Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-24
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course of a conversation today about the
reports that Minister Egan's recall had
been requested, ssid: 'This would be a
good opportunity to send some great
| American down there whose name would
carry with it dignity and authority
such a man as Edmunds, for instance
as ambassador to that government, for
| the purpose of negotiating treaty and
looking over the field. Our treaties with
Chile have been terminated. That would
| be no offense to Egan. An ambassador
| is sent to do a particular thing; to ad-
| just affairs and arrange relations between
| minister accredited to apower and the
government of that power. 1t would be
a fine opportunity for the government
to show its desire to do justice to Egan,
| to Chile and to all concerned. Send
plenipotentiary and ambassador with
powers to negotiate treaty and be
on the ground to see exactly what the
situation is. Pending that there would
be peace and the absence of irritation in
our country and in Chile, too. There
would be no offense to Egan, and 1t
seems to me the government has lost it's
opportunity. Although do not dis
trust at all the patriotism of Harrison
or Blaine, in the matter, it is very
natural that they lean to his side, be-
cause at the time OF his appointment
there was great doubt as to whether he
was the proper man to send to such
place."
"But," added the senator, "an
apology ought not to be at all the condi-
tion OF the recall OF Fgan. If Egan be
not acceptable they would only have to
say so to secure his recall. They have
right to have him recalled, independent
OF an apoltgy, if they are going to make
it."
The senator said it seemed to him
that any apology would be not so much
for what Chile had done, as for what she
had said about us.
THE QUESTION OF INDEMNITY.
"The government of Chile" said he,
''disclaims all connection with, all ap-
probation of, and all excuse for the mob,
and promises to punish the guilty par
| ties, wherever they may be found, ac-
cording to their own laws. AS to the
Baltimore assault, this is about as clear
a case of exoneration on the part of the
Chilean government as they could ar
range for. The question of compensa-
ton to the men wounded, and the rela-
tives of the men killed, is one that must
rest in the judgment of the Chilean
people, unless that government is re-
| sponsible in some way. Ii that gov
ernment is responsible for the affair
and refuses to make reparation, of
course it is our duty to make reciama-
tions on them and upon their commerce
until we get money enough to pay for
the losses sustained. If that govern
ment is not responsible to our govern
ment for the wrong done to our citizens,
then the question OF indemnity is one
of mere benevolence, such as we exer-
cised after the Chinese massacre at Rock
Springs"
III in the place of Malta Chile had
had man of good temper, experience
and sound judgment at the head of the
department of the exterior Correspond
Morgan said, 1--WE would not have had
all this trouble" n
AN UNDIGNIFIED DEMAND.
He secuted the rumor to the effect
that this government had urged Chile
to hasten an answer to our communica-
ton. "That would be very singular
request to make" he said. ut would
not do. 1t would be very undignified
demand for this government to make.
If the government has an ultimatum to
PROFOUND to Chile, let it do it and not
let it depend in any sense whether Chile
is in hurry to answer"
PEACEFUL SOLUTION CERTAIN.
In reply to the suggestion of the hope
that peaceful solution would result,
Senator Morgan said: 81 never had any
doubt about it. l have not put war
paint on since it started" he said laugh
ingly. 81 think in the end our relations
with Chile will be strength ned and
our pros pests for their trade made bet
| ter and brighter than they are now"
MoNTT AND BLAINE.
/ Minister Montt today had long con-
ference with Secretary Blaine at the lat
ter's residence, lasting fully two hours.
Minister Montt Immediately returned to
his home and refused absolutely to see
any one, but sent down word that he
had no news to give out.
| Secretary Tracy and other members of
| the cabinet were also inaccessible.
WHITE SQUADRON STILL AT MoNTEvIDEo.
The report that Rear Admiral Walker
sailed yesterday from Montevideo for
Valparaiso with the Chicago. Atlanta
and Bennington is denied at the navy
department. That Admiral Walker is
still at Montevideo is proven by the
reception OF cable message from him
today by Secretary Tracy.
WORK ON THE NEW YORK.
The navy department is advised that
work on the armored cruiser New York,
at Cramps ship yard, is progressing
satisfactorily, but the vessel can hardly
be ready for her trials before the 1st of
June.