The age-herald., 1901-12-24
pemonstratIons Reviewed.

DueDOS AyTtbt 1tCclhpSl Sot va ouiN OS- ton.-The patriotic demonstrations grow ing out of the possibility of war with Chili were renewed here today.
 The Gillian minister here Senor Con- cha Subercaseux, has not received any instructions in regard to the course he Is to pursue now that the Argentine minister has been recalled from Santi- ago.
 An editorial article in the Pals says the interruption in the relations between the two countries must of necessity be of short duration, as they are mobilizing their reserves and could not support them under arms were long period to elapse before diplomatic relations are resumed. Therefore this state of affairs cannot be prolonged, as otherwise, both countries would be uselessly ruined in case the ar bitration of friendly nation would be unable to remedy the evil done and would only be able to find a palliative for 1t.
 It was possible some time ago to submit the whole matter to arbitration, but such course is now impossible. The decision of the arbitrators could not be given be- fore two more years have elapsed, and the countries could not remain all that time on a war footing. Therefore a radi- cal solution of the question is necessary.
 Question Up to Chilli.
 Continuing the Pals advice the Argen- tine governm ent to invite Chilli to accept a direct and immediate arrangement or be prepared for war.
 Sir w. A. C. Bessington, the British minister here, had long conference last evening with President Roca.
 The Argentine fleet divided into four divisions. will take part in extensive man ouevers next month. The two principal divisions are ready to 2ut to sea at the first signal.
 Col. Pablo Richeri thA Minister of War, has informed President Roca that he has available 600 locomotives and 4,000 cars and that on forty eight hours notice he can transport s0.00O men to the frontier.
 It is estimated that the maintenance of the army which will be moblized by February. will involve an annual expendi- ture of 65,000O0O piastres.
 About 5000 men have already signed the rolls of the Uruguayan volunteer legion.
 A dispatch from Santiago says Presi- dent Riesco has declared that the recall of the Argentine minister. Dr. Alcorta from that capital, cannot have any ser ious consequences, adding that the min ister to returning to Argentine, is taking advantage of a leave of absence which has been granted him by his government
 
 the negotiations in progress will short ly result in pacific solution of the problem now expressing the attention of the statesmen of Argentine and Chilli.
 Votes to Accept Proposal.
 The chamber of deputies this after noon voted to accept the proposal to pro- hibit the exportation of horses and mules. Tomorrow the chamber will discuss an interpolation asking that Senor Alcorta explain the present status of the Chilian matter.
 Fl Diario publishes a dispatch from Santiago de Chili saying that it is ru- mored there that negotiations will be re- established with Senor Subereaseux at Buenos Ayres
 During the course of the conference between President Roca and Sir W. A. c. Harrington the President of Argentine explained to the British minister the circumstances which have led to the present difficulty between Argentine and Chili. President Roca laid especial stress upon the efforts made by Argen- tine to secure an amicable settlement of the trouble. as well as upon the crafti- ness. he asserted. Chilli had employed in order to avoid arriving at such settle ment. The resident minister will send detailed report of these circumstances to his home government
 Several Powers Ready.
 The newspapers published here assure ready to offer their good offices to medi- ate the difficulty but that Argentine does not consider that the moment has yet arrived either for accepting or refusing such offers
 Accordlng to the Tribuna, Senor Suber-