The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-10

Washington. ID. C., Nov. ..
Announcement vas made by Presi-
ednt Wilson to-day that no had di-
rected Secretary of State Colby to
visit Brazil and Uruguay in formal ac-
acknowledgement OF recent visits to the
United States OF the Presidents OF
those republics.
The announcement Of Mr.. Colby's
trip caused considerable speculation
here regarding the effect his absence
will have upon the informal negotia-
tions pending relative to recognition
or the provisional Government OF
Mexico and upon relations with Latin
America generally.
Following the encouraging state
ment put out by the Secretary OF State
a few days ago which was interpreted
as meaning that recognition OF Mexico
was in prospect. the negotiations have
struck o snag in connection with the
question OF the withdrawal OF the
Carranza oil DEGREES. In spite OF the
reputed triumph of George Creel in
bringing about favorable action on tho
part Of the State Department relative
to Mexico, It Is understood the op-
position of the Department to recog-
milton continues.
May Visit Othcr Nations.
Another question has been raised as
TO the points the Secretary of State
should visit on his trip and whether
Il should be confined to Brazil and Cru-
quay. Tho battleship Florida has been
assigned 10 Mr.. Colby by THE Secretary
Of the Navy and the present plans con-
template Waits 70 the capitals oe is-azil
AMI 'Srugvay for the purpose OF officially
returning the Visits of the Presidents OF
those countries with a eide trip TO Buenos
Aires. 1t is feared Ia some quarters that
Spanish susceptibiiities will be wounded
In countries other than those visited if
the Secretary Of state maintains this
itinerary.
The question OF good taste is also
raised in view OF the fact that in his
official utterances Mr.. Colby may be
called on to speak relative 10 the for
eign policy CT this Government. In view
OF the fact that the foreign policy OF tho
Wilson administration recently has been
repudisted By the electorate Il is be-
iieved the Secretary may find himself
considerably or1barra sscd in any adj
dresses he may raskc 20 his South Amer
lean hosts.
In announcement and explaining Sec
retary Colby's South American visit
President Wilson In formal statement
said:
The history OF the relations between
the United States and the friendly re-
publics in South America was marked in
the years 1913 and 1919 by two incidents
OF the most agreeable character and
outstanding Significance. I refer 20 the
visit TO this country in August. 1918. Of
His Exceliency DR.. Baitasar Drum. now
President of Uruguay. and at the time
OF his visit Minister of Foreign Affairs
OF his country; and IN the year 1919 to
the VISIT or His Excellency Or. Eptacio
Pessoa, now President of Brazil. and at
the time OF his visit the President-elect
10 that exalted office.
Cordial Relations Reviewed.
"Both these VISITS called forth DEM
II the United States OF the utmost cor
1iality and good will toward the dis
tinguished visitors and ire friendly ma
tions whom they represented. and every
thinking person IN this country was I'M
pressed with the potency of such visits
as instruments for cementing the sincere
attachment and deepening the genuine
intimacy between the scif-governing
democracies OF the Western Hemisphere.
ut has long been my hope that I
might personally return these visits,
and I can conceive OF no worthier object
to which I could dedicate my time and
strength. but am prevented from doing
s, and cannot longer postpone The agree
able courtery cr their rcciprooation
which this country IS strongly deslrous
OF showing 20 the Governments aud poo
pels both OF Brasil and Uruguay.
IL have. therefore. directed tho secre-
tnry OF state. on my behalf and In mr.
stead. to visit both Brazil and Uruguay
and to extend 10 the peoples OF both
those countries. through their respec-
tive Governments. the most empahtio
assurances OF the esteem and friendship
of the people OF the United States and
Of the desire felt In this country for the
strengthening OF cver~ tie that binds our
respective peoples IN mutual good will
and cordial intercourse.
II am also much gratifed that Il will
be possible for the Secretary OF state,
taking advantage OF his proximity to
Buenos Aircr. to accept the very courte-
Gus invitation os the Argentine Govern
rnent to visit Bucnos Aires and 10 carry
20 the people OF tho Argentine Ccnfedo-
ration the came assurances OF our high
esteem and deep good will"
Secretary Daniels announced tonight
that Secretary Colby and his party
would make the trip aboard the dread
nought Florida Of the Atlantic dee.
The ship wss itted as a flagship and has
extra quarters suitable for the party.
The date of sailing has not been an
nounced.
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