Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-10
ELECTION IN CHILL,
President Balmaceda's Successor to BE
Chosen October ID.

Chosen October ID.
Waldo Silva, vice president Of the Chilian
senate; Rimon Baros Lnco, speaker of the
house Of represen tatives. and Jorge Mont,
| comprising the juAta de gobierno held meet
Ing in Valparaiso, Chill, on Tuesday, in con-
junction with the senators whose terms of
office have not expired. and discussed very
carefully the present situation OF affairs in
Chill.
Their object was to hit upon some plan that
would restore peace and order to their country
and TO arrange the details Of a new general
election TO select a president as successor to
Balmaceda.
| The claims Of Claudio Vicuna, who was re-
Gently elected president by the states under
| control Of Balmaceda. and who is now a fugi-
tive on the German war ship Sophi, were Of
course ignored. After every one present at the
conference had been allowed to freely and fully
express his views. a decision was arrived at
which 1t is confidently thought will meet all the
requirements of the case.
Public announcement was then made that it
was the unanimous belief of the members of
the junta and the senators that tie election
would be the best method to bring about the
tranquility that was SO much desired. Accord
inSly. October Is next WAS designated az cleo
ton day. Senators, deputies. municipal Off
GERS and presidential electors will be voted for,
and the bailoting will be conducted in accord
ance with the laws OF the country already es-
tablished.
The presidential electors will meet on Novom-
Der 10 to cast their ballots for the chief mGgis-
trate. This is merely periunctory duty, the
electors simply confirming the choice of the
people, as it is doue in the United States Senate
The members Of congress and other officers Of
the government will 10 installed on Novom-
Der TO-
The new president will take his office on
December &c. There are many names men
toned.
A special to the New York Herald says tho
Enthusiasm over the behavior of the iuntas
troops continues undated. and it has been de-
clded to give number Of grand banquets in
testimony of their bravery and also to cele-
Drate their triumph by iridium. Minister
Lgan is very busy man at present He is
playing the role OF intercessor for mercy to-
ward the conquered. He is using the strongest
influence at his command upon prominent
men III the junta's party in behalf of Bal
maceda erstwhIe supporters to prevent the
eonhscation OF their property. 1t is very likely
that his efforts will have considerable weight
as there has within the past few days been
complete change in the attitude Of the junta's
people toward him.
Among other signs of this is an editorial yes
terday III the leading paper there. 1t expresses
great indignation at the attacks made upon
Minister ESan, both in Chilli and abroad, and
declares that all statements charging HIM with
partisanship are utterly baseless. His conduct
1t says. has been unseltish as it has been
pralaeworthy. That this is the truth. it adds
many prominent members of the junta's cause
can testify. Minister Egan's timely and
courageous intervention at various critical
times. If says, saved many wcll-known ChilIans
OF the congressional party from disgrace and
suffering.
That the junta is disposed to adopt merc-
fui course toward its late enemies is induced by
the fact that it has officially announced that
free departure from Chill will DO permitted
Gen. Nelasqnez, Baimaceda's minister OF war;
arrived last night and handed in his sub
mission to the tunta.