EVENING STAR, January 8, 1916 
Pan-America. 
The second Pan-American Scientific 
Congress brought its labors to a close 
today. Altogether, much good was 
accomplished. Not only scientists, 
but statesmen of note met, and ex- 
changed views on matters of special 
and of general interest. Old friend- 
ships were strengthened. New 
friendships were formed. Larger 
views of large questions were pre- 
sented to take the place of views 
that had served their day. 
If what may be called political and 
governmental questions somewhat 
overshadowed strictly scientific ques- 
tions it was with the consent of the 
scientists present. They, as others, 
recognized the fact that the momen- 
tous new times had put general ques- 
tions into the foreground and de- 
manded their consideration. Pan- 
Americanism in its most comprehen- 
sive signification is the prize topic 
now whenever for any purpose 
North, Central and South Americans 
meet. 
What the public has heard the most 
about, therefore, during the sittings 
of the congress has related to mat- 
ters other than scientific — the Mon- 
roe doctrine, the value and growth of 
democracy, the belief that this hem- 
isphere is dedicated to the rule of the 
people, and that the people of both 
continents should act in sympathy 
with that belief, and in co-operation 
to that end. Both the President and 
Secretary Lansing spoke in that vein, 
and all the other deliverances car- 
ried a similar message. And dele- 
gates and onlookers alike showed by 
their attention and applause warm 
support of all the sentiments ex- 
pressed. 
The next congress will assemble 
at Lima five years hence. Time and 
place carry assurance of another suc- 
cessful meeting. Peru is progressive 
and hospitable, and as host will for- 
ward all the purposes disclosed here. 
By that time, too, let us all hope, 
peace will have returned to the world 
m a form warranting the prospect of 
a long stay, and encouraging to the^ 
complete success of all the aims the 
three Americas have in mind. 
Meanwhile, much may be done for 
the cause in all the countries in in- 
terest in the way of public discus- 
sion, and the putting of discussion 
into action. Scientists, statesmen 
and capitalists may, and should, work 
together for what concerns all. The 
task in hand — the full development 
and advancement of the, western hem- 
isphere— is gigantic, and calls for that 
famous “pull with a will and pull to- 
gether” for its accomplishment. 
