The morning call., 1891-09-05
CHILE RECOGNIZED.
Minister Egan Instructed to
Notify the Janta.
The COngressionalsts Now the Only
Authority in Chile.
Favorable Testimonials Concerning the Ac-
tlOn Of the American Mlnlster-The
Victorious Troops DIsbaHded, -.
speeial TO THE MoRslNa CALI,

NEW YORK, Sept. 4-The Herald's Wash
ington correspondent says that President.
Harrison has instructed Minister Egan to
recognize the Congressional Government Of
Chile. -. -. = :. :: :. =
The Herald's Santiago correspondent
cables that he has had a long talk to-day
with United States Minister Egan. He feels.
keenly the fact that his official acts have
been criticized and his motives impugned. He.
emphatically denies that he has shown any
partisanship for Balmaceda. II was ac-
credited to Balmaceda's Government" said
Egan. "and by retaining his esteem have.
been enabled to effect the escape and save
the lives Of many prominent leaders.
of the opposition who were hourly in
danger of their lives" "How about the
alleged nitrate schemes?" :"l have never;
been asked nor have I in any way proited
by connection with any nitrate scheme, nor
do l expect nor have / expected to so profit
by any such scheme. My son advanced
money to a railroad contractor; the con-
tractor failed and my son lost his money" I.
Did you take any action which led to
TIC SelZuI6 0l TIE ltald -. kuoW. ~
soluteiy nothing of the Itata until was in
formed by the Chilean officials that she had
been seized. Kept the State Department
fully informed Of all the important events
here up to July, relying upon the informa-
ton gained at Santiago and the reports from
Admiral Mccain as to the position of tile
opposition"
Ever since MY arrival here" continued
he afpr lit.a
tagoniStic to me, have looked with jealous
eye on my success in obtaining recognition
for American citizens and the payment Of
their claims. So far as my sympathles go.
they are extended to all. Together with
Consul McCreery l hive saved from death
and Imprisonment many men,"
Minister Egan says he began tn make
proposals to Balmaceda on August 20th
that in the event Of hisdefeat and in order
to avoid further blooGshed, he should de- {.
liver the Government into the hands of
General Baauedano. 1t was on the night
of August 2Sth that, forced b. stern neces-.
sity, Balmaceda had to affix his s!gnlt1re
to decree completing the transfer Of the
Government. 49,. r. =. ::-.:...
The pondent adds that h. has inter
viewed the members of the ,Junta and lead
ers of the opposition as well as the Balrna-.
eedst ex-oificials, One and all agree: that.
Egan has done much to save the credit=of
the United States. - = -. .~i
Senior Edward0 Matte, one of the fore
most of the opposition leaders, said:.
" When the time comes / stand ready to
vouch for Minister Egan's behavior in every:
way. He is a gentleman, honorable: and
loyal TO the country of his adoption The
American residents Of Santiago and Val
paraisO affirm the views expressed by Senior :
Matte. :..:'.. =: =
The Herald's Valparaiso cable says: A.
report reached here tonight that the city
of Coquimbo had been sacked by mob.
The report is generally dseredited.
The question of the refugees on board
the American and German war ships has
been settled definitely. The United States
cruiser Baltimore sailed to-day, presumably
for Calla0, having on board Seniors sMollen-
do, Banadas, Espinosa, Godoy, Perez, Montt
aud seventeen Others less prominent.
The German cruiser Alexandrine.
with Senior Claudio Vicuna, Admiral
Oscar Vie. Captain Alberto Fuentes
and several others on beard. is expected
to sail for the same destination Tomorrow.
The Congressional Army was composed
very largely of volunteers. So secure do
the members of the Juuta feel in their posi-
tion atpFesent that they have given orders
that any of the volunteers who wish TO do
so may return to their homes and hence the
late victorious army is rapidly disintegrat-
ing.