New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-08
SPANISH MERTCAN TOPICS.

II has been already reported In dispatches from
Mexico that public opinion there and also in Central
America has been favoraby impressed by the fare
well address OF Salvador de Mendonca the former
Brazilian Minister TO this country. in which he ad-
vocated that sort of American Diet should regu-
late the International rea tons OF this hemisphere
The address OF the Brazilian diplomat. so we'll
known AT Warrington. cabed Immediately TO
Europe. II was not to be expected that tho Pan
American Ideas expressed by Mr.. dc Mendonca
would receive the same applause the other side
Of the Atlantic which they received here. Europe
quite naturally fears more for her commercial than
for her political interests. that the New World
should he made up of kind OF eonedera ton. under
American harmony. something like the Prussian,
which morally predomnates In Germany La
Patrie" Of Paris accurately reflects European sen
timent when 1t says:
Mr. De Mendonca's words have a particular
tude OF Chill and Brazil which caused the failure Of
Mr.. Blaine at the Pan-American Congress at
WSships'Ga 1882 That plan is not bar
thing indicates that a Commercial treaty closing to
Europe the ports OF the two Americas will be signed
her alliance to the United States.
The Republic Of Bolivia has given recently another
proof OF her friendly sentiments toward Peru. She
formerly had there only Minister Resident: row
Bolivia is represented at Lima by a Minister Pleni-
potentiary and Envoy Extraordinary The incum-
ment Of this new Office is Senior Don Claudio r. do
formal hut cordial greetings with the President OF
Peru.
The clauses OF the arrangements concluded be-
tween the governments of Peru and Chill which Put
an end to the long-pendng question Of the Tacna-
africa territory between the two countries will
probably be sanctioned ny the National Assemblies
at Lima and Santiago. These clauses are not yet
ans BY 'a es at n fnn
ment o. Chill to return the famous ironcad Huas
car, which was captured by the Chlians in The war
which was ended twelve years ago by the treaty OF
AnCOn.
Although the Mexican Government observes tho
strictest neutrality in regard to the Spanish Amer
can War, It cannot prevent the private RAISING Of
funds by Spaniards Those living I'm Pueba raised
more than $4,000 In few hours. At San Luis
Potosl $4,000 collected and 5000 at Moreia, to
be forwarded to the war fund in Spain. Some Span
ish merchants have also bought large amount of
food for the troops In Cuba. which are not sur. to
receive II. because OF the American blockade,
While It is reported In dispatches one day that
tho Argentine Republic has sold some of her war
ships 10 Spain and the next day that she has no.
done SO. the latest papers from Buenos Ayres pub
lish rumors NJ a different character. They say
that according to reliable Information from good
source the Government has resolved 10 purchase
three VESSELS. Two OF them will Re cruisers
OF great speed and OF the type OF the Chian vessel
armored cruises Of the type OF the San Martin.
which bought In Italy.
Tho "Nenszuelar Heraldo" published at Car1cos
In English and Spanish says that the consequences
Of the Spanish-Amercan War are already being fell.
In Venezuela. The price Of provisions has greatly
increased. For instance s3 40 Is pad for 1876 pounds
Of -four; cents pound for sugar; American but
luxury Meanwhile the "Hefaldo' com
plains OF the bed service Of the French cable which
furnishes exceedingly embarrassing news"