Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

and il seemed as If the Cuban people
sensed in Mr.. Coolidge's visit an express
sion of that same idealiSm which more
than IS years ago brought freedom to
their land.
Stressing idealism. fraternity and CO.
operation as the aims OF American
countries, Gen. Gerardo Machado Mo-
ralcs. President of Cuba, today well
coined President Coolidge and delegates
from Latin American countries to the
conference. President Machado said:
Intense Is our JOY and complete our
faith in the future deStinies OF our
hemisphere when, gazing over this hall.
adding brilliancy to this transccndental
occasion. we behold the illustrious per-
son of his excellency. Calvin Coolidge.
Chief Executive OF the greatest OF all
democracieS, head of the great people
whom Cuba had the honor OF seeking
at her side in her bloody struggle for
independence. which she enjoys With
out limitation. as stated in the joint
applied and inspired by the same ideals
set forth in the ever famous declara-
ton of independence of North Amer
lea. liberty's greatest monument and
the gospel Of the rights OF men ana
countries; and the select group OF dis
tlnguished persons who constitute the
delegations of the nations Of America,
which. throughout century. have con-
tributed with intense activity to the
welfare Of the world and to the great
progress of its latest historical period.
Il offer to all of you the edusive
greetings Of the people Of Cuba, whom
have the honor Of representing on
this solemn occasion. To your people.
express fervent wishes for their pros
perity and greatness and TO the chiefs
Of state the prophecy that. as a
product of this new gathering OF all
Americans. We may complete. during
their incumbencies. that which consti-
tutes our common aspiration. the rule
of peace and justice.
Mutual Brotherhood.
"The representatives Of the American
republics gather once more with the
practical purpose Of the consolidation
Of a mutual, beneficial and positive
brotherhood. both in spirit and In In
terests. The International American
Conference. initiated at Washington 80
years ago and continued at Mexico, Rio
Janeiro. Buenos Aires and Santiago,
Chile. again meets TO toll for the well
AdIC anu &iOIS VA iNlALAcpAkCAC. ioOS
Of new humanity and crucible Of a
new civilization.
Cuba is proud of your presence in
her capital for the celebration of such
an extraordinary event. Regarding my
self, / have never before felt as much
pleasure as I do in these solemn mo-
ments in which l behold my country
as the scene Of an assembly that. ami
mated by the most serene conciliatory
spirit. directs its efforts toward the ap-
Proclamation. development and strength
ening OF the spiritual and material
bonds between states that have been
destined for fraternal love by geogra-
ply and history
"Pan-Americanism Is constructive
work that does not imply antagonisms,
but. on the contrary, co-operates for
universal peace. for a better under
standing amongst all peoples. toward
the spiritual and moral unity OF the
world. II Is something that. II in any
manner 1t wishes TO signify itself. IL Is
in the desire of being placed at the
front. bearing in mind that in interna-
tional life greatness should not be
judged by standards inspired by ad-
miration for brute force. but by the
efforts OF each nation within the scope
OF its civilization.
VIII Of the People.
"Pan-Americanism Is not merely the
result Of civilization. treaties or noble
institutions; 1t is also, and primarily.
public spirit. the viii OF the people and
collective ideals.
This public spIriktEiS VIII and these
ideals, must be nodded upon the prog
ress made in individual fields, with due
regard for the fact that q victim de-
serves respect and an aggreSsor con-
domination. 1t must be nodded upon
regard and affection: the country that
In constant labor carries its valuable
contribution toward collective well-be-
ing: and upon admiration, the state
that places at the service OF the COM
mon cause Of progress its daily efforts,
civic activity. hopes and aspirations.
The great principle OF cooperation must
substitute the idea OF separation Of
interests. Pan-Americanism Is the
synthesis OF all principles of good that
rise from the lives OF the individuals
TO that Of the state.
1T Is not my purpose TO suggest rules
of conduct TO such an tllustrious assem-
bly,, but. II am permitted TO express
the sentiments OF my people, ! will say
to you that Cuba. one Of the last repub-
lies TO Join this family of nations,
aspires with the faith Of q novice 10
see this hemisphere az the exponent
Of the most sincere cordiality. Of the
firmest union: TO see the nations here
represented. although politically sepa-
rated. united In the common name OF
America. some refusing TO allow their
control by unjustified prejudices that
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demonstration that might result In an
involuntary threat.
Il will say that we Cubans can feel
the magnificent effect of our common
traditions and see with clear vision the
great enterprise the future expects from
our countries and Our men while main
tanning our love for the countries of
Our respective births and paying them
due homage. for which no sacrifice is
excessive, no matter how great 1t may
be.
1.-THE constitution Of the Pan Ameri-
can Union upon a 1uridicai foundation:
the codification OF the generally &C.
cepted principles Of interna tional Law:
the consideration OF the results Of the
technical conferences held with specific
aims; Of communications customs, SAINT
tation. etc. and the promotion of more
profitable economic relations. constitute
beautiful program that may meet the
aspirations OF our peoples.
The work outlined will not be difIi-
cult II we direct our thoughts toward
good With the determination OF being
useful u humanity and 10 ourselves.
NO person nor anything can now
oppose the tide that impeIs the desti-
MES u the Western Hemisphere to-
ward It's definite brotherhood under the
shelter OF the juridical standards that
are Indispensable for the maintenance
of peace. II We reach that end In the
slztn international American confer
stice. and similar aim prevails In the
minds and souls Of all here present
ms alone VIII be suffcient 70 mark
Inc meeting Of your assembly al Havana