New-York tribune., 1899-08-06
ALLIANCE STORY AGAIN DENIED.
THE ARGENTINE MINISTER SAYS SOUTH
ERN REPUBLICS ARE FRIENDLY TO
THE UNITED STATES

Nahant. Mass, Aug. 5-Martin Garcia Merou
Minister OF the Argentine Republic to the United
States, who is spending the summer here was
seen to-day concerning recent news dispatches
bearing on the journey just undertaken by Gen.
"ral Roca. President OF the Argentine Republic
TO the capital OF the United States OF Brazil
which has given occasion for rumors of an al
lance between the nations OF the southern
uemlty OF the Continent against the United
States. Sehor Merou said:
The invention is absurd that l ind It some
what hard to trouble you with the request that
you publish complete denial OF the same. The
WISH OF General ROca is friendly and cordial
compliment paid to a nation with which we have
the most pleasant political and commercial
IatIons. For many years We have had a boundary
controversy with Brazil, inherited from the
co-ohial times of the respective countries, which
was submitted to the arbitration OF President
Cleveland. With this Of possible misunder-
standing among peoples removed, and find
Ing at the head OF the Brazilian Government
statesman OF the high attainments OF President
Campo SALES. General Roca undoubtedly has
thought 1t wise and convenient 10 close the links
which unite the two largest and most important
republics OF South America by this visit
I'm reference to the United States. / assure
you that relations with this great Republic
have never been more cordial than at present. The
Iact that your Minister in Buenos Ayres, Mr..
buchanan, who very will return to your
shores, and Will no doubt, ratify my statement,
was selected umpire In important ques-
tion pending with Chill is an eloquent proof Of
our sentiments In regard 10 this country.
I'm his recent annual message 70 the Chambers
General Roca paid a great compliment to the
United States Government and It's worthy repre-
sentatives and Congress just at present has
under consideration a bill appropratng the neces-
sary funds to pay the travelling expenses and
maintenance Of fifty Argentine young men. who
Will come to the United States to follow the
courses OF some OF your agricultural and me-
chanical colleges. Personally. General Roca whose
character and statesmanlike ability make him
one OF the most distinguished public men in our
Continent. and whom know with intimacy. hav
Ing been for time his private secretary, Is a
great admirer OF the United States, and he fol-
lows with deepest sympathy the wonderful de-
velopment OF the American people in all their
paths OF human activity. OF course. have not
the right to speak behalf OF Chill and Brazil;
but | know both countries. and especially the
second having represented my country there be-
fore being appointed Minister 10 the United
States. and besides. have the honor 10 enjoy the
personal friendship OF President Campo SALES.
who partakes with General Roca the most cordial
feelings toward the United States
I'm fact" sehor Merou proceeded. "all this talk
about alliances In South America against this
country is false and completely misleading. II Is
true that happily there Is growing sentiment
Of solidarity between the republics OF Chill.
Brazil and Argentina. but this feeling has nothing
10 do with mutual excellent relations with
the United States and tends only TO promote
better understanding among different peoples.
and. II possible. closer commercial relations"
In conclusion the Minister said. II beg you 10
deny IN the most categorical manner all this Idle
talk"