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Washington government, while the
Brazilian government is considering
the advisabi1ity of taking a similar
step. Practically all the Central and
South American countries have been
circularized by some of the principal
nations, resulting in q series of diplo.
matte conferences in Washington and
now are in progress.
While the proposals are different in
character and scope, they all seek the
same end-the restoration of trade be-
tween North and South America, para.
lyzed by the European war; The move
ment also has for its object the re-
moval of possible causes of serious
friction between the countries of this
hemisphere and the European belliger-
ents on questions of neutrality.
Trouble Appears Already.
Already Chile. Ecuador and Colon.
bia have had serious difficulties with
the belligerents over the use of the
wireless and the coaling of foreign
warships, whose presence in the At
lantic and Pacific Is growing obnoxious
to South American countries.
None Of the nations which have
made suggestions is committed to any
particular plan, but all seek the CO.
operation Of the United States. The
impetus that will make any plan ef-
fective, it is recognized by the diplo-
mats Of South America, rests with
President Wilson,,
4 {, Various Plans Outlined.
! The various plans thus far formally
communicated to the United States are
as follows:
~ The establishment of neutral
,xonea IN. the Atlantic and Pacific
:coasts ~. North and South America,
within which the belligerents shall
be asked to agree not to engage in
hostilities or. interference with com.
mercial vessels. A meridian would
be- designated as the limit in each
caAa:'
(2) The convocation of a general
conference of diplomatic representa-
tives and commercial delegates of all
the countries Of this hemisphere with
powers to vote on steps which can be
taken to protect and restore Pan.
American trade.
(3) The appointment by the Pan.
American Union of a commission to
recommend steps that would remove
dangers to Pan-American trade.
az Prohibition by all nations of
the two Americas Of She privilege
heretofore exercised by belligerents Of
coaling in neutral ports or the issu-
ance Of only sufficient quantity Of
coal to enable belligerent vessel to
reach the nearest port Of another conn.
try.
Powers Are Sounded.
Already some of the powers of Eu.
rope have been sounded on these pro.
positions and It. is understood that
Great Britain is ready to deny her war.
ships entry into Central and South
American ports to coal II the United
States approves the proposal and 9th.
er belligerents agree.
While many diplomats who have
carefully Investigated the effects Of
restriction Of coaling privileges. be.
lieve such prohibition alone would
not be effective in keeping belligerent
warships from American waters, the
fact that Great Britain, With. her sea
power, looked with favor on measures
that would assist the South American
countries in preserving their neutral.
ity and restoring their trade has been
. source Of much announcement "a
the diplomatists here.
The entire movement il in a forms.
tive state and depends for its progress
very largely ON the attitude of the
United States.