Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30

~ series of changes in the eco
nomic and financial condition
of Latin American republics
have thrown. an interesting light ron
the work of the United States Cham
Der of Commerce in connection with
the eleven American chambers now
The status of these Latin American
Bolivia. Brazil. Chile and Colombia.
The status of these Latin America
chambers is theoretically Identical
with that of the numerous chambers
located in the various cities of the
United States. But actually an Amer
lean chamber of commerce abroad
has far wider influence than any OF
the chamberlain the United States.
Much Importance can sberattached to
their work in South America at this
time. for Q great deal of good or much
harm can result from their manner in
handling the numerous delicate situa-
lions which are constantly arising in
the commerce between the United
States and South America.
According to officials of the United
States Chamber Of Commerce these
American chambers in South America
represent to the South American bust
ness man the people of the United
Interpreted as expressing the will of
the United States. A poorly managed
and i'll advised chamber in South
America is considered among the
worst of bad actors"
So far the United States Chamber
Of Commerce considers the work of
the chambers in Latin America high
ly successful. There has been a nu-
merical growth and constant
strengthening in their influence. They
have been on the lookout for action
on the part of any South American
government toward restricting Ameri.
can trade, and these actions have
been met Immediately by protest, not
to the government SO much as to the
people themselves, with the result
that they have become an ail-:m-
portant factor to be dealt with bs-
fore passing legislation detrimental
to American trade.
Composed of American business
men, who are familiar with the de-
tails of every new complication which
comes up in trade between the United
States and South America. these
chambers furnish the most reliable
information In cable dispatches sent
to the United stats5s zdber in
Washington, which is disseminated in
turn to the various chambers In this
country for the guidance of their
members.
The United States Chamber Of Com
merce. meanwhile, in conjunction with
the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce, is encouraging the growth
and the work of the chambers in
South America. Pressure is brought
| to bear on Congress from every city
in the country in the interest of leg
islation designed to aid these cham
bers. Congressman are furnished with
information of conditions in South
America by the United States cham
Der here, which has received it from
those in South America.
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Bautista Saavedra. a member OF the
governing board of Bolivia, was in
augurated President of Bolivia FRI
day. Bolivia has been under the man
agement of governing board since
the coup detat of July last, when the
former government was overthrown.
The constitutional assembly. which
has been in session for the past month,
has changed the constitution of Be-
livia SO that the term of the presi-
dent began last Friday instead of in
August, as formerly.
The constitutional assembly also has
voted to resolve itself into a national
to serve for the full term
of the president. The inauguration
of President Saavedra is Boliyias
latest step toward establishing the
new government firmly The United
States will recognize Bolivia, it is be-
ieved, when the new government
proves itself capable of efficient rule.
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Ambassador Federico Alfonso Pezet