New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-30
THE GILLIAN SITUATION.
DISPATCH FROM Mr.. EGAN RELIEVES
ANXIETY AT WASHINGTON.

THE PROVISIONAL AUTHORITIES REcEDE FROM
THEIR PosrToN-FREE COMMUNICATIONS
RESTORED WITH THE AMERICAN
LEGATION IN SANTIAGO.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBuSE1
Washington, Sept. 29.-A dispatch received at the
State Department from Minister Egan to-day did much
TO disspate the anxiety which had existed In official
circles on account OF the condition Of affairs at Santiago
Tribune correspondent learned onght that the dis
patch contained information to the effect that the
provisional authorities of Chill had receded from the
Indefensibe and extravagant position taken by them
last week and that free communication had been re-
stored between the United States Legation and tho
people of Santiago. The Minister'S vigorous protests,
backed they have been by equally vigorous and EN-
phatic instructions from Washington have been heeded
and II to be entirely probable that the con-
troversy will be resolved by more less copious
shedding Of diplomatic ink the result OF which Will be
apologies and explanations by the Chill authorities
which may be accepted satisfactory. OF course,
pending settlement OF the difficulty, the situation VIII
not only excite keen interest but will be watched with
vigilance by the Administration which has already taken
what precautions TO be necessary to protect
the National and interests 1t Is understood that
dispatches were TO Payta intercept the cruiser
San Francisco which arrived at that port last night or
to-day and which, 1t is believed, will receive instuc
tons to return to Valparaiso Immediately. An inter
view with Julio Foster secretary OF Pedro Montt, who
came to Washington agent Of the Gillian Junta
several months ago, was puDnshed In Zine Star" 10
night as follows
He said that he did not believe there any serious
trouble between the United States and Chilli that had
thing serious arisen, the Junta would have communicated
at once with Senior Mentt. He believed that Mr.. Egan
exaggerated the whole matter to get the Ad-
mintration take up his and relieve him from the
consequent upon the attitude he had as
sumed a friend Of Belmaceda
fhn tbA saoplA ~ n
and had confidence in him respect for him. They
felt that he largely responsible for the war; because
as friend Of Balmaceda, he had encouraged him 70 act
Of hostility and assured him Of the sympathy OF the United
States Mr. Egan he said bad excited the dspeasufe OF
the people Of Chill by his extraordinary course and there
was rupture the countries it would be en-
trely hts fault.
said and had enlisted his Yankee followers In Balma-
csd cause as spies and in other capacities His Whole
conduct such 10 arouse madonna Indignation
and some Of tho he protecting from punsnent
for violation Of the law were, Mr. Foster sao charged
with being spies and assassins Mr. roster expressed
the opinion that Mr. Egan was trying to retrieve the
fortunes Of himself and others he bad induced 70 take
I'D the cause Balmaceda by kicking up astufbsnce
lie said no had Just received Letter from his son
stating that Mr. Egsn's had filed power OF or
orney as representative Of the parties who were cnafscD
with a fraudulent railroad transaction .
.Mr Egan should have recalled long ago. no said
HAD another man been sent TO Chilli AS soon as was
discovered S"A-~'
fairs there would be sort OF trouble between the TWO
countries 1 cannot understand why the Administrator
keeps him there to afront on, people You may oepena
upon IL that Chill viii respect law and oroer anu not 10
ANYTHING which not warranted by tho crcumsoanoes pu
she viii not bufed by peremptory demahu maoe oy
the United States upon Misrepresentation by MI Esao
In conversation with q Tribune correspondent tonight
an ex diplomat long and varied experience VINO mas ue
deeply interested observer OF recent OCCURRENCES " ~
said:
III Mr.. Foster correctly represents the sentiments Oh
tbs man now I'm power In Chilli It is most onfortunaN
When Mr. Egsn arrived Chill the British Minister a.
Santiago publicly refused recognize him. ana ever since
that time has done everything In his power 70 naras anu
injure him destroy his influence Aer sne ou'oseH
Of hostities Mr. Egan, have reason 70 Know" oAefeu
himself to prevent boodshed, and private ie''efs
hero I'm Washington which written BEFORE the ra OF
the Bamaceda Government show that Nh Egan had saved
the lives and the hospitality OF the American
Legation to many persons who were pursued oy the Bal
maceda authorities who II they had been surrendered
70 HIM would have been sunmary executed for alleged
attempts corrupt Bsimscedas army ana iof o.her e
hostile to his Government Mr. MONT VINO
is in this country now as an agent OIL
N. nrovsonal Government Of the commissioners
who went to Santiago safe conduct to endeavor
and 1t was due to the energeac po
made and vigorous efforts OF Minister Egan anu '" ~
Ministers of France and Brazil who acted with him. That
Mr. Montt and his associates not seized and put
to death by the Balm authorities or by mob MI
Eran on that and other occasions as have SAID ex
tended the Inequalities Of tho Legation TO parsans ana
representatives Of revoutonsts and does not look
vcil for them now that they the upper dogs In the
asht TO condemn doing for the refugees TO whom nc
has extended the right Of asylum Just whas they roeo
have him do for themselves only few months ago."
Acting Secretary Wharton called at the White House
soon after breakfast morning and remained with me
President until Cabinet met, about IL O'Clock. NC
prnIng 10 the Department State he found the cable
dispatch from Egan in response to one sent 70
rim ves,erday asking for further information as TO tho
s,.,ation In Santiago 1t is believed that the JUN"
has Yielded under protest to pressure brought
% hear by this Government, while ins'''
ing upon its right to arrest pohHcai Ieiuseo''
~ not actually within the precincts Of The Leea-
,,on at least IN It's shadow The contention revlves an ou
ond vexd question international law which se Is py
M means an exact science and the President Win ms aa
,sars Is now coming the precedents IN our dplonSc
,orv resolved that Minister Fgan shall be supported In
avery yet de rous OF making no osnsu
tat cannot be Justly maintained In the Cabinet meeting
to-day the subject Of MI Egen's uoupio' "'N' wiz ~
was not touched upon.
Al the offices of W. Il. Grace q Co. and OF Charies
R. Flint a. Co.. the principal merchants In tls CITY
doing business In Chill, there was not much creoehoe
civen anparenty to the rumors of trouble between
~. limited states and Chilli Whatever private advccs
those houses had received, any, were not made pub
Nc frederick A. Beelan the Gillian ConsuiGenerai
in this civ said that he did not believe there was
hostiIe surit in Chill toward the Americans and he
anticipated trouble
TESTIMONY IN THE ITATA CASE. |
lbs Angeles CAL Sept 29.-Taking the deposluohs |
Of the officers of the Iata was resumed yesterday
before Commissioner Owen. Captains Hlnzen anu |
ntada were examined at length, and gave testimony
corroboratlve of that already given. The marshaIs
costs for the detention Of the vessel at San Diego were
paid yesterday by s. NJ White ana ,no ooo 20 he