The Pan-American luncheon is the con
oeption OF Father Russell and its future
as permanent factor in Washington s
diplomatic life is assured. Cardinal Glib
bons emphasized this fact in his felici-
tous remarks.
Promptly at 1890 o'clock the procession
OF prelates and chOristers wended its way
from the church TO the rectory A huge
crowd had gathered in the street aHd on
the lawn. and witnessed the line OF bril-
liantly garbed priests in reverentlaI 81
lence. Save for a ripple OF applause
which greeted President and Mrs. Taft
as they left the ediice. there was no out
burst.
Reception for Cardinal.
A reception was then held for the
cardinal in the upper chambers Of the
reetory, and he was introduced 10 the
luncheon guests, including members OF
the Cabinet, OF the diplomatic corps. and
many others prominent in official life
At l o'clock the luncheon opened, and
IL was Immediately noted that the dis
tinetiye feature OF the table decorations
was a dove of peace, bearing between his
bills the olive branch and the American
flag
In an informal manner Father Russell
acted as POSTMASTER and concluded his
opening remarks by proposing the health
OF the cardinal
Cardinal Gibbons. in his characteristic
manner congratulated Father Russell
upon his conception OF the Pan-American
luHeheOn and upon its success. He ex-
pressed the hope that the event would
facilitate the peaceful settlement OF all
difficulties that might arise in the future
by bringing together the representatives
Of all the American republics. He de-
clared his belief that the sword you'd in
time give way to the pen and 10 Lac
voice. and that instead of having recourse
Of arbitration would be established TO ac-
complish the same end which war
achieved without loss OF life OF property.
Toast 10 President.
AS one who was deeply interested in
the cause Of peace in the western hemi-
sphere. he proposed the health Of the
President OF the United States.
Secretary of State Knox responded for
the President. He disclaimed any inten-
tion Of delivering a eulogy OF his chief
because he needed none. He IS beloved
BY his country and is held In the highest
regard by those who have the privilege
OF his friendship, declared the Secretary.
He felt sure he was expressing the wish
OF the President when he hoped that the
present friendly relations between Latin
America and AnglO-Saxon America would
continue unbrOken. This was one of the
vital aims Of American diplomacy. and
the aid of all friendly offices, such as
Father Russell had given ia inaugurating
an annual Pan-American luncheon. was
welcome.
Father Russell proposed a toast to the
health OF the presidents Of the Central
and South American countries.
The Mexican Ambassador, Senior Don
Francisco Leon de la BArra, was intro
duced, and delivered a graceful address
echoing the hope that closer relations be-
tween the Americans would be consum-
mated in the near future. He spoke as
follows.
Il feel greatly hOnored 10 respond, IN
the name Of my distinguished colleagues
OF Latin America, 10 the kind words ad-
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