The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-28

pondence the Chilian. response to the ult-
matum of tho Dist inst. 10 Congress to-
morrow.
DISCUSSING THE INDEMNITY.
Pru,prrpH1A. PA. Jan. 27.-John ]. Rig
en-. of this city. brother Of Charles W.
/ Iiccin. tho boatswoin's mate OF the cruiser
Baltimore. whose brutal murder bv the
! ChIlians 10 the streets of Valparaiso was
/ called So the attention of Congress In Presi-
! don't Harrs0n's message. consulted Att lrney
/ ". w. Kerr vest rday with regard t0 the
indemnity tina will bo eXacted from Chill for
the taking of his relatives life The result
of Che interview will be tho early filing with
the Secretary Of State Of claims for damages
on behalf of the brother aud tho two sisters
of the deceased Mrs. Mary Zimmerman and
Mrs. Ella Matthews both of this country.
When Captain Kerr. who was Assistant At
t0rneg General of the United States under
the late Benjamin Harris Brewster during
President Arthur's administration. and
VINO % familiar with all tho de-
tails involved IN the legal proce-
lure Ot such matters. was asked as to
the course he would pursue. he said. 81
suppose that I'm this instance the matter viii
le ARRANGED as IN all such cases Chill VIII be
compelled % DAY certain sum OF money
Tor the decentralization Of the sufferers.
There are special cases Ot damage and
there is no law governing them. The actual
injury sustained is not the guide. but
damages are awarded with view of q pun-
isnmClt upon the aggreseOr to serve as q
warning 90 others. ln THIS way the parties In
interest receive not only their ordinary loss.
tut get what the law calls vindictye or ex-
emDlarv damages Counsellor Kerr has not
made up his mind set as 10 the exact amount
to press for. After further consultation with
his clients be viii 40 once notify the State and
Naval Departments OF tho claims that will be
presented.
chill Will GIVE SATISFACTION.
Nrw YORK. Jan. 27-The Evening Post
says. The following was sent to Valparaiso ut
ll.f5 A. NJ. today
Telegraph any political news respecting
Chill and tine nted States
The following was received in reply at $50
p. NJ. "l nited states u.timatum not ve.
public. Chhs reply given. bat not yet pub
Asled. 10 is generally understood Chill g
q Glycrnment will give satisia tion.'
NEW YORK. JAN ~. There was o rumor ON
the street to-day that Minister Egan had
been shot and the market sold Oh on that ac-
count
DISCUSSED By THE DEPUTIES.
The question OF the relations between Chill
and the nited States came up IN the Cham
Der OF Deputies yesterday. Deputy Jordan
brought the matter before the Chamber lie
said much aaTm and concern existed ia the
public mind relative % tho condition of al-
fairs between the TWO countries. lie thought
tlet the Miui.t ters should make some def
p.te statement about the matter The
fact that IN his opinion the nited
States was great nation, honorable
and Just i'm its dealing, was om-
phasizod and ho could not believe
there was any desire on Ler part 70 humlliate
Chilli. Hefetp sitive If hergood intentions
and urged the Chamber to remember the
position which she assumed when the French
occupied Me1icO. 10 the nited States cone
tuued Senior D rlan. Chill and all the smaller
South American Eepublcs must look for pro-
lection iu the cXD0uld.n- ald enforcement Ot
tls Monroe doctrine Chilli he felt sure
ought 90 meet the demands made upon her
JOB g. friendly manner and acknowledge with
regret tLs unfortunate occurrence of
which complaint is made. The gen
eraI sentiment OF the Chamber Was
favorable TO the sentiments expressed by
Seuor jordan with tho single exception of
ioa uin Walker MARTINEZ who has been long
known as entertaining active dislike to Amor
jeans. Tie spoke against Sen0r Jordan 8 rec
quest but IBIS opposition was uaimportant
In reply To- relcr J0r1an's Interpretation
Minister Periari stated that an answer 20 tho
timatum of the nited States had been
sent to the American Minister Otgau which
he hoped and believed would prove satisfac-
tory TO the United States.
Chnrs Reply TO America.
LONDON, Jan 27-Tho correspondent of
the Times at Santiago de Chill to-day tole-
graphs that the tex. of Chilis reply to tie
ultimatum OF the United -tates has not yet
been Disclosed. but the correspondent adds
that Chill. relying upon the advices received
from Minister MOutt as late o. FRI
day that naciGc assurances were gwen
him constantly by Mr. Blame. the Ameri-
can Secretary OF State. considered that
o settlement bad been practically arranged
espec ally as C.il. through President Mont.
had given counter assurance oi friendly
feeling and OF Is desire 10 satisfy all roas0n-
able demands President Monu. the cor
respondent adds is now seriously compro-
missed. fortunately for the tranquility 10
Chill tie entire nation places confidence in
the patriotism and prudence of President
M0utt. Everything in Chill remains quiet SO
far.