The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-30
Statements Published in Pari sNewspaper Cause
 Sensation in Europe
WAS WRITTEN BY A
 FRENCH ATTACHE
President Taft Expresses Surprise That Casual Remarks Should Have Been Published-Statemen
 From White House

Paris. November 29-The Matin pub fishes this morning what purports to- be an interview with President Taft written by Francois De Tesan. The writer quotes the President on such questions as intervention in the Turko- Italian war. on America's attitude in regard to China, on the situation In Mexico. and on the general subject of arbitration.
 When asked about the possibility If American mediation in the Turko-Ital-
 ian war the writer says that President Taft declared that the United States
 was certainly disposed for the re-es- tablishment of peace Nevertheless, he felt that it would be unwise to depart from the path of wisdom. Our relations with the two beliie-
 erents are equally friendly. We do not
 wish to offend the national dignity of either. Moreover, the Turko-Italiap war concerns primarily the European concert. There is, therefore, the dues- tion of tact for the United States. not to put herself forward to bring an end to conflict which, however, from the bottom of her heart she desires to see ended It is evident that If the European powers were in accord te ask for our mediation we should be happy to work in favor of peace We have wished to avoid anything that might lead to misinterpretation of our action. That is the reason why, up to now, we have adopted an iin- partial and impassive attitude"
 Speaking on the subject of China. President Taft is stated to have said that the United States would naturally defend its interests remaining at the same time faithful to the double prin- ciple of the maintenance of the in
 tegrity of the celestial empire and of the open door.
 Taft Quoted | "frhe United Stares cannot conceive l on the othcr side of the Pacific a ns- l tion disnembered and a prey to for
 eign cupiuity in which our enterprises are no longer in a state of stability. What will emerge from the Chinese revolut ton is a question which no one knows how to answer. It is necessary. therefore. to act with prudence and within the limits of the international accordsi concluded after the Boxer
 troubles We are adopting patient @ ttitude so as not to add foreign trou- hies to the existing confusion in the interior The point of view of the United States has not varied since the time of John Hay. We wish to seq China restored to youth and modern
 ized so that when industry and public works are actively pushed forward ws shall be able to develop our commerce in accordance with the rules of loyal competition.
 When asked if any disquietude ex- ;.-t1 in, arIf fn
 Taft is quoted as replying that every thing would be done tS re-establish peace there, adding that the United
 States would not permit agitators to prepare a civil war on United States territory,
 "Our bankers, merchants and cit izens have been already greatly embar- rassed by the persistent troubles We have no hostile project against onr neigh bors, but desire to maintain or der"
 Continuing. President Taft is quoted. "On the eve of the opening of the Panama canal 1t Is of importance to see the people to the south of our frontiers enjoy the healthful tranquility neces- sary for the triumph of the great work about to be finished and to see the country in the vincinity of the Isthmus of Panama in perfect security, rather
 than have the spectacle of unceasing
 revolutions and counter revolutions" Arbitration Treaties The President remarked that he re- turned from the far west with the con viction that he had accomplished good work and also with the conviction that he had dissipated misunderstand- ings in connection with the arbitration treaties signed with France and Great Britain.
 After all l have seen and heard. am convinced that the Senate will rati- fy the text of the treaties submitted to it."
 The President expressed appreciation of Frances welcome to his arbitration proposition and praised Ambassador
 Jusserand, saying he was the first to
 give his adherence to the name of
 France to this "beneficient arbitration principle" which will accentuate the solidarity of nations. He rejoiced In the immediate collaboration of two
 friendly republics
 In conclusion President Taft declared that the ambition of the United States was to find In front of America har- moniously united, a Europe preserved from war by rules of arbitration be- coming each day more powerful. There Is beginning to all things. Whatever obstacles we may temporarily meet on the way. we will attain our goal because it is a generous goal and
 because the entire world Is advancing
 toward it."