The Viennese, states the well-informed correspondent of the Times, are
doubting whether the Americans are wise in extending their Monroe doctrine so as to cover South America. They may find themselves in conflict with the world-policy of Germany. We have repeatedly pointed 'Out that this policy must in the nature of things include a wish for territory in South America whither the surplus popula- tion of the Empire can betake itself without losing its nationality. We note, therefore, with some interest that friction has begun between the numerous German settlers in Rio Grande do Sul and the Government of Brazil. That Government, it is stated, is raising after many years a question of the settlers' titles, and compelling them to repurchase their lands, not at their original price, but at their value after their own improvements have been counted in. As this disposition is not shown towards the Italian settlers, it is possible that priestly influence is at work ; but the Germans will undoubtedly appeal to Berlin, which can pro- tect them fully if only Washington permits. Washington will not permit; but she does not even pretend to interfere in the internal quarrel, and it has just been noted in the German Parliament that emigrants ought to go to Brazil rather than to North America, where they are lost. When there are enough of them an insurrection would not contravene the Monroe doctrine.
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