The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-05
SEES RIVALRY
OF NATIONS
KEPT IN CHECK
Hughes Tells Canadians of
Need to Prevent Economic
Disputes
WOULD COMPEL PEACE
Advises Permanent Body to
Settle Differences Between
u. S. and Canada

~ 0s 0Asu N0AsSAASS
Montreal, Sept. 5.-Pressing eco
nomic rivalries of nations, like arma-
ments, will be kept within reason
able limits by fair international
agreements "at no distant day." Sec
rotary Hughes declared last night in
an address before the Canadian Bar
association on 1.-THE Pathway of
Peace"
The American Secretary of State
asserted that that things are pos
sible if nations are willing to be just
to each other" and, in a personal
word to his Canadian audience, sug-
gested the creation Of permanent
body Of our most distinguished citi-
zens" to act as a commi ssion for thu
United States and Canada.
In discussing the subject Of inter
national relations in broad way,
Mr.. Hughes said it was desirable
that nations should more definitely
establish the law ito quicken the
sense Of the obligation of states dn-
der the law" He assaulted "dem-
agogues" and "pseudopatriots" who
for democratic governments to Sc
cure legislative approval for the mu-
tual concessions necessary for set
Element Of important international
questions, and he declared lit was
impossible to carry "open diplomacy"
to the point of keeping the public
constantly advised of all the inter-
mediate steps of negotiation.
Canadian Treaty.
1--WE have at this time," he said in
discussing American-Canadian rela-
tions, under our treaty of 1909 re-
lating to boundary waters and ques-
tions arising along the boundary be-
tween Canada and the United States,
an international Joint Commission
with powers of investigation and re-
port within the scope Of the treaty.
While + do not undertake to speak
officially upon upon this subject, /
may take the liberty Of stating as
my personal view that we should do
much to foster our friendly relations
and to remove sources of misunder-
standing and possible irritation, if
we were to have q permanent body
OF our most distinguished citizens
acting as commission, with equal
representation of both the United
States and Canada, to which auto
matically there would be referred,
for examination and report as to the
facts, questions arising as to the
bearing Of action by either govern
ment upon the interests Of the other.
to the end that each reasonably pro-
tecting its own interests would be
so advised that it would avoid action
inflicting unnecessary injury upon
its neighbor.
1--WE rejoice in our long friend
ship and in permanent peace, and it
would be short-sighted view that
either of US has any real interest
which is to be promoted without re-
gard to the well-being of the other
and the considerate treatment which
conditions good will. l am saying
this personal word as much to the
people of the United States as to the
people of Canada; it breathes Meth
er complaint nor criticism, but a
keen desire for the cooperation OF
the closest friends, each secure in
independence and in the assurance
Of amity.
1--WE have formed the habit of
peace; we think in terms of peace.
differences arise, but our confidence
IN each others sense Of justice and
peaceful intent remains mistaken
and dominates our purposes and
plans. The only pathway of peace is
that in which our peoples are walk
ing together. In the depths of our
grief at the loss of the great leader,
whose every thought, whose constant
endeavor, were directed to the es.
adjustment of peace, it is a precious
memory that almost his last words
were spoken on the soil of your
country testifying to our abiding
friendship, our mutual interests. our
common aims. Let these words O,
the late President ever remain "a
the expression and assurance of abid.
ing peace: Our protection is in our
fraternity, our armor is our faith
the tie that binds more firmly year
oy year is ever-increasing acquaint.
ance and comradeship through inter.
ehange of citizens; and the compsc,
Is not OF perishable parchment. bu;
OF fair and honorable dealing which
God grant, shall continue for al
time.'" "a