The times., 1899-08-06
SOUTH AMERIcHs ATTITUDE.
Minister Mcrou Denies That There
IL Any Hostile Feeling.

- any Hostile teennE.
Nahant Mass. Aug. 5.-Martin Garcia
Merou, Minister OF the Argentine Republic
to the United States. vas interviewed to-
day concerning recent news despssches
bearing upon the Journey just undertakes
by Gen. Roca. President Of the Argentiae
Republic, 70 the capital OF the United
states Of Brazil. which has given occa-
sion for rumors of an alleged alliance be-
tween the nations of the southern ex-
| tremity of the continent against the United
| states. Senior Merou said.
Inc invention is so absurd that fnd Il
somewhat hard to trouble you with the re-
quest that you publish a complete denial
OF the same The visit of General Roca
Is friendly and cordial commitment raid
TO nation with which we have the most
Pheasant political and commercial relations.
For many years We have had boundary
controversy with Brazil. inherited from the
colonial times OF the respective countries.
which was submitted to the arbitration OF
PRESIDENT Cleveland With this cause cs
possible misunderstanding among our pee
pies removed, and finding at the head "
the Brazilian Government a statesman a
| the high attainments of President Carnr9
SALES, General ROca undoubtedly kas
thought it wise and convenient to clos.
the links which unite the two largest and
most important Republics OF South AmeTi
by this visit
In reference to the United States. I can
assure you that our relations with this
great Republic have never been more cor
dial than at present. The fact that your
Minister in Buenos Ayres. Mr.. Buchanan.
who very soon viii return to your shores
and viii, no doubt, ratify my statement.
was selected as an umpire in an important
question pending with Chile. is an eloquent
proof of our sentiments in regard to this
country.
In his recent annual message to the
Chambers, General Roca paid a great COM
Pliment To the United States Government
and its worthy representatives, and oar
Congress just at present has under con-
slderation bill appTopTiating the neces-
sary funds to pay the travelling expenses
and maintenance OF fifty Argentine young
men who will come TO the United States
10 follow the courses of some OF your ag-
ricultural and mechanical colleges Per-
sonally. General Roca. whose character
and statesmaniike ability make him one OF
the most distinguished public men in our
continent, and whom / know with inti-
macy, having been for a time his private
secretary. is great admirer of the United
States, and he follows with deepest SYM
pathy the wonderful development OF the
American people in all their paths OF hu-
man activity
'Of course. l have not the right TO speak
on behalf Of Chile and Brazil; but I know
both countries. and especially the second
having represented my country there be-
fore being appointed Minister to the United
States, and, besides, / have the honor to
enjoy the personal friendship of President
Campo SALES. who partakes with General
Roca the most cordial feelings toward the
United States
In fact" Senior Mercu proceeded. '-aH
this talk about alliances in South America
against this country is false and completely
misleading 1t is true that, happily. there
is growing sentiment Of solidarity be-
tween the Republics OF Chile, Brazil, and
Argentina, but this feeling has nothing to
do with our mutual excellent relations with
the United States. and tends only to pro-
mote better understanding among our
different peoples, and. if possible. closer
commercial relations"
In conclusion, the Minister said: II beg
you TO deny in the most categorical man
ner all this idle talk