The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
PAN-AMERICAN
 CONFERENCES
Argentina, Others May Kick Over Traces; Sec'y
 Hull Has Surprise
By ALAN COOGAN

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Lima, Peru, Dec. 6-UP)-A group of South American nations led by Argentina laid the ground work today for a diplomatic battle at the eighth Pan-American con- ference against President RooSe- velt,s program for defense of the western hemisphere.
 The United States delegation to the conference, headed by Secre- tary of State Cordell Hull and in- cluding Ali M. Landon of Kansas, will discover upon its arrival to- morrow that lines for the contest already have been drawn in prep aration for the first session on Fri day.
 Hints of Developments
 But there were hints of unex- pected developments. Usually we'll informed sources indicated that Hull's plans for the conference undiSclosed as yet-might sharply change the outlook for one of the most important meetings ever held among the nations of the Americas,
 The conference, which is the eighth since 1890, will last possibly six weeks. A total of q republics will be represented. 'Hhe objective is to strengthen inter-American solidarity.
 This year that objective has been made more important than ever as a result of developments in Europe and the Far East and as a result of MT. Roosevelts declaration that preparations must be made for the defense of both North and South America against any possible ag- gresSion by foreign States-particu- larly by totalitarian states.
 Possibilities Tn View
 The specific methods by which the United States would undertake such action, aside rom strength ening her own navy and other de- lenses, was not made clear by the president, but several possibilities have been advanced informally.
 One possibility which has aroused much speculation would be by mili- tary alliances or agreements. There is no possibility of such develop ment at the Lima conference. In the first place, United States sources said that no such proposal would be made. Some South American representatives already at work here made It clear that they would not be interested.
 A second suggestion which re- ceived more serious consideration was for establishment of naval and aerial bases throughout the Ameri- caS for use in event of war. Whether any such plan would be put forward by the United States representatives remained doubtful, and if it were advanced it probably would be in private conversations.
 Most Feasible Approach
 The third and most feasible ap- proaeh to the problem is through economic channels. The chief con- cern of the United States at the moment is in connection with the trade gains made in South America by the totalitarian states, especially Germany. It is considered possible that system of loans to Latin Amer ican republics for the purchase of United States goods will be ar ranged in an effort to offset the Nazi government system of sub 6idies.
 Many other similar efforts can be worked out, American sources believed, in connection with eco- homie and cultural collaboration designed to tighten the ties among republics of this hemisphere. It will be along such lines that Hull will base his plans for the confer ence. it was generally believed.