Evening star., 1928-12-18


helpfulness, which must be the true
basis of international relations.
"I have hoped that might by this
visit symbolic the courtesy call from
one good neighbor to another that
might convey respect and esteem and
desire for intellectual and spiritual CO.
oneration. Your excellency has spoken
of our common ideals of justice. not
only in international relations, but IN
our systems of governments.
Holds Justice Is Science.
"Jusitce is not only an ideal-it IS a
science. In the contributions OF lead
ers of Uruguay to the science OF Jurls-
prudence, both in national and in In
ternational fields, she has given proofs
of great cultivation of mind and at the
same time demonstrated that the moral
weight of nations is not based upon
size or numbers, but upon the spirit
and character of the people.
"Thus Uruguay is the exemplar OF
the profound political truth that ma
tional greatness springs not primarily
from broad areas of imperial posses
sions, but from the height and depth
of the national soul. More and more
you have been coming to the world
with your hands full of spiritual and
intellectual gifts.
s'Mr. President, we are all interested
in economic changes. They are OF the
utmost importance for the preservation
and betterment of life The exchanges
of ideas are even more vitally impor-
tant to humanity than the exchange
of commodities which are but perisha-
BILE. From a new idea we may obtain
revolutionary economic advance, but OF
more importance, from the exchange Of
ideas we reinforce and strengthen the
systems of thought and life from which
springs freedom itself.
"And again pay tribute to Uruguay
for its large benefactions in this world
of intellect, Nor can fail to be i'm
pressed by the marvellous material de-
yeIopment in your country. Its re-
sources, magnificent roads, public works,
beautiful capital city, multitude Of
schools and cultural agencies all be-
speak people alert, vigorous and pro-
greSSive.
Tour Results Predicted.
"Your excellency, no citizen of a re-
public, no man who feels deeply and
who glories in the triumphs of democ-
racy, could witness the profound sue
cess of this republic and remain un-
moved. Your acts and words spring,
feel, not only from exquisite courtesy,
but from a generous heart of a free
people. appreciate them on my own
account and accept them with graft
tude in behalf of my republic, which
has been proud to call Uruguay her
sister and consistent friend"
Leading North Americans Of Central
and South America who have been fol-
lowing the progress of the Hoover tour
believe that its result will be incal-
culable in promoting friendship. Some
of those in various countries visited
who came in closest contact with Mr..
Hoover in his dealings with the various
officials said that he showed an un-
usual facility in grasping each local
situation. This was regarded as eSpe-
cially true in reference to relations be-
tween North and South America. Mr..
Hoover's ability to present the various
which apparently served to
remove misunderstanding, also was
praised.
After leaving Rio Janeiro on Christ
mas eve Mr.. Hoover will decide his
future itinerary. Apparently he has
decided to eliminate some West Indian
stops which were originally planned,
and possibly Havana will be excluded
from the return voyage.
Mr.. Hoover is believed to be anxious
to get to Florida for conferences with
party leaders on the makeup of his
cabinet. He also is thought to be
anxious to make plans for his own
administration, including the tasks to
be set for the special session of the new
Congress, which is to be called primarily
for the solution of the farm relief
program.