Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-11-16
CHlLI,S MINISTER
Formally Presented to President Harri.
son-His Amicable Speech.

Il u LIE navy 0ER1ktASGbe ~ A8SA<0xa w WI
recsse any vsfliks Interpretation Of the
news which has escaped 10 the eject that
nest Of nine or ten formidable vessels
| Of Valparaiso. Il IL neverthsless true that
South Pacific station has been arranged -
I viii amount to Q naval dem onatrssion Of
instructive value to the ChiliArs.
The navy department today. in guarded
] ssyms, denies that Admiral Gherafdi has
bean ordered to Chilli ito take Ainifter
Egan's place." but ii 10 perfectly we'll un-
dsIssood here that be is to receive cabled
instructions ct ST. Thomas or some other
point in the Weat lrdles. Odlcials Of the
state department are evidently annoyed that
the news Of the contemplated naval demon
stfation hss been made public, but sfe dis
creetly silent on the subject. The reason
for the silence Of the state department upon
the intention to make naval demonstration
| in Chilian waters becomes apparent. The
credentials Of Senior Monss, ~ minister
from Chilli to the United Ssates, have just
| reached Washington and arrangements
had been made for formal reception Of
the Chilisn minister by the President at the
White Houss.
| 1ue spetCute t4CuAugcu pttNecu tuc
President and new minister Of = foreign
country always express the mutual esteem
| and affection Of their government. and the
hope that the existing friendly relations
may continue. 1t remains to be seen in
| just what phrases she Chillian minister will
express himself ct this time.
The formsli.y Of this exchange OF cou-
plimeuts 10 Increased by the fac. that the
l ~. -
| Presiden. Harri. On have to b bien sub
mittej, ss it is the custom, to Secretary
| B 'ahe for exsnilgtian Ii the speeches
are as corciiistorg in oae ss reported. i. 10
sa,y to see sby this government would not
care to snnounce offcislls its intention to
concentrate feet at Valparaiso At this
time.
Sanor Mont. WAS formerly presented to
the President at IL o'clock BY the secretary
of state. Tie misister was accompanied
by the secretary and attaches of ,hs legation,
The President Il ceived them e.suding in
lie bius psrlor. whica vas illuminated with
electric lights for The occasion. After the
formal introductions by Secretary Blaine,
Senor Moalt advanced snd I'D dressed TIE
Precedent in Spanish, as foil iws:
Mr.. President: have the honor to PRE-
the cspseity Of ervoy extraordinary ard
minister plfnipoteniisrg Of The rtpuDnc of
Chill in the United States of North America.
The oil jeet u the mission Will Tie gov-
ernment of Chill hs, cosfatd 10 ne is TO
Guilty .te and mairtsin the relations OF
pea ard friendship between the UNi;ed
States snd Chill, which have ever been
close ~ d cordial.
IN, nil hunant NJ tbJa nurpaEp
| rely upou the kindness and good viii
I. hioh tie United States government has
slwsyS manifested for the representatives
IF Chill Permit me to express my couutry's
sincere wishe. for the prosperity and well
fare Of this noble country, which is SO
highly favored by Providence, and for your
own happiness
The President resp orded SIS follows;
Mr.. Minister: lam glad TO receive from
your hands the letters sc ;sediurg you as
the envoy extraordinary and minister ple7i !
ooteniisry OF the republic of Chill 70 the
Uoitsd States This presence Of a repre-
sci tative of the government Of Chill at this
c.Ii al will. hope, iend to promote goed
understanding between the two govern
meLt. and the early settle ment upon terms
| just and honorable to both. Of TIE diplo-
matte q1estions now somewhat urgently
4wsi lag adjustment.
The government Of the Uoited States, az
vel rs lis people, particularly desire and
rel oice 10 the property OF all our re gh-
burs in this hemisphere. Our diplomatic
relations with them have slways been, and
will continue to be. free from iateYmeddling
with their internal afaiss. Our '0ple ara
too busy to desire thet the com nercial
or political sdvsntsgs tf this government
should b' sought by the proroo'lan OF dis
s.trou. d;ssensions in Other countries
We hear wiib s1rlov every fresh tale of
yat tr Internal strife snd are always regdy
| 10 sive our friendly Offices 10 the promotion
OF peace II ihese are not sec,psaole or do
rot svail, i; is our policy to preserve an
| h3ners be ard strict neurslity, "a ~ss done
| duliDg the Iecsnt var ID Chit Tempting
commercial and political advantages may
| he offered FOR our aid or inf teHce BY one
| or The he- of the t, o 1ntet dirs PARTIES,
| bat this e have rot deemed 10 be consistent
with ,be Obligations of iGtsrlstiouas honor
and good will, The government Wa quite
as determined in its r, fussl to ALLOW war
yetssl OF the United States TO carry to a
neutral part. here i: could be made avail
| able for war purposes, I'll. silver Of Bsims-
csds as. il was 20 give aid TO tue forces
opp Jsirg him
| The qac,tious involved were Gillian
aiesiions, ard tbs government endsavored
to observe ih,se principles of nor-intefves-
| ton upon which il bad so strongly in.is.ed
when civil war disturbed QUE own people.
cannot doubt that this policy will com
me nd itself 10 those who nov sdnioister
the government Of Chill; nor can l doub;
that, when excitement hiss given place to
cslmness. when the truth is asceftaiued and
| the selfish ard designing perversions OF
recent incidsnts have been exposed. our
respective governments vi fad basis of
| increased rutuat respect. conf .eoce and
| friendship. MIR. Minister. this goveromen.
| ard our people rejoice that pescs has eesn
restored in Chill, and that lis govern meni
| is the expression Of the free choice OF its
people.
| You may assure your honored President.
who has been chosen under circumstances
! which 90 strongly a. ify 10 bis moderation
and to the eats EN- in which he is held by
the people Of ali parties, thst the goverh-
men of the United States entertsins only
COED will for The people Of Chill. and ran
not dIubt that the existing AMI all fulure
differences between the two go7ernments
will f ID an honsrible sdjastment. Toyou,
Mr.. Minister, tender slpersonal Welcome.
| This closed the ceremony, and The visitors
took their departure, Mr. Bt.iee accom-
psnying them TO their carriages.
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