The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-25
Cabinet COncealing the True
State of Affairs.
A HUGE NAVAL DEMONSTRATION.
The Martial Instincts of the Chilean
Nation Aroused to Fury.
Matters to Be Brought to . Head Today
Presidents Message to Be Plain--Hot
ter.

VALPARAISO, Jan. 24.-INew York Herald
| SPECIAL. The ultimatum of the United
States has been handed to the Chilean
government by Minister Egan. The
| prompt sending of this ultimatum instead
Oh an order to Egan that he return has sur
prised the Chilean government, and it is
! rumored that President Montt, who is at
bathing resort, has been asked to return
at once 10 Santiago to consult with tie
cabinet and council of state in regard to
the matter. The correspondent says:
Il had an interview tonight with
Eduardo Malta and Judge Alfonso, both
OF whom are members of the council of
state. When informed them of the ma
ture of the ultimatum sent by Secretary
Blaine they expressed considerable sur
prise, and, without formally committing
themselves, both agreed that it would be
supine act now to withdraw Matta's letter.
they expressed the hope that at a meeting
oil the council of state in conjunction with
the cabinet tomorrow peaceful solution
OF the difficulty might be arranged Judge
Alfonso, who is well known to Secretary
Blaine, said any war between the
two countries would be exceedingly
| foolish, and that he was fully convinced
humiliate Chile. When saw Don Carlos
Walker Martinez tonight he expressed
deep regret that the Chilean cabinet had
brought matters to such crisis, and
evinced strong hope for a peaceful set
tlement. He has no doubt that the senti-
ment of the Chilean congress will hold
these views.''
During the last week, in spite of a show
of friendship towards Egan by Pierera,
minister of foreign affairs, and other men,
bers of the Chilean cabinet, events have
come to light exhibiting surprising du-
plicity. Egan was asked last week by the
Chilean Office to recognize" the fact
that Blaine had accepted a renuncia-
ton of Matta's circular letter by the
Chilean government, the so-called explain
alton being founded upon the explanation
that Harrison's message was a domestic
document, and 1t was therefore improper
for foreign government officials to
comment upon it. He declined to
acknowledge the remuneration" upon
grounds stated by the Chilean au-
thorites without official information
fromWashington City. When the request in
regard to Mattas note was made upon
Egan he was told a letter in regard to the
subject would be sent to the American le-
cation. The promised letter was not sent
On the contrary, the Chilean goyernn, sa.s
cabled Montt, its minister at Washington
City, to demand the recall of Egan. be-
cause ne was persona non grdta.
Blaine's reply to the demand for Egan's
recall was delivered yesterday. Instead
of being an instruction to Egan to return
home, 1t instructed the American minister
to deliver the ultimatum of the United
States to the Chilean authorities.
Minister Egan is instructed, if the de-
mand of the ultimatum is not complied
with at once. to sever diplomatic relations
with the Chilean government.
The Chilean public is not aware of the
gravity of the present situation, nor does
it know that the American ultimatum 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 keep
ing the real facts from the councillors of
the state. Vague and uncertain rumors
have gained circulation in Santiago and
Valparaiso, but the real danger is not gen.
orally known. Kennedy, the British min
lister, acting under instructions from his
home government, went To Santiago this
morning to offer his friendly offices as
mediator.
1t is fully believed that the action of the
cabinet in allowing the present complica-
tions to arise will be ceDsured tomorrow at a
meeting of the chambers. There is marked
sentiment, however, in army and navy
circles against saluting the American
flag should that be demanded. l am
privately informed that the British adj
miral Hotham is very much opposed to
the foolish policy of the Chilean govern
ment. 1t was definitely ascertained today
that Perierna, minister of foreign affairs
has sent Egan a formal notification that
the Chilean government will reply to-
morrow to the note containing the ultima
tum of the United States.
CHICAGO. Jan. a. - Times Washing
ton City dispatch: That there is more
serious danger OF trouble with Chile than
at any previous time is conceded by those
who hold the machinery of war or peace
This afternoon the president met Mr..
Tracy, Commodore Folger of naval ord
nance department, and Commodore Ram
sey, at the office of Secretary Tracy They
had conference of two hours One serious
indication of trouble is that the high Off
cials are beginning to tell the truth To a
few people whom they know well.
SANTIAGO, Chile, Jan. 24.-Excitement
over the imbroglio with the United States
is growing rapidly. The Valparaiso in-
cident is the prevailing topic of conversa-
tion and the probable results of war are
eagerly discussed While it cannot be
said that the excitement has reached that
stage known as war fever" yet the
naturally martial instincts of the Chilean
people are greatly aroused.
1t is definitely ascertained today that
Senior Periera, the Chilean minister of
foreign affairs. has sent United States
Minister Egan formal notification that the
Chilean government will reply tomorrow
to the note containing the ultimatum Of
the United States government.
Ii is also learned taat the British minis
ter To Chile has received instructions from
his government to offer the services of his
government as mediator 10 prevent war
between Chile and the United States.
WASHINGTON Cry, Jan. 24-There were
no Developments today regarding the
Chilean situation. None Of the govern
ment officers had any news for the press
tonight, neither had Minister Montt. The
Chilean situation was the principal subject
OF conversation here tadgy
The Post tomorrow will publish inter
views with several prominent persons
upon the subject. One with Representa-
tive Holman says that there is 10 doubt of
our ability 10 conquer Chile but the prin-
cipal thing to be taken into consideration