New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
PROSPERITY UNDER
 AMERICAN CONTROL
Accomplishments Of J. s. in Haiti Are Worthy of Note

Port-Au- Prince. Haiti. Jan. 16.-- The accomplishments Of the United States during the occupation of the island of Haiti that has extended over nine years are worthy of note. All the activities necessary to the rehabilitation of the country have been supervised and directed by Americans, with distinct benefit to the republic. The one great out standing result of this work is the knowledge of all Haitians, and especially the peasant working class that they are free of the menace ot confscation of their property and that their lives are safe. The poor est man in the island knows he will be protected in his home, that he will be able to enjoy the fruits of bis labors and that he Is free to go and come and carry his possessions with him.
 Anarchy reigned in Haiti in July, 1915, and American marines were landed for the protection of the lives and property of American and foreign citizens. Two months later the United States made treaty with Haiti by which the former country pledged itself to remedy the finan- cial situation and to develop the economic possibilities of the republic
 At this time Haiti was bankrupt with anational debt of $32,000, poo. Also she had no credit. Today the national debt is slightly under $23,- 000,000, the currency Is at par in the worlds markets, a modern bud get system has been established, and cash reserve of sl,'306,S56 has been built up.
 When the American marines landed in the summer of 1915. sani- tation was medieval in character and disease was rampant. Today ten hospitals are in operation and dispensaries are maintained in areas outside the hospital zones. Clinics are held in remote places and sani- tary inspection maintained in all cities and towns and the most strin- gent regulations are enforced and carried out. It took years of pa tient effort to overcome the igno- rance of the natives and the influ- ence of the witchcraft and voodoo doctors. but today the people arc flocking to the American medical men for relief. Malaria is being checked and native doctors and nurses are being trained.
 In 1915 public works had virtually ceased to function. Roads were wrctched and without bridges and the lighthouses inadequate to the large number of harbors and the dangerous coast. Today there arc more than 500 miles of good gravel. ed roads, many, new bridges. soc miles of new telephone and tclc- phone and telegraph lines and 6 good telephone system In Port-au. Prince. The coast is now encircled by chain of lighthouses and auto matically lighted boys which make navigation along the coast and into the harhors easy and safe.
 In the summer of 1915 it Is esti- mated that some 5000 bandits in. fested Haiti. Life and property were not safe and travel on public highways had ceased. For the last four years Haiti has bad peace and security. Peasants have returned 10 their homes or built new ones and the native or foreigner is per. fectly safe in any part of Haiti. A native gendarmerio of A commis, stoned officers and 2,50O enlisted men has been trained and equipped under the guidance of American marine officers. They have entire charge of the policing of the island and are stationed in every section.
 This financial and economic uplist of the island has been accomplished solely through Haitian resources and the friendly cooperation of the Haitian government with Brigadiel General John II. Russell. United States marine corps, the American American treaty officials. While much has been accomplished there is long road ahead. Clarifcatior of the laws and the placing of the Judiciary on a high plane are now occupying the attention of officials Modern agriculture is unknown, but a corps of experts from agriculture colleges from the United States i. establishing schools and mode farms where natives are to be taught both soil and animal industry.