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Foreign News January 16, 1896

The Evening Bulletin

Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky

What is this article about?

Dispatches from Santiago report a Chilean army division ordered to occupy Cordillera passes on the Argentine border amid a renewed boundary dispute between Chile and Argentina, with possible Brazilian involvement and threats of wider South American war, despite prior settlements.

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ANOTHER SPECK OF WAR.

Chili and Argentina Disputing Over a Boundary Question.

LIMA, Peru, Jan. 16.—Dispatches received here from Santiago de Chili say that a division of the Chilian army has been ordered to occupy the passes of the Cordillera bordering on the Argentine republic.

It is reported that an understanding between Chili and Brazil exists on this subject. Chili and Argentina have for over a year been discussing a boundary dispute which at one time threatened to involve Chili, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador in a war in which the four republics last named would be pitted against Chili. The matter, however, has been repeatedly announced to have been settled and the present development was not anticipated in view of recent advices from Chili.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Military Campaign Political

What keywords are associated?

Chili Argentina Dispute Boundary Question Chilian Army Cordillera Passes Brazil Understanding South America War Threat

Where did it happen?

Cordillera Bordering On The Argentine Republic

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cordillera Bordering On The Argentine Republic

Event Date

Jan. 16

Outcome

chilian army division ordered to occupy border passes; unexpected renewal of dispute despite prior settlements

Event Details

Dispatches from Santiago de Chili indicate a division of the Chilian army has been ordered to occupy the passes of the Cordillera bordering on the Argentine republic. An understanding between Chili and Brazil exists on this subject. Chili and Argentina have discussed a boundary dispute for over a year, which once threatened war involving Chili, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, with the latter four against Chili. The matter was announced settled multiple times, making this development unanticipated.

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