Evening star., 1921-02-27

"HAT the next administration will
strive to continue the friendly
relations with South America
which have characterized this
country's attitude toward the republics
Of the south in the last eight years is
indicated in the information. that Presi-
dent-elect Harding is anxious to have
the treaty with Colombia ratified as
speedily as possible after the convening
of the extra session OF the Senate March
i. 1t has been learned that Mr.. Hard
ing already has made known his views
on the pending covenant to a number
of senators.
The treaty has been pending for some
years, and the. delay on the part Of this
country has been used at times by fac
tions and individuals who made capital
Of it for their. propaganda unfavorable
to the best interests of the United States.
Favorable action by the Senate, it is
stated, would have a good effect not
only in Colombia. but throughout all
I.ati., America where this country's at
titude on any question is carefully
noted
Although it has been definitely stated
that the treaty would not be- ratified by
the Senate during the remaining days
of the present session, lit is believed that
President Harding's desires. together
with the fact that much of the more
pressing and important legislation will
have been cleared from the slate. will
serve to bring about early action be-
fore April. 1t is said that once the
question Of ratifying the treaty is
brought to a vote there is sufficient
number who favor it's adoption to as
sure passage.
Following the ratification of the
present treaty. new ,rahah,x eSvenaht u;,I nI
he negotiated which will serve to
bring further advantages to that
country.
Senior Alberto Cortadellas, who has
been secretary of the Bolivian 1ega-
tion here and charge faffatres since
July IS, has been recalled by his
government to take a position in the
Office of the ministry OF n 1ore,Em htstn,, al,
faira. He will leave washington
within a short time.
senior Cortadellas before coming to
Washington was introducer OF min
lister. and master OF ceremonies IN the
ministry of foreign affairs. under the
administration of President Monies.
and during that time served twice as
acting undersecretary. He began his
service with his government as chief
Of the division of Justice, department
of Justice, and served Tor time
afterWard as professor OF law IN the
Ma tionai Law School. at La Paz. He
served in Paris as secretary or the
Ro,ivian legation there.
Tnon the resignation or Senor CAL
deron last July, following the over
throw of the Guerra government,
Senior Cortadellas became charge
The appointment of a new minister
to the United States from Bolivia is
expected within a short time' put no
word as to the probable selection
has reached Washington.
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Peru has selected Hipolito Tnanue,
who was a great leader in that coun-
try's fight for independence and re-
earded as one OF her leading states
men, as the national hero OF Peru
a statue Of whom will be placed in
the Hall of Fame at the Pan Amer
lean Union building. The statue-a
bust-will be made by MRS. Saiiie
james Farnham, New York sculp-
tress. The unveiling ceremonies
will be incident to Peru's centenary
celebration, which comes In July.
The exercises here are splanned for
two months earlier. however, to avoid
taAs tneenvenienc OF having 1t take