Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-11-27
GOOD WILL TO CHILE.
THE PRESIDENT RECOGNIZES
THE NE Nv GOVERNMENT
An Early Settlement OF the Existing
Troubies between the T.y
Countries Hoped For.

WASHINGTON, Nov 1.-THE United
Sta ties to-day officially recognized the
new Congressional government OF
chile. The ceremonies incident &c
recognition occurred In the blue room
OF the executive mansion at ll:3a
clock, whom President Harrison
formally received Senior Don Pedro
Mont, the new Minister of Chile To
the United States and the secretar ies
OF legation. ALI the Chileans wore
evening dress while Secretary Blaine,
who made the presentation, was at
tired in Prince Albert coat, closely
buttoned to the neck. senior Montt,
upon being presented. said;
Mr.. PRES DHNr:--l have the honor to
present the credentials which accrcdit
me In the capacity of Envoy Extraor-
binary and Minister Plenipotentiary of
the Republic of Chile in the United
states OF North America. The OBJ ect
OF mission which the government of
,hlie mas conHded to me is to cultivate
ana maintain the relations of peace
ana friendship between the United
States and Oh lie which have ever been
close and cord iaL or the accomplish
ment OF This purpose rely upon the
kindness and good will which the
United states government has always
manifested fof the representatives of
Chi @. lermit me to express NV
.ountry's sincere wishes tor the pros
pc lty and welfare of this noble coun-
try which is so highly favored by
providence, ard for your own happi-
ness.
The President in responding said:
:, "Ihc presenc e of representative of
the government of Chile at the capital
we nope Will Tend to promote good
understanding between the two gov
ernmcnts and the early settlement,
upon terms just and honorable to
loth, OF the diplomatic questions now
somewhat urgently awaiting adjust
ment The government of the United
States, as we'll as the people, particu-
larly desire and eJoicc in the prosper
ity of all its IAeighbors in this hemi-
sphere. Our diplomatic relations with
them have always been and will CON
tinue to be free from intermeddlinp
with their national affairs. Our people
are too just to desire that the COM
mercial or pol itical advant ge of this
government should lie sought by the
promotion of disastrous dissentions in
other countries. We hear with sor-
row every fresh tale of war or internal
strife, and are always ready to give
our friendly offices to 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 dur ing the recent war in
Chile. Tempting commercial and po-
htlcal advantages may be offered for
our aid or influence by one or the
olher OF the contending parties, but
this we have not deemed to be consist
ent with the obligations of interna-
tional honor and good will.
This government was quite as de-
termlned in IT'S refusal to allow a war
vessel of the United States to carry to
neutral port, where it could be avail
able for war purposes, the silver of
Balmaceda-as it was to give aid TO the
forces opposing him. The questions in
volved were Chilean questions, and
TINS government endeavored to OBJ |
serve those principles of non-interven.
ton upon which it had SO strongly in |
sisted 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 calm /
ness, When lne truth is aSccrtained /
and the selfish and designing perver- /
sions OF recent incidents have been ex-
posed, our respective governments will /
ma basis of Increased mutual re-
spect, confidence and friendship.
MIR. Minis ter, this government and
our people rejoice that peace has been
restored in G. bile, and that its govern
ment is the expression of the free
choice OF its people. You may assure
your honored President, who has teen
chosen under circumstances which so
strongly testify to his moderation and
TO the esteem in which he is held by
the people OF all parties that the gov
rrnment OF the United States enter.
aims only good will for him and for
he people of Chile, and cannot doubt
hat the exis ling and all future differ
'nces between the two governments
Nill lind an honorable adjustment
Inc presentation occupied about
fifteen minutes and at it's conclusion
secretary Blaine escorted the new
minister and secretaries to the door of
he executive mansion and shook each
by the hand