Addresses question of whom should assume charge of granting of pensions from Montepio fund in Provincias Internas, discussion of how previously published 'reglamentos' and 'articulos' inform issue. Two widows of military officers await decision by Montepio; Cases reviewed, reasons for granting women pensions cited, E.g. that couple married prior to Husband's enlistment in military, Husband killed in combat by Indians ('un recomendable Merito'), other criteria. Both widows' Cases approved. Decided that Ugarte y Loyola to determine widow eligibility. (L. Kerr, March 1989)