The morning call., 1892-01-01
DIPLOMATIC DELAYS.
Matta'S Message 10 Minister
Mont.
Probable Result Of the Investigation Of The
Baltimore Murders.
The Chileans Claim That the Police We're
Justified in Their ACti0l-MOltt'S
New Cabinet.
Frsslal TO The MORNING CALL.


FrtsaI TO The MORNING CALL.
WAsHIYGroN, Dec 81. - SenCr Montt,
the Chilean Minister, hid anYther inter-
view with Secretary Blame to-day. The
Minister laid befure the Secretary the fol-
lowing translation of a telegram from
Malta. Minister of Foreign Affairs, bearing
on the inquiry into the trouble in Valpa-
raiso between the Chleans and the sailors
from the United Statss steamer Baltimore; /;
SANTIAGO, December 81, 1891.
To the Minister Of Ciie, HdSbRqtOn ::
From a summary of tile proceedings it ap-
pears that the struggle began between two
sailors in tavern at waId "ArTayan"
thSt = vas continued in the streets with the
acceSsi0ns Of numbers Of the inhabitants
and transient parties from the streets
called Del Claye san Francisco and
Alamos. The disorder continued 10 the
streets Del Arsenal and San Martin,
where the police force succeeded IN
restoring order. All the North Americans
except two stale that the police did their
duty, and, from the yoluminOus proceed
ings Of appeals, the court has done its duty.
Whenever the Prosecuting Attorney rel-
d-rs his opinion and the time for producing
evidence shall have expired. sentence
viii be given establishing who and how
many are tue guilty parties, when may
only he presumed at present. Whoever
they may be they will be punished. The
legal proceedings are being actively carried
forward to their proper termination
MArrA
AVOIDING RESPONSIBILITY.
The Minister. when asked by the Asso-
ciated Press reporter for his opinion, called
ecial attention to the statement that all
N6rth Americans excepting two had said
the police did their duty. He regards this
as favorable u the Chilean side of the con-
trOVersy. It is noted that the Chilean Min
lister Of Foreign Affairs promises that when
due process Of Jaw, according to Chilean
Jurisprudence, be observed those found
guilty will be punished, aud SAYS these
judicial proceedings are being carried for
ward actively. This in connection with the
statement that the police did their duty is sig
fcant, as showing that the Chilean Govern
ment does not wish that the action OF tadi-
vduals belonging in Chile Shall be con
founded with the actions Of those connected
with the Government and having official
station. Those nameless acts on thespart
Of individuals, as the dispatch says, are be-
Ing inquired into under the usual judicial
proceedings OF Chile, which are condu
secretly, and, it is said, with the cuInber-
someness attaching to nearly all tho law
courts deriving their authority and pre-
-ee1StFtS from Snain, Goyernmsht has
never asserted the right to interfere with
the ordinary judicial methods of other ma
tions. Il is, however, watehful to see that
the customary judicial methods are fol-
lowed, regarding. Of course, the exTaordi-
nary character of the offense, and is, in the
meantime, making provision for the always
possible occurrence of soma untoward
event. such as undue delay OF a final re-
sponse not consistent with the dignity of
the United States.
CHILE's INTENTIONS.
LONDON, Dec 31.-The Santiago (Chile)
cores spondent OF the Times to-day affirms.
on what he declares to be the highest au-
thority, that Chile would not feel humili-
ated in helping TO the utmost Of her power
to terminate peacefully and in a manner
honorable to both herself and the United
States a conflict which. but for the lengthy
and secret form OF criminal procedure fol-.
lowed in Chile, which allowed constant
false reports hostile 10 a good understand
ing to be prOpagated abroad, could never
have attained such exaggerat ed proper
tons The correspondent rs it's evident
there are frebrands who are anxious for the
Inauguration of war, which would be dis
astr0us to the best Interests Of both eoun-
tries concerned.
WATCHING CHILE's AGENTS.
NEw YORK. Dec. 31-A Washington cor
respondent telegraphs to his paper as fol-
lows: Within the last few days instruc-
tions have been sent TO our naval attaches
at London, Paris aud Rome to acQuaint the
State Department with the movements OF
Chiie's agents in Great Britain and on the
Continent Similar instructions were sent
10 the United States Consuls at a number
Of the more important maritime cities of
Europe. 1t will be the business Of these
officers 10 ldmlliaTiZe themselves with all
tile transactions of Cbile's representatives
known. For example, Chile has been quiet
Iy negotiating with some big gun manufac-
turers for the purcba.e Of heavy ordnance
and other munitions Of war. lt Is also
men In the Chilean army have been sent TO
Germany 10 study the latest modes OF war
as they hud It's expression Ia the kalSer's
scn j or military training. Lieutenant
Ward, our naval attache al Paris, was asked
several weeks ag1 20 send TO the Navy De-
partnent not only a full description Of FL
Captain Pet, the formidable cruiser, which
IS being built on the Seine sJr the Chiieah
Government. but the progress that is Delng
made upon her, the number OF men eDeaBeu
In her construction, tie hours Of labor EN-
Poyed and the earliest practicable dale
wnen she could be made ready for sea.
PROTECTION FOR THE REFUGEES
The Administration is believed to have
found means Of affOrdng protection 70 the
refugees at the American Legation, even IN
she event Of war What 10 do with these
people has been a perDlexing problem; II
Is now expected in the event OF hostllltles
the representatives at Santiago OF HuSsla
and France will join in a request TO fIesl-
cent MOntt that nine Of the Chilean redu-
gees al present under the protec ION Oh MIL
lister Eg be permitted to accompany nlhi
cut Of the country. 1t is also expected that
the represe entatiye of Great Britain VIII JOIN
~ the request. If so. it is hard 10 see now
the Chilean authorities can refuse II. At
all events, the fact is the refugees VIII not
prevent our Government from making war
upon Chile, If such an act is deemed neces-
saTy.
TIE WAR SPIRIT UNIVERSAL.
So conservative man as Representative
McCreaTy Of Kentucky, legislator long ex-
perlenced, who served for years on the
House Foreign Affairs Committee. SAID To-
day; Tie war spirit is very general
throughout the country. 1t is not eonhned
to the young men who have come upon the
scene since 1861. l find it quite prevalent
among The soldiers who served 10 the Union
ana the COnfeder armies. A million Oh
nm rrffft f0
arms. There will be no trouble about the
number OF men. The only embarrassment
would be whom to select"
RETIRED NAVAL OFFICERS READY.
II is stated that the two best-known
naval officers in the retired list have nieq
their application for service in the event OF
war with Chile. One of these IS AdiniraI
Thomas IL Sfevens The var splrlt is