Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-15
RUSSELL YOUNG.

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A new epoch in commercial relations
between the countries of Central and
South America and the United States is
predicted as a result Of the second Pan
American Commercial Conference. which
ended its proceedings here less than two
weeks ago.
Nearly a thousand earnest and de-
termined business and financial leaders
and officials Of the various American re-
publics were in attendance. and it was
evidenced by all Of them that they are
resolved to make the most of the oppor-
tunities afforded them as a result Of the
war and to increase and otherwise adj
vance their various interests. The genu-
Inc feelings and sentiment Of the many
representatives was clearly reflected in
their utterances and proceedings.
1t was shown by these eminent and
skilled authorities that they are de-
termined to promote the interests of the
American republics and to strengthen
the close relationships between one
another.
Will Cooperate in Trade.
Probably the most important and
pleasing development of the conference
that the United States is to Immediately
establish abundant freight, mail and
passenger steamship service between
this country and the principal ports Of
Central and South America Also every
effort will be made by governments and
individuals to develop thorough reci-
procity and mutual cooperation in trad
ing methods business ethics and general
treatment Of commercial relations.
Another development Of great signifi-
canoe which will surely follow is that
pertaining to. the building Of more rail-
ways in Latin America: the establishing
Of better roadways and highways and
the establishment Of fast aviation mail
service.
There are to be better credit facil-
tiles for Latin American buyers, a
closer study Of the Latin American
trade and social conditions by the
interests Of the United States. and
the extension of United States bank
ing connections. for the benefit alike
Of the United States and Latin Amer
lea.
q. S. Capital Will Be More Liberal
Facts and figures of convinc-
ing character were furnished. and
there is every reason to believe that
American interests will be ready to
lend every assistance to the program
for the development of Latin Ameri-
ca. American capital will from now
on be more liberal. 1t is believed. and
as a result many struggling and I'M
developed interests in South and Gen.
trail America will be given oppor-
tunity to grow great and prosperous
Also the United States will be afford
ed opportunity to maintain its pres
emit trade prominence with lbs little
sister republics in the south.
The first steps to be taken toward
materializing the splendid program of
development outlined. will be the in
vesting of American capital in Latin
America, the immediate decision on
country to improve, and increase it's
railways and the establishment Of a
better credit understanding between
the business and financial men of the
United States and those Of Latin
America.
Have Described Resources.
The vast resources and tho tre-
mendous possibilities Of most of the
more important Latin American
countries have been described in this
series Of articles. The object Of the
latter has been to bring about q
keener interest and better UNDER
standing on the part of Americans
regarding the republics south of
them.
1t has been impossible to go into
any great detail or to exploit all OF
the countries Among the latter are
such large ana prominent countries
as Mexico. Cuba, Ecuador. Paraguay
and Uruguay.
Mexico Rich In Minerals.
Mexico, for instance. when consid-