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account Tor not settling The Itata case In Its
courts. That has been peuding for months ana
no decision yet. In the Itata case the delivery
OF her arms at IquiqUe meant the saving OF S0Oo
lives, for had they landed the revolution had
never brought about so many bloody battles, II,
Indeed. 4 single shot had been fired.
against these 5000 lives, that might have
been saved, are put as matter OF grievance me
lives OF two drunken sailors, who died III Inc
fight they stirred up, Chile has a much larger
CbileanS have not urged it, being friendly 10 the
Anne leans
President Harrison makes a msstatement
that lie has appealed from tie decision rendered
in the liar. cysp There has NJ yer been such 4
decision as said before, and Judge Ross now
has the matter under adviSement.
WELL REGARDED BY THE PEOPLE.
81 have been tOd that the Two men Killed OF
the Bal;imOre'S err were not Americans, OuC
that one was Irish and The other Greek; but as
they wore the American uniform they Will, see
by President HaTisOn's message, be looked upon
as Anne ricans. Tbat much, however, lie cannot
Justly do for PatrcS Shields of the ship hewee-
nav. He Is an IIishman, which Is admitted by
President Harrison, aud a British subject, which
he also half admits to bus he does not touch
upon Shields being deserter aC the time 0f the
assault The fact that he was deserter pre-
cludes his being termed an American by any
possibility.
81 would also like TO say that The winners Oh
the last revolution are the people ana nave al
ways been the people. or that people am, anu
] assure you that Americans are well regarded
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ON THE NAVAL LIST.
SpreckelS' Steamers May Be Used
as Transports.

John d. Spreckels was interviewed last night
10 regard to the report that the Federal Govern
ment had chartered the steamers owned by his
firm to be used Ia case OF war with Chile.
Mr.. Spreckels denied that he had received any
instructions lately from Washington regarding
the steamships under bis control. He said that
the steamers Alameda, MaripOsa and Australia
we're on the naval IeseVe list. About two years
ago they were first placed on this list.
The Government inspectors had gone over the
steamers thoroughly and examined them to see
whether they were capable OF carrying guns. The
steamers had been found To be well and sOlidy
built and 20 be able 10 bear the shock of heavy
ordnance. Therefore the inspectors reported
that The steamers could b. used as either mer-
chant cruisers or transports. and The Govern
ment placed them on the naval reserve list.
In the event Of war, MIR. Spreckels did not
think that his steamers would be used cruiS-
ers but thought that they would be utilized for
tile transportation Of troops. He said The Gov
eminent could call upon him under The terms Of
tile agreement at any time for the use Of his
steamers. Each of tile three steamers mentioned
could carry about 1900 men. They hid the
requisite speed and the requisite strength, and
all the Requirements OF the Government were
fulfilled. Whenever the Government wanted the
ste mers IL could have them.
Mr. Spr ckelS thought that IL his vessels were
required he would receive notice from the SeCTe.
tary Of the Navy. As yet lie denied that he had
received any communication from Washington
regarding the utilizing of bis steamers, either as
transports or merchant cruisers.
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will deliver to the Minister Of Foreign Affairs
the next day. He further states that in the in-
terview preceding 1t the Minister OF Foreign Al
fairs pressed upon him the acceptance OF the
withdrawal Of Mattas telegram on the basis
stated in EganS telegram OF that daie-this be-
Ing tile simple expression Of regret by the
Chilean COMMUNICATING that this basis was
entirely acceptable to MI. Blaine. Notwith-
standing this assurance Egan would only con.
sent to submit the proposition as he had done.
With regard 10 his being persona non grata. EEan
says NJ the diplomatic banquet at the home of
the Minister Of Foreign Affairs on the 18th inst,
Prime Minister Luco told him, with the approba-
ton OF some of his colleagues and in the presence
of the English and Spanish Ministers, that the
President OF the Cabinet entertained the most
cordial feelings for the United States and for
himself personally
FGAN'S RECALL ASKED.
The following Is translation Of Minister
Months letter TO Blaine regarding Egan: Il
have received Instructions from my Government
10 state 10 you that, in its desire to cultivate
cordial and friendly relations WITH the United
States. the continuance or Mr.. Egan as Minister
Of the United States IN Santiago is not agreeable
TO II. NIF. Egan is not persona grata for my
Government which will have much pleasure in
receiving another representative OF the United
States. The desire of the Government Of Chile
10 Graw closer lis relations with the United
States IS its motive for taking this step.
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THE FOREIGN PRESS.
Comments OF the English Papers on the

Comments OF the English Papers on the
Chilean Controversy.
LONDON, Jan 25.-The st. James Gazette, re.
ferring to the Chilean crisis says: much may
be excused IN a country which had en- envoy Of
Patrick Egan's character thrust upon it," add
ing: 1T would be difficult to suppose that either
OF these hlgh-sptrited republics really mean
business"
The Globe says: The Chilean anxiety to get
rid OF Egan was justified by The American deteE-
mination 10 keep him IN Chile, based upon a
stronger reason tn N a recognition Of his merits.
Ii Will be 4 long time before the United States
again gives a Fenian a diplomatic post.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: Ii Is difficult to
understand why The United States harasSes
ChIle the way il Is doing. The fact that Egan's
son is prosecuting chile for revokng railway
concession throws a flood OF lght upon the sub
ject.
The correspondent of the Times at Santiago
lelegraDhs that paper that IL Is understood Chile
has agreed To submit her entire dinereuce with
the United States to arbitration.
All the daily papers publish long editorial com.
ments this morning IN regard 10 the Presidents
message. The News regards the message as an
election buster. but says il is hard 10 see how
Chiie can possibly deny that the circular Of
Malta was offensive 10 lie United states Govern
m-ut. mo false PRIDE" said the News, should
restrain the ChiieanS from dsavOwing This act Of
an indlscreet Minister, and see 10 paving the
way for settlement OF theit OWN scores against
America"
The Chronicle: After hearing the language
that President Harrison felt inStihed IN using
toward Chill, one cannot help wondering why
Egdn was not recalled. The coming riectiOns
probably account for Ibe animated language Of
The message. HarrsOn'S declaration that
America does not covet the territory ought not
10 be taken as pledge but rather as an ingenl-
Gus device TO aay suspicious not wholly ground
less Ii remains to be seen what the Pam
Americansm OF Blaine a1d his friends will be
content with.
The Daily Telegraph: Nothing yet has Oc.
CURED 10 Justify the alamist Iumors of resort
to hOstiliteS. Harrison carefully abStainS from
any words calculated To embltter diploma tic re-
latiouS. Impartial Americans must acknowledge
that chile has some Justification for It's irriIa-
ton. Harrison defends Egan I'm tetms OF I'M
mixed appreciation. Ii is extremely unlikely
that Chile viii venture TO DEFY The power OF
America There only needs 10 be a little extern
sion oil the spirit OF compromise and Cancellation
which Chile has already exhibited TO remove
the differences between the countries specially
ua4
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OUR NAVAL STRENGTH.
Secretary Tracy Believes in Our AbiIi
to Cope with Chile.

Secretary Tracy Believes in Our Ability
to Cope with Chile.
BROOKLYN, Jan. 26.-The Eagle, one Of Secre-
taIy Traey's own papers, this evening prlnts a
Washington special purportlng 10 give the fol-
lowing interview with Tracy: " The message
can only BE- accepted one way. Chile insulted
aud mallgned this Government as It has never
been insulted and maligned before. The Presi-
dent places the situation thus Shall we ac
knowledge ourselves 10 be u nation Of power
permitting our national dignity TO be assailed or
shall we act The part Of men aud resent such con-
duct? l believe the common sense of the Amercan
people and their love OF country will assert IL
ELF; that The President VIII be upheld ana Chile
forced 10 either apologize and make proper repa-
ration or take the consequences; which means
that IN thirty days we will be able 10 whip The
eutire Chilean Navy. We viii bounce ON her
from all quarters where she least expects f. II
VIII he n naval night from beginning 10 end IL
either the Puritan or Monterey were ready FOR
sea we could destroy Chile's whole fler with
either one. The work on all the ships is being
pushed raj Idly. Very many members of Com
press DO not exactly understand the condition
OF affairs. But in the case OF Immediate hos
tilities. as 1 said before. we can whip the Chilean
Navy win The ships we now have. They have
seine big boats, but they only run slowly and our
cruisers can run all around them. The ESme-
raida Is the only one Of their boats we have any
reason 10 fear, and ! believe the Baltimore can
whip IL IN Il straight Tight"
PITTsBURG, Jan 26-CommOdOre Foiger OF
the Ordnance Bureau OF the United States NAVY
arrived to-day and Immediately visited Car
negie's armOrpate plant Tonight he was
clOseled with the members OF the firm News
papet men could not see him. but 1t Is said his
object IN coming here was TO facilitate the manu-
facture OF armor plate for The cruisers now beag
constructed.
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cHILE's PREPARATION.
MORE WAR-SHIPS.

Senator Hale's BIN to Increase the Num-
brr of Naval Vessels.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The bill introduced
by Senator Hale to-day IS of special interest in
view OF the Chilean imbrogo. For the purpos
OF increasing The naval establishment the bill
authorizes the President to have constructed by
contract three battle-ships of 1900 TO 10000
tons displacement, two aTmOred cOast-defense
vessels five gunb0ats OF 700 10 1900 tons dis
placement and eight irst-class torpedo. boats
In the contracts for The construction OF these
vessels such provisions for Increased speed and
premiums therefor shall be made as in the
discretion of the Secretary Of the Navy may be
deemed advisable In their construction the
provisions Of the act Of August 3, 1886, for the
increase OF tile naval establishments shall be
observed, save that IN all their parts lie vessels
shall b. OF domestic manufacture. IL the Secre-
t3ry OF the Navy be unable TO contract at rea-
SOuable prices for the building OF any of these
vessels the bill provides that he may build such
vessel, any part thereof, I'm the navy yards to
be designated by The Secretary. Toward the
construction Of the vessels with their engines
boilers and machinery, So 600, 900 is apprOprl-
ated, and toward their armament $ Loo, 900.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH sPRECKELS.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Cot Is stated here
thar representatives Of the United States GOV
eminent are negotiating with Claus SpreckelS
for the charter OF some Of his vessels now on The
Pacific Coast, and he has agreed 10 hold them
at The disposal of The Navy Department,
SprecNels declines 10 be interviewed on tile sub
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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AT WASHINGTON.
The Message Produces Little Excitement.
The Public Prepared for Il.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The Presidents mes
sage relating to the Chilean lmbroglio created
but little II any excitement This Is probably
due to the fact that the substance Of the message
has been anticipated By the press and the public
mind was prepared for it. Both the Senate and
the House pursued their usual humdrum course,
and the galleries which were for a while densely
packed were gradually emptying, nOtwithstand-
ing the apparent threatening aspect OF affairs.
Very few members OF Congress or other
public men believe there VIII be war
with Chile The impression seems 10 be general
that Chile VIII make proper amends Each
one Of the California delegation expressed The
opinion that there would be no war; that Chile
would MAKE proper reparatiOn. but, II not, they
were In favor Of UNFOLDING the good name OF the
country by resort 10 force OF arms, If necessary.
Speculation as 10 probable war with Chile is of
course idle. 1t all rests now with Chile, and the
news which determines the issue must come
from Santiago war can only be ayerted by an
apology from Chils. This may be said to be the
general opinion of members Of Congress, most Of
whom believe an apology Will be forthcoming in
few day.
THE MESSAGE REFERRED
In the House on motion of Blount and In the
Senate, on motion OF Sherman, The message was
referred 10 the Committee on Foreign Affairs
after reading.
CHILE WILL REPLY.
Tie Department of State this morning received
a dispatch from Minister Egan stating that Pres
ident Mont Is not al Santiago but has gone to a
bathing resort. The dispatch also says that
Minister PelieTa Informed him that an answer
TO the demands OF the Uniled States teegraphed
by Blaine OH January 2lst, would be made to-
morrow.
NO NEWS FROM VALPARAISO.
The Navy Department is laboring under dis
advantage Just row OF having no source OF IN
formation from Valparaiso but the latest ad-
vices are anything but TeasSuring
Department people look upon the request for
the recall OF Egan as In reality emaBating from
this country, aud that the prime movers la the
measure are American firms. who care too much
for their individual financial interests 10 allow
The matter 10 60 before Congress on It's merits.
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service as the American Minister may require.
The prospects are, however, that both vessels
will be ordered TO Valparaiso
Secretary Tracy tonight received a dispatch
from Commander Evans of the Yorktown, an
nOuneng the arrival OF that vessel at Calao,
Peru. This Is the port 10 which the Yorktown
was ordered to convey the Bllmaeedist refugees
taken aboard the vessel at Valparaiso. The
Secretary said he could not tonight make public
the fun text Of the Dispatch 1t being In cipher.
THE WORK OF THE PHILADELPHIA.
This morning the stories about the Philadel-
phia going TO Gibraltar TO bead OF the Chilean
cruiser Captain Pratt, which were extensively
printed Yesterday, were subjects OF grave dis.
cussion among naval officers. IL was universally
voted that whether they were true or not, the
movement indicate would be as snrewd trick
as could be devised. There has been strong
dena Of the story from Secretary Tracy, yet on
all sides is heard the comment that IL would be
very unnatural If lie should not make denial, for
IN time of war nothing can be admitted that VIII
throw any light on proposed campaign. chief
Of 4 bureau this morning said tnat the run from
the Barbados 10 tie Straits Is 5000 miles. or a
couple OF hundred more miles than from New
York 10 Liverpool, and he added these significant
words: "He viii stop at the Madeira Islands
The ship will make the run as quickly as any
vessel can"
CHILE'S PREPARATION.
II Chile suec, eds In her evident plan Of delay-
ing action Ia this country for three or four weeks
longer the United States Will find il a difficult
matter 10 secure from that nation any terms ahd
naval expert Is the authority for the statement
that the United States would find Ii impOss Ible
TO defeat the Chilean forces. They have already
a warike fleet. drilled aud otherwise pu; in con.
dillon for actual service. They have increased
their stock Of tOrIedOes and supplied all their
ships with smOkeleSs powder. They at work
on coast detenses, and have so far progressed
with their IOiects that few more weeks will
see them on a very formidable war footing and
one that will make the planned Invasion Of
Chile by the United States forces extremely dim.
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CLEARLY STATED.
Comments OF the Portland OregonIan on
the Presidents Message.

Comments OF the Portland OregonIan on
the Presidents Message.
PORTLAND, Jan. 25.-The Oregonian Will to-
morrow say: In the Chilean matter the President
submitted all the facts. He makes no effort TO
FIRE The American heart. He presents the case
with dignity. and discusses it with suitable firm.
ness. Congress must act before we shall get any
prOclamatons OF war; yet, II Chile shall sim
refuse to make proper Acknowledgements, we
have a case not only that jus lies war but
condition from which we cannot retreat without
seriously compromising cur dignity If we do
not deal peremptOrily with Chls gu this
provocation, any nation, great or small
may administer kicks 10 our seat OF
honor. We should simply slick to the text.
That Is, II Chile shall Still refuse proper repara.
tiOn Congress ought To declare war Chile has
had ample lime 10 think and act. and evasion or
equlyOcatlOn should be tolerated no further.
The subject cannot be dropped nor can Chile be
allowed o persist IN her cool indifference and
insOlent demeanOr. She must respond. and that
quickly. We may not have war, but that Will de-
pend on Chile herself. She must say something
say II 10 the purpose and say il quickly.
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NOT BELLIGERENT.
Vice. Consul Cation on the Recent
Correspondence.

How about Chile? Wei, can't see that her
position is precarOus at ALL / don't see any
thing belligerent In President Harrison's mes
sage. aud / must say Secretary Blalnes note-
the sO.called ulIimdtum-ls calm aud well put"
said Walter ID. Cation, the NiceCOnsul OF Chile,
In an interview with Il CALL reporter last even
ing.
Then you don't regard MIR. Blaine's cOmmu-
nicatiOn 10 Chile as an ultimatumY
mo. IL Is simply an explanation on his part
of what this Government wants. chile has said
she would reply by certain hour, and her reply,
/ suppose, VIII be 10 say that she agrees TO ces-
tain Of the points lie demands and dsagTees as
To The others. Then Will come albitraiion and
this newspaper war Will be over
The United States II complaining OF the
delay. Thtt seems TO be the principal a ievance
That would be the same as huryiug The cOnris
OF Chile TO decide who is right aud who wrong,
which. Of course cannot be done II the ends OF
Justice be meted out.
DELAY IN THE TTATA CASE.
"Chile might as well call The United States 10
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CHILE'S ATTITUDE.
Local Opinions of President Har-
risOn's Message.

President HarriSon's message to Congress
regarding the disagreement between the UHled
States and Chile was the chief topic OF converse
tlOn last night around the hotel Hobbies and in
other places of general resort.
think President Harrison has shown good
Judgment" said Timothy Guy Phelps, Collector
OF The PORT, " and that the country is with him.
Unless Chile makes an ample apology there will
be war, although l wish II could be avoided.
Some allowance should be made for the excited
condition of the Chilean people who have not
cooled down after th-r civil struggle yet. There
can be no question as 10 the ultimate result OF a
war, and the residents of San Francisco would
have nothing 10 fear personally from an attack
LContinmed ON Serenth Panel
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wARLIKE PREPARATIONS.
Chile Buying Cruisers In Europe-Th
Yorktown and Rnston.

Chile Buying Cruisers In Europe-The
Yorktown and Boston.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Autheutio ini0rma-
tiOn has been received from England that Chile
has just purchased new cruiser that is being
built al the Armstrong ship-yaT at Newcastle,
and her completion is being rapidly pushed. This
vessel is described as a high-sDeed, 3O00-ton
cruiser, very similar 10 the cruiser Twenty fifth
OF May, recently constructed by the sane firm
for the Argentine Republic.
The agents OF tile Navy Department In Paris
report that the Captain Pratt Is not the only
Chilean vessel preparing for sea at French ship
yards, but that the cruiser Presdente Pinto Is
lifting out for service at a French Atlantic port,
and Is actually ready TO sail
THE AMERICAN CRUISERS.
No word has been received al the NAVY De-
paItment from Commander Evans OF The York
town up 10 noon to-day, and II Is therefore as
sumed that lie has not reached CallaO with the
Chilean refugees. The Yorktown Is due 10 day,
and II is fully expected her arrival Will be an
nounced before night. II has not been determined
WHEELER the Boston, which Is now AZ CallaO or
the Yorktown viii be sent to Valparaiso for such
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VIEWS OF CoNGREssMEN.
How The Presidents Message Is Regard ed
nv Seuators and Renrcsentot;va.

How the Presidenps Message Is Regarded
bv Senators and Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator CullOm of
Illinois thought the message an exceedingly
strong, effective and clear presentation of the
facts. eff those fellows don't back out" said
he, tive will clean them out"
Senator Jones OF Arkansas thought the meg
sage temperate, COOL dignlGed and worthy OF all
consideration.
Senator Stewart OF Nevada thought the me,
sage strong presentation OF the case, and
although every American citizen must deprecate
war. 1t seems impossible TO avoid II unless Chile
gives satisfaction.
Senator Gibson of Maryland said lie would
stand by the President In the matter.
Senator Plat OF Connecticut thought the senti-
ment OF the whole country ought TO sustain the
President In adherinR TO his uliimatum and give
him power TO enforce Ii.
A number of Senators and Representatives. de
Cllned 10 speak until they had thoroughly con -
ments. Particularly was this true OF most of the
members OF the Foreign Affairs committees Of
both houses.
PATRIOTIC EXPRESSIONS.
Representative McCreaTy OF the House Foreign
Affairs Committee said while he hOped there
OF Representatives wond be ready TO take such
action as Will maintain our self-respect and nm
hold The honor OF our flag"
Rdyuer OF Maryland, also a member Of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, said: The sim
alton is far more serious than has been antici.
pated. The United States certainly cannot
lot the matter rest"
Hit Of Illinois. the leader of the Republican
minority OF the Foreign Affairs Committee ex-
pressed great satisfaction with the message and
said the House should express its concurrence
with the President by resolution, or II other ac-
lion was necessary TO supplement the military
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CHILE'S BACKDOWN.
The Answer, a Santiago Dispatch
Says, Has Been Sent to
Washington.

SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Jan. 90 The
Chilean Government has sent reply to
the uItimatum OF the United States. The
reply is in effect as follows: Chile agrees
to withdraw the offensive note sent by
Malta to the Chilean ministers abroad,
and acknowledges its Issuance was due to
an error of Judgment. Chile also with
draws fits request for tho withdrawal of
United States Minister Egan. In addition
to this the Chilean Government, in an
swer, proposes that the affair of the at
tack on the Baltimore sailors in yaIpa-
raise be submitted to arb tration of some
neutral nation. If this proposition is not
acceptable to the United states the Chill
can Government suggests that the matter
be submitted 10 the decision of the SUI
preme Court of the United States.