Evening star., 1922-08-20
SECRETARY HUGHES VISIT
TO BRAZIL VITAL EVENT
Solidarity Of American Republics and
, Leadership Of United States Bound
Up in His Journey.

Pan-American conference at Rio de
Janeiro in 1906, and by his heart-to-
heart conferences and frank ex-
changes of views with the statesmen
of each republic, he accomplished
more for the removal of distrust and
to prepare the way for big revival
of n-American accord and Pan
American trade than had been done
by any man since Secretary Blaine
presided over the first Pan-American
conference at Washington In 1SSs-so.
Blaine had started a new spirit OF
Pan-American cooperation that had
had no other great advocate In the
post Of Secretary of State since the
time of Henry Clay and the declara-
tion OF the Monroe doctrine In 1923.
Now, fourteen years after Roots
memorable trip. another impetus Is
required to push Pan-Americanfsm
forward to a position of permanent
strength that will last through the
long years to come. Not that Pan
Americanlsm has waned since the
days of Root, but that 1t has gradu-
ally grown, with occasional setbacks.
some of which are even strong In
their influence today, until 1t requires
that added support which any big
policy or principle demands when Its
opportunities and responsibilities have
largely expanded.
Trials to BE Expected.
Every great forward movement has
to go through trials and tribulations.
II SaS he
cause 1t has a serious Significance for
the welfare of nations and peoples.
Like all world movements of an
epoch-making and far-hung charac-
ter. affecting the relations, standing.
policies and prosperity of groups Of
nations and peoples. Pan-Americanism
must have its vigorous critics and
even Outspoken enemies. Otherwise
everybody would be suspicious of it,
and 1t might fail or fall through its
own misunderstood good qualities.
Secretary Hughes is in an excep-
tional position of personal and off,
cial strength to promote wisely and
surely the cause of Pan-Americanis
No Secretary Of State since Root has
enjoyed SO completely the confidence
and respect of all Latin American
governments and peoples. This has
had signal proof in the influence lie,
has exerted for the settlement Of the
controversy between Chile and Peru,
which, up to the time Of the recent
Washington conference, was the chief
menace to permanent Pan-American
solidarity. Everything that he has
said or done since he became Secre-
tary of State has impressed Latin
America with his wisdom, fairness
and genuine desire to do the right
thing. Some Latin American states
men may not agree with all he has
done and said. but they respect him
and honor him. They recognize that
he is-a great International as we'll as
national statesman. and that he would
never stoop to do a voluntary injus-
-tice to any Latin American country.
Trusted Even i'm Mexico.
Even in Mexico. despite the fact
people may not be pleased with his
delay in advising the immediate rec
ognition of their government by Pres
ident Harding, one hears from Mexico
no influential reflection on his high
purposes and his honesty Of attitude.
In fact. there is probably no man in
the United States today more anxious
to recognize Mexico than Secretary
Hughes. but he must be convinced
first that recognition will come about
along lines that will mean the best
good for both Mexico and the United
States.
disturbing influences in the Pan
American family. and yet there are
dangers that must be recognized.
The difficulties within the Pan-Amer-
lean family are all capable of adjust
ment under the wise guiding influence
of Secretary Hughes. They include
the Mexican problem. the unsatisfac-
tory situation in Haiti. the Dominican
Republic and Nicaragua. where Amer
lean armed forces are still present
and will be removed as soon as Secre-
tary Hughes is convinced that the
best interests Of those countries will
be subserved; the crisis in Cuba.
where again he Is doing everything In
his power, through the agency Of Gen.
crowder. to strengthen the govern
ment and avoid any kind Of armed
Intervention by the United States.
There are lesser problems to be ad-
justed at Panama and in Central
America, but they do not in any way
seriously menace Pan-American ac-
cord.
Irritation Over Tariff. -.
OF course. the proposed new tariff
bill is unpopular in Latin America.
and may, if passed. seriously affect
Pan-American commerce, which is q
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