New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-14
Treaties Are Rushed
Through to Check
mate Designs.
TO PUSH PLANS
AFTER WARS END
Paraguay and Chili'S
Armies, German-T Trained,
to Aid in Schemes.
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Washington. Feb. 13.-Arthur
Sears Henning. "The Chicago Trib-
une's" Washington correspondent,
sends the following dispatch
Extraordinary revelations Of the
plans of Germany to establish
foothold in several republics of the
: Western Hemisphere and in the Dan
ish West Indies, in defiance Of the
Monroe Doctrine, are in the posses
sion of the Committee on Foreign Re
lations Of the United States Senate.
The committee is carefully guard
ing the evidence from publication be-
cause of fear of the effect it might
have upon public opinion. So i'm
pressed were Senators with the ad-
visibility of suppressing the infor-
nation that the motion to debate the
Nicaraguan treaty in the open Sen
ate. which would have entailed dis
closure Of the German plans. was de-
feated by an overwhelming vote.
I'm Difference to the same consid-
erations. the proposed Colombian and
Haytian treaties were debated by
the Senate behind closed doors.
Extent of German Programme.
The documents in the possession of
the committee purport to prove:
That Germany sought TO estab-
lish sphere of influence in Mica
ragua by purchase Of the inter-
oceanic canal route and the right
TO establish naval bases.
That Germany sought TO gain a
foothold in Colombia by negotia-
ton of an inter-oceanic canal con-
cession and the purchase of planta-
tions and the establishment of 4
naval base at Cartagena.
That Germany gained para
mount influence in Paraguay by
organizing the army. and is carry
ing out a similar plan in Chill.
That Germany sought to gain a
foothold in Hayti through control
of the customs and the establish
ment of a naval base at Mole st.
Nicholas.
That Germany practically con-
trolls the island of St. Thomas by
lease from Denmark, ,and has es-
tablished there a base of great
strategic value. particularly be
cause of its proximity to Porto
Rico and the Panama Canal.
The committee has also documen-
tary evidence indicating that, al
though the European war has inter-
rupted the prosecution of these plans
Germany intends to resume the ef-
forts to participate in the affairs Of
the Western Hemisphere as soon as
reace shall be restored.
Because of their bearing upon the
preservation of the Monroe Doctrine.
the German operations are of vital
Importance to the United States.
Plan Challenge TO America.
The question Of defending the Mon
roe Doctrine is inseparable from the
question of preparedness against war
which Congress Is now considering.
President Wilson has asserted that the
limited States will continue to back up
the Monroe Doctrine with force. If nee
essary. and ic endeavorng to commit
the South and Central American re-
publics TO A Pan-American partnership
with the United States IN maintaining
this stanu.
Those who contend that the Monroe
Doctrine must be defended at all costs
against European designs declare 1t I'M
perative 70 provide an American navy
that shall not be exceeded IN strength
by that Of any nation, save possibly
Great Britain.
on the other hand. many statesmen
contend that the American people never
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