The Republican journal., 1892-01-28

already several hundred people there, and
it was 10 squares OF more from the place
where it had begun.
Mr.. Egan sent, on the 26th of October
a note that was aggressive in purpose and
copy and the note written in reply on the
27th.
On the 18th the preliminary examina-
ton had already been commenced: it has
been delayed, owing to the non-appear-
ance Of the officers of the Baltimore and
owing to undue pretensions and refusals
of Mr.. Egan himself. No provocation has
ever been accepted OF initiated by this de
partment. Its attitude, while it has ever
been one OF firmness and prudence has
never been one OF aggressiveneSS, nor will
it ever be one of humiliation, whatever
may be on has been said at Washington by
those who are interested in justfying
their conduct or who are blinded by er-
roneOuS views
Mr.. Tracy and Mr.. Harrison have been
led into error in respect to our people and
government: the instructions (recommend-
iug) impartiality and friendship have not
been complied with. neither now nor be
fore. The statement that the North
American seamen We're attacked in var-
Gus localities at the same time is delhel-
ately incorrect.
AS the preliminary examination is not
Yet concluded, it is not vet known who
and how many the guilty parties are. You
no doubt have the note Of Nov. 9, written
in reply to Minister Egan. That and all
other notes will be published here. You
| will publish a translation OF them in the
nited States. Deny in the meantime
Ia I,,t Il
statements, being assured of their exact
ness as we are of the right, the dignity,
and the final success of Chill, notwith-
standing the intrgues which proceed from
50 low ia source) and the threats which
come from SO high Ga source)
HOW THE MESSAGE WAS RECEIVED.
In the House Speaker Crisp presided
Monday. The galleries We're packed with
spectators. The President S message was
received and read. The reading of the
message occupied almost an hour and
when it was concluded there was a gener-
al round OF applause, more warm among
the republicans, but in which many dem
ocrats earnestly joined. On motion of
Blount of Georgia, the message and ac-
companying documents We're ordered to be
printed and referred to the committee on
foreign affairs.
A number of senators were asked Mon
day afternoon to give their views ON the
Presidents message. Nearly all the sen
ators interviewed, regardless of politics,
agreed that the message was an able docu-
ment. Senator Frye, member of the
committee foreign relations to which
the message was referred, thought the
message admirable in every respect, that
it was clear, unmistakable in utterances,
patriotic. exceedingly effective, pointed,
and 1t was certain TO meet with the ap-
proval of the American people.
CHILL WANTS MORE TINE.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 25-Mnister Egan
cables that President Montt is absent at
the Baths and the minister Of foreign at
fairs asks delay Of one or two days. Sec
retarN Blaine consents.
CHILL 5 ANSWER.
WA>nINGToN, Jan. 26. This govern
ment to-day received a long message from
Minister Egan conveying an offer on the
part Of the Chilian government for the
settlement of all the existing difficulties
with the United States.
This despatch confirms the statements
made in the Associated Press despatch
from Santiago last evening. which was in
effect that Chilli agreed to withdraw the
offensive note sent by Senor Malta. t.
Withdraw its request for the recall OF
Minister Egan, and to submit the Baltimore
affair to the arbitration of some neutral
nation OF decision of the United States
supreme court.
There is reason to believe that the
thlllan government not only offers tu
Withdraw the offensive note, but offers to
apologize for it.
1t also agrees to the position taken by
the nlted States in regard to the right OF
asylum and safe conduct of the refugees
Mr.. Egan despatch was submitted to
the Cabinet at the meeting too day. The
entire question was discussed.
1t is understood that a difference of
opinion was developed as to the propriety
OF accepting the offer without moditica-
ton as tar as it related to the submission
of the question of Ciili's liability for the
attack on the Baltimore sailors to the
, arbitration of neutral nations or to the
Supreme Court
Without reaching decision the meeting
adjourned.
POLITICAL POINTS. At a meeting ot
the executive committee of the Prohibi-
ton party of Maine, held in Portland Jan
20, it was reported that by the time the
other political parties of Maine get ready
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