The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-25
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is the effect war would have upon other


istration will receive the unqualified sup
port of the Democratic side of the House in
any measures necessary to uphold the gov
ernment's honor. There Will be no uues-
ton of party at al"
Commander Dickens, of the United
States navy, who has had a wide experi-
ence withSouth Americans, thinks moth
ing short of punishment viii inbue Chile
with proper respect for this govern
ment. The rank and file of the people are
ignorant of our resources and are con-
hdent that they can whip Us. Nothing
but actual force will convince the Ch,leans
they are not strong enough to insult US
with impunity. The smallest reparation
We can demand is that Chile should offer
an apology, pay an indemnity and salute
our flag. Captain Evans showed
the right spirit in threatening to
retaiiate if his gig was stoned again. If
the British commander had been in his
place the authorities would have been
gwen twenty-tour hours Irwhich to apolc-
giZe, with the alternative of having the
city shelled. and his government would
have supported him in it. Several men,
bers OF congress expressed themselves
hopeful and confident that there will be
no war. though if such state of affairs
should be brought about, and the dignity
and honor of the country be at stake.
there should be no hesitation on the part
OF the government to maintain it.
CHICAGO, AN. 24.-The DAILY Ners' Wash
ington City special says: Representative
Hopkins of Illinois said today: ''I do not
think President Harrison's message will
call upon congress for a declaration of
war, but practically it will suggest
such a course, dependent upon Chile's
apoiogizing. / expect as q result of the
message that joint resolution will be
passed by the House and Senate declaring
that hcstilitiPs shall be commenced at the
end of a certain period unless in the mean
time Chile shall have male such repara-
tiou as this country shall deem satisfac-
tory
CHICAGO, Jan. A.-The Inter Deans
Washington City special says regarding
the report that Chile demands Egan's re-
call:
It's doubtful whether there is any precedent
for demanding the recall of minister at so
critical stage in the negotiations between two
countries. Lord SsckviIle West was given pass-
ports by the United states, but there was no dis
pute pending between his government and ours
at the time and it was at the suggestion of the
British government itself. President Cieye-
ing the ministers recall by his own govern
ment demand at this tine o. the presenta-
tion of PASSPORT 70 Egan would in the opinion
OF diplomats here, Immediately be followed by
the dismissal of Minister Monts and the sever
anee OF diplomatic relations between tho
countries. II, in the meantime, no intimatiou
OF an intention to apologize for the assault to
the Bsltimores sailors is received from Chile a
declaration OF war would not be long in COM
ing. The Chilean government has waited three
months to answer a very earnest request from
the United States for an apology and reparation,
and the president undoubtedly will not permit
that government before giving an answer to
suggest that Egan is not agreeable person
On the present situation the Inter Ocean
correspondent says:
1t is evident that the administration is salts
fed that Chile will make answer to de-
mand for apology or reparation. The cabinet ia
now convinced that Chile never had any inten-
tion of apologizing. The president is satisfied
Chile has been deceiving the United States and
causing this delay in order to gain time for its
own purposes Minister Months duty has been
to mslead
One of the highest officers of the govern
ment says:
We have been deceived. Chile has been fool
ing the government. A crisis is therefore near
at hand. Soon after noon tomorrow the people
of the United States will know exactly what is
Z
on authority that the opinion OF the cabinet as
to the character of the presidents message and
the importance of sending 1t to congress is
unanimous.
The Washington Post tomorrow will saw:
There is good reason to fear that Chile's fall
ure 70 promptly scceds to the demand OF our
ultimatum will lead TO something more than a
mere breaking of of diplomatic relations
President Harrison, II is strongly hinted, will
N in hfer L, ~.
eTnment intends TO force the ultimatum by
means OF naval demonstration and such other
measures as are required. Congress will be
asked TO sanction everything involved In this
undertaking.
WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. q The course
of proceedings in congress during this
week depends largely upon the manner in
which the presidents message and Chilean
correspondence is received. The probabii-
ity is, however, strongly against the mat
ter being precipitately taken up for consid-
Grafton by either branch of congress, or
any discussion of the subject Immediately
on receipt of the message. The usual
formal course will doubtless be
followed by referring the message
and accompanying correspondence
to the appropriate committee.
Pending consideration in the committee
the message and correspondence will be
printed. The disposition of the most in
fiuentla. men is adverse To eny unusual
haste in consideration OF the subject The
expected message and correspondence will
be sent to congress tomorrow. Such is
the intention Of the president this even
ing, and unless the case suddenly assumes
some new phase requiring an addition 10
the message, il will be laid before both
houses tomorrow aft srnoon.
The newly reported code of rules will be
the principal topic of discussion in the
House during the week, unless a debate
on the Chilean controversy is unexpect-
edly precipitated. Owing to political
issues which may be revie we'd, ID is antiei-
pated that a lively debate will be INDUCED
in over the rules. 1t can not be predicted
how long time viii intervene between
taking them up for consideration and
their adoption. The appropriations com
mittee is preparing the urgency deficiency
bill to continue the work Of the census
bureau.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2L--At the Midvale
steel works, whore forgings are being made
for guns for the new warships, orders hav-
ing been received from the navy depart
ment to rush to completion forgings. extra
men have been put on and the works are
now running night and day. The same is
true OF the castings for the harbor defense
ram now being built at Bath, Ne.
PREACHER AGAINST WAR.
Asserts That the Government Wants to
Fight Weak Nation.
TACOMA, Jan. 2L-[Special Rev. c. o.