TO DECLARE WAR.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18875, 20 February 1933, Page 7

TO DECLARE WAR.

SITUATION IN PARAGUAY.

SENATE CONSIDER RESOLUTION.

BLOCKADE CONTEMPLATED. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. NEW YORK, Feb. 18. A message from Asuncion, Paraguay, reports that in semi-official quarters it is stated that the Paraguayan Senate is to meet In an extraordinary session next week to consider a resolution to make a formal declaration of war against Bolivia. This follows upon eight months of warfare In the Gran Chaco area.

Argentina, Chile, Peru and Brazil are said to be contemplating a blockade of the Bolivian frontier in order to force a cessation of hostilities. The suggested declaration of war apparently is Inspired by the belief that an actual state of war will facilitate a blockade. A circular issued by the Asuncion Rotary Clubs to Rotary Clubs throughout the world asserts that Bolivia is seeking war to settle the dispute over the Gran Chaco, knowing that certain defeat awaits her in any court of justice. The statement Is made that Paraguay has always had jurisdiction over the disputed territory and that its development is a result of her efforts, Bolivia having done nothing but establish illegal military posts. It is claimed for Paraguay that she has always been willing to submit the case to an international tribunal.