The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-01-25
THE MESSAGE GOING IN TO-DAY.
But There Is No Probability of Hasty
Action Being Taken.

But There Is No Probability of Hasty
Action Being Taken.
WASHINGTON Jan. A.-The expected mes
sage of President Harrison on the Chilian
situation, with the correspondence on the
subject, will be sent to congress tomorrow.
Such is the intention of the president this
evening, and unless the case suddenly as
sumes some new phase, requiring an addl-
tion to the message, it will be laid before
both houses tomorrow afternoon. The
probability is strongly against the matter
being precipitately taken up for considera-
tion by either branch of congress, or OF any
discussion Of tho subject Immediately on
receipt of the message. The usual formal
course will doubtless be followed by refer
ring the message and accompanying corre-
Pending consideration in the committee
the message and cor orlegpondenee will be
printed. The disposition OF the most IN
fiuential men is averse to any unusual haste
III constellation Of the subject.
The Post tomorrow will say: There ls
good reason to fear that Chili's failure to
promptly accede to the demand Of oar
nltimatum will lead to something more
than the mere breaking OFT OF diplomatic
relations. President Harrison, it is strongly
limited, will inform congress IN his message
that this government intends to force the
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tion and such other measures as are re-
quired. Congress will be asked to sanction
everything involved in this undertaking.
Commander Dickens, Of the United
States navy, who has had wide experience
with South Americans, thinks nothing short
respect for this government. "The rank
rank and file of the people are ignorant or
our resources and confident they can whip
u.s. he says Nothing but actual force will
convince the Chilians they are not strong
enough to insult US with impunity: The
smallest reparatloE We can demand IS that
Chill should offer an apology, pay indem-
nifty and salute our flag. Capt. Evans
showed the right spirit in threatening to
retaliate ii his gig was stoned again. II u
British commander had been in his place
the authorities would not have been given
twenty. four hours in which to apologize,
with the alternative of having the city
shelled, and his government would have
supported him in it," s
Several members of congress expressed
themselves hopeful and confident there
would be no war. though they say if such q
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 main
tain it.
Representative Holman in an interview
says: ''There is no doubt of our ability to
conquer Cnlll, Du6 tne principal tnluB 70 pc
taken into consideration is the effect the
war would have upon other South American
nations. In the course of time you would
see close alliance between the countries
of South America should this government
wage war against Chilli" In closing Mr..
Holman said: 1.-THE administration will
receive the unqualified support of the dem
ocratic side of tho house in any measures
necessary to uphold the governments
honor. There will be no question of party
at ALL"
Representative Hopkins. OF Illinois, said
to- day: Il do not think President Harri-
sons message will call upon congress for
declaration of war, but practically it will
suggest such course dependent upon Chill
apologizing. expect as result of the
message joint resolution will be passed
by the house and the senate declaring that
hostilities shall tie commenced at the end
a certain period unless in the meantime
Chill shall have made such reparation as
this country shall deem satisfactory"
None of the government officers had any
news for the press tonight. Neither had
Minister Montt. The Chilian situation
was tho principal subject of conversation
here to-day. @H