South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-21

the bank was on July 20, $4,000
pesoes.
July "A. 1917. SO. so.
Confidential also for Molina in
agreement with Saguire. who is
shortly to take over the ministry or
foreign affairs I beg that the reply
20 the note may be delay d until the
first of August"
July -. 1917 30 81
First Remittance cf coupons or
provincial and state loans depends
on the general situation We are ne
gotiating
"Second-Union is in need OF q
subvention on account of the black
list and prices about 10000 pesoes
monthly"
July 2S. 1917. NO SO.
Destination and particulars Of
ships bound for Europe are kept
strictly secret The following are
on the way. the first two being over
500 tons. the others under: Ca
dorna, Pellegrini Unioning Laterra,
Francia. Peru. Venezuela, Itiamby.
Brazil. Bolivia Sailinss from
Brazilian ports at various dates. the
last named 10Th July Steamer lies
low in the water and has a super
structure amidships
The Secret Pact
August I. 1917-No So
THE president has at last made
up his mind TO conclude secret
agreement with Chile and Bolivia
with regard 10 mutual approach
ment for protection Wis "a Wis North
America before the conference idea
is taken up again. Saguiere. with
friendly under secretary of state and
full powers is on his way TO XNNX
and Santiago"
August 8, 1917-No. 81.
Reply 10 telegram 149.
Agreement not possible since
minister insists that protocol shall
establish the obligation to pay in
demnity and contain provision for
freedom for known Argentine ships
carrying the products Of the coun-
try. Most Of the ships have been
sold TO the enemy and will change
flags. I recommend answering the
new note after 10th of August in
~
posing a court of arbitration"
Fears Ministers Bribed.
August 3, 1917-No. IS.
Please treat with indulgence the
last attempt of the government to
put on pressure. The minister of
marine and the minister of foreign
affairs are probably bribed. Presi-
dent holds with us. The fact that
North America is supplying NUM-
tions and advancing loan interest to
Brazil has made an impression
here. Please cable me at once furth-
er full powers"
August 4. 1917-No. 50.
"I am convinced that we shall be
able TO carry through our principal
political aims in South America. the
maintenance of open markets i'm
Argentina and the reorganization of
South Brazil equally well, whether
with or against Argentina. Please
cultivate friendship with Chile. The
announcement of a visit of a sub
marine squadron 10 salute the presi-
dent would even now exercise de-
cisive influence on the situation in
South America Prospect excellent
for wheat harvest i'm December"
Urges More Leniency.
NO. 90-August =. 1917.
'I have certain information that
North American note TO Argentina
asked that conference Of South
American neutrals should be
dropped. Vanity does not allow
them to tell the truth Meanwhile
there is possibility that congress
may be unconstitutionally dissolved
| by president. Please show willing
ness 70 meet the Argentine govern
ment as far as possible
About August 10, 1917-No. "a.
Reply TO No. III. Ii is not known
with certainty which ships are sold.
/ ] have not communicated 10 presi-
dent suggestion about sparing Ar
gentine ships For the present it is
I important to avoid appearance of
weakness i'm face of the pressure.
( Please give me full powers. secret
and comprehensive. 10 settle mat
tiers and let reply TO note be cour-
teous i'm tone Best of all would
be authorization to announce sub
marine visit.
Offers New Proposal.
August Is, 1917-N0 %
Advising delaying reply to note
still further Ny new proposal
made over the head Of the minister
for foreigu affairs is as follows;
"One-Toro case 10 be settled by
international court of arbitration.
''Two-Assurance that Argentine
ships viii be spared in accordance
with international law
"Three-Protocol according 20
which Argentine ships avoid war
zone Germany allows all steamers
now on the wa 20 pass through.
both going an0 returning.
Presidents answer not vet re-
ceived, request instructions"
August 16. 1917-No. 81.
Reply tc telegram 15S. Read
juStment probable. not certain. OBJ
/ jections of government regarding
/ concessions have TO tn overcome.
what amount is TO be reimbursed
I to- traus-ocean. what is desired is
that the German government. as
sleeping partner. should share ex-
/ penses up TO date half and half with
Gfar.aue Eah-r,f-a~t .,H d., - O.,