Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-04
A PRENSA. Buenos Aires.-Up to
a short time ago, public libraries
in the different cities of South

in the different cities Of South
IL America were lacking In ade-
quate books for bringing better
mutual understandings and more
friendly contacts between Latin-Amer-
lean countries, and also between these
countries and the United States. As
the Importance of such educational and
social benefits began to be more appre-
ciated, a greater range and number of
books upon these subjects have been
provided, at least in the libraries of the
larger municipalities.
The study of the geography and of
the history OF neighboring nations. par
ticula4ly. has received a healthful i'm
petus. In the public and private schools
Of Argentina suitable courses are now
stressed in the curricula on these sub
jects. but we regret to say that the
study of extra national politics, geog-
raphy and history is not receiving the
same specialized attention in our sister
republics. Most Of them are teaching
these studies, it is true, but with text
books that are saturated with an ex-
cessive patriotism and sentimental ma
tionalisn, the aims of which seem to be
the enhancement of their own coun-
try'S reputation, and the dimming Of
the luster of all others.
Nevertheless, the time has arrived
when the people of both North and
South America are at least beginning
to see the necessity of becoming really
acquainted with each other, and of CO.
operating for common advantage. Every
day the Western Continent is occupy
ing a more important position in the
world 1t is becoming more logically
and more naturally the final strong
hold of industry. progress and achieve
ment. The destinies of all these peo-
Piles, and Of all nations everywhere are
inseparably involved with interests and
developments in North and South
America; and effective response to
these demands and expectations, both
for the old countries and the new,
makes indispensable q full solidarity.
and a close cooperation between the
peoples that compose our half of the
world, where now are conferred the
hopes and inspirations OF universal
humanity.
Other ways in which more cordial re-
lations may be established between the
various Latin-American countries, and
between those countries and the United
States are the use of picture films and
greater opportunities for travel, but the
chief acceleration of this process lies,
as we have said, in the translation into
both English and Spanish OF books
which will set forth accurately the his
tory and characteristics of the various
peoples. and the relationships to each
other which are involved. Something
has already been accomplished along
this line, but official sanction and CO.
operation between the countries are
still needed to make the results more
reasonable and satisfactory.
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All Creeds Opposed
BY Mexican Group.
La Razon, La Paz-The Anti Reli-
zionist League of Mexico has caused
the arrest in the State of Vera Cruz Of
90 Protestants who met, for services
with their pastor, the Rev. Juan Mar
tinez of the ranch Ell Padre. The Or
SANITATION was instrumental in having
these. persons incarcerated in the mu-
nicipai jail at Medellin. near which city
the arrests were effected. 1t is fur
ther reported that the league confis-
Gated two Bibles at the scene OF these
devotions, which will be produced at
the hearings as proof Of religious OBJ
servances illegally conducted. 1t ap-
pears from this dispatch that the Anti
Relieionist League is at least impartial
in its dealings with various creeds.
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Peruvians Declared
Indifferent to War.
Ell TEMPO, Bogota.-A well informed
person, who arrived yesterday at Quay
aollil from Lima has related to our
correspondent in the former city that
throughout Peru, generally speaking,
there Is absolute indifference about the