Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-11-15
MONTT PRESENTED.
Secretary Blaine introduces the Chill
can Minister
FORMALLY TO PREST. HARRISON.
Senior MOntt Says Hes Here to Keep Peace, and
Or. harrison Intmatss That It Would Be-
Well for Elm to Keep IA Very
Well Worded Adhesive
Are Ntutral.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., November li.-Sen-
or Montt, the Chilean Minister, was
formally presented TO the President at IL
o'clock this morning by the Secretary OF
State. The Minister was accompanied oy
Senors Anioal Cruz, ,Secretory of Legation,
and Guellermo Arenantegan and Valentln
del Campo, attaches.
After the formal introductions by Secre-
tary Blaine, Senor Montt advanced ana
addressed the President IN Spanish, as fol-
lows;
"MR. PRESIDENT: l have the honor to
present the credentials which accredlt me
in the capacity of Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary of the repuD-
lie of Chile in the United States OF North
America.
"The object of the mission which the
government has confided to me, is to culti-
vate and maintain relations OF peace anQ
friendship between the United States and
Chile, which have ever been close and cor
dial.
For the accomplishment Of this pur-
pose | 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 SIN
cere wishes for the prosperity ana welIaTe
of this noble country which is so hlRhIy
favored by Providence and for your own
happiness"
The President responded as follows:
"MR. MISIsTER:-I am glad to receive
from your hands the letters accredltlng
you as the Envoy Extraordinary and MIN
lister Plenipotentiary of the Republic oil
Chile TO the United States. Tne presence
of a representative of the government OF
| Chile at this capitol will, | hope, tend TO
promote a good understanding between Tue
| two governments and the early settlement,
upon terms Just and honorable TO ootn, OF
| the diplomatic questions now somewhat
urgently awaiting adjustment.
ave hear with sorrow every 1resn taie
of war. or internal strife, and are always
ready to give our friendly offices 10 the
promotion of peace. If these are not ac
! ceptable, or do not avail, it is our pollcy
! IN preserve an honorable and strict neu-
! traiity as was done during the recent war
| in Chile. 49,,
! This government was quite as deter
mined in Chile's revolt not TO allow wal
vessel to enter the United States 10 carry
/ to a neutral port where it could De mdut
available for war purposes, the silver M VI
Balmaceda as il was 10 give alu W 'h'
forces opposing him.
81 cannot doub bt that this policy, will com
rnend itself TO those who now administer
| the Government of Chile; nor can douot
that when the excitement has given place
TO calmness when the truth is ascertalnee
.--,:.--,,1~ssend.4eSigning posed bssis 9si y n
increased mutual resi s,oi, confidence anC
| friendship.
"Mr Minister, this Government and oul
people rejoice that peace has been restored
in Chile, and that its Government is the ex
preston of the free choice OF its people
You NAV assure your honored President
that the Government of the United States
entertaus only good will for him and fol-
the people OF Chile and cannot doubt that
the existing and all future differences be
tween the two Governments will find an
| honorable adjustment.
''To you, Mr.. Minister, tender per-
sonal welcome" This closed the ceremony
and the visitors took their departure, MIR
Blaine accompanying them to their car
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