New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-30
PRAISE FORGUATEMALA
". j. A0eraH Says III Has Great
Opportunities and Resources.

william johnson Aversu who has spent the last
two months IN Guatemaia in the interest OF the
American syndicate which hes planned 70 make
extensive investments in the Central American re-
public returned this city yesterday enthusiastic
his trip snd n tho opportunities that he said
he discovered.
one OF the important discoveries recently made
IN the country according 10 MI Averall. was
large he'd OF asphalt. This supply he said would
not only prove q great factor in the development
of Guatemala but would likely have an important
bearing the asphalt industry in this country.
The government has already taken energetic meas
tres ascertain 20 what extent the substances ex-
lists IN the country. and II is expected that before
long Guatemala VIII become an important com
Detitor OF Venezuela in supplying the American
market with high quality OF asphalt Speaking
of the commercial opportunities 81 Guatemala, Mr.
Averau said.
The republic Of Guatemala is 20 great extent
unknown quantity prior 10 the present I'D
ininistraron little heed was paid 90 the won
dsrfu resources with which the country abounds
T. has future. especially in its mineral
end agricultural productions Guatemala is enor-
mously wealthy in ore gold silver, copper, Lead
zinc and coal. And tho mining industry has made
great progress since the new mining law went into
effect the new law greatly facilitates the work
Many prospectors and mining engineers go
fnc to Guatemala. and there are now in operation
ct least three mining enterprises promise good
returns The President established about years
ago q department of mines, commerce and indus
tries, which is oapably managed and is achieving
remarkable results Two years ago there were
scarcely twenty people holding good titles 20 their
mining properties. while to-day scores of persons
are in absolute legal possession of their mines.
1t has always been President Cabrers's aim 70
promote the Countrys and his interest in
agriculture shown by the recently published I'M
migration law. Farmers encouraged 10 raise
cotton tobacco and many other staples by govern
ment offers OF prizes.
AS TO the treatment OF foreigners. Mr Averan
said.
In az measures for the betteTTnent of the In
dustrious the foreigner treated equality
with the native. In fact Il has been remarked
many = time that 70 he a foreigner here. whether
engaged IN commerce. agriculture mining is
rather a help than q drawback. the authorities in
variably being most anxious 20 serve and sssiuous
IN their attentions TO those who make their homes
here.
beneficial control the destines Of his people,
and Il time that the world. and particularly the
United states should know exactly what is going
on IN Guatemala. I can assure Americans that
there Is no foundation for the reports of alleged
shuse OF the rights OF foreigners by the govern
rient and when some local authority is guilty Of
any such abuse the federal government fails.
on proper representation and proof, 10 punish him.
often tho foreigners themselves responsible for
the trouble they get by their disregard for the
established laws of the country.