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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
WAR CERTAIN IF
THREAT MADE GOOD

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.--While no
final decision has been reached as to
The attitude Of The government to-
ward American merchant ships sail
ing for the European war zone, it. IS
regarded as highly improbable in Of
fetal circles that conveying by war
ships will be undertaken. Indications
today were that only scant consider
alton has been given either the ques-
tion Of conveys or suggestions that
merchantmen be armed.
The shipping problem Is most
complicated one and officials charged
with preparing statement on the
subject was 10 have given out tonight
had not completed their task. The
statement may be ready tomorrow,
No matter what course the United
States may adopt. it is felt here that
il will lead to war if Germany carries
out her threat 10 sink all ships enter
ing the prescribed area.
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WITH AAANDANUS PROCEEDINGS J.
DEBT CASE REACHES CRISIS
Action Taken by the United States Supreme Court Follows
Failure of Legislature to Act-Ihe Situation
is Admittedly Critical

WASHINGTON, y. C.. Feb. S.
Virginia was to-day given permission
by the Supreme Court 10 institute
mandamus proceedings against West
Virginia to enforce early payment Of
s14.000,000 decreed 10 be West Fir-
ginia's share Of Virginia's 1861 debt.
The court ordered the West Virginia
authorities to show cause by March 6
why mandamus writ should not is
sue.
CHARLESTON, W. Va. Feb. D
While the award by the Supreme
Court of the United States Of an. al
tentative writ of mandamus against
the. President of the Senate, Spea ker
of the House of Delegates and other
members of the West Virginia legisla-
ture occasioned no surprise here to-
day, there had been prevailing hope
that the application would be refused.
That the situation is critical, both
Legislators and others admit, and there
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is no doubt as 10 what method will
be pursued by the State if it becomes
necessary To pay the judgment in full
rs rendered last year by the Supreme
Court Unless the mandamus proceed.
ings can be arrested, it is certain, OF
ficials declare. that the State will eth.
er have to issue bonds or lay levy
sufficient to take care OF the judg.
ment. .. .......
There is but little to say about It,"
declared Attorney General A. A. Lilly
to-day, but West Virginia will take
what steps are possible in the. protec.
ton of the common interest. Just
what these steps will be. am not ad-
yised."
1t is understood generally here, al.
though no official information has
been received so far as known, that
the return date on the alternative writ
is Tuesday, March 6, after the present
legislature will have adjourned and al
Ter the inauguration of John J. Corn.
well as governor.
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LATEST NEWS OF
THE WAR CRISIS


WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Eenry Ford,
manufacturer and pacifist, announced
here today that in the event of war he
would place his factory at tho disposal
of the government and operate 1t with
out profit.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. - Arrange
1uents are being made for all German
consu1s aud consular officials in the
Unitod States to accompany Count Won
Bernstorff and the German embassy
staff out of the country. The whole
party-more than 800 In all-probab bly,
will go by way of cuba and Spain.
MADRID, VIA Paris, Feb. S. - The
Spanish government continues tho prop
aration Of its reply to Germany's sub
1narino notification. The reply probably
will be dispatched to Berlin Tuesday or
Wednesday.
LONDON, Feb. 5.-The British steam
er Hurstwood, l,229 tons, was torpe-
doed without warning Mt noon today.
Three men were killed by the explosion
and three seriously injured, two Of
whom died after the crew WAS landed.
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Gerard.s Departure.

BERLIN, Feb. 4.via London. Feb.
5. 1915 a. m.-The news Of the
breach Of diplomatic relations be-
tween the United States and Germany
was made known here today through
newspaper dispatches. Ambassador
Gerard will probably leave Germany
by way of Denmark and return home
through Russia. taking the trans
Siberian railway.
Mr.. Gerard was on his way to keep
an appointment with Foreign Secre-
lary Zimmerman ut noon today when
an Associated Press correspondent
showed dispatches. giving details OF
The Presidents speech. The ambas'
sador declined 10 make any comment.
He conferred with Chancellor Won
BethmaRn Hollweg yesterday. but
neither official had then any intorma-
ton in regard TO the Presidents de-
cision, and their conversation was
general in nature. The chancellor
apparently asked Mr. Gerard to call
in order TO learn if he had any infor-
nation as TO his governments course
news of which had been eagerly
awaited here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
DISCUSSING TAX
ON OIL AND GAS
.ROSENBLOOM'S BILL
GIVEN A HEARING
Bill Recommended of Interest
to the Counties Along
the Border.

CHARLESTON. ". Va, Feb. -
Senate finance committee tomorrow
will recommend for passage bill
authorizing border counties to join
with counties in other states for con-
struction and maintenance Of bridges
across rivers and other streams.
Joint finance committees OF senate
and house tonight contained hearings
on the RosenblOom bill and other
similar ones proposing Il production
tax on oil and gas.
q public meeting tonight at which rail.
way men filed a protest against the
Payne bill that proposes reforms Of
present acts governing making OF
claims for freight and baggage against
roads.
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s,sri,t Dispatch to ;hs intelligence.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 5.
Among bills introduced in the
LEGISLATURE today were six from
Ohio county. Delegate Otto In
troduced the bill to permit the
county to turn over to the city
SIPS, 600 for street Improvement
purposes while Senator Rosen-
bloom introduced the same Dill IN
the senate.
peleoate Emsley introduced
bin regulating milk supply OF
cities Of 10000 or over.
Additional bills by Sen. Rosen-
bloom were two bearing on the
worknen's compensation funds
administration and one establish
ina the National road through
Wheeling and across Zane street.
Island.
The senate today passed the
Rosenbloom bill giving Irtadel7
phia and Rfchland districts IN
terest on bond funds and taking II
from the county; also passed In
the senate tho Housh compulsory
school bill.
Under the suise Of seeking
economy, Democrats in the house
today Initiated campaign OF
delay by recommittino to commit.
tee important bills that had
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
MINNESOTA SUGGESTS THAT BRYAN,
THE PACIFIST, SHOULD BE INTERNED

WASHINGTON d. G., Feb 5.-Wiiam Jennings Bryans pres
Washington this time and his proposal OF popular refer
ndum on the United States against
Germany notice today the floor Of the House discus
sion prccpaed y Representative Miller OF MnneSlota VINO
constituent stating that 1.-THE interests OF our
country would he conserved by the immediate nenmen Of the said
Bryan
REPRESENTATIVE udcSton Democrat f Aabama and Repre-
sentative Soan Republican, Nebraska warmly defended Mr.
Bryan.
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BERLlN, Feb. -, | p. m. VII
London, 500 p. m.--Ambassado
Gegard called upon DR.. Alfre'
the German foreign
at | o'clock this after
noon to ask for his passports.
The situation arising from the
severance of diplomatic relations
with Germany remains virtually
the same as when President Viii
son made his mOmcnlOus all.
nouncemcnt 10 Congress last Sat
urday. The status of Austria
through her adherence 10 Germa-
ny'S submarine warfare, has not
yet been determined. Meanwhile.
the American ambassador in Ger
many has demanded his passports
and is making preparations 10
leave Berlin, and plans are afool
for the German ambassador and
his retinue 10 depart for Germany
next week.
WASHINGTON. d. G., Feb. .
One week from tomorrow the
whole corps Of German officials in
the United States. including Count
and Countess Won BcrnSlorff, the
embassy suite. and consulS from
all parts Of the country, will sail
from New York for Germany. Res.
ervationS for more than 200 per-
sons have been engaged on the
big Scandinavian liner Frederick
Viii, leaving New York February
13 for Christiania. Final arrange
ments will be completed Io.mor.
row with officials of the company.
Meanwhile, former German con-
suls throughout the country. hay
ing turned their cOnSulaleS over
10 caretakerS. 10 be eventually re-
opened under the direction OF The
Swiss officials. will start for New
York in time to be on hand when
the ship goes Out.
Count Won BernSrorf, his wife.
who is an American woman, TO-
ge,her with the secretaries and
official servants Of the embassy.
will leave the capital next Sunday
night in car specially provided
through the courtesy Of The State
Department and carefully guard
ed TO prvent any offenSe 10 the
former Ambassador and his suite.
On their arrival in New York the
party will go direct 10 the steam,
er.
Safe conducts have been re-
Quested by the State Department
of both Great Britain and France
for passage through the allied
: blockade and no doubt is felt that
they will be accorded. Such as
surances were given BY The allies
in the cases of Dr. Constantin
Dumba, former Austrian !Ambas-
sador. and captain Franz Eon Pa
pen. German military attache. and
captain Boy-ed. German naval at
1ache. previously recalled at the
request of this government.
Every precaution is being taken
10 allow no opportunity for Of
fense TO the dismissed officials
and American authorities through
out the country have been request
ed by the State Department TO .
see that every courtesy is given.
Ambassador Gerard and his
suite at Berlin and all the Amer
lean consular officials in Germany
are expected to receive similar
courtesy from the German govern
ment and people AS yet no word
has come from them az to events
in Germany or plans for depart
ure.
New York was selected as the
sailing port for the German Of
ficiaTs late today after tentative
plans had been made for them
TO go by way of some southern
mort tO Cuba and then SDain or
Italy. British officials are under
stood TO have objected 10 this pro-
posal advising that it would be
wiser 10 avoid passage through
enemy territory.
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L|TT[EPAGE
IS GR|LLED
CHICAGO PAPER IN
SEVERE CRITICISM
"Expel These Traitors, the
Caption Of Trlbune,s
Editorial.

srrrIal Dispatch la the lntrliSrrcer.
CHICAGO. Ill.,, Feb. 5.-Under
the caption, "ExpeI These Trait
ors," a Tribune editorial calls for
the expulsion from Congress Of
Dent, Of Alabama; McKeiler, Of
Tennessee; Quinn, of Mississippi;
Gordon, Of Ohio. littlepage, OF
West Virginia; ShoIlenber9er, OF
Nebraska; Farley. Of New York;
Wise, of Georgia; Olney, OF Mas
sachusetts; Nichols, Of South Car
olina, and Harrison. Of Virginia,
because they voted against in
creased land defense to-day in the
House of Representatives at
WaShinoton
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SHELL FIRE Of
SUB IS FATAL
RICHARD WALLACE, OF
BALTIMORE, VICTIM
Small Boat Fired Upon as the
Crew of Eavestone Left
the Vessel.

,r, ;,;. 1,o+roon rho JTnjtn6
1 o..;,>,,- NOV.
''"'7S "''>' Wv ''l o,,.L ~ -.
oe'o'1e n,ut .,,. 0Nr.. .;aoa 49,;
porteo hill''ls VI 7'.' - r, l1 ~ N
%eh ps tl'e guns u q Ne A'A'''- ''''
MAJ ii'e' ee ,,,. ;a,,oa :,
All 'A''ei"' ' ,..:o 81
l1oticto'' S"S' az -. e ~
,Sos+sr ond two Seamen Of the
I,. +
BrltlSh steamer Ea'eStoue uel
death through the shell fire OF a
,.,l>,n,,.;rn -. tbe,. u-ere leavinq O
>u"'l'"' i''e "' 'it0s
the steamer lll-Su.all boats, as Sne
wa. .;nEinr from the punfire
~,
poured INTO heF ny TIC uh'teA-
water craft.
,r, 49,. u,;.;.L ,.+o.,,,rs +bo
lNo "lHe' p'l''>tt H'eo'''''S Wy
Isle OF Arrau and HurStW0Od. !.
,... ..,,,,,,.;,>,l ,,d , P,;t
H'>Nf "te'' H''"''i"' '''e"' "''''
iSh sailing ship. the Garnet hall, is
ho,;,,.,I 90 b,,.n hoan suul, Five
'>'' '.'' ~ "o
fatalities resulted trnu tnr torpe-
doinm oT the HurstWool. which is
t. >l., ,,.;+h,,+
sal" ~ n"Nf "teIl ""ti' "''4t'"'
warning. The DanlSh steamer
l..,,.>. L,,,.. with , c.rpn nj wheat
Tor Inf i'rIElan reltel rolll!Eltlee'
haS ,run,. TO thn hnttnm near the
~, -, .,.: 1,>
nciHl;sh coast. cllHer ndN'''S "ec'i
tUspeuOrd Or struck Il mine
LONDON. Feb. =. 3:01 p. m.-Ihe
British steamer Isle OF Arran. OF :il'
tons. has been sunk by submarine,
Iwo OF he: crew being injured by she'll
ire. lloydS Shippins Agency an
nnunced today.
7ni inns also has heru sunk and
the captain ard four members Of thu
crew Killed SAWS another agency an
rouncrmert
!. !. officially AN nunced that Rich
ARD WaIiace an Atni.rican seaman
.helonsiuu az Baltimore, was killed IN
thn shaljiro. n. ;ha boats which lett
rho sinking steamer Eayestone.
Thn official staten,ent says. that the
survivors OF the Eavestone who were
landed today. report that their ship
was sunk hy she'll 6ce from German
submarine. that the crew abandoned
the sinking vessel and that the sub
marine rnen shelled the boats ID
"nlc", h\E 'ooh te.as, s,o,' N'..S anS6 sa,
caPla'l a'iu !tlt e. "'1s - ,ots
arlei! wv T"'t!ns an s.,.r
uc "t,.l"t 80 .t"' ,nsh;n E,r.s.
SURVIVORS OF ,i'e sJ,a. sJe" "''raIp ra1pr, mat
their ship was sunk by spell hre from
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MANY GERMAN
SHIPS SEIZED
RECKLESS ATTEMPTS
MADE BY THE CREWS
To Disable the Vessels More
Ships Are Taken at
Honolulu.

Advices from Manila say that
the twenty-three German vessels
in Philippine waters ,have been
seized by American naval officers
at the request Of the customs
authorities, who considered as
wanton and lawiess the attempts
Of the German crews to destroy
the vessels in Philippine haroors.
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 5.-The
naval authorities at 6 o'clock this
evening seized the seventeen German
merchant vessels anchored in Manila
bay All the German crews were re-
moved.
Naval guards were left on the YES
sells. Boats were sent TO the German
merchantmen. which were boarded
one at a time. The American crews
took off the Germans. who were
landed in the business district, which
was almost deserted at that hour.
Squads Of American police met the
Germans.
The municipal authorities will care
for the Germans who are without re-
sources. The others will go free.
American police are guarding the
German consulate.
In addition 10 the seventeen mer-
chantmen at Manila. there are three
German vessels AT Cebu and three at
Zamboanga, which was seized also.
HONOLULU. Feb. {passed by CEN
sor)-Machinery and some of the
boilers of the German gunboat Geier,
interned here, were found wrecked
and fire damaged today when naval
and customs inspectors examined the
craft.
United States naval detachments
took charge Of officers and crew of the
Geier and the German steamer Lock
sun and turned them over 10 the army
for internment.
The Geier caught fire at her berth
Yesterday. The vessel will be taken
TO Pearl Harbor, 10 be followed later
by The Locksun. There are eight
other German craft tied up here. The
Geier's flag and pennant were left
flying and few of the crew remained
aboard in accordance with internment
regulations.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. S.
Forecast:
West Virginia-Fair and warmer
Tuesday; Wednesday partly cloudy
and warmer.
Western Pennsylvania - Generally
fair, with slowly rising temperature
Tuesday; Wednesday partly cloudy
and warmer.
Ohio-GeneraIIy fair and somewhat
warmer Tuesday; Wednesday, increas-
ing cloudness and warmer.
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w1THpRAWAL ASKED

MANAGUA. Nicaragua, Feb. b.-Con-
grcss toduy by majority OF fourteen
adopted a resolution urging tho Presl-
dent TO obtain the withdrawal Of tho
American forces In Nicaragua
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0H|0 COUNTY BILL PASSED;
WHEELING BILL BROUGHT UP
Measure Relating to Ohio County Schools Goes Through
the Upper House-Streets Measure Is
Introduced in Both Houses.

reached the amendment stage.
Though every such move preclpl-
tated a fight, the Democratic ma
iorlty handled by Floor Leader
Johnson, who was in the speak
ers' chair, had their own way.
Among the bills sent. from
second reading back to the COM
mfttee on finance and taxation
were those relating to qualifica-
tions for steam engineers; estab-
fishing bureau Of markets; amend
ing hotel inspection law.
The bill before the legislature
proposing the forbidding Of punch
boards was killed today.
Delegates Otto and Weiss re-
turned this ncrning, as did Sen.
Rosenbloom.
Delegate Whitaker was given
leave Of absence until "Wednesday.
Among Wheeling arrivals today
were Judge F. w. Nesbltt, Sen.
]. 3. SommervilIe, Charles n.
Watkins and Fred r. Faris.
CHARLESTON, ". Va. Feb. s.
That the course taken by Presiden
Wilson in relation to the German stu
alton is approved by the West VII
sinia legislature is evidenced by tn
<coa+snusd on rage ghrss.)
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These are who will command the military situation in
event of declaration the United States Ger
many While President is the commandernchief OF both the
army and navy direct command would fall to Secretary OF
War Newton authority to Secretary Baker would
be Hugh Scott Chief of the General Staff which
expected devise all of the strategic OF the army
plan campaigns generally Major General Tasker H. Bliss
is assistant to General Scott.
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GERARD ASKS
PASSPO PORTS
Of GERMANY
Won BERNSTORFF AND
200 CONSULS LEAVE
Party Of 300 German Officials
Will Sail From New
York.

BERLIN, Feb. j, p. m. Via
London, S:35 p. m.-AmbasSador
Gerard called upon DR.. Alfred
Zimmerman, the German foreign
minister, at | o'clock this after
noon to ask for his passports
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Generally fair, with slowly rising tenn.
peraturc Tuesday; Wednesday partly
cloudy and warmer.
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Compromise Rumor.
LONDON. Jan. a.-General impress
Sions which prevailed in newspaper
circles today were reflected IN the
afternoon papers that Germany Is at
tConttnued On Page Eighth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
PEACE WHISPERS:

Austria hungary is reported find
inc it increasingly difficult OF keep
in agreement with Germany. DIP
lcmatic adviceS received in Rome yes
.erJav told Of an epidemic OF riots
throughout the dual empire and polit-
ic;.I differences as to PrusSlanlSm
that indicate Il growing breach be-
tween the two TcGtoMic Powers. Aus
tria is suffering from lack of food
ana most of the disorders have been
.;ur 10 this cause. Thousands If the
people are imploring divine intcrceS-
sion for peace Prussian officers. Il
was asserted, are frequently mSu!t@d
on the streets of Austrian cities.
italv's successful drive east Of Go
rizia is likewise reported as causing
widespread apprehension throughout
Emperor karI's domininnS.
T. hope The war vii! be terminals.
this wear" Chancellor MichaeliS IS
iS quoted by Gcrlii2n newspapers aS
having sad at Stuttg:r. few days
ago. The Vorwaerts, tha Gcrn,aE 81
cialist organ. concludes from this ut
terance that the chancellor has def
mite facts" upon which to base his
hope.
Raphael Herman. prominent man
.acturer Of Detroit who was in Wash
ingtrn, yesterday called upon Secre-
tary of War Baker and Secretary of
the Navy Daniels to pay his respects
and TO compliment these cabinet mem
beers upon the efficiency Of their de-
partnentS. at is my personals op:n-
ion" said Mr.. Herman that the
war will hc over within six months
base that prediction upon my belief
that Germany will he unable 10
make good the losses size has sustain
cd in men killed wounded and taken
prisoners. while the allies have not
yet reached the full strength OF their
efficiency. Germany is approaching
exhaustion AM must give in.
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GERMAN lNIQUITlES.

For rather more than three years
the world has waited to hear the
truth about Germany from German
Inns. As the New York Evening
Post says. it seemed almost impoS-
Sihc THAT there should not be one
man with the courage to bear witness
against uncxampled brutality. ruth
lcsSness, ana duplirity. Such a man.
at for The salvation or the Father
land with truth telling. has at
last hcen fotmd in Dr.. Harry Stucr-
mcr. former correspondent of koln-
iSchc Zeitunr lnvalided from the
army. after fighting in the Masurian
Lake region. he was sent by his
newspaper IN 1913, to Turkey.
where he beheld the depths to which
Turkish he>tiality could descend. and
took the measure Of German coward
ice and cynlclsm. which, could aid and
abct the Armenian massacres. Deep
h moved Ia Indignation he sent re-
ports Of what he had seen back 10
Cologne, gcportS which the censor
suppressed. and for which he was
S'smisSel by his employers. When
be still persisted in outspoken cc.H-
demantinn Of the Government he was
recalled to the colorS. although de-
clared absolutely unfit for service
How he finally managed to get %
Switzerland is net known. But nov.
a. the sacrifice Of his whole future,
without nope Of reward in any direc-
ton. he publishes his book. 1.-TWO
War Years III ConStantinople.%E an.I
in 'ictnien. Of Germany rs terrible AMI
damning as any brought against her
by her enemies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
No Fault of the Chickens.

Uncle Josh was comfortably light
ing his pipe in the living room one
evening when Aunt Maria glanced
up from her knitting.
Josh" she remarked, do YOU
know that next Sunday will be the
;wenty-ffth anniversary Of our we'd
ding
You don't say 50, Maria" re
spondcd Uncle Josh, pulling vi%o'-
ously on his corncob pipe. "Wnat
about it,"
Nothing" answered Aunt Maria
only I thought maybe we ought to
xii! them two Rhodc Island Ae1
chickens"
"But, Maria" demanded Uncle
Josh. how can ycu blame them TWO
Rhode Island Reds for what nap
pencd % years ago?'-San FRANCIS
co Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
EFFECT IN SOUTH AMEEltN


For Germany the most Scri"nS ana
lasting phase OF the revelation 81
liz Misunderstanding in Argentina Will
he the damage done to It's CONNER
r;al interests in South America SAYS
Tho Philadelphia Record. Comments
IT The Berlin papers on the LUZ
Dury incident reveal their perception
of this factor, which doubtless ac-
cn,ats Tor the severity OF their tone.
The .ahors OF half century IN seek
my 10 build up :; great trade with
nra2l. Argentina, Chile, Peru ana
nth,r South American nations seem
likely 10 be lost through the plun-
,leyin~ stupidity of single Official
who. however, appears TO Dc
thoroughly representative OF the
rourtrv he serves. Through its fan
urc II make immediate apologies fol
tie Counts atrocious suggestions ana
'itelSIEt ItItlciN lHS >'N'''''
Government aifronts not only Argen
tina. but all South America as we'll.
Bv its refusal 10 make emphatic re-
pud;ation OF tine policy Of "spurIos
ycrscrk; a. applied to a friendly ma
.io,r It seems 10 imply that the policy
is ITS own. It's neglect to make q
promr. disclaimer of the term,
notorious ass" will he Interpreted
as meaning that the Foreign Office
in &criiu IS disposed 10 agree with
Co"nt Luxburg in his characterize
son Of the Argentine Minister Ct
Foreign Affairs.
DESPITE the numerous national
-ics into which South America IS
divided there is certain solidarit5N
from Venezuela TO Patagonia. In al!
.'iI4 rtiing elements is, the. same, the
descendants Of the early Spaniards,
a-d I'll speak. practically the same
l,,r.enare. Spanish or Portuguese. An
.asI,s 70 Argentine viii be taken as