Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-28

and then communicate tne OHlle me5-
sage and his reply to congress.
CHARACTER OF CHILE's CONC EssIoNs.
"You mean that the apology was
ample ?" asked Congressman Springer,
who was among the little coterie of con-
gressmen gathered around during
Blount's statement.
mo, don't say that in 80 many
Words" said Blount. II mean simply
that 80 far as the whole question is con-
cerned, there is complete compliance
with our wishes expressed in the final
demand of the state department. /
cannot quote the exact language of the
dispatch, translation of which, will
say, was shown me by Mr.. Blaine. 1t
covered six or seven pages of foolscap,
and was expressed in terms of great
regret. Indeed, the whole spirit of it
was regret at the Baltimore occurrence,
and utter disavowal of any ill-feeling
towards the American uniform. To give
you sample, it says: To illustrate
the feeling we entertain towards the
American republic, we are willing to
submit the whole matter of the Balti-
more affair to that august tribunal, your
supreme court | do not quote, per-
haps, the exact words of the dispatch,
but in effect it says: 1t is not
necessary to submit it to the supreme
court, but in order to show our feel ng
toward you, we are willing to submit it
to your court
aThey withdraw their request for
Minister Egan's withdrawal, and speak
of the Malta note as an error of judg-
ment, and are willing to meet the Amer
ican demands"
"But what about the apology de-
manded?" again interrupted a member,
"I cannot say that it is said in specific
form," replied Mr.. Blount, "but the
whole augmentation and declaration of
feeling and regret, the action taken by
the government to have the guilty par
ties arrested, all these Illustrations are
given as to their feelings in the attempt
to exhaust the idea that there was any
hostility toward US.
BLAINE MUCH ELATED.
"Mr. Blaine, seemed much elated over
the dispatch, and seemed to regard it as
an assurance of the end of the contro-
versy. While the apology may not be
put in diplomatic language, the dis
patch is just as full and complete in it's
regret of the whole affair, as could be-"
THE BOTTOM lb OUT OF IL.
Turning to Springer, Blount said: II
tell you the bottom is out OF it, that is
all. The administration would not have
straw to stand on if it continued to
make demands with that dispatch in it's
face, but have no idea that they are
going to- force it any further. No one
can read that entire correspondence,
gentlemen, without feeling the utmost
sympathy at the almost humiliating
attitude of the Chilean government. Mr..
Blaine informed the president that he
would send Chile's answer in today or
tomorrow.
OUR TURN TO BE MAGNANIMoUs.
Gable, of Illinois, a member of the
foreign affairs committee, said: II am
glad at the matters turn, and think it
now time for the great American nation
to be generous. Principle is what we
were after, and that having been con-
ceded we will be too liberal, am sure,
to impose undue financial penalties upon
our already bankrupt sister republic"
A GENERAL FEELING OF RELIEF.
The manner of Blount showed the
pleasure he felt at the news commune
Gated to him by Secretary Blaine, with
authority for him (Blount) to repeat it
to such persons as he saw fit to make it
known.
McCreary, of Kentucky, another mem
Der of the committee, when seen, said
"Every thing is much brighter now."
Hit, Republican member of the
committee, said: 1.-THE situation looks
great deal better, and the dispatch re-
oai xyad tNI1t hp n ttofo
tory shape"
Other members of the house, who
were seen, showed the relief they felt at
the outcome OF the trouble.
In the senate, also, the members of
the foreign relations committee gave
evidence of satisfaction. The committee
had placed paddock of absolute secrecy
on all the proceedings, but it was evil
dent that they were glad that from them
had been taken the grave responsibility
of declaring war, and that practical
solution of the controversy had been
reached, consistent with the dignity and
self-respect of the United States.
Senator Hoar said it was subject of
much congratulation to the American
people, and he thought the matter was
now ended.
WHEN THE REPLY WAS RECEIVED.
There has been much speculation as
to the time the administration received
the first intimation of Chile's apology
and concession, and some members of
congress even hazarded the statement
that the president had received the re-
ply before the executive message was
communicated to congress, Monday.
This false impression, which threatened
to become general in some quarters, to-
night Chairman Blount seeks to correct.
''As I understand it," said he, 'the dis
patch from Chile was received by the
administration early Tuesday morning.
At 10 80 O'Clock had information from
the president by a confidential message
that dispatch had been received from
Chile at the state department, but that
it was not yet translated. So Chile's
answer was not received until the morn
ing following the transmission of the
presidents message to congress-"
THE SENATE FOREIGN COMMITTEE.
The senate foreign relations committee
had another meeting this morning on
the Chilean controversy, and entabout
an hour in discussing the subject. 1t is
learned that the committee has not yet
received copy of the response made by
the Chilean government to the so called
ultimatum sent by the president, and
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