St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-01
= A sMoULDERING FIRE. =,
The Eruption May Occur at Any
Moment.

SANTIAGO DE CHILL, Oct. 31.-Thongh
there are no new indications to-day in
the state of the diplomatic strain exist
ing between the United States and Chill.
the political atmosphere shows no
signs of clearing. The members
of the American colony are expecting
any moment to hear that the United
States government has sent an ulti-
matum TO the junta. The only slight
change in the situation lies in the fact
that the junta, through its organs and
by its representatives. is, now claiming
that the police of Valparaiso were in no
way At fault in arresting the sailors of
the Baltimore, or in their subsequent
treatment of them.
This, with other matters, notably the
expectation that Minister Egan will
soon be directed by the state depart
meut at Washington to present an ulti-
matum to the junta, is naturally caus-
ether circles. The possibility of
serious trouble with the United
States has led the ChIlians
into what may turn out to
be dangerously delusive belief. They
seem to be of the opinion that should
Chill become involved in hostilities with
the United States an alliance with
Great Britain could be formed. Indeed,
the Chilians are already gravely dis
cussiog the possibilities and probabili-
ties of such an alliance between Chill
and Great Britain against the United
States.
The United States legation is again
being closely watched by the police in
the manner adopted some weeks ago
when the legations right of asylum was
questioned. No reason. SO far as can
be learned. has been assigned for this
renewed surveillance. 1t is not unlike
ly that the government takes this
means Of keeping fully advised of
all who enter or leave the legation. Pos
sibly also it is intended, by keeping
the legation under constant ebserva-
ton, to make the right of asylum as diff
ficult and trying as possible. In any
event, the fact cannot be lost sight of
that this espionage is annoying to the
members of the United States legation
as well as to the American colony at
large.
That the police on duty near the
American legation are-under instruc-
tons to make arrests of persons leaving
that place in certain contingencies is
manifest from the fact that two ladies
WHO had been Calling at Minister
Egan's were placed under arrest, last
HiSnL as they came out into the
street. The ladies were questioned
by tlse officer in charge, who appears to
| have satisfied himself that this was not
case where his instructions justified
him in holding them prisoners. so they
were restored to liberty and allowed to
proceed OH their way without further
molestation. 1t is needless to add that
they and their friends are
much exasperated at the action.
of the police. So it is not to be Won
dered at that the Americans feel uneasy
and are apprehensiye that something
serious may happen. The members of
the junta continue to express the
strongest feeling against the United
States. 8N-
A prominent member of the new gov
eminent who holds position III the
cabinet, in AN interview to-day in re-
gard to the dispute between the two
countries spoke in a most unfriendly
manner concerning America and Amer
leans. He was particularly severe on
United States Minister Egan, whom he
bluntly accused of trying to provoke a
war between the United States and
Chilli in order to secure glory for
himself. On the other hand, however.
II Is asserted by many persons CONVEX
SAINT with the particulars ofthe difficulty
| rctYeeE the two countries, that Min
lister Egan has done nothing whatever