The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-01-28
special to the REcoRp-Ux1ox.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Developments
in the Chilean controversy since the
Presidents ultimatum have been a
series of surprises, of which that OF to-
DAY was not the least. When the first
news of the decision of the Chilean Gov
eminent to practically concede all that
the United States asked was received in
an Associated Press cable message from
Santiago it indicated such a complete
change on the part Of the Chileans that
while there was hope that it was true,
many persons We're hardly able to credit
ii. 4 later dispatch not only confirmed
this message, but each new development
added to it some feature making stronger
the statements originally made. Egan's
dispatch received yesterday, in addition
10 what was already known, indicated
that Chile was willing to apologize for
the Malta note, which had been one of
the worst features of the controversy.
What Egan said, however, was not in all
respects satisfactory, although III advance
OF transmission to Congress official in
formation was not obtainable.
1t is believed that Egan's message was
one transmitting the Chilean Govern
Iuent's reply, and giving the substance
CI the concessions made. For this reason
1lgan may not have been full enough in
his statements to thoroughly make clear
the full force of Pereirra's answer.
The dispatch containing the reply of
ScnOr Pereirra, Chilean Minister of For
eign Affairs was very long, and the trans
l2tion was not completed until to-day.
u is said to be a frank and Splendidly
written document. breathing through
out a spirit OF friendship and good will to
the United States. 1t Is said to be clear
and unequivocal. Nothing whatever is
left OF the Malta note, which is not only
withdrawn, but apolOgiZed for. The
most sincere regret is expressed for the
Baltimore incident, and the offer to
refer it to the Supreme Court is said to
he made as an illustration of the friendly
feeling of the ChiIeanS toward the United
States. The expressions of cOrdiality
toward this country are profuse. 1t is said
that the tone of the document IS appar-
emily so sincere, friendly and manly, and
leaves the matter in such shape, that it is
hardly possible to fail to bring the two
countries closer together and result in an
amicable adjustment of the whole diff
Guilty.
The prospect of war, it is thought, is
now over, and while considerable re-
mains to be done before the controversy in
its entirety viii be closed and be simply q
matter OF history, yet the affair Is in such
shape as to bring the two nations closer
together and make further proceedings in
the matter comparatively easy OF adjust
lnent.
Blount, Chairman of the House Com
1nittee on Foreign Relations, in speaking
OF Chile's latest dispatch, said: THE
whole matter is settled, and nothing but
the preliminaries remain to be arranged.
The apology made by Chile is as COM
plete as it could possibly be-"
- on mean that the apology was ample?'
cd ~ W
among the little cOterie Of congressman
who gathered around during BlOunt's
statement.
NO, l don't say that in so many
words,' said Biouut, Il mean simply
that so far as the whole question is con-
Cerned there is complete compliance with
our wishes expressed in the final de-
lnaud of the State Department. l cannot
quote the exact language of the dispatch,
the translation Of which, l will say, was
shown me by Mr.. Blaine. 1t covered six
or seven pages OF foolscap, and there was
expressed terms Of great regret. The dis
patch was especially clear and vigorous
in repelling the charge Of hostility on the
part Of the Chileans to the American flag
and American uniform. Indeed, the
whole spirit of it was regret at the BalJi-
more occurrence, and the utter disaYOWal
of any i'll feeling toward the American
uniform. To give you sample, 1t says:
Chile hate the American uniform? No!
TOO well does she remember that flag
and uniform in her ports and har-
bors, aiding her in her struggle
Tor independence referring to Chile's
struggle years ago to achieve independ-
encel. To illustrate the feeling we enter
tain toward the American Republic, we
are willing to submit the whole matter of
the Baltimore affair to that august trib-
une, your Supreme Court l do not
quote, perhaps, the exact words of the
dispatch, but the effect of it says: 1t is
not necessary to submitit to the Supreme
Court: but III order to show our feeling
toward you, we are willing to submit it TO
your court. They withdraw their re-
Guest for Minister Egan's withdrawal,
and speak Of the Malta note as an error of
judgment, and are willing to meet the
American demands"
"But what about the apology de-
manded ~ again interrupted a member.
II cannot say what is said in specific
form,' replied Mr.. Blount, but the
whole augmentation and declaration of
feeling and regret at the action taken by
the Government to have the guilty par
ties arresled-an these illustrations are
given as 10 their feelings III an attempt To
exhaust the idea that there was any hos
tility toward us. Mr.. Blaine seemed
much elated over the dispatch, and re-
CARDS it as an assurance of the end of the
controversy. While the apology may
not De put IN ulplOnlaIic language the
dispatch is just as full and complete III its
regret of the whole affair as it could be-
Turning to Springer, BlOunt said: Il
tell you the bottom Is out of it, that is all,
the Administration Will not have a straw
to stand on il it continued TO make de-
mandS with that dispatch in it's face, but
! have no idea they are going to force it
any further. no one can read that entire
correspondence, gentlemen, without feel
ing the utmost sympathy at the almost
humihating attitude Of the Chilean Gov
eminent. Mr.. Blaine informed me that
the President would send Chile's answer
in to-day or tomorrow"
The manner of Blount showed the
pleasure felt at the news communicated
10 him by Secretary Blaine, with author
ity for him (Blount} to repeat it TO such
persons as he saw Mt TO make it known.
McCreary Of kentucky, another mem
Der of the committee, when seen said:
Everything is much brighter now.'
Hit, Republican member of the com
mittee, said: 1.-THE situation looks great
deal better, and the dispatch received
puts the trouble in a more satisfactory
shape.''
Other members of the House who were
seen showed the feeling of relief they fell
at the outcome of the trouble.
In the Senate also members of tine
Foreign Relations Committee gave evil
dence OF satisfaction. The committee had
placed a paddock Of absolute secrecy on
all its proceedings, but it was evident
they were glad that from them had been
taken the grave responsibility of declar-