The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
FRIEND OF PEACE
 WlLSON'S POLICY
NO SYMPATHY WITH THOSE WHO SEEK POWER FOR OWN PER-
 SONAL INTERESTS.
UNCLE SAM SEEKS NOTHING
President Issues Statement On His Stand Toward Central And South
 American Republics.

washineton- March 12-President Wilson has issued this formal state ment Of his policy toward the Central and South American republics:
 ''One of the chief objects of my ad- ninistration will be to cultivate the friendship and deserve the confidence of our sister republics of Central and South America, and to promote Tn every proper and honorable way the interests which are common to the peoples of the two continents l earnestly desire the most cordial un- derstanding and cooperation between the peoples and leaders of America, and therefore deem it my duty to make this brief statement:
 ''Co-operation is possible only when supported at every turn by the order ly processes Of just government based ular force. We hold, and I am sure all thoughtful leaders of republican government everywhere hold that just governmen rests always upon the consent of the governed, and that there can be no freedom without or der based upon law and upon the pub lie conscience and approval. We shall look to make these principles the basis of mutual intercourse, respect and helpfu1ness between our sister re- publics and ourselves. We shall lena our influence Of every kind to the re- alization of these principles in fact and practice knowing that order, per- sonal intrigue and defiance of consti- tutiona1 rights weaken and discredit government and injure none so much as the people who are unfortunate enough to have their common life and their common affairs so tainted and disturbed. We can have no sym rathy with those who seek to seize the power of government to advance their own personal interests or am-
 
 but we know that there can be no lasting or stable peace in such cir cumstances. As friends, therefore, we shall prefer those who act in the in terest of peace and honor, who pro tect private rights and respect the re- straints of constitutional provision. Mutual respect seems to us the ind1s- Iensible foundation of friendship be- tween states as between individuals.
 The United States has nothing to seek in Central and South America. except the lasting interests of the peo- pies of the two continents, the secur- ity of governments intended for the people and for no special group or interest and the development of per sonal and trade relationships between the two continents which shall re- dound to the profit and advantage of both and interfere with the rights and liberties of neither.
 From these principles may be read so much of the future policy of this government as it is necessary now to forecast; and in the spirit of these principles I may. I hope, be permitted with as much confidence as earnest ness to extend to the governments of all the republics of America the hand of genuine disinterested friend ship and pledge my own honor and the honor of my colleagues to every enterprise of peace and an1ity that a fortunate future may disclose The president first read the above state ment to the cabinet, which was in ses- sion for two hours, and issued it shortly afterward to the press.
 At the White House, it was dis claimed that the statement was aimed at any particular country. It was de- clared that it would be sent to the diplomatic representatives Of the Unit ed States in all Central and South American countries alike.
 While most of the countries in the western hemisphere are enjoying do- mestic as well as international peace, cised a close watch on events in Mex ico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, San Domingo, Cuba and Salvador.
 While the Mexican situation was be- coming more and more acute in the closing days of the last administra- tion. reports were received at the de- partment from its various agencies in Central America that gave much con cern to the officials, indicating as they did the existence of a general spirit of unrest, and of embryonic reVolu- tionary activity in many quarters.