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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS IN
PROMOTION OF PEACE

In the field of work toward the ideals
Of peace this government negotiated. but
TO my regret was unable to consummate.
two arbitration treaties which set the
highest mark OF the aspiration OF nations
toward the substitution OF arbitration and
reason for war in the settlement OF In
ternational disputes Through the efforts
Of American diplomacy several wars have
been prevented or ended / refer TO the
successful tripartite mediation OF the Ar
gentine Republic. Brazil and the United
States between Peru and Ecuador; the
bringing of the boundary dispute between
Panama and Costa Rica to peaceful arbi-
tration; the staying of warlike prepara-
tons when Hayu and the Dominican Re
public were on the verge Of hostilities
the stopping Of q war In Nicaragua; the
hating Of internecine strife in Honduras.
The government OF the United States was
thanked for its influence toward the res
toration OF amicable relations between
the Argentine Republic and Bolivia. The
diplomacy Of the United States is active
in seeking to sssuage the remaining Ill
feeling between this country and the Re-
public of Colombia. In the recent civil
war IN emma the lHlteu STATES SuNN'sS
fully Joined with the other interested
powers in urging an early cessation OF
hostiities. An agreement has been reached
between the governments of Chill and
Peru whereby the celebrated Tacna- africa
dispute. which has so long embittered In
ternational relations on the west coast
of South America. has at last been ad-
justed simultaneously came the news
that the boundary dispute between Peru
and Ecuador had entered upon stage
of amicable settlement. The position OF
the United States in reference 10 the
Tacna-Arica dispute between Chill ana
Peru has been one Of non-intervention, but
one of friendly influence and pacific coun-
sci throughout the period during which
the dispute in question has been the sub
feet OF interchange of Views between this
government and the two governments I'M
mediately concerned. In the general
easing of international tension on the
west coast Of South America the tri-
partite mediation TO which ! have re-
ferred has been a most potent and bench
cent factor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04

ideas of commercial intercourse. This
policy has been characterized as substl-
tuting dollars for bullets II, is one that
appeals alike to idealistic humanitarian
sentiments. 10 the dictates Of sound policy
and strategy and to legitimate commercial
aims. IL Is an effort frankly directed to
the increase of American trade upon the
automatic principle that the government OF
the United States shall extend all proper
support TO every legitimate and beneficial
American enterprise abroad. How great
have been the results OF this diplomacy
coupled with the maximum and minimum
provision of the tariff law, will be seen
by some consideration OF the wonderful
increase In the export trade Of the United
States. Because modern diplomacy Is
commercial there has been a disposition
in some quarters to attribute TO ii none
but naterialistic aims. How strikingly
erroneous is such an impression may be
seen from a study Of the results by which
the diplomacy Of the United States can be
Judged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04

How faithful to the merit system and
how non-partisan has been the conduct OF
the diplomatic and consular services in
the last four years may be judged from
the. following: Three ambassadors now
serving held their present rank at the be-
ginning Of my administration. OF the ten
ambassadors whom I have appointed, five
were by promotion from the rank OF min
lister Nine ministers now serving held
their present rank at the beginning Of
the administration. OF the thirty minis
tiers whom ] have appointed. eleven were
promoted from the lower grades Of the
foreign service or from the Department OF
State or the nineteen missions in Latin
America, where our relations are close
and our interest is great, fifteen chiefs OF
mission are service men, three having en-
tered the service during this administra-
ton. The thirty-seven secretaries Of en-
bassy or legation who have received their
initial appointments after passing sue
cessfully the required examinations were
chosen for ascertained fitness, without re-
gard 20 political affiliations. dearth OF
candidates from Southern and Western
states has alone made IL impossible thus
far completely TO equalize all the states
representations In the foreign service. In
the effort to equalize the representation
of the various states in the consular ser
vice l have made sixteen of the twenty
nine new appointments as consul which
have occurred during my administration
from the Southern States. This is 80 per
cent Every other consular appointment
made, including the promotion Of eleven
young men from the consular assistant
and student Interpreter corps, has been
by promotion or transfer, based solely
upon efficiency shown In the service.
In order TO assure TO the business and
other interests Of the United States con-
tinuance Of the resulting benefits Of this
reform, l earnestly renew my previous
reconnle ndations of legislation making IT
permanent along some such lines as those
Of the measure now pending in Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
BUSINESS SECURED BY
DIRECT OFFICIAL EFFORT.

AS illustrating the commercial benefits
TO the nation derived from the new d.
plomacy and its effectiveness upon the
material AZ we'll as the more ideal side. 1t
may be remarked that through direct Of
fetal efforts alone there have been OBJ
tanned in the course OF this administration
contracts from foreign governments In
voIving an expenditure of s50.ooo,oO0 In tho
factories of the United States Consid-
Grafton Of this fact and some reflection
upon the necessary effects Of scientinc
tariff system and a foreign service alert
and equipped to cooperate with the busi-
ness men Of America carry the conviction
that the gratifying increase In the export
trade OF this country Is, In substantial
amount, due to our improved govern
mental methods OF protecting and stimu-
lating IT, 1t is germane to these ooser-
yatlons TO remark that in the two years
that have elapsed since the SUCCESSFUL
of our new treaty with Japan,
which at the time seemed to present SO
many practical difficulties, our export
trade to that country has increased at
the rate of over 100000 a month. Our
exports 10 Japan for the year ended jun
30 1910 were s21 ,s59,3l while for the yea
ended June 30. 1872 the exports were $S''
478.Ois. a net increase In the sale OK
American products Of nearly 10 per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
SETTLEMENT OF ATLANTIC
FISHERIES DISPUTE.

On the 10Th OF July last an agreement
was concluded between the United States
and Great Britain, adopting. with certain
notifications, the rules and method OF
procedure recommended In the award
rendered by the North Atlantic Coast
Fisheries Arbitration Tribunal on Sep
TENDER T. 1910. for the settlement here
after, In accordance with the principles
laid down I'm the award, of questions
arising with reference 10 the exercise OF
the American fishing liberties under Arti-
Gle ! of the treaty OF October 20, 1918. be-
tween the United States and Great Brit
ain. This agreement received the APP
proyal of the Senate on August and was
formally ratified by the two governments
on November Is last. The rules and a
method Of procedure embodied in the
award provided for determining by an
impartial tribunal the reasonableness OF
any new fishery regulations on the treaty
coasts OF Newfoundland and Canada be-
fore such regulations could be enforced
against American fishermen exercising
their treaty liberties on those coasts, and
also for determining the delimitation OF
bays on such coasts more than ten miles
wide, In accordance with the definition
adopted by the tribunal Of the meaning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
KNOX IN CENTRAL AMERICA
AND THE CARIBBEAN.

Impressed with the particular impor-
lance OF the relations between the United
States and the republics OF Central
America and the Caribbean region. which
OF necessity must become still more in
Innate by reason of the mutual advan-
tages which Will be presented by the
opening OF the Panama Canal, / directed
the Secretary OF State last February TO
visit these republics for the purpose OF
giving evidence OF the sincere friendship
and good will which the government and
people OF the United States bear toward
them. Ten republics were visited. Every
where he was received with a cordially
or welcome and a generosity Of hospitality
such as to impress me deeply and to
merit our warmest thanks. The apprecla-
ton OF the governments and peoples OF
the countries visited, which has been APP
propriately shown in various ways, leaves
me no doubt that his visit Will conduee
TO that closer union and better under
standing between the United States and
those republics which l have had It much
at heart TO promote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04

Under the special agreement entered
into between the United States and Great
Britain on August IS, 1910. for the arbi-
tration of outstanding pecuniary claims.
schedule Of claims and the terms OF sub
mission have been agreed upon by the Two
governments. and together with the spe-
cial agreement were approved by the Sen
ate on July 10, 1911, bur In accordance
with the terms OF the agreement they did
not 20 into effect until confirmed by the
two governments by an exchange OF notes
which was done on April 26 last Negoti-
atoms are still in progress for supple
mental schedule OF claims to be submit
ted 10 arbitration under this agreement,
and meanwhile the necessary preps rations
for the arbitration of the claims included
In the first schedule have been un' ertaken
and are being carried on under the au-
thority Of an appropriation made for that
purpose at the last session OF Congress.
II Is anticipated that the two govern
ments will be prepared to call upon the
arbitration tribunal, established under
this agreement, TO meet at Washington
early next year TO proceed with this aroi-
rratiOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
AGRICULTURAL CREDITS
IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES.

A most important work accomplished
in the past year by the American diplo-
matte officers In Europe Is the investiga-
ton Of the agricultural credit system In
the European countries. Both as a means
70 afford relief 10 the consumers Of this
country through a more thorough devel-
opment Of agricultural resources and as
means OF more sufficiently maintaining
the agricultural population. the project to
establish credit facilities for the farmers
is concern OF vital Importance to this
nation. No evidence of prosperity among
we'll established farmers should blind US
to the fact that lack OF capital is prevent
ing a development OF the nations agri-
cultural resources and an adequate in
crease Of the land under cultivation; that
agricultural production IL fast falling be-
hind the increase in population, and that,
although these well established farmers
are maintained In increasing prosperity
because Of the natural increase In popu-
lation. we are not developing the Indus
try OF agriculture. We are not breeding
I'm proportionato numbers a race Of indie
pendent and MISUNDERSTANDING land
cities can compensate. Our farmers have
been our mainstay in times Of crisis, and
I'm future IL must still largely be upon
their stability and common sense that
this democracy must rely to conserve It's
principles of government.
The need of capital which American
farmers feel to-day had been experienced
by the farmers q Europe, with their
centuries-old farms, many years ago.
The problem had been successfully solved
in the Old World and IL was evident that
tho farmers OF this country might profit
by a study OF their systems / therefore
ordered. through the Department OF State,
an investigation 10 be made by the 5iplo-
matte officers in Europe. and / have laid
the results OF this investigation before
the Governors Of the various states. with
the hope that they will be used to ad-
vantage In their forthcoming meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
THE ADMINISTRATIONS
MEXICAN POLICY.

For two years revolution and counter
revolution have distraught the neighbor-
ing republic OF Mexico. Brigandage has
involved great deal of depreciation upon
foreign interests. There have constantly
required questions OF extreme delicacy.
On several occasions very difficult situa-
lions have arisen on our frontier.
Throughout this trying period the policy
OF the United States has been one Of pa
tent non-intervention, steadfast recogni-
ton of constituted authority in the neigh
boring nation and the exertion OF every
effort to care for American interests.
profoundly hope that the Mexican nation
may soon resume the path of order. pros
perity and progress. To that nation IN
its sore troubles the sympathetic friend
ship OF the United States has been demon
strated to a high degree. There were I'm
Mexico at the beginning OF the revolution
some thirty or forty thousand American
citizens engaged in enterprises contribut-
ing greatly to the prosperity OF that re-
public and also benefting the important
trade between the two countries. The
investment Of American capital in Mexico
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
OTHER POINTS
IN THE MESSAGE.

President Taft tells Of progress In IA.
settlement OF the long standing Chamizs,
dispute with Mexico, and expresses n.
hope that the question will soon be an.
posed Of.
Referring 10 the work OF the opIun
conference at The Hague, Mr.. Taft saw,
II was most unfortunate" that this go~j
eminent failed to do its share by neglect
ing to pass anti-narcotic legislation. ana
he urges Congress TO act on these meas
ures.
In briefly mentioning the Balkan wa,.
the President reports the sending OF tva
American cruisers to Turkish waten
The appearance OF large feet OF Euro
pean wtrships in the Bosporus, h,
says, assured protection Of foreigners HI
that quarter. leaving the United States
cruisers free TO act, IL need be, along Tie
Mediterranean coasts.
The United States, Mr.. Taft says, take.
lively interest I'm the international dis
positions to be made for the political
governance and administration Of Sp!tz|
bergen. He relates the successful effortj
OF this government to place Liberia IN
position to pay it's Indebtedness.
Mr.. Taft sketches rapidly the troubled
which led 10 a change of government ID
China and the part taken by the United
su ties In the Chinese loan affair.
Turning TO South America, the Press|
dent tells OF cordial relations with Arger
tina, Brazil and Chill. He relates ths
troubles In Ecuador and the exercise d
Il . American good offices there. Arbitrt'
m Of the Landreau claim against Pen
- been secured. and Venezuela. he says,
T. paying off the last OF the claims Of
American citizens.
President Taft tells OF the American
m ediation in the troubles OF the Domin..
can Republic and Hayti. and OF the land.
ing Of American marines in Cuba dunns
the disturbances in that island.
American supervision Of the recent elee
ton in Panama is related, and referena
is made TO the negotiations betwes
American bankers and the government q
Guatemala for loan to rehablitate Qua
temalan finances. Failing an arrangeme1
enabling Guatemala to satisfy Just Brit,
ish claims and improve its financial post
ton, the President adds. 'it may become
impossible for the government Of the
United States to escape its obligations I'D
connection with such measures as may
become necessary 10 exact justice 10
legitimate foreign claims
The President closes his review Of Cen
trail American conditions with an expires
sion Of regret that the financial CONVEX
ton between the United States aud Hon
duras has thus far failed of ratification.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
FUR SEAL TREATY AND
NEED FOR AMENDMENT.

The act adopted at the last session or
CONGRESS TO give effect TO the FUR seal
convention OF July Z, 1911. between Great
Britain. Japan, Russia and the United
states, provided for the suspension OF all
land killing OF seals on the Pribylov ISL
ands for period OF five years, and an OBJ
lection has now been presented to TINS
provision by tho other parties ln interest
which raises the issue as 10 whether or
not this prohibition OF land killing Is IN
consistent with the spirit, II not the letter,
OF the treaty stipulations. The Justif'ca-
ton for establishing this close season de-
ponds, under the terms of the convention
upon how far, il at all. II Is necessary
for protecting and preserving the Ameri-
can fur seal herd and for Increasing its
number. This is a question requiring ex-
animation of the present condition or the
herd and the treatment which II needs IN
the light of actual experience and scien-
tific investigation careful examination
OF the subject is now being made, and this
government will soon BIO In possession or q
considerable amount Of new Information
about the American seal herd. which has
been secured during the last season and
will be of great value IN determining this
question and II ii should appear that
there is any uncertainty as to the real
necessity for imposing a close season at
this time I shall take an early oppor-
tunity TO address special message to
Congress or this subject, in the belief that
this government should yield on this point
rather than give the slightest ground for
the charge that we have been In any way
remiss In observing our treaty obligations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
CHINA AND POLICY ON
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT.

In China the policy OF encouraging
financial investment TO enable that coun-
try 10 help itself has had the result OF
giving new life and practical application
10 the open door policy. The consistent
purpose Of the present administration has
been to encourage the use Of American
capital in the development OF China by
the promotion of those essential reforms
TO which China is pledged by treaties Win
the United States and other powers Inc
hypothecation 10 foreign bankers In con-
nection with certain industrial enter
prises, such az the Hukuang railways. OF
the national revenues upon which these
reforms depended, led the Department or
State early in the administration 10 de-
noand for American citizens participation
in such enterprises, in order that the
United States might have equal rights
and an equal voice in all questions per-
tanning 10 the disposition Of the public
revenues concerned. The same policy OF
promoting international accord among the
powers having similar treaty rights as
ourselves I'm the matters OF reform whicn
could not be put into practical erect
without the common consent or all, was
likewise adopted in the case OF the loan
desired by China for the reform OF It's
currency. The principle OF international
cooperation In matters Of common inter
est upon which our policy has already
been based in all OF the above instances
has admittedly been great factor III
that concert OF the powers which has
been 70 happily conspicuous during the
nerilous period OF transition through
which the great Chinese nation has been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM
TARIFF PROVISION.

The importance which our manufact-
ures have assumed in the commerce Of
the world I'm competition with tho manu-
features of other countries again draws
attention to the duty OF this government
TO use its utmost endeavors TO secure i'm
partial treatment for American products
in all markets. Healthy commercial
rivalry In international intercourse is
best assured by the possession OF proper
means for protecting and promoting our
foreign trade. It Is natural that COM
petitive countries should view with some
concern fhis steady expansion OF our
commerce. IL In some instances the
measures taken by them to meet II are
not entirely equitable, a remedy should
be found. In former messages have de-
scribed the negotiations of the Depart
ment OF State with foreign governments
for the adjustment of the maximum ana
minimum tariff as provided in Section 2
OF the tariff law OF 1900 The advantages
secured by the adjustment of our trade
relations under this law have continued
during the last year. and some addition
al cases OF discriminatory treatment OF
which we had reason to complain have
been removed. The Department OF State
has for the first time in the history OF
this country obtained substantial most
favored-nation treatment from all the
countries OF the world. There are, how
ever. other instances which, while appar-
emily not constituting undue discrimina-
tlon In the sense of Section 2. are never
theless exceptions TO the complete equity
OF tariff treatment for American prod
ucts that the Department of State con-
sistently has sought TO obtain for Ameri-
can cop,p,arca abroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-04

s.ab,e basis to remove the custom houses
from the danger of revolutions by ar
ranging for their secure administration
and To establish reliable banks.
During the last revolution In Nicaras ua'
the government OF that republic haFho
admitted its inability to protect American
life and property against acts OF sheei
lavlessness on the part or the nlaieoh-
tents. and having requested TINS govern
ment TO assume that Office IL pecai'e
necessary to land over two tnousahu MA
rines and bluejackets In Nicaragua.
Owing to their presence the CONSTITUTES
government Of Nicaragua was Tree 10 de-
vote its attention wholly to its Internal
troubles. and was thus enabled 10 stamp
out the rebellion In a short space OF time
When the Red Cross supplies sent 10
Granada had been exhausted. eight thou-
sand persons having been given 1000 III
one day upon the arrival Of the American
forces, our men supplies other unfortu-
nate, needy Nicaraguans from their own
haversacks. ] wish TO congratulate the
officers snd men OF the United States
navy and marine corps who took part III
re-establishing order In Nicaragua upon
their splendid conduct and TO record with
sorrow the death OF seven American ma
rines and bluejackets. Since the re-estab-
llshment OF peace and order elections have
been held amid conditions Of quiet and
tranquility Nearly all tho American ma
rines have now been Withdrawn. The
country should soon be on the road TO re-
covery. The only apparent danger now
threatening Nicaragua arises from the
shortage OF funds. Although American
bankers have already rendered assistance.
they may naturally be loath TO advance
a loan adequate TO set the country upon It's
feet without the support OF some such con-
ventlon as that OF June. 1911, upon which
the Senate has not yet acted.