New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
LATIN-AMERIcAN TOPICS.

In reading the latest issues at hand Of Chlian
paper which is acknowledged TO be the most
popular and also the most important and tnruen-
tal politically speaking. Il Is difficult TO understand
a recent dispatch from Santiago about the diplo-
matte relations between Chilli and the United States
This dispatch stated that the Santiago govern
ment had proposed to parliament that the ChihaH
Legation ut Washington be raised to the rank OF
embassy The name of the future ambassador.
SeaOr Domingo Cana was even mentioned The
dispatch added that the whole ChiliaE press. how
ever express opposition to the change. which one
paper Classed as 'rid'cuIOus Ostentation. Ell
Mercurio" was in favor OF the governments pro-
posal. about which It said. in part in Its issues OF
December and 5:
'sIt was always for Chill an interest of the first
order as well as for all the South American eoun-
tries, to be represented IN dignihed manner at
Washington. But now. after the Pan-AmeTican
congresses Of Mexico and Rio JaneirO. after the
visit OF Mr.. Root to our principal capitals ana
especially after the campaign undertaken Dy TINS
nlustrous Secretary OF State In the principal COM
mercial and manufacturing centres OF his own
country. our legation at Washington must occupy
the first place In the diplomatic service OF Chii-
Brazil has been the first to understand that
the future OF Latin America Is intimately oouna
with the United States. and. IN order 70 mark It's
intention to foster relations with ths great north
eFn republic q has raised its lesation az -
demonsrats the advsntages which would result Cox
Shi fT9 more active TeI1Sons " %i5a = cSan sSs an
bassy in the capital OF the northern republic
few days before publishing the editorials men
toned above and so strongly pro-American. "EH
Mercurio'' advanced from five TO ten centavos the
price OF its daily number This increase did not
affect the circulation Of the paper, which did noS
enlarge It's size Increase the number or It's pages
1t demonstrated the popularity and influence OF
'Et Mercurto.' founded at Valparaiso eighty years
ago.
Ieagus OF the Catholic wornsn was formed
recently at Montsyideo. IN the republic OF ura-
quay. This league Is especially directed asalnss
immoral theatrical representations The woman
have notified to the impresarios that tho meInosss
OF the society will attend any performances ~
theatres whose directors permitted ilceialo1s
even slightly immoral pieces. TO be played hub y
OF Afontevldeo Is not destined 70 succeed. ALu
ridiculed by a local but important newspaper -
pla." Moreover, Senior Jose Fontanas a rePrsssnlar
tive member of the Catholic party has p4ohsneo
his wife's name IN the appeal made to the puonc-
In Argentina preparations are being made tor us
erection OF a monument to Carlos Pehesrint
former President OF the Republic, who died rev
months ago at Buenos Ayres Large suoscripuons
are being sent to the monument committee, not
only from the capital and the cities IN ArSenllnal
but also from Europe. especially nom LONDON anu
Paris where Pellegrini was well known ana nlsny
esteemed He born In the island or CorsicA-
In the Mediterranean. and had travelled sAle-s
peror William, the King OF England me Preslosr.
OF France etc. Senior Pelegrini made three YEAR,
ago visit TO the United states. of whlch 40 -
. strong Adoairsz