New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
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has been more than erat:fed by the prompt and
cordial responses received from all the nearer
American republics to the formal suggestion re-
Gently made by the United States looking to the
assembly of a general congress of all the inde-
pendent governments on this continent similar
TO the Pan-Auerican Conference which met IN
Washington in 1889 Sufficient time has not
elapsed for replies TO Secretary Hays letter to
come from the more distant governments Of
South America but their representatives here
give assurances which dispel any doubt as TO
the unanimity OF all republics between the At
iantfc and the Pacific as regards the proposal to
meet as soon as possible with a view of broaden
ing the scope and extending the advantages OF
the agreements reached ten years ago.
Within week or two at the utmost the last
torra! responses are expected to reach Washing
ton, and in confident anticipation the Bureau OF
American Republics. created by the last confer
enoe and now including in its membership every
one of the republics is taking UP the prelim-
mary work Of the meeting which Will be held.
according TO present intentions. at the City OF
Mexico. beginning in February or March. 1901.
The choice of Mexico was due to the fact that
all the countries invited TO participate have
diplomatic representation there. it is conven-
lent of access TO all. the climate from February
TO August is unsurpassed. and the United States
having already enjoyed the honor Of one meet
ing IT was thought desirable that other coun-
tries in turn should entertain the delegates.
If one Of the chief objects of the coming meet
Ing IS achieved frequent repetitions of the con-
ference at stated intervals will be provided for,
and all the republics will eventually act as hosts
for the international gathering. 1t is explained
that the date OF the actual assembly OF the
conference IS deferred for nearly year in order
that ample opportunity may be given for con-
sderation and preparation Of the subjects TO be
presented for discussion rather than have the
delegates hurriedly assembled and confronted
with immature propositions.
ATTEMPTS AT DIsSENSION FAIL.
The Administration expects results OF the
highest value from the meeting account
of the exceedingly amicable attitude manifested
by all the republics toward the United States at
the present time, in spite of the known attempts
of European Powers to make capital out Of the
results of the Spanish War and TO create
jealousy in the capitals of South America on
account of the expansion policy. which, accord
ing TO absurd representations actually made TO
several Governments. might be expected to lead
naturally TO forcible encroachments by the
United States on the South American continent
at no distant day. This insidious campaign.
which year ago seemed likely to have soma
effect at least TO the injury OF American COM
merce. has now been practically abandoned In
view Of the discouragement 1t received ii tho
most success on account of relations with Wash
ington which fifteen years ago were less cordial
than to-day.
That the movement dies hard. however Is
shown by item that has lately been going
the rounds of the Spanish press purporting to
disclose the exertion of influence by Austria
Germany, France and Italy upon Chilli, Brazil,
Uruguay and the Argentine. where their inter-
ests large The report is to the effect that the
Presidents re hain ind ucad
TO meet each other at Buenos Ayres ''for the
purpose of looking TO the assurance OF peace
among these countries. and TO agree upon bases
for future commercial treaties The report
which is attributed TO the Legation OF Ecuador
in Uruguay communicated TO the Ministry
of Foreign Relations at Quito continues fol-
lows;
The European press has already expressed It's
opinion upon the subject, and has stated that
the Governments at Berlin. Rome, Vienna and
Paris would be disposed to support the South
American alliance against any aggression The
interests of the European nations in granting
this support lies in their desire TO defend their
commercial supremacy in South American mar
ketS 1t is further stated that the nations en-
terins into the alliance will establish arbitra-
ton for every conflict that may arise. as well
as the obligation TO reduce their naval and land
ornaments prOpOrtionately.
1t has been definitely ascertained that the pro-
posed conference has not been seriously consid-
cred by the four executives and in any event. IL
South American representatives. should meet II
would be 10 discuss matters confined exclusively
TO those of their own countries which Joined each
other and had many mutual interests. and not
for the purpose of encouraging arrangements OF
any character with European Powers.
GUARDING AMERICAN INTERESTS
The All American Conference which Secretary
HAYS representations have assured prom
ises TO be of the greatest Importance and can
scarcely fail to have tremendous significance to
those European Powers which had hoped to find
the United States less guardful of American in
terests now that il had become factor n
Asiatic affairs. On the contrary, this watchful
interest in the welfare of the Western continent
has notably increased since the occupation OF the
Philippines. and the American republics are
known 10 be thoroughly alive TO the benefits that
must eventually accrue 10 them through the en-
forcemeAt of the open door in China. the final
determination of Spanish autocracy from the
West Indies. the determination make the
Nicaragua Canal National enterprise and the
rapidly augmented power OF the United States to
prevent further European encroachments in this
hemisphere Through the close relations already
cultivated in the last fifteen years with the re-
publcs 10 the south the United States Govern
ment has received the most cordial tokens that
it's hegemOny is gratefully recognized. has come
To be highly appreciated and is not likely 70 be
affected hereafter BY any effort from across the
Atlantic That che assistance Secretary Olney
gave TO Venezuela, Admiral Benham's action in
Rio harbor and Ad-o:ral SchIeys declarations
in the River Plate have dispelled that last
lingering doubt as 10 the sincerity OF the United
States toward the republics has been conspicu-
ousIy shown by the reception accorded to Seere-
tary Hays latest proposition.