Detroit evening times., 1945-03-02
Mexico City Proves
Itself Worthy Host
Nv CoNCmTA sEPULvEDA PIGNATELLI
special THE DETROIT TIMES


NHEXICO CITY, March Mexico City has proved
Wl itself equal the high honor of being chosen the
site for the American conference at which dpo-
mats of the Latin American countries gathered
The thrill of the formal opening long will remain in
my memory as of the most impressive and magnificent
sights have been privileged to witness
Hearing the of buges and watching soldiers
Of the Mexican military college the chamber
of deputies brought lump my throat As far the eye
could see these young marched such perfect step
it seemed like goved hand, like single man instead
of many
From among these military students will come Mexcos
future officers generals carefully selected for their
ouae. and abilities They the flower of their country.
oMNG closer they could be to be carrying the 21
- flags of the respective Lan-American countries.
The Chamber of Deputies which the conference is be-
ing conducted is magnificent building. Its architecture
imposing its interior decorations In simple taste
beautiful flag draped behind the rosrum on
which was in Mexicos richest mahogany Its only
decoration handsome nkstand with the large spread
eagle and each side two statues depicting
victory.
First to arrive great and minister
of foreign affairs Ezeque Pada who just few hours
before had elected president of the conference.
A brilliant thinker, Senior Padilla has magnificent
stature EXPIRE eyes and most democratic manner
Truly, he i, one Of the outstanding statesmen in the
Latin-Ame
LII of his sterling qualities apparent as he prepared
"A to welcome the president Mexico, Gen. Manuel Avia
Camacho
As the strains of the Mexican anthem sounded
all feet and Gen. Aila Camacho entered He Is
great dignity and felt that here was
a great leader of
His rcolor insignia, denoting his Office, worn
from right shoulder for he still mourning
for his brother the Gen. Maximino Ava Camacho.
Mexico's president entered the chamber precisely
five official salute of 1t guns Wds
fired the Jardin de Santiago de Tdolteotco, gun
for each of the III republics of the American continent
nREsIDENT AvILA CAMACHo and delivered
eloquent address. thus officially opening the conference
His was noble appeal collaboration the effort and
for lasting peace follow Time and again he was inter-
rupted by spontaneous applause
Senor Padla then introduced Caraceoe PARA Perez
secretary of of Venezuela who responded in erudte
At the conclusion of the Official ceremonies President
Avila Camacho departed amid tumultuous applause which
the affection Of delegates and cabinet members
and countrymen present
felt had witnessed of great Importance in the
lives live in these fortunate and privileged coun
tries of the Americas knowledge that the next
great meeting will take place in San Francisco April 25
NO be the United Nations Conference it will in
all probability continue the discussion of problems en-
braced well those of Dumbarton Oaks
IF millions of have known how to die for liberty
must learn how to live to defend it,
among the impressive words uttered by Senor
Ezeque Paa the chamber of deputies and his magnificent
delivery made it classic speech.
Gesturing in eloquent manner, Senior Padla paid
high tribute to the United States OF America and
pressed his listeners
attached to the conUenins of delegates at this note
lDorthy conference.
lIVHTE MUST realize" he said that the brunt OF in
w the Americas has fallen principally the great
democracy the United States. II is but just to that
the tribute of admiration and gratitude
Calm deliberate in his phrasngs Senor Pada touched
upon the great plan for speedy victory of the Allied nations
beerment Of all countries in the Americas
making the union of the most power
full in the world of peace.
"A this be achieved by education of the Masses
he declared by progress industry and social advancement
in the smaller nations"
CtENOR PADnLA followed by secretary Of
- state Edward T. Settinius who and spoke in
and oraorcal voice while silence egned over
the assembly
Mr. Stettinius just back from the Yaa conference spoke
of that meeting and delegates listened intently.
1t the first time many people interested in inter-
American relations had opportunity hear from who
the defined plans of the three great leaders of the
Europe President Roosevelt Marshal Stain and Premier
Winston Churchill.
Mr. Stettnus spoke length the five major detectives
the United States foreign policy which, he said greatly