Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 December 1917 — NEW NOTES BARE LUXBERG PLOT [ARTICLE]

NEW NOTES BARE LUXBERG PLOT

Germany Planned to Align South America Against U S. TREACHERY TO ARGENTINA Charge at Buenos Aires Promotes Treaty “of Rapprochement” With Chile mul Bolivia. Washington, Dee. 21. —Evidence oi a German plot to align the nations of South America against the United States Is revealed in telegrams sent to Berlin by the notorious Count von Luxhurg, former German charge In Argentina, made public by the state department. In one of the messages Luxburg reports that he induced President Irlgoyen of Argentina to enter Into a secret agreement with Chile and Bolivia, a “mutaul rappronchinent for protection versus North America," and did his utmost to have Peru Included In such an agreement. The German charge’s messages were sent during last July, August and September. All are addressed to Berlin and signed “Luxburg.” The disclosures complete the story of Lnxburg’s Intrigues, which began when the state department gave out the famous “spurlos versenkt” (sink without a trace) messages. They are of Importance, chiefly because of their bearing on various heretofore unexplained activities In South America, and are particularly interestJpg at this time, when Luis Cabrera, ■invoy oi President Carranza of Mexico, In on his way to Argentina to attend a so-called neutrality conference. The correspondence deals largely with efforts made by the German minister to prevent nny rupture of relations with Argentina, and throughout the dispatches there was a wnrnlng tC his government to flatter the Argentinians and to word the note in reply to the Argentine protest agaftist the linking of the steamer Toro in such way us not to offend them. Shows “Insane Cunning." The texts of the messages follow: “July 7, 1917. “Minister foreign affairs, who Is a theatrical person, has shown an Insane cunning In preventing me from having an Interview with the president. He sent me a copy of the note and declared in accordance therewith that Argentina could not consent to all the products of the country being treated as contraband. “The pressure of North America in regard to shipping iron, coal and paper Is great, but not irresistible. What la lacking Is strength of will. "If the president, whose action It la Impossible to foretell, changes ministers a postponement of the crisis, or a settlement Is possible. “If the answer Is unsatisfactory there Is to be a rupture of relations.

“LUXBURG.” South Americans Are Indians. “July 7, 1917. "Our attitude toward Brazil has created the impression here that our easy-going good nature can be counted on. This Is dangerous in South America, where the people, under thin veneer, are Indians. "A submarine squadron, with full powers to me, might possibly save the situation. “I request instructions as to whether after a rupture of relations legation is to start for home or is to remove to Paraguay or possibly Chile. “The naval attuche will doubtless go to Santiago de Chile. “LUXBURG.” American Fleet Coming. “July 19, 1917. “Visit of American fleet (s expected next week, probably for five days. After that a change of ministers is probable. “Recommend delaying answer till end of month and when it is given going fully into the Toro case in language, emphasizing contraband, cruiser warfare, and expressing regret at the necessity for sinking her. “LUXBURG.”. Telia of Wireless Plant. “July 20. “First —Receiving plant erected, according to instructions. When does Nauen send at greatest strength and which Is the wave length? “LUXBURG.” Secret Pact. “August 20, 1917. “The president has at last made up his mind to conclude a secret agreement with Cliile and Bolivia for protection vis-a-vis North America before the conference idea is taken up again. “Saguler, with friendly under-sec-retary of state and full powers, is on his way to Santiago. LUXBURG.” Envoy's Fears Told. “September 1, 1917. “A friendly minister regrets very much the communication made at Berlin to Molina to the effect that telecrarhic Instructions to me were con-

teinplated. He fears that the secret wire may be compromised. “LUXBURG.” Two Ministers Bribed. “August 4, 1917. “Please treat with Indulgence till Hast attempt of the government to pul on pressure. The minister of marine and the minister of foreign affairs are probably bribed. President holds with us. “The fact that North America la supplying munitions and advancing loan interest to Brazil has made an Impression here. Please cable me at once further full powers. LUXBURG.” “Salute Would Help." “August 4, 1917. "I am convinced that we shall be üble to carry through our principal political aims in South America. “Please cultivate friendship with Chile. The announcement of a visit of a submarine squadron to salute the president would even now exercise de- ] cisive Influence on the situation in South America. “Prespect excellent for wheat harvest in December. LUXBURG.” U. S. Fleet Refused Invitation. “July 14, 1917. “Situation better. President refuses tO‘ invite American squadron. I am negotiating respecting proposals for the solution of the ship question. “LUXBURG.” Chile to Be Tool of Germany. A telegram from Buenos Aires to Santiago, Chile, July 19, 1917, said: “With reference to your postal cipher dispatch 1730, I congratulate you on the solution arrived at—As long as Chile is neutral Germany will be able after the war to carry out her South American policy just as well, If not more easily, in opposition to an Infatuated and misguided Argentina as with Argentina on her side. “The president has the firm Intention of setting the council of ministers against North America. Use the above confidentially. “LUXBURG.”