Diario las Américas Newspaper, September 7, 1956, Page 10

Inter-American News for English- Speaking people G. A. SAN ROMAN President FRANCISCO AGUIRRE Cc. W. SMITH Vice President 8. SMITH Vice President HORACIO AGUIRRE Vice President and Publisher Vice President, Editor and Manager Antonio Ruiz Managing Editor e of Miami Springs. Fla. Eliseo Riera-Gomez Advertising and Circulation Mgr. op February % 1 For @ better understanding between the Americas Conciliatory Statements by Ecuadorean Ministers e e e <a SS. | Published daily except Monday — @nvered as second class matter at the Post’ Offic 956. \ EDITORIAL need HOMAGE TO BRAZIL ‘One of the Republics of greatest significance in| America, Brazil, commemorates today her National Day, amidst rejoicing of her people and the admira- tion of the whole continent. Brazil, because of her large population and the| immensity of her territory, for her high degree of progress and cultural level, has conquered a place of high esteem, not only in America, but in the whole| world. On the occasion of her commemoration, THE) AMERICAS DAILY expresses the most sincere) wishes for the wellbeing of that great South Amer- ican country, of inspiring history and interesting) future, and cordially residents in the United States, in particular His) Excellency Ernai do Amaral Peixoto, Ambassador, congratulates all Brazilian to the White House, and the Hon. Colmar Daltro, Consul General in Miami, both worthy representa- tives of their country in foreign soil. THE OAS’ SECRETARY GENERAL AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF ECUADOR Without entering to analyze circumstances of internal politics, it is convenient to record editorially the importance that for the institutional life of Ecuador has this constitutional change of regime. For the third consecutive time a President chosen in free elections has been inaugurated, thus main- taining a democratic continuity which puts very high the political maturity achieved by a people who, until a short time ago, lived over constant political volcanos. Dr. Camilo Ponce Enriquez was sworn in as) President of the Republic before the eyes of sump- | tuous delegations of 46 countries, which saw the| democratic demonstration offered with splendor by the Illustrious, City of Quito. In this manner is recorded the international respect which the polit- ical stability of a country commands. To these delegation must be added the presence of the Se- cretary General of the Organization of American States, Dr. José A. Mora, outstanding continental figure. The intention of this editorial is, not only to) point out the attendance of Dr. Mora, but to com- ment the manner in which he was received wherever he went in Ecuador. It is revealing to know that the National Congress, the Executive, the press, the schools and the people in general expressed in no uncertain terms their satisfaction with the presence of the OAS Secretary General. There is no doubt that there is an Interamerican cons- ciousness which extends to the masses, which demonstrate their pleasure with the presence of he who carries the banner of American Unity. In the case of Ecuador, the OAS Secretary General was accomplishing the mission of coordi- nating the first steps in the preparation for the next Panamerican conference of 1959 or 1960. However, this cannot be given as the reason for the popular enthusiasm with which Dr. Mora was received. To judge it in that manner would be to rest merits to the awakening of the peoples of this hemisphere to the importance of the regional organization of which he is worthy representative. On the contrary, it should be a stimulus to have the OAS Secretary General always present during the highest civic ceremonies in the hemisphere, when they represent the triumph of free public suffrage, which is the triumph of America. WHAT IS THE PUERTO RICAN COMMONWEALTH? The answer to the above ef the Commonwealth of Pue: pipe for the fuerto Rican form. the text and political life of the generous Puerto With respect and and with the pu 1 mew mers ge ‘ublic Law Tead se. the jurlaic | Sahreg appears in the Constitution Rico. people, itening the public on some of the AMERICAS DAILY will offer to its of the Constitution which rule Rican nation. RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO (e) The people of Puerto Rico reserve the right to propose and to accept modifications in the terms of its relations with the United States of Americd, in order that these relations may at all times be the expression of an agreement freely entered into between the people of Puerto Rico and the United States of America. Pourt: : That a copy of this resolution be sent to the President 2 Me United States and to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States, QUITO, Sept. 6B—(UP)— For.) eign Minister Carlos Tovar Itur- bide issued today statements in the same conciliatory tone heard from other ministers, which have help- jed to bring calm to the country. “Ecuador — said Tovar — will continue assuming her responsi- bilities and duties in defense of Western civilization. The nation desires friendly relations with all other countries, and the American Regional System, for reasons of historical and juridical order, will find in Ecuador a firm stronghold KNOW THY NEIGHBOR By ANTONIO RUIZ CHILE — One of the most. im- portant tourist centers of South- ern Chile is Villarrica, a colonial town founded in 1552 by Geréni- mo de Alderete, one of the lieu- tenants of the conqueror Pedro de Valdivia. It has played an import- ant role in the history of Chile, since during the conquest import- ant military actions between the Spaniards and the »Araucanians took place in the surrounding re. gion. Villarrica is located at the terminal of a railroad branch starting at the Loncoche station, and on the shore of Lake Villar- rica, near the head of the pictures- que river Toltén. It has many ex- traordinary attractions, since na- ture there is at its best, and the landscapes are among the most beautiful in the world. The city has certain importance, with good commercial activity, be- ing the center of a vast tourist re- gion. It is the seat of the Apostolic Vicariage de Araucania, and has a famed seminary. It is- one of the most visited points in the Province of Cautin during the summer, of- fering the tourist excellent fishing in the Toltén river. Being near Pucon, one of the best resorts in Southern Chile, contributes to the importance of Villarrica as a tour ist center. During the summer sea- son the State Railroads have direct service, with pullman, from San- tiago to Villarrica. The beautiful lake resort of Pu- c6n is today first in the list of all those who visit Southern Chile. Many are the persons from foreign countries who visit Pucon during the summer season, ft is locate at a short distance from Villarrica, only about 20 miles, and on the shore of Lake Villarrica, on the waters of which a constant reflex- lion of the nearby volcano can be séen, The Playa Hotel, a 200-room structure with all the modern con- veniences, was built especially to accomodate tourists. There are many interesting places that can be visited from Pucén, among them the Trancura River, to the north, in which sever- al species of salmon, some of them of large sizes, are found in abund- ance; the Villarrica volcano, a few miles from Pucon, rises over 7,000 | feet above sea level, an is.a favor- ite place for hiking and mountain | climbing; from the valeano a pan- | orama of great beauty can be} seen, including the town, the lake and a portion of the mountain range, with snow covered peaks. In the snow trdils, of the volcano, every year there are ski competi- tions, with participation of experts both Chilean and foreign, Very picturesque also is a place known as “La Rinconada, which can be reached by boats hired in the hotel, It is located at the mouth of a river flowing into the lake, the shores of which are covered with exuberant vegeta- tion. The trip takes about three hours; the boats have room for four persons, Interesting excursions can be made to the beautiful Lake Cobur- gua, about 20 miles from Pucén; to the worm springs of Palguin and Menetue, and to Lake Quilleihue, located at a* short distance from the Argentine border, and sur- rounded by centuries old trees and in the waters of which the white cone of the Lanin volcano is always reflected. Also at a short distance from Pucon are the warm springs of Menetué, on the northern shore of the Trancura River, well-known for the medicinal qualities of its waters. Menetué is located in a region of beautiful landscapes, and has a hotel with modern conven- iencies. Also well-known are the from there, with a hotel with ac- comodations for 160° persons. Spanish Version Page 3 warm spring of Palguin not far). and its cooperation in order to make it every day stronger and more effective, since it constitutes a powerful means for realization of international law. “The neighboring eountries can- not have any doubt about the friendly disposition of Ecuador. To Colombia we are united by bonds of tradition al affection and with Perti in an atmosphere of cordiality and understanding, we will look for a solution of pending problems, employing the numerous means provided by international law.” FAVORABLE IMPRESSION IN PERUVIAN CIRCLES LIMA, Sept. 6—(UP)— The newspaper “La Prensa”, comment- ing on recent statements made by | the new President of Ecuador, Ca- | milo Ponce Enriquez, that his coun- | try loves peace and wants no in- ternational conflicts, says that “the | words of Ponce Enriquez must have a favorable impression in Peruvian public opinion.” It points out that the need exists that both countries live up “loyally to the provisions of the peace, friendship and limits protocol signed in Rio de Janeiro on January 29, 1942”. It says, furth- er on, that respect for interantional treaties is a doctrine indispensable for peace and unity in the Ameri- cas. Agustin Edwards Dies in Chile SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 6 — (UP)—Agustin Edwards Budge, President of the Company owning the daily “El Mercurio”, died un- expectedly. He was 57. Edwards Budge was a prominent businessman and outstanding per- sonality in economic, intellectual and social circles. His death was caused by a heart attack, while he was in the Santa Maria Clinic. The deceased studied in Great Britain, where he also was an of- ficial of the Chilean Embassy. SON RETURNING FROM N. Y. NEW YORK, Sept. 6 —(UP)— Agustin Edwards Eastman, assist- ant editor of Ultimas Noticias of Santiago, left for Chile, via Pana- gra. He had arrived yesterday to attend a seminar of the American Press Institute at Columbia Uni- versity, but is returning to Chile because of the death of his father, Agustin Edwards Budge. The news of Edwards death spread rapidly in the press cir- cles of New York, where he was very well known and appreciated. IAPA’S MESSAGE The Interamerican Press Asso- ciation, of which Edwards Budge was Vice President, sent this after- noon a message of condolence to “El Mercurio”. if The message, signed by James G. Stahlman, president, Guillermo Martinez Marquez, Vice President John Reitermeyer, President of the HEMISPHERIC EVENTS Miami Springs, Fia., Friday, September 7, 1 956 ERNESTO DE LA GUARDIA Panamanian Bus Drivers Strike President-elect Says They Try to Prevent His Inauguration PANAMA, Sept. 6 —(UP) — Pa- |nama and Colén bus drivers went on strike at midnight. The strike was used as an alibi by hundreds of citizens who were late for their work in the morning; but, up to now, there has been no serious violence. However, a great number of} buses are in service handled by non striking drivers protected by armed guards. The strikers are demanding a re- duction in the gasoline tax. Since the start of the strike sev- eral persons have been arrested; but, among them there is no one of the leaders of the union. Well.armed policemen have been deployed all over the city to avoid violence. STRIKE AGAINST HIM SAYS DE LA GUARDIA President-elect Ernesto de la Guardia Jr. branded the strike as| a plot to hamper his Oct. 1 in- auguration. President Ricardo Arias ordered |that the two-week school vacations \scheduled to start next week will begin immediately. The ruling was intended to solve the twin prob- lems of getting the students to and from school-in the busless-city and of threatened student strikes in sympathy with the drivers. e The union claims the stoppage was called in support of its ef- forts to get the present 39 cent a gallon retail gasoline price re- duced to 26 cents. Panama’s National Labor Fed- leration labelled the strike a pol- itieal maneuver. National Guard commander Col. Bolivar Vallari- no offered police protection to any driver who elects to work during the strike. Executive Committee, and James B. Canel, manager, says: “In the name of the Interamer- ican Press Association we express our deep condolences for the sen- sible death of our beloved Vice President, Agustin Edwards, high personality in the journalistic cir- yesterday Dominiean Police Questions Editor About Shooting CIUDAD TRUJILLO, ‘Sept. 6. — (UP) — Robert Harrison, United States citizen, declared today that the shot from the gun of Richard Welby, which wounded him two anya ago, was completely acciden- al, In the hospital where he is, Harrison said, to the United Press that Welby, big game hunter, drop- ped his gun, which hit against a rock and was fired accidentally, | wounding him. “I have no hard feelings against what happened”. The U. S. newspaperman is being questioned by police, and he will declare that Welby is not guilty. It is assumed that the hunter, who has ‘been in jail, will regain his freedom immediately, Harrison, 51, publisher of the sensational expose magazine “Con- fidential,” rested in the hospital here under sedatives during the night. He was found in the mount- ains with a blonde nigh club singer, a bullet wound in his left shoulder. Richard Weldy, 35, the big game hunter, told officials Harrison was accidentally wounded when Weldy dropped his gun during the argu- ment and it went off, shooting Har- rison in the arm. Harrison also was reported suffering from bruises. Weldy said the argument arose over publication in “Confidential” of aracy article about Weldy’s former wife, actress Pilar Palette, now the wife of actor John Wayne. He said singer Gene Courtney, once could confirm his story. elected “Miss Cheesecake,” Miss Courtney also was in the hospital. Dr. José Soba, hospital di- rector, reported her exhausted and on the verge of a nervous break- down. Weldy, whe is six feet two and weighs 200 pounds, told authorities the shooting was accidental. He said he was incapable of killing any one, not even animals which he said he brings back alive. A 5,000-man search party that included boy scouts found Har- rison and Miss Courtney at noon in a remote mountain area where they had been stranded since the shooting. SAYS JOHN WAYNE HOLLYWOOD — Film star John Wayne deploring the shooting abil- ity of big game hunter Richard Weldy in wounding Robert Harri- son, publisher of Confidential Mag- azine, said: “., I think he’s a nice enough fellow and I hope he’s not in trou- ble, but I deplore the fact he’s leles of this hemisphere.” Welby. He cannot be blamed for| such a poor shot.” For Liberty, Culture and Hemispheric Solidarity Member Inter American Press Associ NUMBER 52 Labor Agitation Presents Argentine Government a New and Serious Problem Government Faces Strike Threats While Trying to BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 6, 1956 (UP)— The situation of labor agi- tation facing Argentina at present, has placed her in front of two in- terrogations. The first: Is there a counter re- volutionary conspiracy behind this agitation? The second: Is a married worker, with two children, really able to sustain himself and his family with less than 2,500 pesos per month? These are the oppossed opinions keeping apart capital and. labor in the negotiations to work out the terms of new collective contracts for about four millions union work- ers, The Revolutionary Government of President Pedro E. Aramburu, attacked by both factions, has en- gaged itself to follow a fundament- al principle: To stop inflation. At the same time the government has taken the position that the leadership of the unions should be returned to the workers. The first elections for workers. delegates should be held this month. Since last November the unions are di- rected by “supervisors” appointed by the government. The basic anti-inflationary at- titude of the government, conse- quently, is confronted with the political interest of seeing the workers going to the union elec- tions with the conviction of receiv- ing a just treatment in the nego- tiations for the renewal of the con- tracts, in which negotiations offi- cials of the Ministry of Labor will act as supervisors and, finally, as arbiters. The idea is that, under these conditions, communists and peron- ists will loose ground. In this spot, however, is where those who see a counter-revolution- ary conspiracy in the workers de- mands, put their finger. They say that these demands, in some cases of up to 150 per cent above the 1954 levels, have the calculated pur- pose of raising hopes of the work-' ers so later, when the unavoidable Combat Inflation rejection of these demands mater- ialize, resentment against capital and government will spread among them. The same observers point out some outstanding similarities in the clauses of many of the demands presented by some of the most important unions as Commercial Employes and Workers of slaught- er houses; cold storage; light and power, and textile mills. Included among those clauses are reduction, of working hours from eight to — six; increases in wages from 90 to 150 per cent; abolition of regional wage differentials, etc. These similarities have caused conject- ures in the sense that the same inspiring brain is behind these de- mands. Against these suspicions, com- mon in_ capitalistic circles, the unions countercharge with. calcula- tions of the expenses of a family to demonstrate how far are the needs of their present situation. STRIKE THREAT IN POWER PLANT BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 6—(UP) | There is a threat that, within one week, electric services in this capit- al will be interrupted unless an ac- cord is reached in the present quar- rel on salaries and wages with the Light and Power Union. The Union is announcing this in posters erect- ed this morning. - Since midnight the administra- tive and technical personnel are again on strike but the, workers at, the generating plants remained in their posts. It is the first time that the Union threats with cutting off light and power, measure that is subjected to decisions of the mem- bers Assembly. The posters said that if the au- thorities ban the meeting, there will be electricity shut offs, which, at the beginning, will be partial. The number of strikers in the capital and surrounding territory is eighteen thousand. The stoppage announced for today is for twen- ty four hours. Panamanian Students Declare Their Position Regarding Canal Problems PANAMA, (SICO) — The posi- tion of the Panamanian students in regard to the Suez Canal pro- blems was made clear by the fol- lowing declarations. approved by the University Students General Assembly: | To demand that Panama de- nounces the Hay - Buneau Vari- lla Treaty as against international law and the most elementary prin- Latin American News in Brief Striking Chilean Bank Employes Return to Jobs SANTIAGO, (UP) — banks scored an ample victory on 9,000 bank employes, when the lat- 6 and Chile, Sept. The government ter agreed to go back to work, without imposing any conditions, In view of the firmness of the authorities who fired the strikers and hired new personnel, indicting the leaders; the strikers decided to return to their duties without pres- sing their demands that the Man- agement of the Banco‘de Londres rehire seven discharged employes, which was the origin of the conflict that lasted twelve days. The stoppage had greatly affect- ed the national and international trade and: not less than four bank employes leaders are imprisoned and indicted under the charges of fomenting an ilegal strike. The government considered the strike as the initiation of a union sedi- cious general movement and, for this cause, the defeat of the em- ployes has been received with sat- isfaction by the authorities. ARGENTINE QUOTAS FOR NEWSPRINT TO END BUENOS AIRES—(UP)— Ar gentine publishefs will be free to purchase their newsprint supplies freely from any exporting country, qualified sources said: They pre dicted that existing quotas of orig ing will be abolished shortly. The Central Bank has just au thorized a 140,000 metric ton news print import quota for 1957, an in crease of 38,000 tons over this | year’s quota. Coupled with an estimated dom estic production.of some 20,000 tons, this will make a total of 160, |000 tons available for next year, |compared with 120,000 this year. The same sources said that 75 per cent of imported newsprint would be licensed at the official rate of exchange of 18 Argentine pesos to the dollar, and the remain ing 25 per cent at the fluctuating free rate. The newsprint can be bought in any country in any amount within the total quota, however, the sour ces said. MEXICANS EXPECT TOURIST INCREASE MEXICO CITY—(UP) The Me xican Tourist Association estimat ed that the number of tourists visit ing México this year will double that of 1955. The Association listed four key factors for the “notable increase of tourist trade during the first six months of the year; “as improved highway and air communications, better hotels, devaluation of the Mexican peso and economic. pros perity in the United States, Cana da and Cuba. MOUNTAIN CLIMBER DIES IN PERU LIMA, Pera —(UP) — Donald Stanford Mathews, 42-years-old New Zealand mountain climber, died last night from a heart attack. Mathews came here with a group of British climbers which on Aug. 17 reached the top of 20,531 foot unscaled Mt. Huagaruncho in the Peruvain Andes. Others in the group were Michael Westmacott, John Streetly, George Band and John Tucker. JUMELLE TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF HAITI PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti — (UP) Clement Jumelle, American college graduate and veteran Hait ian politician, confirmed that he will run for President in next month’s election. Jumelle holds a degree of eco nomics and sociology from Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn,, and studied economies at the Univer sity of Chicago, He has been Fin ance Minister for the past three years, His nine government service also in cludes the posts of labor Minister and Public Health Minister President Paul Magloire’s seven man cabinet resigned a week ago and reliable sources said then that the resignation stemmed from Ju melle’s decision to throw his hat in the Presidential ring with Mag loire’s blessing. Jumelle confirmed that he will announce his candidacy formally in a few days. Asked whether he had Magloire’s support he replied: “J hope he will_cast his vote for me.” ARGENTINA TO RELEASE UNITED STATES FUNDS BUENOS AIRES—(UP) United States business firms and indivi duals who have from $80 million to $100 million in blocked balan ces in this country may be permit ted soon to remit at least part of their money abroad, qualified sour ces said today. The Central Bank was said to be studying the possibility of unfreez ing such balances, which have been accumulating since 1949 from pro fits earned in Argentine pesos by local branches of the affected firms, authoritative sources said. They added that remittances probably would be limited to about $2,500 per each account, for the time being. The present Argentine revolu tionary government allows the re mittance of all profits made since June 16, 1955, The blocked balan ces represent profits made prior to that date, ciples of equity and justice. To protest for the discrimination used on Panama by not being invit- ed to the London Conference of countries owning merchant fleets, to discuss the nationalization of the Suez Canal. To recognize that Egypt, in na- tionalizing the Suez Canal, acted in legitimate exercise of its sover- eign rights. To demand, from the National Government, the destitution of the Panamanian Ambassador in the United States, who is'damaging Pa- namé’s international position. To reccommend the appointment | of a Commission of University pro- \fessors and students to study and consider the different aspects of a possible -nationalization or interna- lization of the Panama Canal. To back up the national govern- ment in its position of not being binded by the decissions reached at the London Conference of coun- tries owning merchant ships. _ To convoke, under the auspices of the University Students Union, a National Assembly of promin- ent citizens in all activities to dis- cuss the policies to be followed by our country in regard to these in- ternational events. To declare a day of Panamanian solidarity with the Egyptian nation - on the step she has taken national- izing the Suez Canal. To declare that we Panamanians express our invariable determina- tion to nationalize the Panama Ca- nal, as a permanent aspiration. Venezuelan Diamond Mines, Inc. to Sell 1,500,000 Shares WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 —(UP) —The Venezuela Diamond Mines, Ine., of Miami, Florida, plans to sell 1.500.000 shares of common stock to finance exploitation of diamond arid gold findings in Ve- nezuela, according to announce- ment made here by the Stock and Bond Commission. The commission says the compa: ny plans to use $224,000 of the $300.000 it expects to get from the sale, to finance exploration and exploitation of its holdings, |