Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-07
NATIONS
MAY JOIN IN
PROTEST
AGAINST KNOX POLICY
IN CENTRAL AMERICA
Strong Ground For Belief That
Latin-American Alliance
Against United States Is
Under Consideration


fBy Morning journal Special Lsasss wIrei
Washington, July 6.--That ut least
three and perhaps more OF the CEN
trai and South American republics
VIII make a concerted protest OF somo
kind at the coming international con-
ference Of American states at Buenos
Ayres against the Central American
policy of the United States, Is the pos
slbiIity being discussed in diplomatic
circles here.
Rumors to this effect have been
persistent In quarters usually well in
formed. and some responsible Latin
American representatives admitted
their approximate truth, though none
would permit himself to be quoted
The rumors have led to lively ex-
change OF information among the
Central and South American diplomats
here. Officials of the state depart
ment are watching the situation close
ly.
Some Of the more radical Of the
Spanish Americans are said to be IN
favor of a Latin-American alliance
against the United States. 1t is gem
orally conceded, however. that formal
action of this nature is unlikely.
The most that can be regarded as
probable IL that the republics inter-
ested ~ill give the United States toI
understand diplomatlcally that the
principles represented in the attitude
of this government on the east coast
Of Nicaragua will not be accepted
willingly as q part Of the interna
tional law Of the Americans.
1t is hardly likely that this protest
if made, will become part of the Off
cial proceedings of the conference; II
probably will be left TO the unofficial
work Of the assembly.
Notwithstanding a recent statement
by the Venezuelan government on the
subject II As. .renorted here that. the
Venezuelan delegates will be the lead
ers In protesting against the attitude
Of the United States ana that at least
two other governments win share the
responsibility OF the government
Doubt exists in Washington as to.
Just what steps Of the American gov
ernment have been distasteful to the
sister republics. The only concrete
point mentioned In this connection
was first phrased by Madriz, presl-
dent Of the government at Managua,
when he protested against the action
of American marines i'm preventing
an attack by the MadriZ forces upon
the city of Bluefields This was done
on the ground that the American
interests are extensive there and fol-
lowe dthe precedent Of the British
In, yraHfbftfnrr ffuhftner In
Greytown on similar grounds. Later |
the Venus was prohibited by the
American officials from firing on
Bluefields.
According to international law,
said Madriz in note to the Ameri- |
can consul at Managua. mo neutral |
may impede or disturb |
in time Of war legitimate military op-
erations OF belligerents. Foreigners |
equally with natives, aro subject to
the contingencies of these operations:
Madriz not only meant this to be
to the American gov
ernment, but has protested TO every
Central and South American govern
ment against the attitude of the Unit
ed States.
on the diplomacy Of the American
delegates to the conference may de-
pend largely the outcome OF the mat
er In this delegation are such ex-
perienced diplomats as Henry White.
TO Italy and later to
France; Or John Bassett Moore, Il
recognized authority on international
aw: Enoch Herbert Crowder Of Mis-
iouri: Lewis Nixon OF New York;
bernard Moses of California; Lamar
Quintero of Louisiana; Paul
samuel Reinsche, Of Wisconsin and
David Kinley OF Illinois.
1t was well understood that the
American diplomats Will not attempt
o Influence greatly the disposition Of
matters coming before the
onfeernce. thus possibly increasing
he agitation They probably will
ssume the attitude that the confer
nee is mot their show" and viii |
,ear in mind that they are only one
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