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...Chilean Imbroglio" by Dr. Freeman Snow. The timeliness of the discussion and the clear and thorough manner in which it is done make the article one which should be read by every Harvard man who is interested in, or desirous of information about, our recent relations with Chile. In particular, Dr. Snow dwells upon those matters of dispute which involve some of the nicer points of international law. He comes to the general conclusion that "the history of this affair, as well as that of our controversy with Chili in 1881, calls for serious reflection upon the position...
...coming of trouble between the two countries is due, in part, to changes in the foreign policy of the United States. In 1890 trouble broke out between two factions in Chile, leading to civil war in which the United States, though neutral, became concerned, largely through Minister Egan. Mr. Egan's first mistake was that while showing courtesies to both parties, he plainly favored the party of Balmaceda and expected its triumph. Feeling against the congressional party was shown when they attempted to ship arms from a Californian port on the Itata. However unauthorized this act may have been...
...harsh and hasty action of our government, although after long and patient waiting, has given an offense to Chile which that country is likely to remember, and the United States seems in danger of entering on the "bullying policy" which has made Great Britain unpopular the world over. We must protect our ships and our men but we can do it without making enemies. Above all we must be careful not to set up new principles of international law which may be wrested to our hurt...