Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-26
Daily kenltebec 3ournaI.
FUTURE TROUBLES
To Be Controlled by Com
puIsory Arbitration.
Chill Alone of South American Re-
publics Objects
TO PRINCIPLE OF LATIN AME,RI-
CAN CONGRESS.

Washington, Nov. 25-Dispatches
from Madrid received in official diplo-
matte quarters here make the first an
uounccmcnt that in the debates before
the Latin-American Congress. whose
sessions have Just been concluded the
principle of compulsory arbitration
urged by the Peruvian delegates, has
been approved by almost unanimous
vote. Chill alone out and protesting
against the action taken. The discus
sion not only favors compulsory arbi-
tration in disputes between the Amer
lean republics. but also provides that
guarantees shall be given for the faith
ful performance of the conclusions
reached by the arbitration tribunal.
Aside from the Immediate questions
involved the decision of the congress
is regarded in South American quar-
ters as significant of the alignment of
the southern republics on the increas-
ing difference which have arisen of
late. and which are threatening to
bring about a general crisis involving
most if not all of the South American
counties Several events have occur
red recently indicating a widespread
movement. Peru has been making
desperate efforts to regain her PROV
inces at Tacna and africa, which are 4
sort Of border hostage held for the last
10 wears by Chill. Bolivia is involved
in the same controversy, as she has
lost her seacoaSt to Chill, and is now
seeking to save a part of it. The lat
Ter question was recently brought TO 4
direct issue by the presentation of a
strued as an ultimatum. requiring Bo
liyia publicly to acknowledge by treaty
the sovereignty OF Chill over the sea-
coast in question. About month ago.
Chilli adopted the compulsory militrE
system, under which every male citi-
zen on reaching the age of il years
must serve as a soldier.
This has caused widespread concern
N South America. and has led other
countries to take steps toward similar
military equipment. Ecuador has de
cIared its purpose of adopting SyS-
TEN like that of Chilli. and Peru. which
now has only 1000 soldiers has taken
steps to have a general enlistment III
its national guard. But the chief con
cern has been expressed in Argentina
and Brazil, and it is the feeling IN
those countries that the powerful arm
aments Of Chilli are not required
against such cnfCebled states rs Peru,
Bolivia. Ecuador and the other north
crn republics, but viii be used against
Chilis more powerful ncighborS i'll tn"
south Argentina and Chilli arc Sepd-
rated BY a long boundary line, which,
is now in dispute. The boundary ire
uuentlv has threatened an armed con-
rct, and each country has been stead
ily increasing its armament, land ana
naval.
1t is estimated by one Of the promi-
ncnt observers in Washington that
each country has spent about $50 0cG, 0cp
on armament during the last 10 years
Brazil recently has been brought INTO
alignment by Il cordial restoration OF
good feeling with Argentina. For a
time they were opposed over Il bound
AIRY contest. but by the arbitration oi
the United States the award was madc
in favor of Brazil, and Argentina mas
heartily accepted the results. IN"
Presidents of Brazil and Argentina
have exchanged visits and during the
stay of President CampoS-SalIcS a
TueuoS AyreS recently consideration
was given to united action on some oil
these pending South American con-
troycrSics The several movements
have had the general effect of cStab-
lighiut- n comon basis between Bolivia,
Peru. Argentina and Brazil. " me
there. is no suggestion thus far that the
present situation may lead to serious
results. The Gillian army is directed
by able German officers. the colnmanu-
or being Gen. Kooncr- 4 German ohi-
Ger who was placed at the head Oh me
army about 10 years ago. Some ~
other foreign officers, chiefly German.
also occupy leading places on the stal
and line.