The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-31
Special Correspondence TO tbs srS.

LIMA, Peru. March 6.-Augusto d.
Leguia, formerly President OF Peru and
now leading in the race for the Presi-
dency which will be decided at the cleo
ton In the latter part Of May, on his ar
rival here from London announced
policy OF development which 10 OF pc
culiar interest to those In the United
States who are interested In foreign
trade. His announcement said:
The policy / intend 10 develop Is in
the first place an economic policy. We
possess immense natural riches which
must not remain unexpected. 1t Is noe
essary to irrigate our coast. just as
Egypt has done, to penetrate into the
heart OF our forest country with roads
and railways, to multiply our mining
and agricultural production and output,
i to win over to our nationality and to
civilization our forgotten countrynen in
the Andine regions and to turn every
department of Peru from north TO south
and from east 10 west into veritable enl-
poriums OF progress.
This vigorous and resolute financial
policy must be presided by "A spirit Of
ample lberality toward all concerns
and capital established here and toward
all such as may hereafter come. Thus
we shall attract Investments that will
render magnificent results.
81 must state In the second place that
the spirit that will inspire my acts in
the administration OF the country. II the
citizen vote is neither obstructed nor
| adulterated at the coming elections. will
| be that OF the most absolute harmony
and concord, to wipe out all differences
OF former times, such being the only
foundation for an efficient government.
Asks Cooperation of All.
'T will employ all notitudes, render
homage to all merits and Will request
| the cooperation of all who are willing
| to aid. AL these are simple yet inds-
| lcnsable postulates of an efficient gov
| eminent which meets general aspira-
tions. So much will have TO be done
| that there Is and will be room for all
| who wish 10 collaborate in the work of
national reconstruction"
It is considered significant here that
| no untoward Incidents and no political
clashes between the adherents OF Senior
Leguia and those of Senior Antero Aspil-
laga, the opposing candidates In the
| nearby Presidential elections, marred
| the arrival OF Augusta Leguia at Callao.
| which is the harbor nearest to this city,
the reception attended by $4,000 to co.
600 citizens IN this city. the parade or
the address from the balcony Of the
Union Club. Senior Leguia was accom-
| panied from London by DR. Alberto SAL
| ONION, a Peruvian lawyer and member
| OF the Chamber OF Deputies. DR.. Salo.
mon arrived In London about eight
| months ago and he has been associated
closely with Senior Leguia's recent move
ments.
In his address from the Union Club
| balcony the candidate for President
started by expressing his sincere thanks
( for the manifestation in his honor. dwell
| upon the keen emotion caused him by
| the spontaneous warmth and enthusiasm
Of his welcome, stated that he had pre-
| pared a speech for the occasion, but pre-
| ferred to put Il aside in favor of a heart
| felt improvisation worthy OF the mo-
ment, and then went on as follows:
Gentlemen, within q short time you
| will again behold In me the man OF yes
\ terday, who always knew how to defend
national honor: the patriot who spared
no effort for his country's good. and who
| will now again work resolutely, with
! abnegatlon. enthusiasm and persever-
ance for the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF Peru.
Will Preserve Peru's Rights.
| II should be unworthy OF you II re-
| fused to listen TO the affectionate voices
| that call u ~ me- to lead Peru's reor-
| Ganization. have received your man
date ana am resolved 10 OBEY IL
I'VE shall enter into the struggle for
the triumph of your ideals, whatever the
circumstances, In spite OF all resistance
and surrounding every obstacle.
Gentlemen. the moment is a serious
\ one. The international problem Of the
| Pacific must be solved without delay
and in accordance with the triumphant
] principles OF justice. Our rights are
sacred and we shall cause them to pre-
vail whatever the price and whatever
| the outcome.
| IF I assume the Government you may
| be certain that such solution will be
arrived at. TO the satisfaction OF ma
| tional patriotism: because /. gentlemen.