The sun., 1919-06-27
pESSOA QUITS CITY
PRAISING WELCOME
Pays Tribute to Spirit Of U. s.
Fraternization at Pan-Amer-
lean Luncheon.
WORK is CALLED LOFTY
McAdoO Urges Adoption Of
Metric System to Aid South
z American Business.
WORK is CALLED LOFTY

DR.. Epitacio Pessoa, President-elect
Of Brazil. found his time fully occupied
yesterday from the time he awoke In
the Presidential suite at the Waldorf
until he boarded a special train at the
Grand Central Terminal around 1880
o'clock IN the evening, en- route to OF
tawa, where he is to De the official
guest of the Canadian Government. HIS
wife and daughter, Miss Juanita, started
on the journey and were to go as far
as Buffalo, where they intend visiting
Niagara Falls. DR.. Pessoa and the men
members of his party will continue to
the Canadian capital alone, to pick UP
the women folk again on their return to
New York, which is expected to be about
July
Principal among yesterdays functions
in honor of the Brazilian Chief Execu-
tive was a luncheon given by the Pom
American Union, of which John Barrett
is president. in the north ballroom at
the Hotel Aston The green and gold
flag of Brazil swayed above the main
entrance to the hotel to let all Broad
way know who was nourishing there
yesterday. The luncheon room was dark
when the guests filed in. but 1t was soon
flooded with electricity, and a silken Bra
which came from an electric fan, spot
lights bringing out its colors wildly
The applause which greeted Dr. Pessoa
when he started to speak was fully as
spontaneous as any that has greeted his
public appearances here.
That which appeals most to me In
this reception is not the personal
courtesy you do Brazirs representative.
but the split Of American confraterniza-
ton which inspires It," said he. "It
10 step toward the fulflment of those
ideals which carry out the purposes
of the pan-American Society and to
which you have already devoted much ef-
fo't and sacrifice.
Peace and Prosperity Basis.
THE identity of the aspirations OF
liberty and democracy which are a char
acteristic trait of the peoples of our
continent, the similarity OF our political
institutions. the affinities of our culture
the possibilities OF the harmonious CO.
existence of our commercial and economic
interests, all impel us toward that great
ideal or American solidarity and union
Tor right and justice which is the
eternal basis of peace and prosperity.
To attain this end, the American
Society has for a long time consecrated
intelligence, activity and self-saerifce
above all praise. Nor could anything
else be expected of an associat ion
moved by such lofty principles and
guided by man of such high ability
as Bassett Moore. whose work for uni
versal order and concord has been
among the most important and the most
effective. n =
"Brazil's foreign policy has always
been inspired by such sentiments, has
always tended, with no idea Of antag-
onism TO the peoples of Europe, toward
an increasing understanding with the
nations OF America. My country will
therefore see with the greatest sympa-
thy every effort expended in this direc-
ton, come as It may, from States, as
socationS or private individuals"
William @. McAdoo, former Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, expressed the hope
that peace would be formally CONCLUDED
with the Central Powers.
II hope II ia now to be new world
where peace and liberty under law will
be the chief things men will strive for
In the future" said he. Heretofore
the surplus energies of nations have
been directed toward preparation for
war. We must now direct them In the
peaceful channels OF commerce and
trade"
The feet that the surplus energies OF
the UEiSd States had been devoted &c
home devei- Nnent had prevented closes
relationships With the South American
republics Mr.. McAdoo declared. Those
countries on the Western Hemisphere
with similar ideals OF democracy nat
uraiiy had more sympathy with one
another than with the older civilizations
of Europe, Mr.. McAdoo said he thought
I'VE fight over our domestic dis-
agreements with as much valor as was
shown IN the war. but with less blood
shed.'' he went on. III the Kaiser had
ever been here during the heat OF q
political campaign he never would have
made the mistake OF saying that the
United states didn't know how to fight.
However heated the political contro.
versies here might be. Mr.. McAdoo "a Id
that there was no disagreement in the
United States over the question OF the
development OF South American trade
in which he declared that we sought nc
undue advantage. Adequate steamship
facilities must be provided Immediately
ne told his hearers.
Rail- Question Discussed.
Mr McAdoo said he was neither for
nor against the public ownership Of the
railways, although he believed that q
unified test under Government opera.
tion should be made under normal con
dltions.
I'VE have spent 100000 on ships
required because OF the war emergency
he continued. ~ am not sure they
couid all be sold TO private enterprises
Regard ess of our preconceived views
let us recognize the present opportunity
and see II It wouldn't be wise for the
Emergency Fleet Corporation to imme-
diately establish lines to South America
and run them at loss for few years
II necessary. Ultimately they would
prove profitable"
There Was no use In the United States
extending credit to South American
countries to develop trade unless trans.
portation could be obtained, Mr. Nc,
AdoO said. lie added that we were now
in position to furnish credit TO tn,
world within reasonable limits"
The adoption of the metric system yas
urged by Mr.. McAdoo, who said he
thought the transition period could bs
arranged so that business would no,
suffer. 1t would do more than anything
else TO develop trade rela tons with
South America. he declared
John Bassett Moore. president Of the
Pan-American Society OF the United
States, paid a tribute TO DR.. Pessoa
VINO, he said, stood in the front rank OF
American statesmen.
He is" said Mr. Moore, "a master Of
Jurisprudence, constructive contribute,
10 the development OF law. national and
International, an accomplished nubltcist