Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-25
HANDED TO THE cHILEANA
The Communicative Reported to Have Be
Sent by This Country.

The Communicative Reported to Have Been
Sent by This Country.
Special Cable to the New York Herald
VALPARAlso, Jan. M.-The ultimatum Of the
government Of the United States eouched in
the drmest language that Chile must imme-
diately and without reservation withdraw tho
offensive note Of Senior Malta, ex-minister of
foreign affairs, apologize for the assault upon
the sailors OF the cruiser Baltimore and pay
indemnity for the injuries inflicted upon the
American citizens has been handed the Chilean
government by Minister Egan.
This is the reply sent by the United States to
the demand OF the Chilean government for the
recall Of Minister Egan. The prompt sending
OF this ultimatum. instead Of an order to Mr.
Egan that he return home. has surprised the
Chilean government, and it is rumored that
President Jorge Montt, who ia resting at o
bathing resort. has been asked to return at
once to Santiago and consult with his cabinet
and council Of state in regard to the matter.
EaAN's INSTRUCTIONS.
Minister Egan is instructed that II the de-
maud is not complied with at once to sever
diplomatic relations with the Chilean govern
ment.
The Chilean public is not aware Of the gravity
OF the situation. nor does it know the American
uitlmatum has been received. The cabinet has
been acting secretly and Is accused in some
quarters NOT only Of giving out false news to
the public, but also Of keeping the real facts
from the councillors of state.
THE DANGER NOT KNOWN.
Vague and uncertain rumors have gained cir
lation in Valparaiso and Santiago, but the real
danger is not generally known.
Mr.. Kennedy, the British minister, acting
under instructions from the home government,
went to Santiago this morning to offer his
friendly offices rs mediator.
am confident that the United States gov
ment will receive all it demands. and fully be-
neve that the action of the cabinet in allowing
the present complications to arise will be CEN
sured tomorrow ut the meeting OF the cham
ber There is a marked sentiment in army and
navy circles against saluting the American flag
should that be demanded
am privately informed that the British ad-
mlrai, Holtan, is very much opposed to the
foolish policy Of the Chilean government
THEY STILL HOPE FOR PEACE.
had interviews tonight with Eduardo
Montt and Judge Alphonso, both Of whom are
members Of the council Of state. When in
formed them of the nature OF the ultimatum
sent by Secretary Blaine they expressed con-
siderable surprise at its terms, and without
formally committing themselves. both agreed
that it would lie a supine act to now withdraw
Mattas letter.
They expressed the hope that at the meeting
OF the council Of state in conjunction with the
CABINET tomorrow n peaceful solution of the
difficulty might be arranged.
Judge Alphonso said that any war between
the two countries would be exceedingly foolish,
and he was fully convinced that the United
States did not desire to humiliatc Chile.
EVIDENCES OF DUrLIcIrY.
When I saw Dom Carlos Walker Martinez to-
night he expressed deep regret that the Chilean
cabinet had brought matters to such crisis,
nd defrp To- n e,,Y
ment Of the difficulty. He has no doubt that
the sentiment OF the Chilean congress will up
hold these views.
During the past week, in spite of the show Of
friendship toward Minister ESan by Senior Pc
riera. minister Of foreign affairs, and other
members Of the Chilean cabinet events have
come to light exhibiting surprising duplicity.
Minister Egan was asked last week by the Chill
can foreign Office to recognize" the fact that
Secretary Blaine had accepted the remuneration
OF Matta's circular letter by the Chilean govern
ment, the so-called remuneration being for
warded upon the explanation that President
Harrisons message was a domestic document
and it was, therefore, improper for q foreign
government to officially comment upon it.
DEMANDING KGAN's RECALL.
Mr.. Egan declined to entertain the PROPOSE
ton until after he had communicated with the
Washington government and obtained instruc-
tions from his own superiors. He declined to
acknowledge the Pronunciation upon the
grounds cited by the Chilean authorities with
out official information from Washington.
When the request in regard to the Malta note
was made by Minister Egan he was told that a
letter in regard to the subject would be sent to
the American legation. The promised letter
was not sent
On the contrary the Chilean government
cabled Senior Pedro Montt, its minister at
Washington, to demand the recall OF Mr..
Egan.