The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-28

removed theY did not feel at liberty to talk.
lest they should disclose what had taken
place In the committee. or give a clew to
Wnse would take place, but it was
from them had been taken the grave re-
sponsibiilty OF declaring war and that
peaceful solution of the controversy had
oeen reached, consistent with the dignity
and self-respect OF the Uuitsd States.
A SUBJECT OF GENERALIZATION.
senator Hoar Of Massachusetts, was told
OF what had been learned. He said it was
a subject OF much congratulation to the
american people and that he thought the
matter was now e2ded. He declined to
make any further comment on the decided
caange made in the situation by the response
OF the Chilean government. The
news Of the change first became known
20 nearly, Is not quite all, the senator's on
the foreign relations committee through a
puollcanon IN an afternoon paper >the in
junction OF secrecy operating to keep the in
telhgence from them also. There had been
all day feeling that the crisis was passed
and for this reason there had been no talk
among the senators on the subject.
A SERIES OF SURPRISES.
The developments in the Chilean contro-
versy since the Presidents so-called ulti-
maeum have been a series of surprises, of
which that of to-day was not the least. 1t
mas been change on change, and SO swift
have they followed that history may be said
TO have been made every twenty four hours.
When the first news of the decision of the
ChlIean government to practically con-
cede all that the United States
asked was received in the Associated
Press cable message from Santiago, it indi-
Gated such complete change on the part Of
the Chlleans that while there was O hope
that 1T was true, many persons were hardly
able to credit 1t. A later dispatch has
sage but each new DEVELOPMENT
has added to it some feature making
stronger statements originally made.
CHILE WILLING TO APOLOGIZE.
Minister Egan's dispatch was received
yesterday, and in addition to what was
already known indicated that Chile was
willing to apologize for the Malta note,
which has been one of the worst features of
the controversy. What Minister Egan said,
however, was not in all respects satisfactory,
especially with reference to an apology pre-
ceding any arbitration of the Baltimore in
cident. Although in advance of
its transmission to congress, off,
cial information is unobtainable with
reference to the date Of the receipt Of the
cable message which shows that the Chi,ean
government has gone further than anything
yet made public indicates. 1t is believed that
Minister Egan's message was one transmit
ting the Chilean governments reply and CIV
ing the substance Of the concessions made.
For this reason Minister Egan may not
have been full enough in his statements TO
thoroughly make clear the full force Of Mr..
Perreira's answer.
PERREIRA's DISPATCH VERY FRIENDLY.
The dispatch containing the reply of
Senior Perreira, the Chilean minister of
foreign affairs, Ia very long and it's
translation was not completed until to-day.
1t is said to be afrank and solendidly writ
ten document. breathing throughout
a spirit of friendship and good
will to the United States. It is
said to be clear and uuequivocal.
Nothing whatever is left of the Malta note,
which is not only withdrawn, but apollo
gized for. Most sincere regret is expressed
for the Baltimore incident and the offer to
refer it to the supreme court is said to be
more than proposition for a settlement. 1t
is made as au illustration Of the friendly
feeling of the Chileans toward the
United States by showing their Willingness
to lsave the matter to our courts for settle
ment. Expressions OF cordiality toward
this country are profuse. II is said that
the whole tone of the document is appar>
emily SO sincere, friendly and manly and
leaves the matter in such shape
that it is hardly possible to
fail to bring the two countries
closer together and result in an amicable
adjustment Of 9he whole difficulty.
HOSTILITY DENIED.
The dispatch is especially clear and Wig
orous in repellng the chsrgs of hostility
on the part of the Chieans toward the
American flag and American uniform. In
effect it says: "Chile hate the American
uniform, no. Too we'll does she remember
that flag and that uniform in her ports and
harbors aiding her in her struggle for indie
psndence." (Referring to Chile's struggle
years ago to achieve independence.)
Private Secretary Hnlford said tonight
that additional correspondence between the
United States and Chile would be sent to
congress tomorrow. 1t will bs compare
lively brief and will not aggregate more
about 1000 words.
HARRISON SET RIGHT.
There has been much speculation as to
the time the administration received the
first jntimation of Chile's apology and con-
cessions, and some members Of congress
have even hazsrded the statement that the
President had received Chile's reply to the
ultimatum before the executive message
was communicated to congress on Monday.
This false impression, which threatened TO
become general in some quarters tonight,
Chairman Blount seeks TO correct. AS l
understand It," said he, "the dispatch from
| Chile was received by the administration
early Yesterday Tuesday, morning. At
| 1O.30 O'Clock had information from the
President by confidential message that
dispatch had been received from Chile at
the state department, but that it had not
vet been translated. So Chile's answer was
not received until the morning following
the transmission of the Presidents message
to con gress."
BLoUNT's STATEMENT.
In order TO relieve the public mind as to
the exact status of the controversy Chairman
Blount this afternoon consented 10 give 10
the Associated Press all his knowledge OF
the latest phase Of the situation. AN my
information said be, was impaired TO
me to-day by Secretary Blaine ana espe-
ciaIly asked him if l was free to convey
NV Knowledge TO others He as
sented. and therefore l suppose
there can be no objection to statement on
INV mart. ASH understand, the telegram
which the state department has received IS
from Senior Perreira, the Chilean minister
of foreign affairs, and is perfectly saesLac-
tory to this government. Secretary blaine
seemed to be very much elated over the
dispatch as indicating that the whole con-
troversy is now at an end. do not mean
Mt an end as to minor details, but at an END
as a grave international question"
NATURE OF THE APOLOGY.
"You mean that the apology was ample"
interrupted Congressman Springer, VINO
was among the little coterie OK congressman Is
that had gathered around during Mr.