, 1891-11-14
HARRIS0N'S REPLY
TO THE REMARKS OF THE NEW
CHILEAN MINISTER.
Respectful and Firm Address.
Showing the Policy of this
Country with Res
pect TO Chile.


WASHINGTON, Nov. I4-Senor Montt,
the Chilean minister, was formally pre-
sented to the president this morning by
the secretary of state. The minister, ac-
companied by Sepores Cruz, secretary of
the legation and Guellome Arenanetgan
and Valentine del Campo, attaches. They
were all in full evening dress i'll accord
ance with the custom in South American
countries on state occasions. They first
waited on Secretary Blaine at the state de-
partment and were by him escorted to the
white house, the president receiving them
standing in the parlor, which was illumi-
mated with electric lights for the occasion.
After formal introductions by Secretary
Blaine, Senior Montt advanced and ad-
dressed the president in Spanish as fol-
lows: Mr.. Presidene, I have the honor
to present credentials which accredit me
in the capacity of envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary from the republic
Of Chile in the United States of North
America. The object of the mission
winch the government Of Chile has
and maintain relations of peace and friend
ship between the United States and Chile,
which have ever been close and cordial
For the accomplishment of this purpose. /
rely upon the kindness and good will
which the United States government has
always manifested for representatives of
Chile. Permit me to express my countrys
sincere wishes for the prosperity and vel
1are OF this noble country, which is so
hlghly favored by providence and for your
own happiness"
THE PREsIDETs RESPONSE.
The president responded as follows:
Mr.. Minister; | am glad to receive from
your hands letters accrediting you envoy
extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the
republic Of Chile to the United States. The
presence OF representative Of the govern
ment Of Chile at this capital will, hope,
tend to promotee good understanding be-
tween the two governments, and an early
settlement upon terms just and honorable
to both OF the questions now somewhat ur-
gently awaising adjustment. The govern
ment OF the United States, as we'll
and rejoice IN f the - PROSPERITY pros ''ltf Of
Of our neighbors in this hemisphere. Our
diplomatic relations with them have al
ways been, and will continue to be free
from inter-meddling with their internal
AFFAIRS Our people are too just to desire
that the commercial or political advantage
Of the government should be sought by
the promotion of disaster in other coun-
tries. We hear with sorrow of every fresh
tale of war or internal strife and are al
ways ready to give our friendly offices to
the promotlon OF peace. If these are not
acceptable, or do not avail it is our policy to
preserve an honorable and strict neutrality
as was done during the recent war in
Chlll. Tempting commercial and politi-
cal advantages may be offered for aid or
influence by one or the other of two CON
tending parties but this we have not deem
ed consistent with obligations Of interna-
tlonal honor and good will
This government is quite as determined
in its refusal to allow q war vessel
of the United States to carry to neutral
port where it could bemade available for war
purposes tosave Balmaceda, as it was to give
ana 70 the forces opposing him. The ques-
tlOns involved were Chilean questions and
this government endeavored to observe
those principles of non-interyention upon
which it had strongly insisted when the
civil war disturbed our own people, / cam
not doubt that his policy will commend it,
self to those who now administer the gov
eminent of Chile, nor can | doubt when
the excitement has given place to calmness,
When the truth is ascertained and selfish
and designing perversions of the recent in
cldents exposed, our respective govern
ments will find the basis increased Of mu-
tual respect, confidence and friendship.
Mr.. Minister, this government and our
people rejoice that peace has been restored
i'll Chile and that its government is ex-
pressing the choice ofits people. Youmaya as
sure your honored president, who has been
chosen under circumstances which SO
strongly testify to his moderation, and to
the esteem in which he is held by the peo-
pie of all parties that the government of
the United States entertained only good
will for him and for the people ofChile and
cannot doubt that the existing and all fu-
ture movements between the two govern
ments will find an honorable adjustment
To you, Mr.. Minister, tender personal
welcome"
This closed the ceremony and the visitors
departed.