The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-15
CHILES NEW MINISTER.
ssNoR MoNTT PRESENTED TO TIE
PRESIDENT.

He Expresses a Desire for Friendly
Relations Between the Two Coun-
tries-President Harrison Claims
Absolute Neutrality on the Part of
This Government During the Revolu-
ton.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Senor Montt
the Chilean minister, .was formally pre-
sented to the President at 1880 O'Clock this
morning by Secretary Blaine. The minister
was accompanied by Seniors Anibal Cruz,
secretary of the legation, and Guillermo
Arenanetegan and Yalentindel Campo, at
taches 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 oc-
casion. After formal introductions by Sec
retary Blaine Senior Montt advanced and
addressed the President in Spanish as fol-
lows:
Mr.. PRESIDENT: have the honor to present
credentials which credit me in the capacity of
envoy extraordinary and minister penipotenti-
airy OF the republic Of Chile to the United States
Of North America. The object of the mission,
which the government OF Chile has confided to
me- is to cultivate and maintain the relations of
ueace and friendship between the United States
and Chile, which have ever been close and
cordial. For the accomplishment of this
purpose l rely upon the kindness and good
will which the United States government has
always manifested 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 HARRIsoE's REPLY.
President Harrison responded as follows:
am glad to receive from your hands letters
accreditinR you as envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentlary of the republic OF
Chlle IN the United states. The presence of
representative OF the government of Chile at
this capital will, Ihope. tend to promote good
understanding between the two governments
ana ana an early settlement upon terms just
and honorable TO both on the
urgently awaiting adjustment. The
government Of the United Safes, as we'll as its
people. particularly desire and rejoice In the
prosperity of all our neighbors in this hems-
phere. Our diplomatic relations with them
have always been aud will continue to be free
from intermeddlng with their international
affairs. Our people are 10th to desire that the
commercial or political advantage of this gov
ernment should be sought by the promotion of
disastrous dissensions in other countries. We
hear with sorrow every fresh tale of war or
Internal strife and are always ready to give our
friendly offices Co the promotion of peace. If
these are not acceptable or do not avail il is
our policy to preserve an honorable and strict
neutrality, as was done during the re-
cent war in Chile Tempting commercial
and political advantages may be offered for our
aid or influence by one or the other of the con-
tending parties but this we have not deemed to
be consistent with the obligations of interna-
tonal honor and good will. The government
was quite as determined in its refusal to allow
awar vessel of the United states to carry to a
neutral port, where it could be made available
for war purposes, the sitUer of President Bal
ndcsdd US it TGs to 0iue aid to the forces op-
posing him. The Questions involved were
Chilean questions and this government en-
deavored to observe there principles of non-in-
tervention, upon which it has 80 strongly
insisted when civil war disturbed our own
people. cannot doubt that this policy will
commend itself to those who now administer
the government of Chile. nor can
doubt that when excitement has given place to
calnneSs, when the truth is asoertained and
selfish and designing perversions of recent Incl
dents have been exposed, our respective gov
ernments Will find basis of interest mutual
respect, confidence and friendship, Mr. Minis
Ter. TINS government and our people rejoice
that peace has been restored in Chile and that
It's government is an expression of the free
choice OF its people You may assure your
honored president who has been chosen
under under circumstances which so strongly
testty 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 the people of Chile and cannot doubt that
the existing and all future differences between
the two governments will find an honorable ad-
justment.
To you, Mr.. Minister, 1 tender personal
welcome.
This closed the ceremony, and the visitors
took their departure, Mr.. Blaine accom-
panying them to their carriages.