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New-York tribune., 1911-12-08
international Opium Commission.

| In a special message transmitted 70 the
! Congress on the 9TH. OF January ,sl; III
which I concurred I'm the recominenodtllooillss ~
made by the Secretary Of state IN rcsarp
| to certain necdful legislation for ule coil-
troll of our interstate and foreign trdillc IN
opium and other Denacing drugs, quoteGu
from my annual message OF DecempeT .,
1909 In which | announced that the results
of the International opium ConiInlSslon
held at Shanghai in February, l%9, AT tne
invitation OF the United states, ndd ,,. poe,,
laid before this government; that the report
of that commission showed that Ctipa was
making remarkable progress ana adnlraaoIe
efforts toward the eradication OF tue opiunIi
evil: that the interested governments Iidu
NOT Dermitted their commercial interests 10
prevent their cooperation III TINS reform,
and as a result Of collateral ilVestlsal.oi'1
of the opium question IN TINS Couhi
recommended that the Manufacture, sdle
and use Of opium. in the United Sidtea
should be more vigorously cohtroleu OS
legislation. l.. ,,.;,,,a. zion
of the policy OF this government to secure
the cooperation OF the Interested natlohs,
the United States proposed an lnterhdlloild!
opium conference with tuIl powers TOT tne
ni,rnose of clothing with the force OF in
ternational law the resolutions adopted py
the above mentioned commission toSether
with their essential corollarles. Inc oIhee ~
rowers concerned cordially responded to
tho proposal Of this government, ana,
arm glad 10 he able 10 announce, repre-
sentatives Of all the powers assem6Ied II.
conference at The hague OH thc lu'I u
this month. --,..-;..-
Since the passage OF the opium exclusion
act more than twenty states nave Deen
animated to modify their pharmacy laws
and bring them in accord with the spirit
of that act. thus stamping out, 70 a meas,
uro, the intrastate tratfic IN opium anu
other habit forming drugs But although
I have urged on the Congress the passage
CT certain measures for federal control Of
the interstate and foreign traffic In these
drugs no action has Yet been taken. In
View of the fact that there Is now sitting
AT The Hague so Important a conference,
which has under review the municipal laws
of the different nations for the mitigation
of their opium and other allied evils, a
conference which will certainly deal with
the international aspects Of these evils. it
cress should take immediate action on the
Ianti-parcotic legislation 10 which j have
already called attention by special mes
ca
New-York tribune., 1911-12-08
Need for American Merchant Marine.

need hardly reiterate the conviction that
fhcrc should speedily be built UP an Amer
lean merchant marine. This IL necessary
10 assure favorable transportation facil-
ties to our great occan-borne commerce ~
,rcII as to Supplement tho navy with an
adeduato reserve OF ships and men. II
would have the economic advantage or
keeping at homo part of the vast sums no"
paid foreign shipping for carrying Amer-
can goods All the great commercial ma p
tions nav heavy subsidies 30 their merchant
marine. so that IT, Is obvious that without
some wise aid from the Congress the United
states must lag behind in the matter ~
merchant marine I'm It's present anomalous
position. .
legislation to facilitate tho extension o.
American banks 10 foreign countries Is an
New-York tribune., 1911-12-08
American Riahts Protected.

Proper protests were made against these
invasions Of American rights to the Mex
lean authorities. On April II, 1911, | re-
ceived the following telegram from the
Governor OF Arizona:
AS result OF to-days lighting across
the international line. but within gunshot
range Of the heart of Douglas. FIVE Amer
leans wounded on this side Of the line
Everything points 10 repetition Of these
casualties on tomorrow, and while the
federals seem disposed to keep their agree
ment not 10 fire into Douglas the position
Of the insurrectionists Is such that when
fghting occurs on the east and southeast
OF the intrenchments people living in
Douglas are put IN danger OF their lives
In my judgment radical measures are
needed 10 protect our innocent people, and
IL anything can he done 10 stop the fight
ing at Aqua Prieta the situation calls for
such action. IT 81 impossible 10 safeguard
the people Of Douglas unless the town he
vacated. Can anything be done 10 relieve
the situation, now acutef'
After q conference with the Secretary
of State. the following telegram was sent
20 Governor Sloan, on April IS, 1911, and
made public:
Your dispatch received. Have made
urgent demand upon Mexican government
10 issue Instructions TO prevent firing
across border by Mexican federal troops.
and am awaiting reply. Meantime / have
sent direct warming TO the Mexican and
from your dispatch that both parties at
tempt TO heed the warning, but that In the
strain ana eXisency OF the contest wild
bullets still find their way into Douglas
The situation might Justify me in order
ing our troops TO cross the border and at
tempt 10 stop the lighting. or TO fTe upon
both comba tsnte from the American side
But II I take this step I must face the
possibility Of resistance and greater
bloodshed. and also the danger of having
our motives misconstrued and nisrepre-
sented and of thus infaming Mexican
popular Indignation against many thou
sand Americans now I'm Mexico and tcop-
ardizing their lives and property. The
pressure for general Intervention under
such conditions ~ might not be prac-
ticable 10 resist 1t 10 impossible TO fore
New-York tribune., 1911-12-08
Conduct Of Army Exemplary.

! am more than happy 10 here record
the fact that all apprehensions as TO the
effect Of the presence Of so large a mil
itary force in Texas proved GroundleSs; no
disturbances occurred the conduct of the
troops Was exemplary and the public re-
ception and treatment Of them WAS all
that could have been desired. and this
notwithstanding the presence Of a large
number OF Mexican refugees In the bor-
der territory.
received from Amba sssdoT Wilson, who
had returned TO Mexico, confirming the
view that the masSing Of American troops
I'm the neighborhood had had good effect.
BY dispatch Of April 9, 1911 the ambas-
s5dor said.
"The continuing gravity Of tho situa-
ton here and the chaos that would eusue
should the constitutional authorities be
eventually Oyerthrown. thus greatly in
creaeine the danger 10 which American
lives and property are already subject,
confirm the wisdom Of the President in
making every allowance for the dignity
and the Sovereignty of n friendly state,
are due 10 our nationals abroad.
Charged as am with the responsible
ity Of safeguarding these lives and prop
erty. ! am hound TO say 10 the depart
ment that our military dispositions on
the frontier have produced an effective
impression on the Mexican mind and may
at any moment prove 10 he the only guar
antees for the safety Of our nationals
and their property. If II should eventuste
that conditions here require more active
measures by the President and Congress
sporadic attacks might be made upon the
+ lives and property Of our nationals. hut
the ultimate result would he order and
adequate protection"
The inSurrection continued and resulted
In engagements between the regular Mex
ican troops and the insurgents. and this
along the border, so that in several in
stances bullets from the contending forces
struck American citizens engaged in their
lawful occupations on American soil
New-York tribune., 1911-12-08
NATURAL Financial Adviser.

When these negotia ticnE were begun, "
vas understood that a financial ADVISER
war 10 be employed By China In connsc-
ton with the reform, and IN order that
absolute equality in all respects among
the lending nations might be scr1pnlousiy
observed the American government pro-
posed the nomination Of neutral ADVISER,
which was agreed to by China and the
other governments concerned. On Septem-
her 2s. 1911 Or Nissering president OF tne
Dutch Java Bank and a fnanclor OF Wlde
experience in the Orient was recommenden
To the Chinese government for the post OF
monetary adviser.
Especially important AZ the present "hen
the ancient Chinese Empire u shaken Dy
civil war incidental 10 its awakening 10
tho many Influences and activities or mod,
crnizatiou. are the cooperative policy ot
good understanding which has been fos.
tered hy tho interna tional projects referred
To above and the general sympathy OF view
among all tho powers interested IN the ar
East. While safeguarding the interests OF
our nationals. this government IS using
its best efforts in continuance OF It's tiaul-
tioual policy Of sympathy and triendSInp
toward the Chinese Empire and its people
with the confident hope for their economic
and administrative development. ana WIN
the constant disposition to contribute 10
their welfare I'm all proper ways CONSISTENT
with an attitude Of strict importantly as
between cOutending factions.
For the first time in the history OF the
two countries a Chinese cruiser, the
Uaichi, under tho command OF Admiral
Ching recently visited New York. where
the officers and men were given a cordlal
welcome.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-08
Buenos Ayres Conventions.

The four important conventions signed
at the Fourth Pan American Conference at
Ruenos Ayres. providing for the regua
ton OF trademarks. patents and copyrights,
and for the arbitration Of pecuniary claims.
have. with the advice and consent OF the
senate, been ratified on the part Of the
United States and the ratiticstions have
been deposited with the government of
the Argentine Republic i'm accordance with
the requirements of the conventions. ! am
not advised that similar action has been
taken by any other Of the slSnatory gov
ernments.
one Of the notable advances in interna-
t,onal morality accomplished I'm recent
,ears was an arrangement entered into on
april u Of the present year between the
United States and other powers for the
repression OF the circulation of obscene
New-York tribune., 1911-12-08
The Chinese loans.

The last year has been marked In our re-
lations with China b. the conclusion 0t two
iroportant international loans. one for the
construction Of the Hukuang railways. the
other for the carrying out NJ the currency
reform to which China vas pledged by
treaties with the United States. Great
Britain and Japan. Of which mention was
made I'm my last annual message.
II will be remembered that early IN l9o9
an agreement was consummdted among
British, French and German financial
groups whereby they proposed 10 lend the
Chinese government funds for the con-
struction of railways in the provinces Of
Human and Hupeh. reserving for their M
tlonals the privilege of engineering the con
etruction of the lines and Of furnishing the
materials required for the work. After
negotiations with tho governments and
er0upg concerned an agreement was
reached whereby American. British. French
and German nationals should participate
upon equal terms in this important and
useful Undertaking Tnereupon the finan-
Cisl groups supported by their respective
governments. began negotiations with the
New-York tribune., 1911-12-08

| Chinese government which terminated ln
| a loan to China Of $50 900, cO0 WIN lne
| privilege Of increasing the amount 70 f0,
| 600 900 The cooperative construction ~
these trunk lines should be Of immense "a, a.
vantage, materially and otherwise, "
China and should greatly facilitate the oe,,
| velopment Of the bountiful resources O..
the empire. on the other hand, laI
portion Of these funds Is to be eApehueu
for materials American products hs.tiIs
equal preference with those OF the olne,
three lending nations. and as the contras'
provides for branches and extensions sun
sequently TO be built on the came terms W.; I,9
opportunities for American materials WIZ
reach considerable proportions
Knowing the interest of the United Sta,es
I'm the reform OF Chinese currency til.
Chinese government in the autumn OF
1910. sought the assistance Of the American
government 10 procure funds with whcn
10 accomplish that sll-important retolIu'
In the course Of the subsequent negoud
tons there was combined with the pro-
posed currency loan one for certain inuus
trial developments in Manchurie, the Two
loans aggregating the sum or f'.',p'V'V.
While this was originally to be solely IN
American enterprise, the American gov
ernment consistently with its desire 70 Sc
cure q sympathetic and practical co-opels
tion OF the great powers toward MAINTAIN
Ing the principle Of equality OF opportunity
and the administrative integrity 'of : 'hln',
urged the Chinese government 10 dnint W
participation in the currency loan the a.
sociates Of the American. group IN a., IA
Hukuang loan. While ~ immense I'M
portance in itself. the reform contem-
plated in making this loan Is bur pre-
liminary 10 other and more comprehensiNe
fiscal reforms which will be OF incalculdple
benefit TO China and foreign interests sllke,
since they will strengthen the chinese
Empire and promote the rapid Development
Of International trade
New-York tribune., 1911-12-08
Situation in Central America.

As to the situation in Central America, /
have taken occasion in the past 10 rnpld- =
size most strongly the importance lhat
should be attributed to the consummauon
OF the conventions between the repuDllcS
of Nicaragua and of Honduras ana thlS
country, and ! again earnestly reconlneuH
that The necessary advice ana co1sel,t - %
the Senate be accorded 10 these treaties
which will make it possible Tor these Zen
tral American republics 10 enter upon an
era of genuine economic national deNeiop-
roent The government of Nlcarasua ua'
which has already taken favorable ACTON
ON the convention, has found " necessary,
pending the exchange OF final ratihcatlons,
10 enter into negotiations WIN AIh'I iCaii 81
bankers for the purpose OF securing leili,
porarv loan TO relieve the present tnahcldi
tension. In connection with this temporary
loan and I'm the hope Of consummatlls'
through the ultimate operation OF lne 'o'i-
vontion. a complete and lasting economic
reepneration the government or Nlcdraeu"
has also decided 10 engage an AlleIlCdI'
citizen as collector general OF cusloI,is' 'I.
The claims commission on Whlcn the SET
vices OF two American citizens nave peeli
sought and the work OF the AnelIcdIi
financiaI adviser should accomplish last-
inc good of inestimabc bencft to the PROS
pority. commerce and peace or the repup-
tic In considering tho ratlhcallon OF tHe
conventions with Nicaragua ana ilolluu "a; a.
there rests with the Inlted states nc
heavy responsibility Of the fact that thelr
reiection here might destroy the progress
made and consign the republics concerned
TO still deeper suhmergence III bankruptc!'
revolution and national Jeopardy.
orr relations with the Republic or ran,
qma. peculiarly important, due 10 mutual
Obligations and the vast interests 'rcdleG
Nv tho canal have continued In the usual
friendly manner. and we have been glad
10 make appropriate expression of our at
htude Of sympathetic interest in the en-, en-
deavors OF our neighbor III Undertaking
tho devolopment OF tho rich resources OF
the country. With reference TO the internal
political affairs of the republic. our OBVIOUS
concern is in the maintenance OF public
reace and constitutional order and the
fostering Of the general interests created
Nv the actual relations of the TWO coun-
tfiee without the manifestation Of any
preference for the success OF either OF the
political parties. ..,.,
The Pan-American Union, formerly
known rs tho Bureau Of American Repub-
lies maintained by the Joint contributions
of all the American nations, has during
Tho last wear enlarged its practical work
as en- international organization. and con-
tinues 10 prove its usefulness as an agency
for the mutual development Of commerce
better acquaintance. and closer intercourse
between the United States and her sister
repuhliCS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-23
UPPER SARbNAC.

Timer Saranac, y. Y, July 22-Powor
boats have cclpsed all other sports. More
interest Is shown In the perfection and
equipment Of power boats than IN any
other amusement on Upper Saranac Lake.
Il IS reported that Henry 5. Graves, r.,
Of New York. has installed 200 h. p. en-
gines I'm his ib-foot boat. tho Eagle. MT
Graves himself has been very non-com-
initial. and has not permitted any one eX-
cept his mechanician 10 get peep at MS
engines Mr.. Gravcs's boat ia now In OPP
Grafton and its owner IL Just spelling 10
test the speed Of the craft. G. u. Pal
ner, OF Brooklyn. who has launched a
new speed boat Of 100 h. p. declares that
his boat Is equal 10. II not faster, than
either the Graves boat or the ketchup
owned by Charles NJ Daniels, which has
100 h. p. Mr.. Palmer is very anxious to
arrange a series of races.
While there has been no definite an
nouncement. il Is suggested by some OF
the owners Of fast power boats on the
Upper Saranac that n purse Of $1,000 could
bc quickly arranged. Adolph Lewisohn's
fast boat has been launched and il hav-
Ing It's trials. There is 80 much interest
in motor boating that new boat is
launched every day now. John G.. Agar
and Miss Isabelle Ballantine are among
the latest to launch boats
owing 10 the remarkable Increase In the
numbers and the high power and speed OF
the boats anoat on the Upper Saranac,
precautions are taken to avoid collisions.
Each boat now carries its full quota OF
signal lights and all government regua-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-23
ELlZGBE THTOWN.

E!izabethtown, y. Y, July 22-Social
events OF the week here include the first In
series Of whist parties in the parlors at
Deer'5 Head Inn on Wednesday night.
David II. Ludlum, of Rose Valley, Penn,
has arrived by automobile at the Deer's
Head Inn with Mrs. Ludlum and the chill
Gren. and will open his new cottage for the
sea- son.
George II. Siege. Of Brooklyn, and Lieu
tenant :. z. Jensen, OF New York, on Mon
day headed party Of young people from
the Windsor in the ascent Of Mount Cobble.
While fishing a small stream known as the
Branch five hundred yards from the Wind
scr. Mr.. siege on Tuesday caught two brook
trout Weighing three pounds apiece.
H. 4 Field and L. S. Hubbard, Of New
York. are recently arrived golf players at
that hotel. Orlando Kellogg and William
s Kellogg proprietors Of the windsor
will donate several handsome trophies for
the annual tournament Of the Cobble Hill
Golf Club, dates for which will be an
nounced next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-23

lions affecting navigable waters are car
! rlCd out TO the letter.
Motor boating. however, Is not winning
golfers away from their favorite pastIme
and the Saranac Inn course f. the scene
Of spirited matches daily. Players are
just getting their handicaps preparatory
10 the annual tournament. and among tho
enthusiasts are Fritz Lindenmeyer. Dr. J.
{. Roper. J. W. Benning. Or. J.. +. Holt
Dr. Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. c. ". Pierson,
Mr and Mrs. Edwin NJ Buckley and Miss
VI. q. Dexter
Tho inn and cottages are receiving their
fun quota OF summer visitors pancing'
ten parties at homes and receptions are
never in vogue, but canoe trips. shore
dinners. fishing and sailing are considered
fashionable Many lake trout and bass
are caught, and Wild deer in their natural
haunts arc the central figure In the back
ground Of woods and mountains.
William S Valbridge and party were
among the arrivals at Saranac Inn, having
motored mp from Toledo for the season.
Mr. and Mrs. +. u. Lewis, OF Philadel-
phia, have been having fine luck angling
for bass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus l.. Hyde. Henry
81. John Hyde. Mr. and Mrs T. r. ABB
hey. Mrs. Merwin c. Stanley Mr.. and Mrs.
Fritz Lindenmeyer. Marie Adele Linden
meyer, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Benning, Mrs.
George +. Gregory and Miss NJ. G.. DeX-
ter. OF New York, are among those who
have come this week to remain at the inn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-23
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, nent male choral club having a member
ship of about two hundred and twenty
five, this being the occasion Of the TWEEN
tieth annual visit OF the organization to
Hotel Champlain. The first concert OF the
series on Tuesday was rendered for the
benefit of local charitable institutions.
The second annual reunion of the Lake
Champlain Club occurred on Thursday the
members being native to this section.
Percy Wilds and Francis Lynde Stetson
are leading members.
John +. O'Brien, of Clinton County, en-
tertained n number Of friends at a special
dinner, and Captain and Mrs. Barker. Of
Fort Ethan Allen Vt, gave an aviation
dinner party I'm the Louis XVI dining
room. The Saturday night dance ended
a busy and brilliant week.
Golfers are on the qui vive for the forth
coming thrty-slx hole medal play match,
which has been definitely arranged for
Wednesday, July %. between Alex Smith.
twice winner of the national open tourna-
ment, and Charming Floyd. golf profession
al at Hotel Champlaln. The preliminary
match will be played on the afternoon of
July %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-23
OLD POINT COMFORT.

Old Point Comfort. Va July 22.--The ar
rival Of the warships Louisiana and Vir-
gnla In Hampton Roads last week was the
signal for much rejoicing among the guests
who had friends among the officers on
board. The Virginia, however. did not re-
main long, having come from Provincetown.
Mass, to take the naval reserves of the
District Of Columbia on their annual cruise.
The cruiser Prairie also dropped anchor
In the Roads for a few days
Now that the garrison has its full equip
ment of one thousand soldiers, including
officers, things are much more lively here,
with the daily guard mounts and dress pa
rade and band concerts in the evenings In
the summer house on the plaza In front of
the Chamberlin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-23

Saratoga Springs. July 22.-Citizens end
summer visitors alike will turn their atten-
tion next week to two distinct classes OF
erort-aviatjon and rowing Unfortunate
Nv the aero contests and aquatic events
come on the same days July 28 and 20,
hut at that every one plans to witness
them. even though they take place several
miles apart
II present plans materiallze the bird-men
will arrive here on Tuesday some hall
dozen strong. and. conditions permitting inc
flights will take place on the Hinkley Park
ON Friday. Saturday and Sunday. George
= Hamilton. of New York. representing the
.,iotors is a guest of the United States
Hotel II S. expected there will be two
aigbts daily by each Of three avators IL
this programme is carried out the attrac'
t,on will be sufficient to bring thousands OF
neople here from neighboring towns to see
the beayier-than-air machines.
No little interest is being manifested
however. i'm the regatta Of the National AS
ISOLATION Of Amateur Oarsmen, and, weath'
er permitting, It is expected that the bes'
class OF sport in years wiz be the treat IN
store for lovers OF the water. The en-
tries have been very gratifying TO the as
ISOLATION officials, and IT is expected tha'
about two hundred oarsmen Will be quar-
tered either at the lake or in town by
Wednesday evening next.
The philadelphia men, fifty strong, VIII
arrive on Wednesday. coming by specia
car They will go at once TO the lahe
where they will be quartered at the White
I
Of the lake and not long distance Iroif
the starting buoy. The Detroit Boat Ciup
about twenty-five members. will be quar-
tered in town. as will the representative
OF the New York Yacht Club. or the iat'
ter there will be about twenty 1t IS POSI-
bic that the latter may go to the iake' az
the coach prefers TO have the men near the
water rather than in town.
Immediately following the recent actior
Of the legislators on the racing oil! the