Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Anglo German Intervention a
 Meance to Republics.
GERMAN CLAIMS QUESTIONED

The Prensa Says They Are Without
 Precedent in the History of South
 America-The La Union Says the
 Monroe Doctrine Cannot Be Consid-
 cred As Affected By This Question
 New York, Dec 13.-Refering to the Anglo German intervention in Venez- uela. the Beunos Ayres correspondent of the Herald says all the newspapers there see in it a danger for all South American republics. as it tends to es- tablish precedent endangering their sovereignty. The general opinion IS that the investment of foreign capi- tai, though desirable TOT the develop ment of the countries, cannot give foreigners special rights. Some papers compare actual intervention with re cent events in China.
 The Prensa says: sThe Anglo German military action has violated the rights and disregards the sovereign ty of South American republics"
 It adds that the German claims as a public debt are without precedent in the history of South America.
 The Prensa attributes the whole af- fair to European imperialists. who are inspired with hostile intentions against the increasing influence of the United States and urges South American diplomats to watch. developments.
 A dispatch to the Herald from Val paraiso says the press there does not generally comment on the situation. The Mercurio, hopweyer, editorially, supports the Anglo-German interven- ton and praises the United States attitude. It laments the failure of meet foreign obligations. The people are indifferent regarding the Venezuel- an situation.
 "The Monroe doctrine cannot be considered as affected by this ques- tion,'' says La Union, 'if we give faith to Lord Cranbornes declarations. Anglo German intervention would be justifable if President Castro's decla- rations are true.
 .Intervention is not acceptable. any way. With better willingness on the part of England and Germany, we think it not impossible that peaceful recourse would have been found. In- tervention ic a precedent which may morally preirdice the relations be- tween Europe and South. America, bringing distrust. It is doubtful whether intervention would be prac- tically advantageous to the inte:yen- CTS.
 European nations are not to be de- priyed of the friendship of South Americans. Intervention is only the last recourse. This sort Of |, litics will be looked upon fayorably by weak nations like those of. Sonth Ameri- Cans"
 The Heralds Lima, Peru. core srnnslent says in. authorities there are surprised at the sinking of the Ven ezuelan fleet by the allies and think the Washington government will final ly be obliged to settle the question
 The government organ at R;9 Jan iero declares, according to a Herald dispatch. that the Anglo -t;ermail se- ton tends to modify the relations be tween Europe and America, and tRat the firm. ncble attitude of President Castro cannot but be admired by all trIe 4 nericans.
 In Panama, says the Herald core spondent. the forcible seizure and use less sinking of the Venezuelan gun. boats has caused great excitement and Indignation and has made an uppless- ant impression upon Colombians In general and isthmians in particular w;Io arc opposed to these coerciye methods of European governments.
 Berlin, Dec 13-President Castro,s reply to the German ultimatum is a