New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
HUGHES WELCOMES
 ADJUSTING BOARD
Sees New Era Between Mexico
 and United States

Washington, Aug, Members of the AmeTlesnrAlsliean general claims commission, meeting here iar day fer the fFst time 10 undertake the settlement Of claims between citizens af the two countries as nFoH Nidsd for in the convention worked cut in Mexico City precedent te the re-sstablishment Of friendly relations between the United states and MsH- leo, were welcomed today by seez reiary Hughes with declaration that ''we feel that we are entering upan A new era Of mutual eonilds Anes in enr relations with Mexico ta the advantage Af the peoples Of both countries"
 The meeting Secretary Hughes said in his formal address Of greeting, once mora indicated in this hemi- sphere the determination to nnh ap- nrorriats and peaceful solutions or international questions" and gave "empha,ie demonstration ot our de- yoti0n to the cause of peace"
 That cause" he asserted, "tri- umphH not so much in ambitious programs. or in eounsels Of nerfse- tion, not so much in expression Of idoals, however important these may be, as in the practical work of re moving causes of differences and In providing just settlements. These furnish the tests Of our professions and the measure Of our achieve mnnts,
 "The convention under which you are organizing as n commission is q document In every line Of which hreathes the spirit of justice. Here is no desire to obtain unfair advan- iage on the part Of either govern ment, no suggestion Of any motive save to promote our friendly rela- tions hy the frank recognition Of mutual obligations impartially de- termined.
 "The wide scope of the convention emphasizes the intention of both governments not to exclude from the province of the commission any sub .iect which could appropriately be submitted 10 judicial determination. No international document of recent years has more fully demonstrated that the highest national interest lines in maintaining the supremacy of the principles of international law. justice and ruuity'."
 At this point MT. Hughes express ed in behalf of the American gov ernment profound interest in the prosperity of our great neighbor on the south, the United Mexican States cur abiding friendship for her peo- pie, our earnest desire to have the cooperation which proceeds on the acknowledged basis of mutual es- teem and mutual recognition Of the rights and obligations of independ- ent states"
 "We feel" he continued, that we are entering upon new era Of mu- tusl confidence in our relations with Mexico to the advantage Of the peo- ples of both countries. It Is most sgreeable to welcome here Senor McGregor. the representative of the government of Mexico, and to ex- press our cordial appreciation or the action of his government In desls- hating for the work of this commits sion a man of such eminent abilities and distinguished repute."
 To pr. Van Vollenhove, of Hol- land, selected to be arbitrator ana chairman of the commission, the American secretary said the fact that the two governments were able with out hesitation to agree on hls selec- tion was not a mere tribute to him but to the country from which ne came as well.
 The Netherlands, MT Hughes said. "may be called the home or international justice; the seat ot that great tribunal which has been established to deal with interhation- al controversies of justiciable na- ture, the permanent court of inter national justice: the place where m the past the powers have found IL pcssible to enter into arrangements to extend and perfect the machln- cry of arbitration