Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-14

MONTHS PACIFIC REMARKS AND PRESIDENT HAR-
RisoSs RkPLr-HE DELIcArELy, But EMPHATI-
cALLY, TOUCHES ON RECENT prrfIcuITIrs
Senior Don Pedro Montt. the minister 10 the
United States from the new government of
Chile, was received in that capacity by Presi-
dent Harrison today at noon. The minister went
first to the State Department. and thence in
company with Secretary Blaine, TO the White
House. His secretaries accompanied him.
The reception took place in the blue parlcr
and lasted about fifteen minutes. Secretary
Blaine first introduced the minister and his
secretaries and remarked that they had come
to perform an act that would, he hoped be
mutually satisfactory TO all.
SENIOR MONTHS REMARKS.
After being introduced by Secretary Blaine
Senor Montt handed his credentials to the
President and said:
Mr.. President: have the honor TO presen,
the credentials which accredit me in the capac-
ity of envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary of the republic of Chile in the
United States of North America.
the object of the mission which the govern.
ment of Chile has confiaed to me is to cultivate
aud maintain the relations of peace and friend.
ship between the United States and Chile, which
have ever been close and cordial.
rely upon the kindness and good will which
the United States government has always man.
ffested for the representatives of Chile.
Permit me to express my country's sincere
wishes for the prosperity and welfare of this
noble country. which is SO highly favored by
providence, and for your own happiness"
PRESIDENT BARRIsoN's REPLY.
The President then spoke AZ follows:
''Mr. Minister: / am glad to receive from
l.
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotea-
tiary of the republic of Chile to the United
States.
The presence of representative Of the gov
ernment of Chile at this capital will, hope.
tend to promote a good understanding between
the two governments and the early settlement,
upon terms just and honorable TO both. of
the diplomatic question now somewhat
urgently awaiting adjustment. The govern
ment of the United States. well as its
people, particularly desire and rejoice in the
prosperity Of all our neighbors in this hem
isphere. Our diplomatic relations with them
have always been and will continue 10 be free
from intermeddling with their national affairs.
Our people are too just to desire that the COM
mercial or political advantage of this govern
ment should be sought by the promo
ton of disastrous dissensions in other coun-
tries. We hear with sorrow every fresh tale of
war or internal strife, and are always ready 10
give our friendly offices to the promotion of
peace. IL these are not acceptable or DO not
avail 1t is our policy to preserve
an honorable and strict neutrality, was
done during the recent war In Chile.
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 This government was quite as deter
mined in its refusal to allow war vessel of the
rad SfatA 20 20 ,4~ Il
port. where it could be made available for war
purposes. the silver OF Balmaceda il was TO
give aid to the forces opposing him. The ques-
tIons involved were Chilean questions, and this
government endeayored to observe those prin-
ciples of non-lntervention upon which il had
80 strongly insisted when civil war disturbed
our own people.
Il cannot doubt that this policy will CON-
mend itself to those who now administer the
government of Chile; nor can / doubt tina,
when excitement has given place to calmness,
when the truth is sscertained and the selfish
ana designing perversions of recent incidents
have been exposed, our respective govern
ments will find a basis of increased mutual re-
spect, confidence and friendship
'Mr. Minister. this government and our peo-
pie rejoice that peace has been restored in
Chile and that its government is the expression
OF the free choice of its people.
You may assure your honored president,
who has been chosen under circumstances
which SO strongly testify to his moderation and
to the esteem in which he is held by the people
of all parties, that the government of the
United States entertains only good will for him
and for the people of Chile, and cannot doubt
that the existing and all future differences be-
tween the two governments will find an honor
able adjustment
ITO you. Mr.. Minister, tender a personal
welcome" The clocks in the parlor struck the
hour of noon while the President was speaking,
and after he had finished there was more hand
shaking, little informal chatting and tho Wis
itors took their leave