Omaha daily bee., 1892-01-26
WlgE VOTE FOR WAR
lntervi with Nebraska's Senators oa
& the Situation.
CHILL SH ~ BE MOTE TO APOLOGIZE
Patriotic Thoughts 0ouched in the strong-
est Language.
HARRlS0N'S MESSAGE AN ABLE DOCUMENT
Minister Egan's Course Reviewed and
Strongly Commended,
MESSAGE AN ABLE DOCUMENT
NO LACK OF PATRIOTISM IN THE COUNTRY
thousands of Brave Men Both North and
South willing to Give Their Services to
Their Country-Scnator Paddock's
Tcrse Statement of the Case.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., jar. 25.- Special
Telegram TO The BEE. senator Mauderson
this evening was asked by The BEE corre-
spondent what he thought of the prosident's
message and he said:
~ think IL is strong, able and n truthful
presentation of our difficulty with Chilli 10
presents the unquestioned and indisputable
facts in such form that the American people
must certainly be aroused to the gravity Of
the situation. The question ls not only Of
the right OF asylum but whether the gross
aud outrageous insult to the American unl-
form and flag can be passed over without
apology and reparation.
II was particularly pleased to have the on
dorsement of the president as to the conduct
of Minister Egan under the dinicuit circum-
stances in which he has been placed 1t is q
notable fact, but one that has bosn evidently
misunderstood as Is evidenced by the differ
ent criticisms that have been made concern
ing his course, that Mr.. Eean gave to the
refugees under the Balmacsda government
exactly the same asylum that he gave to
refugees under the existing government AS
III the one case he saved those who were In
danger of their lives from the attack of an
infuriated and exasperated moo, so in the
case of those who at later date fled from
mob violence he gave to them the projections
OF the American legation.
Made No Demands on Egnn.
There was no demand made upon him by
either the government of BalmaceLa or the
present government for the surrender Of any
of those who had taken refuge in the legation.
His action was that OF conservative and
courageous diplomat moving in the direction
of the security and safety OF human ilfe
under threatened violence by an eXasperated
mob.
Had the Chlian government at any time
made a demand upon him for tho surrender
of the political refugees, he would have de-
HveTed them, but no such demand has ever
been made.
~ am greatly pleased to have had this enl-
phatc endorsement in the message to con-
OF the information that Ihad already received
from the president IN private conversation,
that the action of Mr. Egan had been such
that at every step it had been ratified by the
government that ne has so ably represented,
Real Question In Dispute.
1.-THE question in dispute between mis- coun-
try is not the one of the right of asylum or
any abuse of the discretion which Is lodged
with all diplomats US to whom they shall
protect under the flag Of the country which
they represent. IL is much graver than that
ard was born OF an unreasoning hatred to
this country. There was most outrageous
and bruta! attack made upon American sea-
men wearing the uniform of their country,
This attack was not made because of any
provocation on their part, but simply because
they wore the uniform of the Uuited States.
1.-THE president in his message shows the
character of the brutality. He shows how
these men on shore leave, properly granted
to them after tho usual imitation from tho
municipal authorities of Valparaiso,
were beset wholly unarmcd and wholly
tn thamsalyaa ct N nfk
lack by an organized mob, aided and aDetted
by the police of the city of Valparaiso.
1.-THE least that the Chilian government
could have done in the presence OF these vll6
outrages would have been to speedily apolot
gized and offer to make reparation for tho
damage sustained.
offered Additional Insult.
"Instead of this Chill has procrastinatet
ana postponed investigation until moro than
three months have elapsed, and instead OF
apology it has offered additional insult BY
letter IRON it's minister, Malta, addressed to
tie minister of the United States from Chllt,
Mr.. Montt, which insult is added to injury
by charges OF misrepresentation and falser
hood made against The president of the
United States and officers of the AmericaI
navy.
President Harrison is right in demanding
that this offensive publication, mace public
at the request of Malta by the Chilan mipisi
ter and proclaimed through him to all the
shall be an apology and idemnity for the
wrongs sustained.
The country is not anxious for war with
any power, aud would especially deplore d
conflict with sister repu biic OF this CONT.
nent. 1t will be IN no haste to rush into con-
ilict with power so feeble 1 have no doubt,
however, but that congress will sustain the
president in his patriotic course ana will in
slst that the ultimatum that he has gwen to
Chill shall be speedily met by compliance
with its terms
Right in Not Recalling Egan.
He is right in his determination not TO
recall Minister Egan at the request Of the
Chlian government. The opposition on the
patt of Chili Is not directed toward EgaIi
personally, but is reflection upon his official
course, which has received the approval of
the State department and the president. To
Withdraw him, therefore, at tho demand Of
Chill would DO for the government TO stultify
itself.
earnestly hope that this manly and
statesmanlike letter will perform its work
and that Chill will see how greatly she Is In
fau and hasten 10 make the amende honora.
bic and give TO us IN short time the indemnity
that our sailors are fairly eutitled TO and
that this country must demand TO maiutain
| its own dignity and self-respect.
The whole unfortunate matter is wei
summed up by the president when he SAYS
that ii must be understood that this govern
meDt while exercising the utmost forbear4
ance towards weaker powers will extend its
strong and adequate protection to its citizens,
10 It's officers and to its humblest sailor when
made the victims of wantoness and cruelty
in resentment, not OF their personal miss
conduct, hut OF the official acts of theiE
government.
Senator Paddock's Views.
Senator Paddock said TO your correspond,
ent tonight of tho presidents message:
"As listened felt my pride OF country
Strengthening with every word OF that splen-
| did document as 1t fol- frm the lips OF tho
| reading clerk. President Harrison, by thiS
! great statement of the duty and tho re jponsl-
bilitics, Of the honor has elevated the stand.
ard of our Americanism far above the plane
Of commercial greed. individual, or self seekr
ing and partisan strife INTO the pure realm OF
unsefsh patriotism. 1t was q magniicent
defeuse Of American honor aud American
| citizenship, which viii be an inspiration 70
every citizen Of tho republic. II was rebuk9
| for the cowardly assaults upon our unarmed
| seamcn, which will gladden. tho hearts Of
ICoNTISUEp On FIFTH PACE.
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