Pan-American Conference

LATIN AMERICA

Pan-American Conference

The results of the Fifth Pan-American Conference (which was concluded in May) are summed up by the U. S. State Department:

A Treaty. All disputes arising between American States that cannot be settled through diplomatic channels shall be submitted to a commission of investigation and inquiry. The commission will be composed of five members, Americans; their reports, which will not be considered arbitral settlements, must be rendered within one year.

Trade Mark Revision. The revision of the Trade Mark Convention of 1910 affords all the protection that can be reasonably expected for American trade marks on the American continents.

Failure of Arms Limitation, The divergency of opinions is held respon sible for the failure; although it is thought likely that in the future " a satisfactory formula may be found,"

Naval Agreement. Recommendations were made urging all countries to cooperate in adhering to the provisions of the Washington Conference.

Minor Accomplishments. A commission of jurists to meet at Rio de Janeiro in 1925 to codify international law; a recommendation to American states to abstain from shipping alcoholic beverages to prohibition countries.