The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-14
ARGENTINA And
BRAZIL HAVE AN
UNDERSTANDING.
The Two Powerful Republics, It is
Thought, Have United to Secure
Adjustment Of Difficulties.
THE COAST LINE OF BOLIVIA
May be Restored to Her-Visit o;
Campos-salles to Argentina
Causes Speculation.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Nov. 1s.-It is
the understanding among prominent
South American members of the diplo-
matte corps that the visit Of President
Campos- -Salles Of Brazil, to the presi-
dent OF Argentina, has been productive
of an agreeable understanding by
which these two powerful republics Of
the south are likely to exert their uni
ted influences toward the Pacific ad-
justment OF some Of tho perplexing
questions which have disturbed their
neIghborins republics. While there Is
said TO have been no formal treaty Of
alliance the Indications are that the
two nations will now carry forward the
same general policy for a pacific ad-
justmcnt of pending difficulties. One Of
these concerns the coast line of Bolivia.
At one time Bolivia was possessed of q
considerable ocean front with some
good harbors. But as result Of war
fare Chile took possession Of all Boliv-
las coast line, leaving the country In
much the same. condition as Switzer-
land, without access to the sea. and
hemmed In on all sides by opposing
forces. t-.
Took 1t to Heart.
Bolivia has taken this very much to
heart and her pleas have appealed to
the sense of justice Of quite q number
Of the South American states. 1t is be-
llcved that BolIvla's plight has been
taken into consideration in CONVERSE
tions between the presidents Of Brazil
and Argentina, and that without any
recourse to arbitrary means they will
try to induce Chile to grant Bolivia
restoration OF at least some part Of her
coast line, thus restoring her to her
former dignity and Importance as q
maritime nation. Owing to the strong
bonds between these t%o nations and
Chile 1t is felt that Chile will be dis
posed to grant every Just desire for
the rehabilitation OF Bolivia. Beyond
this, however, there is said to be no
likelihood OF any pressure being
brought to bear on Chile. rs 1t is only
through pacific means and the usual
exercise of good Offices that the change
is hoped to be brought about.
The Argentine minister. DR.. Edourade
Wilde, was asked to-day rs to the re-
ports OF political Significance attaching
to President Campos-Salle's visit to
Argentina. The minister answered that
he had received no official advlces on
the subject, but he felt warranted in
expressing his personal convictions
that the visit would have 4 very good
result In uniting more firmly the close
political relations. The visit was large.
ly social and complimentary. being 4
return OF the trip made by the president
OF Argentina to Brazil last year.
Doubtless there had been IN opportu-
nifty during the exchange Of fcllcitatio1s
to talk over those subjects on which
Brazil and Argentina aro mutually in
tercsted. DR.. Wilde says both of the
countries desire on end to the petty
complications which have arisen from
time to time in ncighborlng countries,
so that there may be uninterrupted
peace. FOR the development of splendid
natural resources.
Want Pacific Adjustment.
As to Bolivia. DR.. Wilde said he Is
not advised. but thought It quito likely
that Brazil and Argentina would mako
known their desire for pacific adjust
ment OF this long pending course OF
conflict. The report which has gained
circulation that the southern countries
might form commercial alliance which
would prove nntnsonistic to the United
Stntcs Is dismissed by DR.. Wilde ~
entirely without foundation. Hc s,yp
thorc is In official circles through>M.
South America the very highest regard
for the great republic OF the north and
that commerce with this country Is be-
Ing constantly fostcrcd. There is no
disposition anywhere to interrupt this
favorable condition. but constant de-
sire to Increase the trade relations and
the strong political bonds OF friendship
between North and South America.