The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

are brave and nervy. as the little squabble
between IL and the United States demon
strated. They are ready 10 defend thQm-
selves IL hostilties are begun
In confirmation OF the above IL The follow
ing article from the Poryenir Mllitar, The
organ OF the Argentine army, under date Of
April IA:
International questions and problems
have for years been important subjects Of
debate, and have AT the same time attracted
the attention OF different governments.
many OF the members Of which have emf
ployed their intelligence in the struggles
they have entered into in order 20 promote
a permanent settlement Of all the points
which yet require 10 be arranged.
The peace equilibrium" has mp 10 the
present depended upon Brazil, Chill and
the Argentine Republic, which are all ma
tons which. due TO their power and their
resources, have been and are undoubtedly
the principal powers Of the Southern con-
tnent. Directly that equilibrium was dis
turbed by the CHILEAN condor flying upon
Peru and Bolivia, the eyes Of Brazil and Ar
gcntine Were opened and have since re-
manned on the alert.
Chill won in that struggle, and since that
date has held alOft in America the flag OF
conquest, since il captured with the sword
from each Of its opponents strip Of terri
tory and termed this action a ''reyindica-
ton" although the most eminent states
men Of America and Europe have termed
that decentralization" an action which Is
violation of International rights. Subse-
quently, and without paving the slightes,
attention 10 its neIghbOrs, Chill has in
creased her naval and military forces, has
almost modified her National Guard and
eyinced belicOse spirit at time when the
other nations Of the Southern continent are
cndeavOring 10 progress under the auspices
OF peace.
Chill. without doubt, believes some one
desires 10 wrcst from II the territory II Oc-
cupies, and which has produced good rem
tails since II was taken from Peru and 30
liyia, despite the efforts made-and particu-
larly by the former DatiOnon the battle
fields. by thus acting Chilli proves that 1t
is somewhat unQuiet respecting deeds
which have not yet been qualified by his
tory, and that in hostile and well prepared
attitude it awaits judgment
Happily, however, the interests Of the
whole Of South America are higher than
those of Chill, and an effort is being made to
check its advances. The Argentine Repub-
lie. true TO the traditions OF friendship for
its neighbOrs, and the United States Of Bra
iii, in Union with Peru, if rumors are 10 be
believed, have celebrated defensive ALI
ance, in order 10 insure the maintenance OF
peace in this portion of the world, and TO let
all know that any attempt to disturb peace
will promptly be met.
This judcious policy, while opening new
fields for thought and speculation, also
gives origin 10 new hopes, and serves as
loyal and certain security that tranquility
will not be disturbed. Judging from this
treaty and the incOgnitas which are now
only spoken of as rumOrs on the scene OF
South American diplomacy. we feel pleas
ure at being able to state that the Argen-
Observation-Disclosures alliance is bound to
be productive of good results and 10 check
the repetition Of that violation Of interna-
ton right which all have seen has resulted !
from the last war on the Pacific coast