The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-15
HARRISON PLEADS FOR PEACE
In Officially Recognizing the New Govern
mGnt Of Chill.
ENOR NONTT RECEIVED AS MINISTER.
Compliments Passed Both Ways and Thus
Ends the War Scare with Little
Chili-Washington News.

Chili-Washlngton News.
WAsHINGTos, ID. c.. Nov. 1.-THE United
States to-day officially recognized the new
Congressional Government of Chill. The
ceremonies incident TO the recognition oc
cured in the Blue room Of the Executive
Mansion at 1925 o'clock this morning. A few
minutes before that time carriage. contain.
ing Secretary Blaine. drove rapidly up to the
portico and the Secretary alighted. Follow
ing closely came a carriage containing Senor
Don Pedro Montt. the new minister of Chill
/ 10 the United States, and three secretaries
/ or the legation. All the Chians wore
evening dress. while Secretary Blaine
was attred in Prince Albert coat,
closely buttoned TO the neck. Upon
| the arm OF Secretary Blaine. leading the way
| Senor Montt. followed by the legation at
taches. was ushered into the Blue room, the
| chamber OF official recognition The President
who was IN his Office at the time of their ar
rival. Immediately came down stairs and Sec
retarY Blaine formally introduced SenOr Montt
as the accredited representative Of Chill 10
the Government Of the United States.
Senor Montt. stepping back. then delivered
the following address:
Mr.. President Il have the honor 10 pre-
sent the credentials which accredit me in
the capacity of Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary of the republic Of
Chill in the United States OF North America.
The object Of the mission which the Govern
ment OF Chill has cOnfided ONE is TO cultivate
and maintain the relations of peace and friend
snip between the United States and Chilli
which have ever been close and cordial. For
the ACCOMPLISHMENT of this purpose / rely
upon the kindness and goodwill which the
rrf tod Agta a. I. 4
tested for the representatives Of Chilli. Per-
NIT me 70 express my cOuntry's sincere wishes
for the prosperity and welfare Of this noble
country, which Is 50 highly favored by ProYi-
dence' and for your own happiness"
THE PRESIDENTS RESPONSE.
The President made tho following response:
Nj. Minister / am glad to receive from
your hands letters accrediting you as Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister PlenipotentiarY
of the republic of Chill in the United States.
The presence Of the representative of the
Government OF Chill at this capital will. |
hope, tend to promote good understanding
between the two governments and early set
tement, upon terms just as honorable to
both Of the diplomatic questions now some
what urgently awaiting adjustment. Tho
Government of the United States. as
well as its people, particularly de-
sire and rejoice IN the prosperity Of
all our nelghbors IN this hemi-
sphere. Our diplomatic relations with
them have always been. and will continue to |
be, free from lntermeddling with their inter- |
national affairs. Our people are too lust TO /
desire that the commercial or political adyan- |
tage Of this Government should be sought by |
the promotion of disastrous dlssensOns in /
other countries. We hear with sorrow every |
fresh tale of war or internal strife and are |
always ready 70 give our friendly offices 10
the promotion Of peace. il these are not ac-
.ftl.I do t.s,lf.
preserve honorable and strict neutrality. as
was done during the recent war
in Chill. Tempting commercial and
political advantages may be offered
for our aid or influence by one or
the other Of the cOntending parties but
this we have not deemed to be consistent
with the obligations OF international honor
and GOOD will. The Government was quite
rs determined in its refusal 10 allow war
vessel OF the United states 90 carry TO neu-
tra ports. where IL could be made available
for war purposes, the silver of BalmaCeda
rs It was 70 give aid TO the forces opposing
him. The questions involved were Chilian
questions, and this Government endeavored
20 observe these principles of nOn-inteTyen-
ion upon winch it has so strongly insisted
when civil war disturbed our own people.
Il cannot doubt that this policy will COM
mend itself to those who now administer the
government Of Chilli, nor can / doubt that
when excitement has given place 20 calmness
when truth is ascertained and selfish and de-
signing perversions of recent Incl lents been
exposed. our respective Governments will
ind basis of increased mutual respect con-
idence and friendship. Mr. Minister, this
Government and our people rejoice that
,eace has been restored in Chilli. and that its
government Is an expression OF the free
hoce of its people on may assure your
IGNORED President, who has been chosen un-
Ter circumstances which 50 strongly testify TO
Ms moderation and % the esteem in which he
3 held by the people of all parties. that the
government of the United States entertains
My good will for him and the people of
hill and cannot doubt that the existing and
ID future differences between the two Gov
Will find an honorable adjustment
TO you Mr. Minister. l tender my per-
onal welcome"
The presentation occupied about fifteen
linutes. and at its conclusion Secretary
Jaime escorted the new minister and secre-
.res % the door Of the Executive mansion
nd shook each cordially by the hand Secre- [
.ry Blaine remained while with the Presi-
ent.
The presentation was private. those present
eng the President Secretary Blaine. SenOr
Iontt and Seniors Anibal Cruz. Guellerno {
renanetgen and Valentine Campo the (
embers Of the new legation who arrived in I
ew Orleans from Chill on the 9Th instant. Z