Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-28

Washington. Dec. e7.-Pan- -Amcri-
Canism, characterized by Secretary
Lansing in his address of welcome as
the expression of the idea of interna-
tionalism," was the central thought
in the speeches today at the opening
of the second Pan-American scientific
congress.
Men and Women from All Republics.
Men and women from all the repub-
lies of the two Americas attended.
There were more than 1000 of them,
including official delegates, guests OF
the CarneEie Endowment and many
others prominent in science and other
fields of investigation. Tomorrow they
viii begin the serious work of the
congress. Fifteen other societies, meet
ing here during the same period, will
hold frequent joint sessions with sec
tiOns of the congress.
Welcomed by Vice President Marshall.
Vice President Marshall welcomed
the visitors after John Barrett. direC-
tor-g general Of the Pan-AmerIcan union
had introduced Eduardo SuareZ Mu-
jica, ambassador from Chile. the pres
Ident of the congress. Secretary Lam
sing spoke in the name of the gov
ernment that had invited the scientists
to meet here ana Ambassador SuareZ
in response emphasized the better un-
derstanding created between the gov
crnments Of Latin-America and the
United States.
AIr Marshall took the place Of Pres
ident Wilson, away on his wedding
trip.
And shall not apologize for the
presidents absence" he said after this
explanation.
In the presence Of love science is
silent. | am quite sure I address no
man who has loved, who does love, or
who hopes to love, who does not wish
for the president, years of unclOuded
happiness
Rights of the Americas.
After welcoming the guests in the
name of the nation. the vice president
said a word about preparedness to
defend the rights of the Americas
4 am one of those men who believe
in preparation for war" he said.
Not that want war. because the
/ dream and tie prayer Of my life is
( that we shall keep out of war. but /
I know myself | am not willing 10 have
some ruffian interfere with what l be-
,ieve to he my rights"
He added that the idea of Pan
AmeriCanism would not permit of eN-
DlCitatiOn and that which touched the
nations to the soul is that their his
tory also touches the United Sattes.
Monroe Doctrine Discussed.
The Monroe Doctrine was discussed
by Ambassador Suarez, who declared
-IlFtJ 50 lDl- dS II was ulueESloDu as
2 threat il was viewed with distrust
by South and Central America. but
! that defined as . definition of Pan
AmerlCanism it had become n tie Of
union. a guaranty, a bulwark for our
lemOCracies."
Democracy and Fraternity.
Democracy and fraternity, which
! knows no superior and no inferior, but
which recognizes only equality and
fra rnrr1i+V - q rhnr-If Snr-af a ~
Lansing left in his address on Pan
Americanism and the Monroe Doctrine
He compared the desOla ton Of Europe
at war and the peace of the Americas s
as indicated by the meeting here Of
| the members of the congress. Pan
Americanism. he declared was the idea
Of internatiOnalism, an idea of which
america has become the guardian and
I which in the end will rule the world.
Geographical isolation. similar political
/ institutions and common conception of
human rights. he said. had made this
possible. He pleaded for unity Of ac-
! ton in seeking the common good.
Message from President Wilson.
From Hot Springs, Va, President
Wilson sent to the congress n message
expressing his hope for its success and
his appreciation Of the large attend
ance.
Chairmen of the various delegations
many of them diplomatic representa-
| tives here, replied briefly to the formal
addresses.
Ernesto Queseda of the Argentine
delegation, expressing a wish to see
some practical accomplishment result
from the meeting. proposed that steps
be taken for creation of a bureau for
interchange of university instructors
and students, a bibliOthecal union for
| exchange of publications and an inter
national union for conservation of pre-
Colombian records.
Members of the congress were guests
tonight at n reception by Secretary
Lansing and members of his official
delegation of the United States.
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