Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-08
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND GIVES
HIS IDEAS BEFORE GOING
TO CORONATION.
The Quest of Almighty Dollar a Fact
in Diplomacy and He Thinks It Best
to Be So-Larger the Amount the
Greater Is Guarantee of Peace Be-
tween Nations.

new IOrk."J Onn nays hammond,
special ambassador of the United States
to the coronation of King George of
England, gave out an interview before
sailing for London, in which he said:
81 am strong advocate of the So
called policy of "dollar diplomacy" L
have always believed for years, as
result of my experience in other coun-
tries and often behind the diplomatic
screen, that in spite of preconceived
ideas of diplomacy, the dollar is the
object of quest. 1t is well that this is
fact, because diplomacy of that kind
which promotes intimate commercial
relations between nations and estab-
fishes the fact in our minds of their
Importance makes for the world IS peace.
"The more extensive the business re-
lations of nations with one another, and
the larger the investment of foreign
capital, the greater is the guarantee of
peace between nations.
Better Houses for Diplomats.
"Better provisions should be made
for our diplomats and consular repre-
sentatives abroad in the matter of resi-
dences, as is done by other nations.
This not only adds to their dignity, but
impresses the foreigners with the dig
nifty of our nation. AS one of the fore
most nations of the world there is no
reason why the United States should
not uphold it's position among nations.
1t was our late talented ambassador to
the court of st. James, who, on a very
foggy London night, when asked by a
policeman if he was looking for his
home, replied: mo, 1 am only an am
bassador; we don It have homes"
Speaking of the relative successes in
the east and west, Mr.. Hammond said
81 believe if man gets on top in the
east his success is usually greater than
any success he could achieve in the
west, but for the man of average abil-
ity, L think the far west offers better
opportunities for the enjoyment of life.
81 think western experience, even
for a man who intends to make his ca
reer in the east, is of the greatest value
in broadening and developing his char
acter. The cities, as we all know, are
becoming terribly congested in popula-
ton, principally in the class of popu-
lation that is not especially qualified
by education of training for career
in the city. Young men of this class
should, by all means, cast their lot in
our western country, where land is still
cheap. and where there are many oppor
tunities, due partly to the intensive
system of farming, to proftably utilize
brains in agriculture.
Past and Future.
els it likely that the present gen
Grafton will again witness such impor-
tant mining discoveries as those which
took place in California in early days,
in Virginia City, New, Leadville and
Cripple Creek, Colo, Dawson, Canada,
and elsewhere?''
Mr.. Hammond shook his head doubt
fully. ''I think that it is highly i'm
probable,' he answered.
" AS far as new geological possibili-
ties in different parts of the world are
concerned, I don It look for such a repe-
tition, although undoubtedly there will
be great developments in Siberia, South
America and Africa in the future, but
l doubt if any will be comparable to
those of the last 20 or 80 years; moth
ing, practically, to compare with the
great diamond and gold discoveries of
South Africa, although some unpros-
pected sections of the world may exist
OF course, time alone can prove what
discoveries NAV he made -