Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1912 — KNOX VIEWS THE CANAL [ARTICLE]

KNOX VIEWS THE CANAL

Boards Cruiser at Colon for Port Limon. Costa Rica. Secretary of State Proceeds on Mission, Leaving Friendly Feeling in Panama. > \ • . - Colon,' March Secretary Knox and party sailed from here on the cruiser Washington for Port LimOn, Costa Rica, where they are due today. Thence they will proceed to Cartago, San Jose and finally to Punta Arenas in the same republic. v When taking leave of the large party Of government officials who accompanied him to the station in Panama Mr. Knox told them that he was immensely pleased with the cordiality of the welcome with which he had been received. The newspapers in Panama continue to express friendly sentiments, toward the United States and appreciation of the visit of the secretary of state. The Star and Herald says: “Secretary of State Knox does not leave the capital on a mere junket. His visit is an event of no little importance, for weighty questions are pending. We trust that everywhere he will meet with a reception calculated to smooth the way for the success of his mission." * The Panama city council has adopted/ resolutions complimentary to the visit of Mr. Knox.