The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-15

Blood for Blood, Life for Life-Presfde nt
Receives Minister Mont.

Blood for Blood, Life for Life-President
Receives Minister Mont.
NEW YORK, Nov. H.-Advces from Chile state
that on the 18th of September the minister OF
justice sent to ali prosecuting attorneys of the
republic circular stating that in order that the
revolution may produce the reforms imperi-
ously demanded by the blood which has been
shed, and the cruel sacrifices it has imposed
upon the people, it is necessary that
justice should be sternly visited upon
the guilty in order to restore to
outraged law Its former power. The minister
requests the greatest activity and diligence to
discover the persons who were concerned in the
following among the numberless crimes and
offenses committed: The assassination of Don
lsidrossa; the violation and sacking OF private
property, executed by order Of and with
the tacit consent OF the authorities;
whippings and fortunes for political
opinion, and also to the procedure
OF the investigation into the violation of pri-
vats correspondence and that of foreign minis
ters the public assassination of the sergeants of
the Esmeralda battalion: OF Don Ricardo Cum
ming and companions; the horrible massacre of
Locanosi theft Of public money, etc. The fiscal
attorney has addressed note to the criminal
Judges, setting forth the details Of the crimes,
and urging active work
WASHINGTON City, Nov. l4-senoP Mont,
Chilean minister, was formally presented to the
president this morning by the secretary of state
The minister was accompanied by Seniors Cruz,
secretary OF legation, and Guellomo Areuanet-
gan and Valentine Delcampo, attaches. They
were all In full evening dress, In accordance
with the custom In South American countries on
state occasions. They first waited on Secretary
Blaine at the state department., and were by
him escorted to the White House, the president
receiving them standing In the psflor, which
was illuminated with electric lights for the oc-
ession. After formal introductions by Secre-
tary Blaine, Senior Montt advanced and ad-
dressed the president in Spanish as follows:
Mr.. President: l have the honor to present the
credentials which aceredit me in the capacity of
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotenti-
AIRY OF g. e republic of Chile in the United states
OF North America. The object OF the mission
which the government of Chile has coufided to
me Is to cultivate and maintain relations
OF peace and friendship between the United
States ana Chile, which have ever been
close and cordial, and for the accomplishment
OF this purpose / rely upon the kindness and
good will which the United States government
has always manifested for the representatives of
Chile. Permit me to express my country's sim
cere wishes for the prosperity and welfare of
this noble country, which is so highly favored
by Providence, and for your own happiness.
The president responded as follows;
Mr. Minister: arm glad TO receive from your
hands the letters accrediting you envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the re-
pubic OF Chile TO the United States. The pres
ence OF q representative of the government of
Chile al this capital Will, hope, tend 10 pro-
mote a good understanding between the
two governments ana an early set
to both, OF the diplomatic questions now some
what urgently awaiting adjustment. The gov
ernment OF the United States, as well as its peo-
pie, particularly desire and rejoice in the pros
perty OF our neighbors in this hemisphere
Our diplomatic relations with them has ALWAYS
been, and will continue to be, free from inter
meO1Hng with their internal affairs. Our
people are too inst to desire that
commercial or Political advantage Dy
this government should be sought by the pro-
motion OF disasters In other countries We
hear with sorrow every fresh tale of war or In
ternal strife and are always ready to give our
friendly Offices to the promotion of peace II
these are not acceptable. or do not avail. Ii is
our policy 10 preserve ala honorable and strict
neutrality, a. done during the recent war In
Chile. Tempting commercial aud .politi-
cal advantages may be offered for
aid or influence by one or
the other Of two eontendng parties, but this We
have not deemed consistent with the OBLIGATIONS
Of International honor ami good will. This gov
eument was quite rs determined Ia its refusal
10 allow g war vessel OF the United States TO
carry 20 = neutral port, where 1t could be made
nvailable for war purposes, the silver OF Balma-
ceda, g. IL was 70 give AID TO the forces oppres.
stag him. The questions involved were Chilean
questions, snd THIS government eadeaYOred %
observe those principles of non Intervention
upon which II had strongly insisted when evil
war disturbed our own people. l cannot doubt
who now administer the government of Chile,
nor can | doubt when excitement has
given place to calmness. when the
truth has been asceriaiued and the
selfish and desigiug perversiouS of
REGENTS incidents exposed. our respective gov
eruments will mad basis for increased mutual
respect. confidence aud friendship Mr. Minis
ter. this government and cur people rejoice
that peace has been restored ia Cnile. ana that
It's government Is expressing the free choice
of It's people. You may assure your
honored president no has been chosen under
circumstances which SO strongly testify to his
moderation ana - the esteem in which he il
held by the people OF all parties, that the gov
erument of the United states eutert ains only
good VIII Tor h II and for tie people of Chile
and cannot doubt that tie existing Ani ali
future & differences between the two governments
will md honorable adjustment To YOU Mr.
Minister, tender personal welcome
This closed the Ceremony and the visitors de-
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