The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-24

matum which, In the strongest possible
terms, states that diplomatic relations be-
tween the two countries will cease unless
the offensive circular note sent out by
Senior Malta, the recent Chilean foreign
minister, in regard to the Baltimore affair
is withdrawn. Furthermore, the ultimatum
demands that Chile Immediately make
reparation for the attack by the mob upon
the Baltimore's sailors in Valparaiso, and
that she make an apology for those at
tacks. The ultimatum concludes with
statement that the United States will not
brook further delay on the part of Chile
in answering the demand of the American
government.
New YORK, Jan. 23-A Washington City
dispatch quotes Assistant Secretary of
State Adee, speaking of Minister Egan,
as saying:
Mr.. Egan's course has been one only to merit
praise. He considers Egan one OF the best min
listers we have in the service. Throughout this
case he has acted in the most statesmanlike
manner. Publication OF the correspondence
will show that the dispatch in which Malta ac-
cused him of using virulent language is as far
from that characteristic as it possibly can be.
Another dispatch says it is stated that
Chilean Minister Montt has received from
his government positive and complete as
surances that the Chilean government has
now in preparation and will Immediately
forward for him to present to the United
States comprehensive and full apology
and promise of reparation. At the state
department the rumor of an apology is de-
MED.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 23.-Although
no direct Official statement can be obtained
here, it is nevertheless learned tonight
that the Associated Press dispatch from
Santiago de Chile, reporting the nature of
the communication just sent by this gov
ernment TO that of Chile. in the main is
correct, though couched in much less
diplomatic terms than the original, and
going beyond it in one particular of inn
portance.
The immediate impelling cause of the
sending of this communication seems TO
have been the receipt by the secretary of
state, through Minister Montt, of polite
announcement on the part of the Chilean
government that Minister Egan IS not
persona drdtd, but on the contrary persona
ingrata. in the estimation of the Chilean
government, coupled with the suggestion
that a speedy adjustment of existing diff
culties and the promotion of good relations
between the two countries would be facili-
tated by his withdrawal.
1t was not considered proper or desir-
able to comply with this suggestion,
which was entirely unexpected and in
fact created great surprise. Thereupon
il was determined that the controversy
should be brought to a decisive point by
inviting Chile to choose between two
alternatives. namely; To promptly with
draw the offensive Malta circular and
also make reparation to the victims or
families of victims Of the Valparaiso mob;
or. in case of refusal. to understand
that Diplomatic relations between
the United States and Chile must entirely
and Indefinitely cease. No demand that she
make an apology for those attacks was in
Guided in the communication thus sent,
for the reason that it is understood that
Chile has already made to this government
earnest disclaimers of sympathy with or
completely in the deplorable occurrences
of last October, and has expressed deep re-
gret for them.
There is good reason TO believe that all
that is contemplated by this government
in the event of a possible refusal by Chile
10 comply with these demands is simply a
severance of diplomatic relations, ana that
the supposed danger Of war is by no means
increased by the step now taken. On the
contrary. il is believed that no more serious
results would follow cessation Of diplo-
matte intercourse with Chile than have fol-
lowed similar interruption of such rela-
tions with other countries in the past.
IL is understood that this government
was not only surprised bat also disap-
pointed by the receipt of the suggestion
for Minister Egan's recall. in view of the
fact that settlement Of the long pending
Diplomatic controversy upon existing
lines seemed 10 be progressing fsvorAbly,
and there was no apparent reason
why objection 10 Egan should be
made at this last day There is
good reason TO believe that Minister
Montt is greatly disappointed at this unex-
pected turn of affairs, which threatens 20
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