The indifference with which the Pan-American congress at Mexico has been regarded in this country is manifested in the fact that its final adjournment last week has aroused scarcely any comment in the American press. Yet an examination of the results achieved by the conference must convince any one that it is worthy of consideration. More has been accom plished, it appends, than most observers were prepared to expect, especially in the direction of the maintenance of peace in this hemisphere, than which nothing could be more vital to the development of the independent States south "f the Rio Grande.
"The question of international arbitration was the overshadowing one in the deliber tions in which the delegates of 19 republics participated. Of the 19 only two withdrew their representatives before the final adjournment. Brazil's delegate died and could not he replaced in time, while Venezuela's was withdrawn for causes having their origin doubtless in the disturbed condition of that country. The arbitration issue was very delicate to handle and the conference was nearly wrecked because of the relations existing between Chili, Peru and Argentina concerning territorial boundaries. After three months, however, every government represented agreed to become a tr tion treaties, and thus bring within its reach the machinery provided by The Hague tribunal. me AND THE
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The fact that a House Committee by the close vote of eight to seven has reported in favour of the direct construction of a Paciti Jo by the government does not niece: arily imply that Congress will smetion the measure.
Nobody disputes the urgent need of an American eabl+ between the Cnited Stars and Asia, but the off poration to construct such a line without a penny of cost t" the Treasmy has brought about a radical change in the situate There were sufficient reasons for advocate vernment ownership so Apparent alternative Was the payment heavy annual subsidies to a company wh by furnished; but if it win that Congress should re it undertakes te pay the cost of the project out of the public funds.
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