The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-12-24

There has been considerable friction
between the Liberal and Conservative
parties since Congress opened, but if any
serious rupture occurs it is not looked for
until the regular Government comes into
power and President Montt selects his
Cabinet. President Mont has given no
special indication of any sympathy with
the general ill-feeling in Chile against
the United States
In recent interview he expressed the
hope TO an Associated Press correspondent
that all difficulties which had arisen be-
tween the two countries would be settled
anlcably, as he did not believe the people
ofelther nation desired to see any trouble.
lie also expressed his disapproval of the
charges aud insinuations against the
American Minister i'll Santiago. which
have been made recently by certain
ChIieans in the United States, who
claimed to speak for the Government of
Chile. He presumed that the charges
would work to the detriment of Chile, as
they might result in unpleasant relations
between the Chilean Legation and the
present administration in Washington.
AMERICAN HONOR WILL BE UPHELD.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-One of the few
gentlemen who know what is going on
says that only n satisfactory answer from
Chile, with an apology and full indem-
nifty for the lives of the murdered sailors,
special message to Congress after the
holiday recess. In that message he will
recount the details Of the Baltimore as
sasSinatlon and all the troubles With
Chile, showing :he indignities and worse
to which American citizens have been
subjected, and VIII conclude with a sim
pie request for the use of the army and
navy to uphold American honor. That
will mean war. Of course, as Congress
will grant the request without dissent
ing vote.
There is only one peaceful rumor in the
air, and that is that Secretary Blaine will
dine with Minister Mont next Saturday
evening. This will be the first dinner
given by Senior Montt here.
MONTT TO HAVE A NEW CABINET.
LONDON, Dec. 23.-A correspondent of
the Times at Santiago de Chile says the
entire Chilean Cabinet will resign Deem
Der 10Th, when President Mont will be
formally installed in office. The Presi-
dent will then appoint new Cabinet.
CRUISER SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-The cruiser
San Francisco and her probable move
ments IN the near future still afford food
for gossip. 1t has been learned that
portion OF the ammunition on board is
Tor the Boston, and it has been limited
that OF Tuesday or Wednesday next the
San Francisco will go to anchorage near
Monterey for temporary stay.
IoNTT PROCLAIMED PRESIDENT.
New YORK, Dec. GA HeraLd's Val
paraiso special says: News was received
at Santiago to-day that Secretary Blaine
has informed Minister Mont that the
Baltimore affair will be the subject OF a
full and free discussion between them at
Washington. For the past few days
there has been a great deal Of talk about
an uprising of the supporters of Balma-
ceda, and especially on the part of officers
of the dead dictator's army. The Gov
eminent has adopted the utmost precau-
tons. There are also stories of a plot to
kill President Montt and other leading
officials, but such an attempt seems GER
tain to prove disastrous to those who
undertake it.
Congress to-day proclaimed Mont
President.
The correspondent predicts that the
new Cabinet will include Lucos. as Min
lister of the Interior; Vergara Finance;
Wei, Foreign Affairs, and Edwards will
probably remain as Minister of Public
Works.