The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-11-19

S./=IE ing OmlnOuSly over
sE5 Z4 the two gov nments
s-Al 80 the past few weeks,
aSsT l--E has vanished. Mat
EGSsI - ters have about qui
-a eted down and the
accredited representative of the Con-
gresslonal government has been off
cIally received and duly recognized by
the United States. Senor Montt and
President Harrison both passed compl-
ments and each expressed best wishes
for the continued prosperity and
friendly relations existing between the
two countries. A press dispatch gives
the following account
| WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 14.-The
United States to-day officially recog-
nized the new Congressional Govern
ment Of Chill. The ceremonies incident
to the recognition occurred in the Blue
room of the Executive Mansion at
1I:25 O'Clock this morning. A few
minutes before that time a carriage,
containing Secretary Blaine, drove
rapidly up to the portico and the Sec
retary alghted. Following closely
came carriage containing Senor Don
Pedro Montt, the new minister of
Chill TO the United States, and three
secretaries of the legation. All the
Secretary Blaine was attired in a
Prince Albert coat, closely buttoned
to the neck. Upon the arm of Secre-
tary Blaine, leading the way, Senor
Montt, followed by the legation at
taches, was ushered into the Rlue
room, the chamber of official recogni-
ton. The President, who was in his
office at the time of their arrival, i'm
mediately came down stairs and Sec
retary Blaine formally introduced Senor
Montt as the accredited representative
| of Chill to the Government of the
| United States.
Senor Montt, stepping back. then
delivered the following address:
"MR. PREsIDENT-Ih have the honor
to present the credentials which &C
credit me in the capacity of Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
tentiary 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 friendship be-
tween the United States and Chill,
which have ever been close and
cordial. For the accomplishment of
this purpose | rely upon the kindness
and good will which the United States
government has always manifested for
the representatives of Chill. 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" -"
THE PRESIDENTS RESPONSE.
The President made the following
response:
Mr.. MINIsTER.-I am glad to
receive from your hand letters aCCred-
ting you as Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary Of the Re-
public of Chill in the United States.
The presence of the representative of
the Government Of Chill at this CAPT
tai will, l hope, tend to promote a
| good understanding between the two
governments and an early settlement,
upon terms just as honorable to both,
| the diplomatic questions now some
what urgently awaiting adjustment.
The government of the United States,
as we'll as the people, particularly de
sire and rejoice in the prosperity OF
all our neighbors in this hemisphere.
Our diplomatic relations with them
have always been, and will continue
to be, free from intermeddling with
their international affairs. Our people
are too Just to desire that CONNER
cial or political advantage should be
| sought by the promotion OF disastrous
dissentions in other countries. We
hear with sorrow every fresh tale OF
war or internal strife and are always
ready to give our friendly offices to
the promotion of peace. Ii these are
not acceptable or do not avail, it is
our policy to preserve honorable and
strict neutrality, as was done during
the recent war in Chill. Tempting
commercial and political advantages
NAV be offered for our aid or influence
bv one or the other OF the Contendlng
parties, but this we have not deemed
TO be consistent with the obligations o
international honor and good will
The government was quite as deter
mined in its refusal to allow wal
vessel of the United States to carry to
neutral ports, where it could be made
available for war purposes, the silver
of Balmaceda, as it was to give aid t
the forces opposing him. The ques
tions involved were Chilian questions
and this government endeavored t.
observe these principles of non-inter
vention upon which it has SO strongl,,
; | insisted when civil war disturbed ou
J own people.