Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-05
LANSING ADDRESSES
JOINT COMMISSION
Secretary Of State Pleads for
Frankness, Sympathy and
Trust in Discussions.
LuoHEoN AT NEW YORK

LUOHEON AT NEW fOkh
New York, Sept. Ain an address
at the luncheon to the American
Mexican joint commission here today
Secretary Lansing pointed out that
the assembling Of the commission
"manifests to the world the spirit Of
good will and mutual regard which
animates the republics Of America in
the settlement of controversies"
4 need not assure you" said Sec
rotary Lansing. that my government
has been inspired throughout the last
three years with desire to arrange in
an amicable way the numerous ques-
tons which have arisen as rsult Of
the strife which has shaken the Next
can republic to its very foundations
and has caused so much loss of life
and property, so much suffering and
privation. We have watched the prog
ress Of the revolution with anxious So
licitude; we have tried to be fair in
judgment and to see things from the
point Of view Of those who control
the dcstinies OF Mexico; we have
sought to be patient and to await the
time when the approach OF peace and
order in Mexico would offer favor
able opportunity for the adjustment
OF our difficulties; from first to last
we have kept our minds free from
rancor and bitterness and prejudice
and have in spirit Of disinterested
friendliness confidently expected the
day would come when the Representa-
tivcs of the two countries could NEE,
and calmly and frankly discuss oui
international relations.
Frankness and Sympathy.
THAT day has at last arrived. Thu
present conference is q realization o.
our expectation and I look forwart
to its future accomplishment with as
surance that it viii settle the ques
tons which have been causes Of irri
tation. Its success depends in larg'
measure--I think that | may say en-
tircly--upon the spirit which you, thu
commissioners OF both governments
cvince when you come to discuss tn
various phases in our relations. !
this spirit is one Of frankncss, of trust
Of sympathy, it requires no prophet
vision to foresee that you will sue
coed, and II you succeed you will hav'
/ the satisfaction OF knowing that 20,
have performed an inestimable scrv
ice to your countries. But II suspi
cion, doubt and aloofncss mark you
deliberations you may expect to &C
complish little and leave the two ma
tons in the same tangle OF misunder
standings and false judgments which
/ feel have been the chief reasons TO
our controversies in the past.
II am sure that the American com
missioners, all OF whom know &
well, and the Mexican commissioners
for whom / have high respect, know
ing from others Of their distinguished
attainments,. will show that considcra
ton and patience which will bring yo'
into harmony and agreement.
Boundary PROBLEMS First,
"The immediate subject and the i'm
mediate cause Of your meeting her
to-day is the situation along the inter
national boundary. believe that .
Temporary solution could be readil
found, but the government OF tn
United States seeks permanent, no
4 temporary, settlement OF the dill
lficulty and | feel assured that til
government Of Mexico desires moth
ling less. !.
Ireach q complete adjustment OF tn
matters affecting our relations whic
| will satisfy the future as well as tn
present you cannot avoid considcrin
1.-THE personal rights and economic ir
| terests Of Americans who have foun
| in Mexico field for their energies
lit Is through the consideration
| such subjects that the seeds Of futur
controversy can be destroyed and e.
tire confidence restored, 80 that tn
Mexican government and people ma
build on the ruins Of war and DISC
der new and more lasting prospei
lily than thearepublic has ever know
prosperity founded on liberty an
justice under a government supper
ed by the united will OF free peopl
Expects Real Results.
This, gentlemen, conceive to |
your task, and | hope most earnestl
that your sphere OF discussion wi
widen as you meet from day TO da
so that every obstacle which hs
arisen or which might hereafter aris
to vex the cordial relations OF yot
governments may be removed an
your two countries and their people
linay be drawn into closer uniof:-
ITO the commission as whole
look with confident hope that the
will succeed in the great mission wit
4 which they have been charged, and
know that this hope is near to III
hearts Of the millions Of American
and Mexicans who are watching yo
. today as you enter upon the perfoi
nance Of your duties
Fairbanks viii
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