Questioned about the European war the doyen was reticent to voice an opinion pointing out the existing ensorships. but emphasized that the President of Panama was determined to remain absolutely neutral especially as they had a.eanal and was. Intent to take a peaceful stand and to exert his energies towards the comm merce of Panama.
Senhor Ferrari explained that Panama enjoyed a democratic form 'Of government which he thought was best adapted for the country and Under the aegis of which her com mercial edifice stood firm and secure. Panama he said, had.no. army navy worthy of' the name, but re-{tained an army of policemen and firemen to ensure the safely of the populace and a greater part of the budget was expended for educational work. He thought the country would be prosperous if the people were educated.
'The Minister said in conclusion that "he Ilked Shanghai immensely and referred to it as the "Maker of Asia". He hoped that peace would dawn' in China and towards this end hho thought that a sacrifice must be made somewhere. Asia like the rest of the world, he declared, was crying ut to heaven for a new era of peace among men.
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