Evening star., 1900-09-27
WILL ACCEPT THE DECISION
CHILE WILL NOT FIGHT OVER
BOUNDARY DISPUTE.
Award of the British Government to
Be Respected-Stateme of the
Secretary of Legation.

Reports have recently been in circulation
of an imminent outbreak of hostilities be-
tween Chile on the one side and the Argen-
tine Republic. Peru and Bolivia on the
other The causes of the possible conflict
are alleged to be the unwillingness Of Chile
10 conform to treaty stipulations. it being
asserted that Chile will not abide by the
award of her Britannia majesty's govern
ment in the boundary question with the
Argentine Republic. and that 1T refuses to
submit the question Of the definitive sover-
eighty over the provinces of Tacna and
africa to the decision of a popular plebiscite
To be held in those provinces according TO
article 3 of the treaty of peace of 1888 be-
tween Chile and Peru.
Seeking information on the subject Star
reporter called on Senior lnfante, secretary
of the Chilean legation, today and obtained
from him the following statement Of Chile 8
position in the matter:
Chile is not trying to restrict the limits
OF her Britannia majesty's award in the
Chile-Argentine boundary question referred
to her maJeStys arbitration, and Will GER
tainly abide by il. Chile does not refuse to
submit the question Of the definitive Sover-
eighty over the provinces Of Tacna and
africa tn the decision of a popular plebiscite
according TO the treaty of peace of
1883. The diplomatic relations between
Chile and the Argentine, Peruvian and
Bolivian governments at present peace
full and friendly.
The most convincing proof of the accu-
racy Of this positive statement is the report,
dated June of this year. presented by the
Chilean minister of foreign affairs to the
congress of Chile. This statement clearly
shows that Chile's foreign policy is treaty
abiding, peaceful and friendly in regard TO
foreign countries. and specially toward
its neighbors, and that negotiations are be-
iF1uT III, l.,
Ing problems. The Chie-Argentine boun-
dairy question now submitted to her Brit
annie majestys arbitration, whose final
award will certainly be acquiesced in and
respected, is considered settled. There is
therefore. no ground on which to base the
rumors Of an imminent war between Chile
and her neighbors-"
Report of the Foreign Ofce.
The report made by the Chilean minister
of foreign affairs referred TO by Senior In
fante. is in part follows:
This departments principal object fol-
lowing this country's honorable traditions
and seconding the presidents policy has
been 70 increase and strengthen the friend
ly relations that bind 10 foreign ma
tons earnestly endeavoring, within the
limits OF our rights, To secure the final and
amicaEle settlement OF the difficulties still
pending between us and some of our neigh
bors.
our boundary question with the Argentine
Republic Is now settled, in a way that
reflects honor on American civilization, and
We are beStowing all attention To the
problems left by the war of 1879. they be-
ing 70 our regret the only ones that throw
shadow over our international prospects -
Chile. certain that its resources dill
gently developed in an internal order that
nothing can disturb are sufficient to secure
her prosperity and a decorous position
among nations. only wishes to establish
her foreign relations footing of per-
manent and complete peace, that may en-
able her 10 promote her internal wealth
and her commercial interests:
Led by these views, this department has
steadily contrived to accomplish two pur-
poses: The settlement of the questions still
pending with neighboring countries. and
the consolidation of peace with them and
OF closer relations through commercial
treaties stipulating advantages reciprocal
to all parties concerned.
Friendly Settlement.
Our boundary question with the Argen-
tine Republic is now settled In friendly
manner. and the relations between both
countries have been perfectly cordial and
sincere. They will become closer and more
fruitful when a commercial treaty and the
completion Of the Transandine railways
now contemplated by both governments
come 10 develop them, In the sense OF their
reciprocal advantage. Those two young and
vigorous people. conscious OF their WORTH
ness appreciating and respecting each
other will then demonstrate their poten-
tialitieS.
The differences outstanding in the de-
marcation of the general boundary are sub
mitted to the arbitration of her Britannia
majesty. and the boundary subcommissions
OF both countries diligently continue their
studies and work of demarcation.
Some differences having arisen between
the head officers Of those commissions in
regard to the wording of the acts they are
10 sign when setting up land marks already
agreed upon. both governments, intent on
carrying through the demarcation of the
frontier in friendly spirit. concerted a
form which both countries subcommission-
ers are now enabled TO sign.
while these studies are being carried on
the ground the general boundary question
continues under the consideration of the tri-
bunal OF arbitration appointed by her Brit
annie majesty's government.
THE attention of her majesty's govern
Ment has bsen engrossed with Great Brit