New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-11
CHILL AND PERU MAY FIGHT
THE DISPUTE OVER TACNA GROWING
MORE ACUTE.
Ipr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.l

Washington, Aug. 10.-The tension between
| Chill and Peru over the occupation OF Tacna.
which long ago passed the danger point. con-
tinues 10 grow more acute until il appears that
little less than miracle can prevent an actual
clash that will lead to widespread bloodshed. all
due TO the fact that Chill refuses to submit the
Interpretation Of her treaty with Peru 10 arbi-
traitors or TO carry out the plain provision OF
that treaty. which guaranteed plebiscite of the
people Of the disputed territory before this time
10 determine their own sovereignty
The conditions have grown so grave that the
Gillian military authorities veering toward
the establishment OF martial law and the abo-
ltion of all civil rights now possessed in limited
degree by the inhabitants OF Tacna, who are
overwhelmingly Peruvian. and whose patience
under Gillian domination is apparently exhaust
ed The latest information which has reached the
United States Government. and which is causing
deep concern relates to recent conflicts between
young Peruvians and their oppressors. in protest
against the unbearable conditions which have
arisen and which led TO the promua ton OF the
following military order at Tacna on June so;
To the Commissioner of Police: regret TO have
70 inform you in regard certain iSagTeea bic
currences that have taken place in the public thor
oughfares and places OF amusement OF the city and
in awkward position with regard 10 the Peru
saturday the 2lst instant. sub-Lieutenant Pedro
certain Felix Vargas ON leaving the theatre The
said Vargas taking advantage OF the fact that Sub
Lieutenant Jimenez was IN one OF the corridors OF
the theatre. with his 9vereoat on deliberately as,
when the police intertered and took Vargas in
Yesterday. Sunday. the 18th Captain Santiago
Castro, chief OF the Atacama engineers while on
his way TO San Ramon Church. was insulted by
two young men named Ramires. Fortunately Cap
tain Castro was in civilian dress, and consequently
when the captain LETT the chGroh the two 20 R r
sault him with sticks. The energy with which the
captain withstood this cowardy attack gave time
for the people coming out of church 10 arrive on
the scene. when the Ramireses quickly retired
As these occurrences are taking place with too
gressors are young PeruviansN who deliberately at
Obliged. in order TO avoid more serious conSe-
quePCes, 20 call upon you 70 give energetic instruc
the public thoroughfares and rlaces Of recrea iioU
because, with regard 10 the manner in which oiIr
should act this department has ordered thai 49,,
officer who shall be treated with disrespsCt sb1HH
which he is entitled in every selfrespeT1pnor TO
civilized community. In the case that his sdI1 Iu
ton or that they should appear on ths
honor. would be obliged to authorize ths nf4 OF
sors chsstised. in the ignominioiS asgreS-
May the Lord guard you. manner
General Commanding the Gillian Forces ~ ETR a
The Peruvian papers of Tacna give a to..u..
different version OF the incidents from that =.
General Boonen Rivera. and emphasize the etc,
nifcant applicability TO the affair Of tba t.
of the Gillian national arms ''Bv reason -. -.
force" and the fact that the Chilian ar,L,.H
the condor Is the Andean bird of prev D aii
are given TO the suggestion thar ofH 80 s.'iaIs
the garrison assaulted without e-r otiIcers or
cation and an appeal to the courts has ra'.
IN d decision against General Rivera oS
as Gon M 10 tne laws OF Chilli When the las
nlah gl'' the situation was exceedingly strairSS
ana the ruVians Were apprehersiye ~ m
endurao Uhilitary measures OF IN