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PROSPECT FOR PEACE
1he Chilean Government Makes
a Reply,
Minister ESan Tele5raphs Its Offer TO
Secretary Blaine.
Hltta's Note WitldraH1-Blso The Request
for EglB's R8CaIl-PTopOsed ATbitTa-
tl0l Of the Baltimore Outrage.
Special 20 TIE MORNING CALL

WASHINGTON, Jan. .26,-Thls Government
to-day received a long message from Min
ister Egan conveying the offer on the part
Of the chilean Government Tor a settlement
Of all existing difficulties with the United
States. This message confirms in every par
ticular tie statement made in the exclusive
Associated Press dispatch received from
Santiago last evening, which was in effect
that Chile ogreed to withdraw the offensive
note sent by Malta; to withdraw the re-
quest for the recall Of Egan. and TO submit
the Baltimore affair to the arbitration of
some neutral nation OF to the decision Of
the United States Supreme Court Egan
states these propositions at greater length
than the press dispatches. but the exact ad-
dltions cannot now be ascertalned. There
Is reason to believe, however. that the
Chilean Government not only offers to with
draw tie offensive note, but in addition Of
fers to apologize for it; and also agrees to
the proposition made by the United States
ia regard to the right of asylum and safe
conduct Of refugees.
Esan's dispatch was submitted to the Cabi-
net at the meeting to-day. Tie entire ques-
ton was discussed, and it is understood a
difference Of opinion was developed as to
the propriety Of accepting the offer without
modifcatl0ns as far as It related to the sub
mission Of The question Of Cnile's responsi-
biHty for the attack On tie sailors of the
Baltimore to the arbitration Of a neutral ma
ton CT to the decision Of tile Supreme
Court Without reaching a decision the
meeting adjourned. Tie President will
doubtless communicate Eean's dispatch to
Congress, but viii probably not do so for
several days unless i. is called for by the
House OF the Senate.
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submission of the Bphring Sea question to
arbitration. 1t is generally understood that
Hon. i. j. Phelps Of Vermont is to be one
OF the arbitrators.
REID TO RESIGN.
1t has been ascertained on the best Of
authority that Whitelaw Reid, the United
States Minister to France, has handed
his journalistic work. The State Depart
ment, it is understood, has been advised to
this effect.
IL is said that Reid will bring with him
the draft of the proposed eXtTaditiOn treaty
with France, but this cannot be confirmed.
MANAGEMENT OF THE WORLDS FAIR.
The House Committee on Appropriations
to-day agreed to report a resolution calling
for inquiry by the Appropriations Commit
tee of the House as TO whether the require
mentS Of the act of Congress providing for
holding the COumb bian Exposition at Chi
cagO are carried out; whether all the eX-
pendltures, IF whatever character, for the
exposition have been judiciously made, and
generally into the management Of the fair.
LAND CASES DECIDED.
In the case of j. Il. HalloweIl vs. Fred
erick Todd. involving land in the Sacra-
memo District, the Commissioner decision
is affirmed The Commissioners decision
is also affirmed in the case of Henry Bur
bank VS.. Mathew Lin, involving land in the
Vlsalla District.
POSTAL CHANGES.
A new Postoffice has been established at
DimOnd, Alameda County Special from
Alameda) Ezra Barrett Postmaster.
After February 9th next the special postal
service from Cottonwood TO Riley, Tehama
County, Cal, will be discontinued.
PENSIONS GRANTED.
California pensions have been granted as
follows: Pembroke Haskell Michael Derry,
Sllas A. Burhap, Oren Ii. Stone
PERSONAL MENTION.
Frank Bragg, Edwin w. Tucker and D.
{. Martin. OF San Francisco, are registered
at Wizards Hotel.
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NICARAGUA CANAL.
Benefits to Be Derived From the Completion
Of the Great Enterprise.

oSAeAts 10 Dc OeI4Neu FROM Lue NOmpIeLl0n
Of the Great Enterprise.
New YORK, Jan. 26-The Wall-street
journal says: An official Of leading
transcOntinental railroad says I'VE have
been examining The possible effects of the
completion of the Nicaragua Canal upon
tIanscOntinentaI business, and we have
reached the conclusion that the completion
Of this great waterway would have most
pronounced effect in stimulating the busi-
ness of all the transcontinentaI roads. Il
would, first. build up the Pacific Coast, and
this would directly bear upon the business
OF the tTanscoDtinental roads. The idea
that waterway as a competitor Injuries
railway Is wrong, as statistics prove.
While rates are lower on q railway adjGin-
ing canal than on a railway at a distance.
the volume Of business is so much greater
as to make the net returns To the company
a great deal larger. A canal increases the
population and industries along the course.
just so with the Nicaragua Canal This
canal viii bring business to the Pacific
Coast which at present does not reach it. II
VIII plant enterprises where none now
exist. The question to be solved is, Of
course the vital one Of who shall build the
canal The present construction company
does not want Government interference.
but it is manjfestly for the good of the cOun-
try that our Government should be party
10 the building of ii. 1t might be a good
idea II all the Leading nations of the world
took certain percentage Of the stock fOI
the sake or maintaining peaceful relations
between the countries" ="
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THE FLORENCE ESTATE.
Comments on the Alleged Claim Of Hiss
Florence Hall OF San Francisco.

Comments on the Alleged Claim Of Hiss
Florence Hall OF San Francisco
New YORK, Jan. 26 When the attention
of friends Of the late William Florence was
called to the San Francisco story that Miss
Florence Hall of San Francisco would sue
for a share of the estate. they claimed that
he was notably free from entanglements of
this kind, either on or of the stage His
brother. Police Inspector COnlin, said
that he took very little stock in the
San Francisco story. The woman, he
said, would probably have great difficulty
in proving her claim. Billy" he said,
was chaTitably disposed and frequently
ranging from SO TO $50" Lawyer Seybe,
Mrs. FIorence's counsel, said that be has as
yet received no notice of the claim. The
citation for the probate Of FlOrence's will is
returnable before the Surrogate on February
10Th. None of the relatives intend to dis
pute It,
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AMONG The CHILEANS.
/ FTi8Idiy Feeling Expressed in Their
Chamber Of Deputies.

New YORK, Jan. 2G.-Th Herald's San
tiago special says: The American question
came up in the Chamber Of Deputies today.
Deputy Jordan said that much alarm and
concern existed in the public mind
relative TO the condition Of affairs
between the two countries. He
thought the Ministers should make some
definite statement about the matter The
tact that in his opinion the United States
was great nation, honorable and just in its
dealings. was emphasized, he could not be-
lieve there was any desire on her part TO
humiIiate Chile. He felt positive Of her
good intentions, and urged the Chamber to
remember the position they assumed when
the French occupied Mexico. ITO the
United States" continued Senior Jordan,
"Chle and all the smaller South American
republics must look for protection
in the expoundng and enforcement 0 f the
Monroe Doctrine" Chile, lie felt sure,
ought to meet the demands made
upon her 10 friendly manner
and acknowledge with regret the
fClJ uuANi tAHdL5 DCCuIIFu' 'Co OI WHICH
complaint is made. The general seui-
ment of the Chamber was favorable to the
sentiments expressed by Senator Jordan,
with the single exception Of Joaquin Walker
Martinez, who has been long known as en-
pertaining an active dislike to Americans.
He spoke against Jordan's request,
but bis opposition vas unimportant. In
reply TO Jordans Interpolation Minister
Perera stated that an answer to the ulti-
matum Of the United States had been sent
to Minister Egan, which he hoped and be-
lieved would prove satisfactory to the United
States, but at present he was not at liberty
70 diyulRe It's contents.
THE COUNCIL OF STATE.
At a meeting Of the Council Of State.
which considered the ultimttum, President
Montt presided. The meeting was Of any
thing but a cheerful character and there
was some excited talk. The debate was pro-
longed for three hours. l saw some
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AUsTRIA's EFFORTS.
Proposed Reconciliation Between the Waite

Proposed Reconciliation Between the Vatican
and the Italian Government.
ROME Jan. 26.-It is learned from Vatican
sources that few days ago Cardinal Van
nultelH had long interview with the Pope
on the subject Of a reconciliation between
the Holy See and Italy. The interview was
prom ted by The Emperor Of Austria. VINO
is personally interested in the matter. Aus
tria. it is understood, asks of the Pope the
participation of Catholics in the Italian
parliamentary elections aud a modification
of the present favorable attitude of the Holy
See toward France. In return for this Aus
tTia wants Italy 20 change the inimical atti-
tude toward the Vatican TO one OF a more
friendly character, and to put An end to the
religious persecution Of Catholics. Austria
has a triple end in view-tO save the Triple
Alliance fr0m discredit in the Catholic
world; to Dreyent the Vatican from going
over to the side Of France aud to arrest the
radical movement in Italy which might in
time threaten the position Of the monarchy.
The Italian court and the Government have
siguihed their approval Of the rapproche-
menI on the lines laid down.
Cardinal LedOcEOwskl has been made
Prefe Of the Congregation de Propaganda
FIdi, in succession to the late Cardinal
Sime0nL Cardinal Nannutteii becomes
Prelect. of Briefs, and Cardinal Ricc Pre-
feet OF Memorials.
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DEMOCRATIC BANQUET.
Remarks by Senator Hill at Reception /
the Manhattan Club.

Remarks by Senator Hill at Reception BY
the Manhattan Club.
New YORK, Jan. 26-Two thousand
Democrats grasped the hand of New York'i
junior Senator tonight, and amid the
popping of champagne cOrks David Bennett
Hill listened smilingly to many complL
nentary things said Of him. The oct tasion
was reception rendered him by the Man
haitian Club, and Democrats from this and
other States congratulated the Senator.
When Senator Hill arose after dinner was
over. it was fully two minutes be-
fore he could speak, so continuous was
the applause. He thanked the Man
haitian Club; referred to the Demo-
cratic victories in New York the past four
years, and speaking of his share remarked:
Il simply did what felt to be my duty TO
my State and to my party. This year we
will storm and carry the RApublicanism of
the country. We ave carried the LegiSla-
ture, we will have a new Congressional ap-
portionment, to be followed by new State
appOTtionment and l hope soon to sit in the
United States Senate with a Democratic
colleague"
President COudert Of the Manhattan Club
and others spoke.
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members Of the Cabinet after the
meeting had adjourned and they looked
harassed aud worn. i am informed that
Foreign Minister Pereira presented for the
consideration Of the council the note in
reply, which expresses regret for the Balti-
more incident, and begs to submit that
question to arbitration, either to
friendly nation or to the United States
Supreme Court and asks 10 retire Matta's
offensive note, but with reservations and mod
ifcations. There was opposition to this note
In behalf Of the Conservatives. but the Lib
erals, under the lead Of Eduardo Malta,
formed the majority, and Pereira's note was
indorSed. The papers which wsre favor
able to Balmaceda published the ultmatum
sent by the United States with tie widest
kind Of comments. They do SO in order to
arouse public feeling. British Minister
Kennedy rendered his good cff1oes to Minis
ter Pereira on behalf OF the British Gov
eminent 1t is thought here there is pos
s1bility that the Government Of the United
States will not regard the terms of the re-
ply as satisfactory.
MIsLED BY MINISTER MONTT
SANTIAGO Chile. VIA GALVESTON (TeXG
Jan. 25.-The correspondent Of the Asso-
ciated Press has lad interviews with sey-
eral members Of the Chilean Cabinet. In
his conversations with these gentlemen he
was told that Senor Pedro Montt, the Chill
can Minister at Washington. had misled his
Government as to the status Of affairs
between the United States and Chile.
From the statements made by the Ministers
referred 10 it appears that the Chilean
Minister at Washington sent a cable dis
patch to his Government on Friday last. in
which he stated that settlement of the
matter was proceeding in satisfactory
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CONQUEST or CHILE.
An English Papers Views OF BIaine's
Great Ambition.

An English Papers Views OF BIaine's
Great Ambition.
LONDON. Jan. 27-The Chronicle this
morning publishes an article from an Amer
lean correspondent bearing on the difficulty
between the United States ana Chile. The
writer says be is net an admirer Of Secre-
tary Blaine. but has known him many
years and has me to recognize his strength
of character aud appreciate the dangerous
control lie exercises ever the American peO-
ole. The correspondent declares that when
Blaine fastened to Washington two months
ago he pretended to be in favor
Of a policy # peace, but in reality he only
wanted to gain time. He knew that sud-
den war between the United States and
Chile would mean defeat and perhaps disaS-
ter for his country, which would be fol
lowed by a wave Of adverse public opinion
which would sweep him and his party out of
power When Blaine arrived IN Washing
ton be ordered war material and supplies
shipped TO san Francisco. Although
Brooklyn and Philadelphia are the most
purtanical cities in the Uujon the work
men employed in the nayy-yards at those
places kept working on Sundays without
in:ermissjon.
PREP AIRING FOR CONQUEST.
The Secretary Of State also superseded the
drawing-r0om Admiral Walker, by the fire.
eating Gherarl. The opposition party did
not dare object to these self-evident designs,
and never demanded that the Chilean cor
Tesp0udence be made public. a war with
Chile. followed by military occupation of
that country tor some years, would give the
American merchants a chance TO capture
that trade, and would please Blaine, who
complained that tie new American tariff
had not made new markets Once
established in South America, it
would be easy to ind excuses to
remain there, and it was probable that
revolution would break out in every South
American republic which would endanger
the immense English investments in these
countries. IN conclusion the correspondent
says: "Blaine wants ana means 10 quarrel.
He is ambitious, and knows how to hatter
The vanjty and love Of the Americans for
the almighty dollar. II England desires to
avoid war she had better counsel Chile to
submit 10 the demands Of the United
States
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QUESTIONABLE LOANS.

Damaging Report on the Condition Of
Prominent Building Association.
CHICAGO, Jan. 26-A ST. Paul special
says: The State Bank Examiner has re-
ported to the Governor recommending that
the affairs of the American Building and
Loan AsSOciai ion at Minneapolis should be-
wound up. The American is Que of the
largest building associations in the country,
having assets alleged to reach eleven mill
ions. and its patrons are located in every
State of the Union. The Examiners re-
port is to the effect that the real estate Of
have been made on Washington State
realty, which loans are, with the aceumu-s
lated interest, in excess of the assessed
valuation Of the property.
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ITALY,s CUKIiENCY.
Views Of the Minister Of the Treasury on the
Silver Question.


Silver Question.
ROME, Jan. 26.-Ihe Governments in
teutions on the currency question was the
subject of Interpolation in the Senate to-
day. Minister of the Treasury LuzZati said
the monetary question had not yet reached
an acute stage. 1t was the spirit of the
renewal Of the Latin Union. The question
haI greatly excited America. on account of
her imperfect system. The Washington
q yerument must come to same resolution
in order to avoid injury from the cIrcula-
tian of silver. The owners Of the silver
mines are the only people in America who
seek TO iuaugurdte silver mOuo-metallism.
II was to the general interest TO preserve
the Latin nion. IL would be very false
step TO leave the Latin league for the pur-
pose OF embracing silver monO-metailism.
He had determined to appoint a commission
TO study the monetary policy aud consider
the adyI>ablity Of founding a fractional
currency intermediate between bronze aud
silver.
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NICKEL-STEEL.
Big IngOts From Which the New
ArmOr Plate Is Made.
side-Plate for the Monterey Process Of the
Manufacture How the Government
Tests Are Made.

At this time readers of The CALL
will be interested in knowing how the
nickel-steel armOr plate. upon which our
navy relies for protection from the shetland
she'll Of the enemy, is manufactured and
tested
The manufacture of the metal itself is a
trade secret. 1t is cast in ingots weighing
from forty to fifty tons, and when suffi-
ciently cooled is hoisted by hydraulic cranes
and conveyed to the press-shop. There it
is trimmed of by powerful presses, sent to
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LIVES IN PERIL.
TOEbOat Disabled in a Severe
Gale.
Four Boats Drifting HelpIeSSIy about In
Heavy Sea.
One Hundred and twenty-five Human Beings
at the Mercy of the WaYes-Tugs
Sent 10 the Rescue.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

New YORK, Jan. 26-The towboat Web
ster, towing two scows, is drifting out Ia
sea. The Webster was struggling In the
teeth of a tifty-mle gale, when the hawseI
broke and became entangled about the pro-
peller. She began heplessly drifting and
the scows with her. 1t is known that sixty
Italian lahorers are aboard the scows.
The: towboat Nichols, with two Other
scows, which were near, started to their as
sistance. The scOws broke loose, and they,
with sixty other Italians, are also gone.
1t is thought in all 125 human beings are
aboard the boats. which are drifting about
at the mercy of the waves.
Several tugs are searching for them to
night
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STARVING RUSSIAN PEASANTS.
Large Exodus to sIberia-Thousands Dying
on the Road

on the Road
LONDON, Jan. 26.-St. Petersburg advices
say that thousands of peasants from the
famine-strickeu districts have started for
Siberia, hoping they may be able to better
their condition there. Large numbers have
arrived at TUNE Il, the objective point be-
ing Tobo SIX. 120 miles northeast. Many Of
them are in a destitute condition. 1t is es-
timated that there are now $4,000 persons
in the vicinity Of Tumen who are entirely
destitute. and many are sick with typhus or
scarlet fever. The weather is intensely
cold and the bodies Of the great numbers
that are dying from pTivatiOn and disease
freeze in a few hours They are then taken
10 the cemetery and unceTemOniously buried
in a common ujt. The priests refuse 10 hold
funeral services or administer the sacTa-
ment unless paid.
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Strong Steel Manufacturing Combination.

WHEELING (W. Va, Jan. 26.-It is stated
that the final steps have been taken in the
consolidation of the Benwood, Riverside
and Top Mills, constituting the largest iron
the Aileghenies. The necessity for CONSOLE
datiOn, the firms state. arises from a de-
preston in the iron ard steel business.
The combined capital will be nearly S10,-
OOO, COO
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the mill for rolling and then ba again 10
the press-shOp to be bent into its proper
shape. So close is the inspection to which
each plate is subjected by the Government
engineers that fully 80 per cent of the ingots
weight is rejected before the finished plates
of armOr derived from it pass out of the
works ready TO be fitted accurately INTO
place.
THE MONTEREY's ARM0R.
Just now Carnegie's great steel works 10
PittsbuTg, Pa, are eng ged in making Tue
armor for the coast-defense vessel Mon eI tee
Tey. A sde-armOr plate % feet long az
feet wide and 13 inches thick Is III mana;
This is being made from Seton lng0t, anu
Will tip the scale at a little over naiI Iiat
weight when completed. This is as yet the
heaviest plate turned ont Of these WORKS,
but preparations are being made 10r me
rolling OF rlateS 20 inches thick, WHICH VIII
require the casting Of 10O-ton ing0ts.
The machinery at present IN use Is OF
English make, hut hereafter American
made machines will be used exclusively.
The boring machine Is perhaps the most
noticeable, and, powerful as it Is, the metal
is SO tough that ii Ii days Work Tor II 10
drill four heleS in an 8-lnch plate.
1h" holes, however, are drilled but nall
way through, as the plates are b0lted on
from the inside of the vessel The putting
in of the thread follows, and is, OF course,
very l6ulOuS OpeIduOU. Inc ptduIlA3 olO'-
ting and fitting follows, every operation
having to be attended to with the greatest
nicely and eXactltude.
THE GOVERNMENT TESTS.
The metal is required to withstand ten
sile strain of 10000 pounds per square inch
and an elOngatiOn OF % per cent. The test
is made with bar taken from each ingOt
and turned to a diameter of half an inch.
Then the bOrings are analyzad by the Gov
eminent inspectors, of whom there are
twenty around the works, and finally the
lied for the least flaw which would lead to
their rejection. With all this watchfulneSs
the Government eXact5 still a further test,
and a number Of plates from each class are
sent to the proving grounds at Annapolis,
where the heavy guns are turned on them.
If they stand this practical experiment the
whole lot is accepted.
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CONGRESS -.
TIE SENATE.

HawIey's Bill to Establish Military
Post in Montana.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 26.-When the SEN
ate convened to-day the usual calendar was
called. Hewey introduced bill to estab-
lish military post near Helena, Mont,
upon acquisition without cost by the United
States of 1000 acres of land. For the cree
ton Of the necessary buildings $4,000 is
appropriated.
After a short executive session a number
of bills were passed and the Senate resumed
consideration of the Well and La Abra
claims. Adjourned until tomorrow.
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FEARING The FLEET.
The Approach Of The American Squadron
HaS.eled CbiI8'S Reply.

LONDON, Jan. 26.-The Times wiz pab-
IIsh the following telegram tomorrow
morning.
SANTIAGO, Jan. 25-The Chilean Cabinet
is still discussing the reply to the uluma,um
from America, which, it is expected, win be
as concuIatory as possible, It viii probably
refer any differences mentioned in the note
Egan delivered en- Saturday which the
Ministers themselves fail to settle 10 the
arbitration Of the United States Supreme
Court Nothing, however. is yet definitely
known. Bat for tie appearance Of the
American cruisers coming from the Atlantic
this sudden TecrudesceHce Of the difficulty
might De considered only as one Of the many
phases through which this strange crisis has
been passing for months, according 10 the
exigenc.es Of American home politics. The
impending arrival Of the American squad
ron at Valparaiso, however, imparts an
element of danger. The British Minister
arrived at Santiago today from Vina del
MAI
RESULT OF a CONFERENCE.
A later telegram from Santiago says: 1t
is confidently affirmed that the Chilean
Foreign Minister, in accordance with the
decision arrived at by President Mont and
the Cabinent, and after consulting with the
Council Of State. has replied to the Ameri-
can uitimatum in terms which viii satisfy
the President and Government Of America.
In view Of the disparity between the forces
Of the two powers it would seem that Chile
such sacrifices OF its dignity as are necessary
TO satisfy he more powerful nation.
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CORUNNA SPAIN, Jan. 26-It is believed
that an unknown steamer with all on board
has been lost off Cape Fnisterre. A guam
tity of wreckage has been washed ashore
near the cape, and coastwiSe vessels report
passing much floating wreckage Some Of
the wreckaEe consists of articles that would
be found only on steamer.