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Smaller Republics Alarmed at Posi-
bility of A B G Agreement Threat
ening Their Territorial Integrity

partment OF the United States has
tac!tly acknowledged itself, so they be-
lieve, unable 10 handle the Mexican
situation alone. but asked the aid OF
the South American republics. this
'ear is passing. The weakness OF our
military and naval forces has been
shown up in Congressional CONVERSE
IONS, in the daily press. and appar-
entity nothing done TO improve oCndi-
ions. The mass OF Latin Americans
firmly believe in our fear of Japan
ana her ambitions, lack Of definite
foreign policy and the Indifferent man
rer in which we protect American
lives and American property, either
In European waters or in South
America.
The Chilean, who is proud of his
German trained army and the strong
.rserVe force always ready within
twenty-four hours to march to the
front, can tell you how the comb ned
nav.cs of 3 Eentina, Brazil and chile
equal those Of the United States, and
how much superior the trained armies
~ the \ II c nations. with the re-
scrNf :, are to the unframed hordes of
the "lauQuis."
In Brazil they talk of better rail-
way communications between that
country and Argentina and Chile, so
that In case Of i~uternationl trouble
bodies Of troops Fan Ice moved quickly
from one point to another, as well as
facilitating commerce and uniting the
nations in lands Of steel.
hcCu iarly another fear has arisen
in the minds of the smaller and less
powerful South American nations.
Uruguay, Bol VIA, Peru and Ecuador.
What does this understanding among
Argentina. Brazil and chile mean for
them? May 1t 10. be a menace 10
tl,.r future interests?
There is "A bitter feeling in Peru
against chile ever sinc, the Arica-
TdCua province were taken by the
latter fr m the former after the war
Of 1850. There is a fear chile may
feel that her place n the sun extends
INTO n tropics, and IN" chilrans are
called the Yankees Of he south" be-
cause Of their progress and ingenuity.
Ru IVA, a nation without a seaport.
the one it formerly possessed being
taken 10y chile hack in 1850 when Chile
defeated both Bolivia and Peru, fears
also for her national existence. Her
great IN neral richness is a constant
temptation to her surrounding neigh
hprS.
Brazil has just finished the Mamore-
Madeira Railway around the rapids of
the Mad, ri River, which cmptirs into
the Amazon. Ocean steamers load and
nm bad m the heart Of brazilian forests
over 1000 miles from the Atlantic
Ocean ana close to the Bolivian from
tier and the great rublcr district.
ArGcntina Is extending her railways
up into the Grand Chaco district and
into Bul via toward La paZ, They VII
extend into and through the great oi
fed uf Bolivia as We'll as the Goa
tcldS IN the eastern part. Argrntirs
possesses no fuel and must import all
II uses.
So BOLIVIA views with alarm thjs
union II her nclsih ors. IN Santiago
rs we'll as In TuCuman or Matto
| Crosse there r ~whLsperings Of what
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Newspaper Opinion in Southern Part
Of Continent Asserts That Our
Policies May Endanger Future

Porto Rico. Guam and the Philippine
Islands, and actual control OF Cuba.
Although some people say 1t is a free
republic, yet II Is hemmed in with
naval stations of the United States on
its shores. II II doesn't conform to
Washington IDEAS in government
troops are landed to restore order.
Samoa was annexed in 1900, and
the crime Of Panama perpetrated in
1904. One OF your ex-Presidents shame
lessly boasts that he took Panama
from a weak and friendly nation. un-
able to resist the theft. The United
States occupies in some respects the
position of the big bully who'll stoop
to robbing babies OF their candy.
Nicaragua and Costa RIGA are prac-
,tically owned by the United States
through dollar diplomacy The
United States have not had war with a
nation of any importance for owe. a
hundred years and have alwo Is proved
the aggressor when wa,Ttng with a
smaller nation.
They would have interfered in
Mexico but for the knowledge that
the Mexicans came Of fighting stock
and the fear of possible military dis
asters. Mexico could produce an army
Of 10000 70 200. 900 hardened fighters,
every man a marksman. while the
United States would have to fall bach
upon an Indifferent citizen soldiery,
with hordes OF foreign elements within
their own borders and Japan awaiting
an opportunity to catch the United
States of its guard and at a disad-
vantage.
why, to-day Mexico has a better
drilled army han the United States,
with more than double the amount Of
artillery and machine guns. There Is
no denying 1t. for the facts will bear
me out.
Flirting with the Latin American
republics will not make them love you
more nor respect you. for they are
fully awake to the intentions Of the
United States and the attempt to pull
the wool over their eyes. They are
gradually becoming prepared to resent
any intrusion on Latin American
rights on the part Of the Yankees, and
I should o be surprised N the e
future witnesses defensive agree
ments entered into among the Latin
American nations for mutual protec-
ton. When you people next attempt
to steal Latin American territory you'll
do II over the bodies Of liberty loving
Americans and by force of arms only.
You'll find the American OF the tanned
skin IAN fight for his rights equally
as well as Americans OF the white
skin"
This was the opinion OF an educated
South American, and In Buenos Ayres
Ave months latcr his words came to
me with remarkable force.
1t was in a cafe where a prominent
Argentlnian and myself fingered over
the 4 o'clock tea and cakes. a delight
full custom brought from England,
"You must not think" he was say
ing, that you have beclOuded the real
issue in the international politics of
the Western Hemisphere with your
A 4 e policy, for although we are
highly flattered by the United States
appealing to W TO aid them In their
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~ ERNEST 0uadORn GARDNER.

IVY THAT does Latin America
\A/ really think of the United
w States? ?" was the question
that occurred to me after
hearing DR.. Ascanio Of Bogota, CO.
lombia, express his views on the for
eign policy Of the State Department.
II wa February last. on the steamer
Tenadores. Havana to Colon. that the
discussion arose.
"The United States - a nation Of
conquest; 1t seeks territorial expan-
sion," insisted DR.. Ascanio. a man who
has travelled the world over and Is an
excellent example of the educated
Latin American.
I assured him he was In error and
pointed to the friendly advances of the
United States In the A b C negotia-
lions. showing the desire of Uncle
Sam to work with the Latin American
nations rather than against and the
desire TO see them u their just
snare OF the problems Of h western
hemisphere governments.
For example," continued the doctor.
Took at the history Of the United
SNdoy y SiooCiyp uiho WAiOkAiVA
the published words of the Yankees
bear out their desires or not. they have
steadily continued to acquire territory
since the revolution against Great
Britain.
Originally thirteen colonies at the
signing of peace in 1888. they pur-
chased Louisiana from the French In
1903 for SIS, 000, 900. Florida they ac-
ouired from the Spanish for $4,000, 900
after YOUR General Jackson had invad-
60 Spanish territory to put down out
breaks against Spanish rule in 1919.
Texas revolted from Mexico, abetted
oy citizens OF the United States who
went to Texas for that very purpose.
In fact you histories glory in the
Alamo, In Davy Crockett. ne who COM
pelled the squirrels to come down from
he treetops, and others who had no
business abetting a revolution Against
Mexican rule. Texas was annexed to
tie t,'vi,sd States N 1915 yer while
we Mexican Government had hopes
OF quelling the revolt.
oregon was acquired by treaty and
surrender Of all English rights In
1875, and IN ths same year war was de-
ciared against Mexico, which being de-
feated was forced to oede to the United
states all the territory row occupied
oy New Mexico. Arizona, Colorado.
Utah, Wyoming and California. al
though the United States did pay Mex
leo sl5,000,o 0 and assume claims OF
American citizens amounting to $3,-
100000 more. In this money payment
ne tnited States tacitly acknowledged
Mexico was partly right in her claims
and figured that money would be a
balm for national loss.
IN 1853 Mexico was paid 1000 900
70 r"c'ify certain errors In the boun-
GARY os laid down In the treaty of
pea" This WAS called the 'Gadsden
Purchase In 1857 Alaska was pur-
chased from Russia for $1,000, 900.
Even while YOU were Mt war with
SPAN the fever to acquire territory
took shape In the annexation OF
Hawaii In 1898. Defeat OF Spain
brought tho Yankees possession OF
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wonderful opportunities there would
be in Bolivia IL their own country
owned Il. So Bolivia is on tenter-
hooks.
Uruguay has been part OF both
Argentina and Brazil. separating from
the latter Country In its final inde-
pendence, II may be Brazil would
like TO extend her boundaries to the
Rio de la Plata, for Uruguay pos
sesses rich grazing plains and other
resources that any nation would be
glad to possess.
Paraguay lies in between Brazil and
Argentina, and since their recent
revolution some Of her people fear
she may be squeezed between the two
m~ilistones.
All of these possibilities my Argen-
tinan friend suggested.
II don't think We would object TO
Chile growing to the north or into
Bolivia, where her interests are great,
provided we grow likewise where our
greater interests lie, nor would we
object to Brazil spreading provided
We spread In al equal fashion"
The \ IL G policy of the State De-
partment for the past few years has
caused South America TO be much
puffed up over its own importance.
SO much SO that La NGciOH, the great
Euenos Ayres daily, "A scmi-Ciuvern-
mcnt organ, In u recent editorial
rallied at President Wilson for pre-
sumlng 10 send a note t. Germany re-
gardlng the rights of neutrals on the
high seas in connection with the
Lusitania sinking without first hav-
ing conferred with Argentina and the
ether \ Il { nations. IL went on 10
say that the rights of ncutrdls was a
question of is much importance TO
them as 10 the North Americans. and
the interests of the Western Henri
sphere demanded that the United
States should consult with thrm be-
fore taking any steps. Ars,rtlua's
head Is swelling.
Willie cuyiuus of the success Of tho
Unitci States, which gained - .nde-
pondonCc but a short time -arlier.
the Latin American republic. rIol-
Guile the foreign policy that docs not
protect It's investors and bankers and
let's its citizens rot in vile prisons
before protecting their rights and
defending them, Great Britain ~ ad-
nIircd as a strong nat,on bccaIss Vt
the uncomprumising protcctiop at
fOricd her citizens m any part ~ tho
world.
With contempt for our business
methods and commercial efforts they
yet fear the latent power OF the
United States. The 'hiG stick" policy
of "A former Administration is still re-
' mcmhered, The memory OF James G..
Blaine is still alive in Chile, where
vas impressed upon tho public the
m~portance Of respecting the rights
II American citizens and sailors a.
we'll as the flag,
one of the greatest lessons in re-
'pect for the United States and what
I stands for was taught lay the \mer-
can fleet the time President Ruuse-
,e,t sent il around South America via
the Strait OF MaGrl'an. Thuy still
ak about 1t in south America, for
I was II " the s.5hts Of the coG-
! tmy,
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Mexican muddle we still must remem-
Der you are a nation bent upon con-
quest. Even II you honestly believe
to the contrary" he continued after
I had made a remark Of dissent. your
very greatness. your rapidly growing
population, your increasing impor-
lance in world affairs. will compel
your Government to take a step for
territorial expansion. 1t Is the history
OF nations, and what has happened
before with great republics will hap
pen again.
You may even be compelled to ex-
pand for defensive purposes. for who
knows but that the mex great world
war will be a contest between the
white and yellow races. and the United
States represents and will represent
when that time comes the greatest
source Of power, inventive genius and
wealth worthy to wage the contest for
the survival of the white race.
'If the British Empire should hap
pen to be broken up through German
victory, all Of which cannot be consid-
cred impossible although improbable.
what will the remnants do and to what
nation will they look for protection
and governmental aid? AS independ-
ents they would soon be swallowed up
in some larger scheme OF empire. Cam
ada would become part Of h United
States without "A doubt. Other British
colonies in time would follow suit,
No. my friend, your people are des-
tined to become greater and greater
until the final downfall which
to all nations.
"Of that growth every Latin Ameri-
can is apprehensive. What will be-
come of his own national integrity in
the growing process? VIII the North
American eagle swallow the South
American condor?
1.-The opening of the Panama Canal
spells progress for South America. but
may II not also lead TO national death
or even losing control of it's financial
and Industrial future, which would
be almost as bad? The Panama Canal
strengthens the United States without
increasing the power of the South
American countries, but puts them
more and more at the mercy of the
'Yanquis' when they feel the time
has come. You p~rotestations of
friendship now are but a handful Of
dust in our eyes, IL the view held by
many Of us Latin Americans.
Yes, and | may tell you that when
that time comes you may not md MS
altogether unprepared. Latin Amer
lea is learning to put aside petty diff
ferences and to act more as a unit.
The dream Of patriots may yet come
~ III C,ntAg 90 Gnnth Amap.
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J l. VIEW OF SOME LATIN AMERICANS

bies OF hotel. where men congregate
and gossip about business or the war
or other international affairs the be-
lief of the territorial aspirations of the
United States is common, as is the
necessity OF unity OF international
action non the Latin American re-
publics in order to oppose effectively
any aggressive attempt on the part
of the ~"Yanauis" TO absorb or con-
trol the dest.nies OF their national
existence.
In the columns of the Latin Amer
lean newspapers appear from time to
time hints Of alarm at the growing
power OF the United States and pos
s!b!lities OF some future administra-
tion welding the "big stick" a la
Panama. But now that the State De-
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tinued. IL tho United States would
give us satisfactory guarantees that
she would Immediately retire from
Mexico once peace and order are es-
tablished. without any oppressive re-
strlctions. We might consent TO per-
init an attempt being made, but the
guarantees would have to be such
there could he no hair splitting after
ward in trying to hold territory or
ecure an indemnity"
There you have the average Ar
gentinian view; II Is the Chilean and
the Brazilian. the Peruvian and the
Ecuadorian, the latter who never re-
fers to us as North Americans or
Americans. but in a term Of deriston.
the YanquIs."
In the cafes and clubs or the lob
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ASK the man in the street or club
or the business man, and listen TO
what he says. Youll be surprised at
the unanimity OF belief in this secret
agreement that pledges the A r c ma
lions to maintain the territorial rights
on all Latin American questions. l
am convinced too that the belief OF
this understanding is what is keep
ing your State Department from in
terfering in the affairs Of Mexico. Not
only does your Government hesitate
to pay the price in human lives, and
what apparently seems TO be of more
Importance the cost in dollars and
cents. but 1t fears the action OF the
Governments of South America.
"Of course" he condescendingly con-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-31
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, July 31.-The Austro-Ger-
man forces have entered Lublin, nine
ty-ive miles south of Warsaw. Vienna
announces officially that the Austro-
German forces are tightening their
grip on the east and that they will
soon control that area.
Unless the Russian forces defend
ing Warsaw have already made their
getaway, it is highly probable that
the Austro-Germans will surround the
city and take the entire force cap
tive. The Kaisers forces have broken
the Russian lines to the south and
control important posts along the
Ivangorod-Lublin railroad cutting off
all possible chance of retreat in that
direction.
In the meantime Won Beulow contin-
ues his drive towards Wilma and the
northern outposts of the railroad con-
Meeting Warsaw and Petrograd
Eight hundred thousand inhabitants
of Warsaw are in full flight from the
city. 1t is thought when the Germans
finally reach Warsaw they will find a
deserted city.
Every dispatch from Petrograd
makes guarded reference to the evac-
uation of Warsaw. 1t is thought the
Censors are keeping back the news
from the world. Final announcement
of the surrender of the city is ex-
pected by Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-31
To
HAVE AUDIENCE
MONDAY MORNING
WILL ARGUE AMERICUS CASE All
CAPITAL.

The committee appointed by the city
council to go before the house legis-
lative committee in regard to the pend
ing bill affecting the Americus Board
of Education as to the method of elect
ing members thereto, will go again to
Atlanta Monday to enter protest to the
proposed measure. The hearing was
to have taken place last Monday, but
was deferred for week. The com
mittee from city council will oppose
the bill now before the house commit
tee which, in effect, seeks to take from
city council the power to elect mem
bers of the Board of Education and
confer such right upon the school
board instead-a proposition very gen
orally opposed by citizens of Amerl-
Gus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-31
.R. F. D. CHANGES
CO IN EF F E 7
NEXT NJ D n D AY
UNLESS POSTMASTER DAVENPORT
RECEIVES ORDERS COUNTER.
MANDING PREVIOUS ORDERS,
AUTO DELIVERY WILL REPLACE
HORSE AND BUGGY ON MONDAY.
Three Oldest Carriers Appointed TO
Fill Positions Until Examination,
Can Be Held on Fourteenth to Select
Men For the Positions.

Unless Postmaster Davenport re-
ceives orders to the contrary before
Monday morning, the three automo-
bile R. F. D. routes established for
Americus will be effective Monday an ]
persons along the routes will receive
their mail via gasoline.
Several of the south Georgia posi-
offices have been notified to stick to
the horse and buggy methods until in
spectors can be sent to examine local
conditions. 1t is probable that Uncle
Sam will rescind his orders in regard
to Americus before Monday morning.
Postmaster Davenport in the orig
inal order substituting the three auto
routes for the present six routes. was
given the authority to appoint tempo
rary carriers to serve until the places
could be filled after the examination
He has appointed the three men who
have been in service the longest in
Americus.
Examinations for the positions will
be held on the 14-15 of August at the
Americus postoffice. Until then w. H.
Chapell E. L. Green and Rufus Webb
will supply. Mr.. Chapel will carry
Route A, formerly Routes and 6. Mr.
Green will carry Route B, formerly
Routes l and 2. Mr.. Webb will carry
Route c, formerly Routes 4 and 5.
Local parties interested in he
Americus office are seeking to estab-
lish fourth automobile route. 1t is
highly probable that Uncle Sam will
allow this petition. In case he does
c. w. Henderson will carry Route d,
as a supply, until the place is filled ty
examination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-31
BARGE OCMULGEE
MAKES SUCCESSFUL
TRIP TO BRUNSWICK
AMERICUS INTERESTED in BARGE
LINE FROM MACON TO THE AT.
LANTIC. OCMULGEE MAKING
GOOD TIME ON RETURN TRIP.

Americus is interested in the news
that the steel barge Ocmulgee, owned
by Macon capitalists has completed
its maiden journey from Macon 10
Brunswick, and is now on it's return
trip to the Central City.
The trip from Macon to Brunswick
was made without single mishap and
the boat is now making it's way back
up the river at the rate of 100 miles a
day.
Americus is interested in the sue
cessful trip of the Ocmulgee in as
much as it is highly probable that by
this time next year Americus will be
connected with the Ocmulgee, at
Hawkinsville, by means of the new
railroad This will give Americus an
outlet to the Ocean by the Ocmulgee
and the barges plying that river will
be carrying Americas freight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-31
LINER BERCKAN SENT TO BOTTOM
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE-HAS
BEEN CARRYING WAR SUPPLIES
TO ENGLAND FOR SEVERAL
MONTHS
Five of Crew Killed Before Vessel Sur.
renders-TwO Die Aboard Rescue
Boat-Sixty-0ne Safe.
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, July 31.-The Leland liner
Berckan was sunk this morning by a
German submarine Five of the crew
were killed before the vessel hove to
and surrendered to the Germans. Two
died aboard the rescue boat that took
off the crew. Sixty-one survivors wer.
brought ashore.
The Berckan is a large liner AMI
has been engaged in carrying war sup
plies from the United States to Eng
land for several months. It's cargo
this time included arms and ammuni-
ton.
This vessel has succeeded in dodg-
ing the submarines a dozen or more
times and each time has landed, its
fargo safely. A substantial reward
lad been offered by the German gov
ernment to the submarine that ended
It's career.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-31
1000 ATTEND FUNERAL
OF EAsTLANO VICTIM
(By Associated Press !

CHICAGO July 31.-Public funeral
services, held over the body of Willie
Ennovoty, who was the seventh of
the unidentified dead to be identified,
were attended byo over 1000 persons.
The city council attended the funeral
in a body His twelve-year-old sis
ter who also perished with him, was
buried at the same time.
The investigation being conducted
by the grand jury continues. U. S. At
torney Clyde expects to prove that Off
cials of the company operating the ves-
sci knew that the ship was unsafe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-31
Allies Have Missed Chance
(By Associated Press.)


LONDON, July 31-Military critics
believe that the Allies have bunglei
their first years campaign against the
Germans. They have allowed the Rus
SLAMS to bear the brunt of the fighting.
Had they started an offensive cam
paign when Warsaw was first threat
ened, that city might have been saved
1t is believed that quick action on
the part of the Allies will now be nee
essary to save the Russians from an
initiation. Unless some of the Ger
man troops are dispatched to the west
to oppose the French and English
there the Russians will not have time
to reform and check the advancing
Teutons.
The Russian press seems prone td
criticise the French and English for
failing to help them at a critical mo
ment 1t is believed the Allies have
lost the initiative for the rest of the
summer and will be forced to fight 9
defensive battle until the col
months come and bring check to ac.
tive campaigns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-31

TWO AMERICAN MARINES KILLED
BY SNIPERS ADDITIONAL
TROOPS WILL BE SENT TO HAITI
BY UNCLE SAM
(By Associated Press. ,

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 31.-Ofi-
cial disatches from Port Au Prince
announce that all is quiet following
the killing of two American marines
by Haitian snipers on yesterday. Amer
ican forces are disarming the natives
The American legation has asked for
additional marines and official Wash
ington announced this morning that
the battleship Connecticut with SOC
marines in addition to the regular
crew, would sail from Philadelphia to
day