The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-02-05

apology and some adequate PREPARATION
for the injury done to this. government.
In the same note the attention OF the
Chilean government was called to the
offensive character OF note addressed
by Malta, ex-mlnister Of foreign affairs,
to Mont, the minister at this capital, on
the 18th ult. This dispatch was not Off
cially communicated to this government,
but as Mont was directed to translate 1t
and give it to the press Of this
country, it seemed to me it could
not pass without official notice.
IL was not only undiplomatic. but
grossly insulting to our naval officers
and to the executive department, az 1t
directly imputed untruth and insincerity
to the reports Of the naval officers and to
the official communications made by the
executive department to congress. 1t
will be observed that have notified the
Chilean government that unless this note
is at once withdrawn and an apology as
public as the offense is made, will
terminate diplomatic relations.
The request for the recall Of Egan upon
the ground that he Is not persona grata,
was unaccompanied by any suggestion
that could properly be used in support OF
1t, and l i0fer the request was based
upon the official acts OF Egan which had
received the approval Of this government.
But, however that may be, could not
consent to consider such question until
1t had fret been settled whether our cor
respondence with Chiels could be con-
Quoted upon basis Of mutual respect.
SHOULD BE ENFORCED.
In submitting these papers to congress
for that grave and patriotic consideration
which the questions involved demand, l
desire to say l am Of the opinion that
the demands made Of Chile by this gov
eminent should be adhered to and en-
forced. II the dignity, as we'll as the
prestige and influence OF the United
States is not to be wholly sacrificed,
we must protect those who,
in foreign ports, display the
flag and wear the colors OF
this government against insult, brutality
and death inflicted in resentment OK the
acts Of their government and not for any
fault of their own. 1t has been my de-
sire in every way to cultivate friendly
and intimate relations with all the gov
ernments OF this hemisphere. We do
not covet their territory. We desire their
peace and prosperity. We look for no
advantage in our relations with them
except increased exchanges OF commerce
upon basis of mutual benefit.
We regret every civil contest that dis
turbs their peace and paralyzes their
develc pment, and are always ready tc
give our good offices for the restoration
OF peace. 1t must however be under
stood that this government, while exer
cisipg the utmost forbearance toward
weaker powers, will extend its strong
and adequate protection to its citizens
to its officers and to it's humblest sailors
when made the victims OF wantonnesi
and cruelty in resentment, not Of theil
personal misconduct, but Of the otticia
acts Of their government.
PROTECTION TO LOYALTY.
Upon information received from Pat
rick Shields, an lrishman, and probably
British subject, but at the time thu
fireman OF the American steamer Ke
weenaw, in the harbor of Valparaiso fol
repairs, had been subjected to persona
injuries in that city, largely by the pc
lice, directed the attorney-general tt
cause the evidence of the officers anC
Grew of that vessel to be taken upoI
its arrival in San Francisco, anC
this testimony is also herewith
transmitted. The brutality anC
even the savagery Of the treatment Of
this poor man by the Chilean police
would be incredible if the evidence o.
Shields was not supported by other direc
testimony and by the distressing condi
ton of the man himself when he wa
finally able to reach his vessel. Thu
claim for reparation has been made or
behalf of this man, for while he is not {
citizen of the United States. the doctrin,
so long held by US, as expressed In thu
consular regulations is: 1.-The prin
ciples which are maintained b.
this government in regard to pro
lection as distinguished from
relief Of seamen is we'll settled, 1t il
held that the circumstances that the yes
sci is American is evidence that the sea
men on board are such; and in every
regularly documented merchant vesse
the crew will find their protection in tn,
flag that covers them
II have as yet received no reply to gu
note of the 21st inst, but, in my opinion
l ought not to delay longer to bring thes
matters to the attention Of congress TO
such action as may be deemed appro
pirate. BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Executive Mansion, January rs, 1892.