Mr. Root’s visit to Peru was an occasion of great interest to the North American statesman, who had an opportunity to become acquainted with the various important institutions of the country. A special session of the Senate, under the presidency of Dr. Manuel Barrios, was held to receive Mr. Root. On the day preceding his visit to the Senate, Secretary Root was elected an honorary member of the Faculty of Political and Administrative Sciences of the University, founded by President Pardo’s father. This impressive ceremony was performed in the presence of the entire University, presided over by its president, Dr. Villarán, and the Deans of the Faculties, and attended by the President of the Republic, the Cabinet Ministers, and the Military Staff of his Excellency. To a statesman and scholar of Mr. Root’s experience and knowledge, it was both a pleasure and a profit to receive the many gracious assurances of appreciation which were extended to him in Peru; and in return, the Peruvian people had the satisfaction of learning the opinion of an eminent foreigner regarding their political and educational advancement. Mr. Root found the evidences of progress most creditable to the nation, and said that the difference between the country to-day and what it was a generation ago was as great as the difference marked by centuries in the history of European countries. The cordial relations existing between the two countries, more firmly united than ever by the visit of Secretary Root, were still further strengthened when the American Squadron arrived at Callao. Its officers and crew were received by the citizens of that port and of the capital with the heartiest demonstrations of welcome. The entertainment of the fleet devolved upon the Foreign Office, and Dr. Polo interpreted the wishes of the president and of the nation by extending to Admiral Evans and his officers every courtesy and attention that an appreciative host could bestow on a welcome guest.