New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-12
| PAN-SPANISH MOVE.
Wky King alfonso Is to Visit South
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strong pressure is being brought to bear at
Madrid by he representatives of the Spanish re-
nublics in South America TO induce King Alfonso
n visit Argentina. Chilli, Peru and also il IS said
Mexico. idea being that he should follow pretty
nearly the same route that was recently taken by
secretary Root The project was first mcoted at
the time Of Mr. Roots tour by all that Influential
element in the southern portion OF this hemi-
epbe~e which is inherently opposed to Uncle Sam
which distrusts his friendship which is jealous of
his superiority, which resents the idea Of his in
reference and which throughout the war of 1898
v-as strongly arTayed against the United States
and in SAVIOR Of Spain. King Charles Of Portugars
-ecent acceptance Of the invitation Of the Presi-
dent of Brazil visit thai country, either himself
or IN the person Of his eldest son and heir on the
occasion Of the impending celebration of the cen
tenary Of The opening of the Brazilian ports to the
commerce of the world this year has caused
revival Of the movement in Argentina and Chill
in favor Of visit of King Alfonso and press
ing are The invitations which are now being urged
unor King Alfonso and his government that the
oiesIon OF accepting them is being very seriously
considered at Madrid.
among the arguments TO which the King and his
ministers are lending is the that Don Al
fonso's "trip II the former colonies OF Spain in
South America viii have the effect Of promoting
the commerce and trade between them and the
mother country in a manner sngularly advantage
Gus 10 Iherian prosperity, and may likewise lead
70 q species OF political unon-if an alliance,
at any rate an entente cordiale. which would
sjdsraby increase the weight OF Spain a factor
in the concert OF great powers 1t must not be
forgotten that the Spanish sentiment South
America is very strong indeed to-day. far
than in the times when the people there were sub
jec TO the oppression and exactons Of the Spanish
government ana viceroy. They proud of their
Spanish ancestry, lose no opportunity Of keeping
I'D their ties Of knmanshp with the members OF
their family who have remained in Europe, and
when they visit the Old World always make
straight for Madrid.
To cut the matter perfectly plainly, the project
which the promoters in Argentina and Chill OF the
proposed visit Of King Alfonso 70 South America
have in view s the formation OF a species Of Pan
Latin. rather. Pan-Spansh, union between Spain
and its former colonies for the purpose Of enabling
the latter resist the political and commercial
croachments by the United States which al
legged and believed to threaten the independence
Of the Latin republics in the New World. ] need
hardly add that suggestion has been offered that
King Alfonso should take in Cuba during his tour.
SIR ARTHUR FACETS NEW OFFICE.
General Sir arthur Paget has just been APP
pointed 70 succeed General Lord Methuen com
raarGcr in chief Of the Eastern Military District,
which comprises not only the southeastern coun-
ties and the whole Of the Thames district but also
thu metropolis. With headquarters in London, il
IS REGARDED as the most desirable Of all military
commands Of the English army, and owing TO the
fact that The officer appointed thereto IS intrusted
with military protection, not only OF the seat
of the government OF the empire and the centre
Of its colossal trade and commerce. but also Of the
sovereign and Of the relgning family, care is al
WAYS taken to choose an officer who is agreeable
70 the monarch and in whom he reposes a special
degree Of confidence In fact. the appointment
nay Re said TO have been made on King Edwards
own personal nomination. and Sir Arthur. who +
an old friend and crony Of his sovereign, will now
he thrown more than ever intO contact with him.
The nomination can be regarded only as another
Indication 81 the high favor which the general and
his American wife a daughter Of the late Mrs.
Paran Stevens. OF New York, continue to enjoy In
The eyes OF the British ruler. The command is
very lucrative one, means a big addition TO the
income Of the general and carries with il all sorts
Of perquisites. and subject TO Il the commands
At Dover Chatham Canterbury, Shorncfe, Wind
scr and the ROYAL county Of Norfolk in which the
Kings favorite home Of Sandringham is situated
General Lord Methuen goes out to Africa 20 as
sumo the command in chief Of the British forces
there and the appointment IS a very happy one,
IN view Of the popularity which Lord Methuen &C
ouired during ana after the Boer war, by reason
Of his coucilatory manner and his chivalrous atu-
tude toward his foes