Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-24
WHAT IS NOW DEMANDED.
. withdrawal Of tho natta Note and
Reparation and an Apology FOR the
baltimore Outrage.

Government has received from the Gov
sroment Of the United States an ultl-
roatufn which in the strongest possible
terms states that diplomatic relations be-
tween the two countries will cease unless
the ofonsive circular-note sent out re-
cen.lv hy Senior Malta, the Chilean For
crn Minister in regard 10 the Baltimore
AFFAIR is Withdrawn. Furthermore, the
pnimatum demands that Chile immedi-
ete.y make reparstion tor the attack by
the mob upon the Bnltimores sailors IN
Valparaiso. and that she make an apology
for those attacks.
The ultimatum concludes with the state
meut that the United States will tolerate
30 further delay on the part of Chile in
Answering the demands Of the American
Government.
REQUEST FOR yGAE's RECALL.
W,sHNaroN. January 23.-Although no
direct official statement can be obtained
lerc. 10 u nevertheless learned tonight
that the Associated Press dispatch from
Santiago de Chile reporting the nature of
communication Just sent by this Govern
Ineut 10 that OF Chile Is IN the main cor
rect. though coucbed in much less diplo-
matte terms than the original, and gong be-
yOnditin one particular ofImpOrtance. The
Immediately impelling cause Of the send
inc Of this communication seems 20 have
leen the receipt by the Secretary OF State
through Minister NOntt of polite nm
ruuucement on the part of the Chilean
Government that Minister Egan II not
g.r.0na qrdiQ. but on the contrary. persona
a0u grG'a. IN the estimation of the Chilean
Government. coupled with a suggestion
tlata speedy adjustment Of the existing
difficulties and the promotion Of good re-
auons between the two countries would
d. facilitated by his withdrawal.
A. was not considered proper or desira-
be 90 comply with this suggestion. which
wa. entirely unexpected. and, III fact.
created great surprise.
TIE ULTIMATUM.
II was thereupOn determined that tie
controversy should be brought TO deci-
ave point by inviting Chile 20 choose be-
twcentWoRlternntlyes namely. toprOmpt-
rs withdraw the offensive Malta circular,
and also 20 make reparatlon TO the victims
fOr the families of the yictims) of the Val
paralso mob; or, IN case of her refusal 20
brUulesce IN these demands, to understand
that diplomatic relations between the
United States and Chile must entirely and
Indefinitely cease.
No demand that she make an apology
FIR those attacks" was included IN the
communication thu. sent, for the reason,
20 IS understood that Chile has already
made 10 this Government earnest dlsclaim-
crs of sympathy with or completely IN the
deplorable occurrences of last October,
and has expressed deep regret for them.
There If good reason TO believe that all
that IS contemplated by this Government.
in the event of a possible refusal by Chile
90 comply with these demands, is simply
the severance OF diplomatic relations, and
that the supposed danger of war IS by no
means increased by the step now taken.
MERELY DIPLOMATIC RUPTURE.
On the contrary. il is believed that no
more serious results would follow the ces-
sation of diplomatic intercourse with
Chile than have followed similar inter
ruptions OF such relations with other
countries IN the past. IL would merely be
an emphasized expression OF conviction
ON the part of the United States that
Chile has acted badly, and that until she
makes suitable reparstion this country de-
sires no further intercourse OF relations OF
any kind with her. In short, it would be
equivalent 10 telinga man whose conduct
hal been Objectionable and who mad per-
sistently failed TO make amends for 1t that
ms acquaintance Is no longer desired.
tits understood that this Government
was not only surprised but was also dissp-
pointed hy the receipt Of the suggestion
fact that settlement of the long pending
diplomatic controversy upon existing lines
seemed TO be progressing so fayorably and
there was no apparent reason why obJoc-
tion 20 MIR. Egan should be made at this
late dav.
There 10 good reason to believe also that
Minister Montt, though he declines 10 talk
uuon the subject. Is greatly disappointed
Us TINS unexpected turn of affairs, which
g.. hta OIL IN
bring about an amicable adjustment by
tle usual diplomatic methods.
TO CARRY TROOPS TO CHILE.
WA-HNGToN, ID. c.. January 23.--It was
developed tins morning That secretary
Tracy has Just concluded a negotiation
with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
Including the Red Star Steamship Com
iIuy. for charterng the steel steamship
Ohio ~ the Philadelphia Steamship Line
i.r use as transport IN case of war. This
vessel will be used TO carry troops and
supplies 20 Chile should hostIlities occur.
She was built IN Philadelphia in 1878. and
De- thus described in the tonnage register OF
ne navigation bureau of the Treasury De-
priment Ohio steamship. 1891 tons gross,
@5ll tons net, 1913 feet long. i3 feet beam,
H9 depth, 1000 normal horsepower.
though nineteen years old, she is said to
Doc in excellent condition aud well adapt
ed 90 the purposes for which II is proposed
o. use her. She has three sister ships, the
Pennsylvania, the Indiana, and the Hi
nois' all of which may be possibly chartered
upon the same terms.
TIE ONO CLEARS
PHIApupHIA, Pa, January 23.-Captain
Sergeant. of the steamship Ohio, which has
been chartered by the United States Gov
eminent, took out the necessary clearance
papers to-day, and the steamer, II 10
said' wall san from this port tomorrow III
Charge OF an officer of the United States
navy. The vessel clears tor Boston, but
her destination Is thought TO be- the
charleston nayy-yard near Boston.
wALgrg STILL AT MoNTKyIDEo.
washington. January 23.-The report
HAT kear-Admirsl Walker sailed yesterday
from Monteyideo for Valparaiso with the
Chicago, Atlanta. and Bennington is denied
az tie Navy Department. That Admiral
walker IS sull at NontevideO Is proven by
tae reception of O cable message from him
TODAY by Secretary Tracy IN response 10 u
Ctoiegram from the Department inquiring
'Ae prevailing rates for coal at Montevldeo.
senator Cameron, chairman of the Sen
Ste Naval Committee, who is taking q deep
interest pa the naval preparations, had
conference with Secretary Tracy at the
department to-day. and, it's said, expressed
ms individual approval of the eXpendi-
lures incurred by the department IN Its
Preparations for a naval demonstration.
MINISTER MoSrT AND BLAINE.
MAsHNorON. ID. C., January Administer
Monit had long conference with Secre-
taly Blame at the latter's residence, last
NJ July two hours. When the confer
suee closed the Secretary went out for
.ong walk.
ine Navy Department IS advised that
thg work on the ermored cruiser New York
~ Nfaihps ship-yard 10 progressing salts
laciorly. but that the vessel can hardly be
READY Tor her trial before the LIST OF June.