The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-26
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
English Papers Join with Some p.mo
cratic Sheet L.. c-s..a..

English Papers Join with some Demo-
cratic sheets in Criticism OF Harrison.
LONDON, Jan. 26-All the daily papers publish
long editorial comments this morning in ray.rd
sde presidents message. The Eelrs regards
ne message as election buster but say IL is hard
~ see now Chile can possibly deny that the
e.rcuiar OF Malta was offensive to the United
s,aees government ''No false PRIDE" saws the
He~s should restrain the Chileans from dis
avowing this act Of an indiscreet minister ana
SO paving the way to a settlement of their own
scores against America
Inc Chronicle says: After hearing the Ian
guage President Harrison felt justified in using
toward Chile, one cannot help wonder
ing why Egsn was not recalled
The coming elections probably account
acr the animated language of the
message Harrison's declaration that America
does not eovet territory ought not to be taken as
pledge, but rather an ingenious device to
ailay suspicious not wholly grouudless. II re-
naias 10 De seen what the Pan-Amcricanism of
blaine and his friends viii be content with
The Daily Telegraph says nothing has vet oc
CURED TO justify the alarming rumors OF resort
70 hostilities. Harrison carefully abstains from
any words calculated to embitter the diolomatic
relations. Impartial Americans must aeknowl-
edge that Chile has had some iustifiea-
tion Tor Its irritation. Harrison defends
Egan In terms of unmixed appreciation 1t is
extremely unlikely that Chile will venture to
oeiy the power of America. There only needs
10 De little extension Of the spirit OF compro-
mise and Cancellation which Chile has already
exhibited to remove the differences between the
countries speedily and peaceably
i The Times says: The weak point In Hnrrison's
argument is the absence of any evidence that
the attack upon the American sailors was any
thing else than the sudden outbreak of mob
Jury. 1t Is not rendered clear in what res poets
the Chilean formula of regret misses the
o. mt oil ufr NF ~
The request of Chile for the recall of Egan had
something to do with hardening the presidential
attitude. In the meantime, things look de-
cidedly awkward, although comfort may be
sought in the knowledge that the exigencies of
eiectioneering are many and mysterious.
The Standard says: The plain truth is that Mr.
Harrison has been to infinite pains to spy out
provocation. The Chilean statesmen could not
reasonably be expected to make an abject
apology. They have made the frankest and
fullest admission that the incident is depiorable
We are not aware that America has gone nearly SO
far to soothe Italy for the New Orleans
affair. The ilcicious inquirer will, however,
seek an explanation in American politics. 1t is
more probable contingency that Chilean IRON
clads will lombard New York than that the
American army will land in Chile. Meanwhile,
II more contemplation of hostilites brings home
to the minds OF American people the inadequacy
OF their ornaments, something will be achieved.
The St. james Gazette this afternoon SAYS:
much may be excused in a country which had
an envoy of Egan's character thrust upon it,"
adding that it would be difficult TO suppose
either OF these hgh-spirited republics mean
business.
The Globe says: The Chilean anxiety to get
rid OF Egan was justified by the American de-
termination to keep him in Chile. 1t will be a
long time before the United States gives a
Fenian a diplomatic post.
The Pal Mall Gazette says: 1t is difficult to
understand why the United States harnesses
Chile the way il is doing. The fact that Minis
ter Egan's son is prosecuting Chile for revoking
a railway concession throws q food of light on
the subject
NEW YORK, Jan. 25-The World says: Our
government is strong; Chile is weak. Magma
nimity. forbearanee and great patience will be
becoming in us, and will cost nothing in the
respect OF enlightened mankind
The Herald says: Had Harrison shown more
calmness aud patience, more craftsmanship and
| patriotism, more desire for peace, the contro-
versy might have been brought 10 an early set
Element, satisfactory and honorable to both ma
| tons What Chile will do in the face OF de-
mands with which she may feel IL humiliating
to comply remains to be seen. Arbitration yet
remains We think Harrison has made grave
mistake; We trust ii may be remedied.
The Tribune says: President Harrison's mes
sage is destined to rank with the declaration of
the policy which made Monroe's name famous
AuouE TIE FtpHpiiCdu HhllOHs Vi lulo SOHllUent
| it will be interpreted earnest OF more Wig
orous and resolute diplomacy than has been
known at Washington City during recent years.
There is nothing that can be submitted to arbi-
tration except the amount of indemnity.
The Stats Zeitung says: Our demands for an
apology for Matta's impertineuee aud for an ex-
preston of regret for the Valparaiso affair are
justified. The question of indemnity might be
left to arbitration.
The E.ening Post says: 1t has been contlnu-
ally given out IRON Washington City and alleged
as a grievance against Chile that no expression
of regret for the Baltimore affair has appeared
in the official Chilean correspondence. Publca-
ton of that correspondence has shown bow
false that assertion has been from the begin
ming.
CHICAGO. Jan. 25.-The Tribune says: There
can be no doubt that IL Chile does not speedily
come 10 her senses. she will be brought to them
through the stern agency of war.
The Inter Ocean, Rep. says: The great and
grave duty imposed upon congress should be
performed in the spirit that moved the legislat-
ors who declared war with Great Britain in 1872.
when cur flag and the uniform OF our navy were
insulted or abused by foreign power
The Daily Ness. Ind, says: The time for
temporiEing is past. Whatever answer Chile
may make must now be made 20 the people of
the United States. The presidents message is
clear and comprehensive on all the main points.
Ii is foregone conclusion that both branches
OF congress viii uphulu TINS ueulhHu lcE pro-
tection OF the American flag from insult.
The Times, Dem, says The case is left with
congress without even suggestion from the
president II there be intelligent patriotism in
congress TO justify the popular expression to
which the majority in the lower house is due,
there will be prompt suggestion to the execu-
tive OF a change from methods OF vain glory TO
those of craftsmanship.
C1NcINNATI Jan. 21-The Enquirer will state
the situation in an editorial tomorrow without
comment other than that the United states can
not afford 10 deal with the case III any manner
not CONSTANT with its dignity snd honor.
The tone OF the Commercial Gazdses editorial
on the Chilean matter will be that the United
States owes il TO its dignity 70 stop az no cost,
however great, in order TO make the flag re-
spseted the world over and duly protect all
citizens in all lawful proceedings, no matter IN
what country.
NEW ORLEANS Jan. 25-The PiodyaRe says;
When British officials impressed into British
service So Tors of the American merchant
marine il drove the United States with less than
500, coo of population TO dec are war on one OF
the most powerful of nations. This nation can
not afford 70 be less regardtul of the lives and
rIghts of its sailors today than il was of their
liberties eighty years ago.
The Times Democrat says: The presidents
message on the Chilean question 10 timely
proper and patriotic. In case Ike this, where
the nstional honor is at issue there eSn De no
sectional or party lines, snd the president can
count confidently on the support OF the South.
which is as broadly patriotic In this mstter as
any part OF the Union.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2a.-Ihe Press says. We