New-York tribune., 1909-07-22
STATES TO AVERT WAR
-4RGENTIN4S RUPTURE.
America, Chill and Brasil WM W0rE
to Keen Peace.

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Washington July 21.-The moral influence OF
the United States Brazil and Chilli Will be ex-
erted To prevent any clash Of arms between 'he
republics OF Argentina and Bolivia. Chill and
Brazil Will remain neutral n the penang con-
troverss. the former, il IS understood having
indicated its gttitude 10 this government al
ready
War between the two countries would be re-
srettahl,. In the United states, which, within
,roner hounds would do its hest to prevent it
The Tinted States however. will not intervene
unless a request IS received from one or both
nations involved. This has been its consistent
policy in such cases.
That there will be much talk growing
out of the pending situation is the expectation
of the South American diplomatic colony. Ihat
IL viii end in war they consider as very re-
mote possibility. Argentina's action. they say
is simply an evidence Of dissatisfaction with
the attituae Of her neighbor.
Ruenos Ayres July 21-The Bolivian Minis
ter to the Argentine Republic. Sehor Escaler'
sailed from here this evening for MonteVldeo-
1t is believed that Bolivian interests in this
country will be confded TO she American Lega-
ton Charles II. Sheriff.. the American Minis
ter had long conference with the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs this afternoon. but dec4lheu 'V
say anything for publication.
Sefor Escalier Was accompanied on hoard the
steamer by d group Of friends. The Prefect OF
Police also attended the minister. No unto"arH
incident occurred. The government IS MAIN
tanning an attitude OF composure. although II Is
the general opinion that it viii he long lli1e
before diplc1r7aric relations with Bolivia are re-
sumed.
Sehor Fonseca. the Argentine Minister 10 30
,;,-ia has telecraphed the Foreign Minister that
pers here are unanimous in approving the at
titude II he government. and congratulate TIE
Foreign Minister his action
IA Paz. Bolivia. July 21-Oficial circles now
admit q complete rupture between SoilNla anu
the Argentine Republic and that diplomatic re-
lstions have been severed The Bolivian Min
isfer from Argentina has been ordered TO turn
over the archives to the American Chiiian or
Brazilian legation.
The Argentine Minister left here this evening
for Antofagasta in accordance with instruc-
tinns from his government recalling him. senior
F,orseca was accompanied by his wife. two sec
re.aries and General Pando Only intimate
friends were a. the station TO bid him fare"ei-
His departure was carefully guarded from lle
public
The rupture % diplomatic relations was an
,c,ncea after extended official conferences held
made TO meet the aggressive attitude assumed
bv Argentine and at the same time allay the
srre,ring popuar agitation in Bolivia. The spirit
of the people was shown in monster petitions
esking TO be enrolled in the army. the petition
e-s asserting unconditional support 20 the gov
e-nynent cause in case of conflict The feel
ing +bet hostilities may occur is shown by the
continued departure OF many Argentine ana
Bolivian residents
The cause of Argentina's breaking of Of din
1oynatic relations as stated here is circular is
sued by President Monies TO the provincial gov
ernors Of Bolivia. referring in sighting and OF
fensive terms to Argentina's decision against
BOLIVIA in the Peruvian Bolivian boundary dis
r,ute Argentina also takes offence at Presi-
Gent Nontes's orders TO the municipality OF la
Psz TO suspend. the centenary feasts which have
been going on in view Of Argentina's adverse
action which is regarded national mis-
fortune These two steps by President Monies
are construed by Argentina as Incompatible with
d dignifed continuance Of friendly dip plomatic
relations The recall o. their ministers there
upon followed and this IN turn was followed BY
The recall Of the Bolivian Minister at Buenos
Ayres-
The '.Diario." in a semi-officia editorial. says:
.-Arzentins- has placed Bolivia end Peru in
extremely delicate situation The object of the
arbitration was TO seal the permanent friend
shin Of the Two nations. but the monstrous in
Justice q the award has resulted in placing
them on the verge of war.
The Argentine press says that Bolivia's re-
pudiation means war with Peru. We do not
wish such an extreme. Neither Peru nor Bo-
nvia is prepared for war A solution should
be found in the way Of peace and equity. avoid
ing a desperate situation. We ask Peru to re-
spect Bolivian possession: If that is Impossible
IL is likewise impossible for Bolivia 10 comply
with an award where national sentiment is so
intensely opposed TO it. Bolivia would be jus
tilted in retaining those regions were the whole
republic drenched in blood"
Lima July 2l-The Peruvian government has
received "a ord Of the breaking off of diplomatic
relations between Bolivia and the Argentine Re