Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
BELOW THE ISTHMUS.
DOings in the Republics of Central
and South America.
ARGENTINE CONGRESS In SESSION.
The Recognition by Germany Of BraziIs
New Regime.
A RAPID INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
nrrc,At TELEGRAM TO TUE pIsrArcn,

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-According to official
reports from Venezuela that country is now
enjoying great prosperity. The coffee and
cocoa crops of the past year were unusually
heavy. The population is growing. The
public revenue has increased. the public debt
has been reduced and the exports of the year
were the largest ever known.
The Congress of Argentine is in session.
Its most important business is that of i'm
proving the finsncial condition of the Gov
eminent and revising the political measures
adopted afterlthe revolution OF last July.
The corrupt administration of the affairs of
the Treasury under x-President Cellman IL
to be Investigated by Congress. A treaty of
commercial reciprocity with Brazil has been
negotiated and a similar treaty with
Uruguay is in preparation. Several con-
tracts ior the construction OF railroads have
been declared null and void on account Of
the failure of the contractors 10 comply with
the law.
Recognizing Brazirs Republic.
The Republic of Brazil is receiving the
official recognition OF the Powers of Europe.
1t has Just been recognized by the Emperor
of Germany. The first Government that
gave it recognition was that of the United
States. A new measure for the funding Of
the internal debt has been adopted, and tits
believed that the new per cent gold bonds
will look attractive to the foreign investors.
The paper currency of Brazil has been
enormously increased since the establish
ment of the Republic.
Nearly $4,000 immigrants from Europe
arrived at Rio De Janeiro during the past
year. The new Federal Constitution has
been received with satisfaction by the great
body Of the Brazilian people. The Govern
ment OF Uruguay is trying to improve its
finances through a revisal of the tariff by
which the duties on imports are increased
and the system of taxing exports is renewed.
The report that the Treasury would be un-
able to paw the interest on its foreign debt
this year has been officially denied. By a
constitutional change the number of
deputies in Congress is to be increased from
"a to 60.
In the Republic of Colombia.
The Congress of Columbia has rejected
/ the demand of the English holder OF its
| bonds and now proposes TO pay interest at
the rate of IL per cent. The contract for the
construction OF a railroad between Bogota
and Buenaventura has been approved.
There is no Improvement in the severe inan-
.cial depression that has recently prevailed.
| The people were enthusiastic at the celebra-
| tion of the anniversary OF Independence.
The population of Colombia is now reported
| at 8, $40, 900.
In Chile there is widespread opposition to
| the new ministry which is declared to be un-
worthy of the support Of Congress At a
mass meeting in Santiago the President was
warned not to interfere in the elections. A
short time ago mob tore down the national
! flag in Temuco. The Bolivian Congress has
1 LII IL w.
| Government has advertised for bids for the
construction of several important railroads.
In the chief square OF the city of Potosi a
statue o. liberty is to be erected in COM
memoration of the proclamation OF Inde-
| pendence in 1910.
| Railroads in Peru and Ecuador.
The reports from Ecuador show that the
| construction of new railroad lines is the
cher topic of public interest. In Peru the
| suppression ofthe recent revolt of the Pier
ola party has given the Government a new
sense of security. and President Bermudez
has full power TO maintain order against
the attempts of the conspirators- He is well
sustained by the people. There is no. pros
| pect of the settlement of the old Dreyfus
claims against Peru.
The Investments of English capital in
lands, mines, real estate and manufacturing
are increasing. The work of lavng the
new cable between Peru and Chile was in
progress at the date of the latest advices bu,
several months are required for its compile.
ton. There has been trouble in Lima on
account of the arrival of 4 Protestant agent
of the American Bible Society. The agcn
was forbidden last July to sell Bibles or t.
preach, and as he violated this order was ar
rested and has been held in prison for thu
past half year. The American Minister
recently attempted to secure his release. bu
did not succeed in doing SO. The State De
partment in Washington Is now giving at
tenlion to the case.