Evening star., 1927-05-02

Washington, in 1889. discloses the
adoption OF series of treaties, con
ventions and resolutions which have
laid the foundation of an American
system in the best sense OF the word,
system embodying agreements for
the orderly and peaceful settlement OF
disputes and for constructive co'opera'
tion in the solution OF common prob
lens. The development Of this spirit
of unity does not involve the slightest
thought of antagonism TO any other
section of the world. 1t is simply a
recognition of the fact that the New
World is confronted with a group of
problems which have arisen out of the
special circumstances surrounding the
settlement OF our respective countries
and that the most effective solution of
these problems is to be gained by con-
stant interchange Of experience and
| by a carefully planned coordination OF
effort.
Unity of Purpose.
"The more / study the conditions on
this continent the more / am impressed
with the fact that the basic principles
underlying the civilization of all the
Republics of America are essentially
the same; their political ideals are in
entire harmony with one another, and
their social development is moving
along the same lines. Those facts con-
stitute a firm basis for international
sympathy and good feeling. The
points or resemblance that unite us are
far more numerous and far more i'm
portant than any differences that may
exist. Your presence here today is the
most convincing demonstration not
only Of the existence of common prob
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the best means for their solution.
"Pan-Americanism means something
far deeper than the existence of
friendly relations between govern
ments; it means, above all things, a
mutually sympathetic understanding
Of national ideals and purposes be-
tween the peoples of this continent.
"Over a century ago, while the ma
tions of Latin America were in the
midst Of their struggle for independ-
ence, the people of the United States
followed this struggle with the deepest
interest and sympathy, conscious of
the fact that the aspirations Of all the
nations of this continent were essen
TALLY the same. Throughout the cen.
tury that has elapsed since that time
this unity of purpose and unity Of
ideals has become more and more evi.
dent.
Example of Progress.
"It is needless for me to say to you
that the Government, as we'll as the
people, of the United States desire to
foster the closest possible understand.
ing with the governments and nations
of Latin America. We are seeking no
special privileges and we desire moth
ing that we are not willing recipro.
cally to grant to our sister republics.
We are anxious that this hemisphere
shall give to the world an example of
orderly progress, of mutual respect for
rights, and that there shall also be a
mutual fulfillment of obligations. It
is only on such basis that real and
permanent progress can be assured.
I'm closing, permit me to wish you,
in the name of the governing board of
the Pan-American Union, the fullest
measure of success in the deliberations
upon which you are about to enter and
TO express the hope that these confer
ences will mark further step in the
fulfillment Of the larger purposes of
pan.American unity"