Controversies between individuals which 300 years ago would have been thought impossible of settlement in the courts are now settled there every day. New principles are becoming established in international law. and I think it desirable here to give the largest possible degree of latitude for future growth. I do not say that the time is coming when questions relating to the Monroe doctrine or to immigration or to State debts. which I have mentioned. could be submitted to arbitration. but other questions which are now regarded as entirely outside the purview of international law. not justiciable according to principles of law and equity. may. by a natural growth. by better relations. by more thorough study or better understanding of the subject. in five or ten years from now be regarded as capable of ready decision by a court of arbitration. There should be the amplest opportunity for the development of friendly relations and the settlement of an increasing number of controversies. Mr.
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