The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27

Ruenos. Ayres, December 23.@The
.patriotic demonstrations growing out Of
the possibility of war with Chilli were
renewed here today
The Pals says the interruption in
the relations between the two countries
must necessarily be of short duration.
as they are modifying their reserves and
could no afford to release them from be
ing under arms as long as diplomatic
relations are interrupted. Therefore,
this state of affairs cannot be prolonged,
as. otherwise both countries would be
uselessly ruined, in which case the ar
bitration of a friendly nation would be
unable to remedy the evil done ana
would only be able to n a palliative
for it. 1t was possible some time ago
TO submit the whole matter to arbitra-
ton, but such a course is now impossi-
BILE. The decision of the arbitrator
could not be given before two more
years have elapsed and the countries
could not remain all that time on a wal
footing. Therefore, a radical solution o.
the question is necessary.
Cintinuing The Pals advises the Ar
gentine government to invite Chill to
accept d OlTecI III lIIlllculdlC ldh61
ment or be prepared for war.
The British minister here Sir w. A
c. Darlington, had a long conference
last evening with President Roca.
The Argentine fleet. divided into four
divisions, will take part in
manoevres next month. The two prin-
cipal divisions are ready to put to sea
at the first signal.
Colonel Pablo Riccheri, the minister
Of war, has informed President Roca
hat he has available 600 locomotives
London. December 23.-British gov
eminent is watching the progress OF the
dispute between the Gillian and Argen-
tine republics with considerable anxiety
A representative of the Associated
Press was informed today that neither
side has as yet approached the British
foreign office. If both Chill and Argen-
tine request Great Britain to arbitrate
the matters in dispute between them
Lord L~ansdewne, the foreign secretary,
will promptly acquiesce.
But the statement of DIR. Alcorta, the
Argentine minister of foreign affairs
that Argentina has referred the mattey
to the arbitration of the British govern
ment under the agreement OF 1898. ap
pears to be Inaccurate. for the foreign
office say the present contention is
quite beyond the powers of that COM
mission.
AS the foreign office understands the
case. it is not one relative to the boun-
dairy between the two countries, but
whether Chill has the right to build
neutral roads in the disputed territory
This commission. of which Lord Nc
Naighten is president, has been sitting
in London for nearly two years and is
now almost ready to go and personally
inspect the disputed boundaries.
For various reasons, however, the de-
parture of this commission has been
delayed and is likely to be delayed for
some time to come
The appeal Of DIR. Alcorta has not yet
been officially communicated to the
British foreign Office. When this appeal
does reach Downing street. it will meet
with the foregoing answer.
Although Lore Lansdowne, the sec
fetary for foreign affairs, holds that the
McNaighten commission is powerless,he
will intimate the willingness OF Great
Britain to arbitrate the difficulty be-
tween the two countries If Chilli agrees
to that proposition.
Up to a late hour tonight neither
country concerned had requested Great
Britain to take this action.
Opinion in Downing street is that
while the cause of the dispute is petty,
serious consequences may ensue unless
promised action is taken.