The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-01-27
Draws in Her Horns.
Chill will Apologize.
The President Sends a Special
Message to Congress.

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The reception and reading Of the message
were accompanied by the most impressive
scene that has been witnessed in either
branch Of Congress for many years. The
galleries were packed with spectators, but
absolute and almost painful silence prevail
ed during the reading Of the document. The
almost universal opinion is that a more able,
dignified aud courageous presentation of the
case could not have been made. While the
determined attitude OF the administration
was clearly defined. there was rot the slight
est evidence Of buncombe or jingoism. OF
the hundreds who expressed opinions on the
subject, but one or two criticised the message
Jerry simpson wasone Of these.
He characterized the documents as the brief
Of q pettfogging lawyer. His criticism
brought upon him the contempt of his col
lesgres, one Of whom said that Simpson had
'' neither socks nor sense
Contrary to the expectation Of some of the
belligerents the message did not create war
like spirit. While lis terms point unmista-
kably to Chill being compelled to take steps
toward making reparation. they do not inGi-
cate that war viii be necessary to that end.
There is more earnest talk Of arbitration this
evening than ever before, and il is believed
that Chill viii make the proposition, if she
does not conclude 70 cut matters ehort by
complying wiki the terms of the last note
from the President, presented last Saturday.
THE MESSAGE cHEERED IN TnE HOUSE.
When at 1850 Ar. Pruden, the Executive
clerk, appeared in the House with the mo-
mentous bundle in his hand, nearly every
seat on the floor of the House was occupied,
and the gallery entrances were filed with
people anxious to obtain view Of the scene
and desiFous OF hearing the message read.
Nothing could more eloquently portray the
deep and widespread interest in the afair
felt By the people. Rarely or never, except
on occasions OF the Inauguration ola Presi-
dent. are the halls Of Congress more throng-
ed than they we're to-day. In the executive
gallery sat Russll B. Harrison, accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Delamatyr. Of Montana
Mrs. A. II. Nettleion, wife OF the Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury; Mrs. W. II. Taft,
wife Of the Solicitor General, with many
Others, and in the diplomatic gallery were
the japanese Minister and one ofthe attach
es, and a South American, who was not rec.
osnizsd.
Mr. Blount, chairman Of the COMMITTEES
on Foreign Ahlirs, sat easily in his chair,
while just TO his right ex-SpeAker Reed sat
bolt upright, his elbows on the desk in front
of him, all attention. There was none o.
the usual newspaper reading and letter
writing which the members engage in when
opportunity offers. They all f.li the gravity
and importance Of the situation, and gave j,
their earnest attention aud consideration
At the close ofthe reading a tamlltuou.
cherr arose. Ga the motion of Mr.. Blount
the message was referred TO the Committe,
on Foreign Affairs.
IL THE SENATE
In the Senate the scene was similar in all
respects. The crowded condition of III,
gallery and degree Of attention to the read.
ing alike were the same In the diplomtic
gallery were seated Jules Boeueve. Chan.
cellOr, and Paul DespTe, OF the French lie
CATION. and Messrs, Herbert and Johnston,
of the English legation. In the President:
gallery sat NJ. and Mrs, Mckee, Mr.. anC
Ms. C. a. Coffin, Of Lynn, Mass, thei
guests, Mrs. Russell Harrison, Ms. Dimmick
Mr.. and Ms. Montgomery, of Portland
Ore; Governor Chase, of Indiana, and hi.
secretary. ". B. Roberts; Colonel Igsr
Walker. commander G. A. r Department
of Indiana, and Others. The British Lega-
ton eTineed unusual interest in the messages
telephoning to the White House this morn.
ing if il We're going TO Congress to-day.
There was no demonstration in the Senate
over the message, but general sentiment was
expressed that it was strong and courageous
while temperatei in tone. When the Secretar,
resd tha, portion which related 10 the draw
ing of one Of the Baltimore's sailors through
the streets with losso, Senator Vest moveC
uneasily in his chair, and gave utterane,
audible TO an expression that was interpreted
to meau ia like TO get hold of that polie
man. At the conclusion of the reading o.
the message Mr.. Sherman, Chairman Of tn.
Committee on Foreign Relations, rose and
said.
Mr. president, move that the messag,
and the accompanying documents be printed
and referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations In view OF the gravity Of ths
report and Of the subject matter 60 noi
deem ii proper at this time to make any far
ther remarks"
Mr.. Sherman's motion was unanimously
assented to, and on the suggestion of Mr..
Manderson. chairman of the Printing CON-
miitee, aiditiohal copies were ordered print
ed for the document room.
onLT WILL APoIcIzE.
sasTIAGo, CmII. Jan. 25.-The Chilisn
Government has sent a reply to the ulti-
maium ofthe United States. The reply is
in effect as follows:
Chilli sgrees TO withdraw The offensive
note sent BY senor Malta to all the ChiIian
Ministers abroad, and acknowledges that its
issuance was due to an error OF Judgment.
Chill also withdraws lis request for the with
drawal OF Uni,ed States Minister Esan. IN
addition the Gillian Government in its
answer proposes that Tie siIair OF the attack
on the Baltimore sailors in Valparaiso be
submitted to the arbitration of some neu-
tral nation. Ifthis proposition is not accep-
table 10 the United States Government the
Chilian Government suggests that the matter
be submitted TO the decision of the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
WAsEISsTos, Jan. 25.-Seeretary Blaine
early in the day received a cablegram from
Minister Egan, At Santiago, saying that
President Montt was at The Baths and
tie Minister Of Foreign Afairs asked delay
until President Monti would return. Ii is
probable President Monts has returned, and
that this is the explanation Of the Gnexpect-
edly prompt back down Of Chill
LcNDoy, Jan. 25-At the Foreign office
here no information can be obtained that
England has offered to be arbi,er in the
troubles between the United States and
Chill, report which has been much ciFcu
lated Of late.
Preparations for War.
WAsHEGToS, Jan. Is 1t is stated on high
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