Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
roRwscH BULLETIN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER q, 1917
CLOSING CHAPTER OF
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(continued from Page one) bound for Europe are kept strictly secret. The following are on the way l the first two being over eight hundred iegrini. Unioning, fI I.aterra. F'rancia. I cru, Venezuela, Itamb!, Brazil. Boliv- la, sallings from Brazilian ports at various dates the&ast named twentieth July. Steamer lies low in the water and has superstructure amidships.' Secret Agreement With Chile and Bolivia.
 August l. 1917. No. s5
 The president has a last made up his mind to conclude Q secret agree ment with Chile and Bolivia, with re- protection wis a wis North, America before the conference idea is taken up again. Saguier, witb friendly under secretary Of state and full powers is on his way to and Santiago = Would PIacsse f,ruea.i:ia. No. s.. :. August 5., 1917. Reply to telegram 14s.
 ister insists that protocol shall estab- fish the obiiga tion to pay indemnity and contain provision for freedom for known Argentine ships carrying; the ships have been sold to the enemy and will change flags. I recommend an swerins the new note after tenth Au gust in friendly terms and ii necessary proposing court of arbitration Calls for induiaest tn:ent. August 4, 1917. No. sS
 Please treat with indulgence the last attempt of the government to put on pressure. The minister of marine and the minister for foreign affairs are probably bribed. President Eolds "Ith us The fact that North America is supplying munitions and advancing loan interest to Brazil has made an impression here. Please cable me at once further full powers"
 Cultivate Friendship With Chiie. August f. 1917 No. Ss.
 i T am convinced that we shall be a ble to carry through our principal political aims in South America, the maintenance of open market in ArSen- l tine and the reorga niZation of south Brazil equally well whether with or | friendship with Chile The announce l ment of a visit of submarine squadron to salute the president would | even now exercise decisive influence on pect excellent for wheat harvest in Decem ber."
 ! August |, 1917. No. 90.
 1 T have certain information that | North American note to Argentine asked that conference of South Ameri- can neutrals should be dropped. Van 1 ity does not allow them to tell the | truth. Meanwhile there is a possibil- tionally dissolved by president. Plea Sc show willingness to meet the Argen- tine government far as possible 1 Asks for Fui. Powers. | "(About) August 10. 1917. No, 94. Reply to No. 15T. T. is not known
 with certainty which ships are sod. l have not communicated to president suggestion about sparing Argentine l ships for the present, it is important i to avoid appearance Of weakness in | face of the pressure. Please give me full powers, secret and comprehensive, 1 to settle matters and let reply to note
 be courteous in tone. Best of all would be authorization to announce submarine visit. New Toro Proposal. ]. August 13 1917. No. go.
 Advise delaying reply to note still further My new proposal ma.ie over l the head of the minister for foreign affairs is as follows:
 l. "One. Toro case to be settled by
 international court of arbitration. Two. Assurance that Argentine
 ships will be spared in accordance with International law.
 l Three. Protocol according to which Argentine ships avoid war zone. Ger many allows all steamers now on the way to pass through both going and lreturning.
 l 'President's answer not yet receiv-
 ed; request instructions
 Readjustment Probable.
 August 16, 1917. No. 97. Reply to f telegram 15S.
 'Readjustment probable not certain Objections of government regarding concessions have to be overcome, what amount is to be reimbursed to Trans
 ocean, what is desired is that the Ger l man as sleeping partner should share texpenses up to date half and half with Siemens Schuckert and also in future the working expenses of the company August F, 1917. No. sS.
 1 This governments new Orienta tior seems to be proceeding favorably. Sa- suier who has been invited by Peru
 will visit Lima. and then Santiago" | August IS, 1917. No. 99.
 Reference to your telegram Number | 1SS. Secret I have had a long and tagitated conference with president. He is conscious that there have been er- TOTS in the past and has firm intention
 of adhering to neutrality and it is as-
 be settled on loyal broad lines on g basis of mutual confidence. He rec
 omrnends that an early settlement should be arrived at. First, instead el there being a protocol Argentine ships
 should on the one hand tacitly bs spared and on the other be prevented
 from going to. sea- As a matter o1 fact the use of the Argentine flag has id%eCIiy been reIuSeu FepSdIeoiy, more over shipbuilding material is exhaust ed Continuation follows.
 "No. 100. August IS. 1917. Coutin- uation of No. 99.
 1 President Deserves Confidence.
 Secondly, as regards note of Youi Excellency or of the imperial legation
 the lines of which were telegraphed tt
 Molina at the presidents wish a large hearted solution should be arrived al lout of friendship There should be as.
 surance that Argentine ships will not De harmed and that freedom of move nnent will be- allowed them in accord ance with international laws. As re. Igards Toro indemnity there should be
 same procedure as in the case of tho
 Monte Protegido, but ships value should only come in so far as it is no, lowered by insurance. The president deserves confidence
 NO. 10S. August A, 1917. Reply