Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-18
BOTH HOPE FOR PEACE
Minister Montt, of Chill, Presented to the
President.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 14.-Senor
Mont, the Gillian minister, was for
mally presented to the President at IL
O'Clock this morning by Secretary of
State Blaine. The minister was accom-
panied by Seniors Anibal Cruz, secretary
OF legation, and Guellermo Arenanete-
gan and Valentine de Campo, attaches.
they were all IN full evening dress in
accordance with the custom in South
American countries on state occasions.
They first waited on Secretary Blaine
at the State Department, and were by
him escorted to the White House. The
President received them standing in the
blue Parlor, which was Illuminated with
electric lights for the occasion. After
the formal introduction by Secretary
Blaine, Senior Montt advanced and ad-
dressed the President in Spanish as fol-
lows:
Mr.. PRESIDENT: l have the honor to
present the credentials which accrPdit 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 government of
Chill has confided to me is to cultivate and
maintain the relations of peace and friend
ship between the United States and Chill
which have ever been close and cordial.
L rely upon the kindness and
good will which the United States
government has always manifested for the
representatives of Chill. Permit me to ex-
press my country's sincere wishes for the
prosperity and welfare of this noble coun-
try, which is SO highly favored by Provi-
dence, and for your own happiness.
The President responded as follows:
Mr.. Minister: [ am glad to receive from
your hands the letters accrediting YOU as
the envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary of the Republic of Chilli to
the United States. The presence
of repre- ntative of the government
of Chill at this capital will, hope, tend to
promote good understanding between the
two governments and the early settlement,
upon terms just and honorable to both, of
the diplomatic questions now somewhat
urgently awaiting adjustment. The gov
eminent of the United States, as we'll as
its people, particularly desire and rejoice
in the prosperity of all our nelghborS in
this hemisphere. Our diplomatic relations
with them have always been and will con-
tinue to be free from intermeddling with
their internal affairs. Our people
are too just to desire that the COM
mercial or political advantage of
this government should be sought by
the promotion of disastrous dissen-
sion in other countries. We hear with sor-
row every fresh tale of war or internal
strife and are always ready to give our
friendly offices to the promotion OF peace.
not avail, it is our policy to
preserve an 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
two contending parties, but this we have
not deemed to be consistent with the obi
cations of international honor and good
will. This government was quite as
determined in its refusal to allow a war
vessel of the United States to carry to
neutral port where 1t could be made avail
able for war purposes, the silver of Balma-
ceda, as 1t was to give aid to the
forces opposing him. The questions
involved were Chllian questions, and
this government endeavOred to observe
those principles Of non-intervention upon
which 1t had so strongly insisted when
civil war disturbed our own people.
L cannot doubt that this policy will COM
mend itself to those who now administer
the government Of Chill; nor can l doubt
that, when excitement has given place to
calmneSS, when the truth is ascertained
and the selfish and designing DerverSiOnS
of recent incidents have been exposed, our
respective governments Will find basis of
increased mutual respect, confidence and
friendship.
Mr.. Minister, this government and our
people rejoice that peace has been restored
in Chilli, and that its government is the ex-
preston of the free choice of its people.
You may assure your honOred president,
who has been chosen under circum-
stances which strongly testify to his
moderation, and the esteem IN which
he is held by the people of all
parties, that the government Of the
United States entertainS good will for him
and for the people of Chill, and cannot
doubt that the existing and all future diff
ferences between the two governments
will find an honorable adjustment. To
you, Mr.. Minister, [ tender personal
welcome.
This closed the ceremony, and the
visitors took their departure, Mr.. Blaine
acco Spanying them to their carriages.