The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-01-28
ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY.
Further Particulars Of tho Reply ot
Chilli to the Presidents
Ultimatum.
Full APOLOGY and Emphatic Dis
claimer Of Sympathy With
Insult or Assault.

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Eenor PorrIsra's Answer Is Said to BE q
Model State Paper. Clear and
Unoquivooal
WAsHrNGToN, Jan. 27.-The 6rat cable
message received by the president from
Minister Egan was not in all respects satis-
factory. It was lacking IN fullness and
there were many things in it requiring addi-
tional elucidation. Another and later dis
patch has been received and its contents
are auoh as to leave nothing for congress- to
do in regard TO the Presidents message. It
not only confirms all that was said in the
Associated press dispatches, but is couched
in the most friendly terms. The effect of
the dispatch received is that the charge
that the Chilians entertain a feeling of en-
nifty toward the United States and to its
flag and uniform is utterly false. The dis
patch then says that in order to show that
friendly feeling was entertained by the
Chilians for the United States, and as an
evidence Of their desire to do all that is
possible they are willing to leave the affair
to the United States supreme court.
Blount, chairman OF the house committee
of foreign relations. in speaking Of Chili's
lategt despatch said: 1.-THE whole matter
is settled and nothing but the preliminaries
remain to be arrangel. The apology made
by Chill is as complete as it could possibly
be. It speaks with the most profound re-
gret of the attack on the Baltimore's sailors;
declares sincere friendship for the United
States and profound respect for our flag
and uniform.
''Ihey speak freely Of the presence of
the American men-of-war in their ports
during the revolution and the friendly at
titude of our officers and men at that time.
They say that in entertaining the feeling of
friendship which they do toward the United
States it would be impossible for them to
sympathize with or to feel more profound
regret for tho attack upon the United
States Sailors.
'tAs evidence Of their perfect good faith,
they say they propose, in connection with a
complete and humble apology, that the
matter of reparation be referred to the
United States supreme court 1t is COM
plete and abject apology. and settles the
matter"
The manner Of Blount showed the
pleasure he felt at the news communicated
to him by Secretary Blaine, with authority
sons as ne saw fit to mako it known. Mo
Creary. (Ky.) another member of the oom-
mittee, when seen, said: Everything is
much brighter now.'' Hit. republican
member Of the committee, said: "Ihe
situation looks a great deal better and the
dispatches received puts the trouble in a
very satisfactory shape."
Other members of the house who were
geen showed the feeling of relief that is felt
at the outcome of trouble. In the senate
also, the members of the foreign relations
committee gave evidence of satisfaction.
solute secrecy on all its proceedings, but it
was evident they were glad that from them
had been taken the grave responsibility of
declaring war, and that a practical solution
of the controversy had been reached con-
sistent with the dignity and self respect of
was subject of much congrntulat:on to
the American people and he thought the
matter now ended.
Developments in the Chilian contro-
versy since the presidents ultimatum
of which that of to-day was not the
least. When the first news of the de-
cision of the Chilian government to prac-
tically concede all the United States asked
was received in an Associated press cable
message from oaubiuBo, ~ lHdlclteQ Hucn a
complete change on the part of the Chill
ians TINT, while there WAS hope it was true.
many persons we're hardly able to credit it.
A later dispatch not only confirmed this
message, but each new development added
to it some feature, making stronger the
statement originally made.
Egan's dispatch received yesterday, in
addition to what was already known. indi-
Gated that Chilli is willing to apologize for
the Mutta note, which had been one Of the
worst fentures of the controversy. What
Egan said. however. was not in all respects
satisfactory. Although in advance of it's
transmission to congress official informa-
tion is unobtainapls, 1t is believed that
Egan's message was one transmitting the
Chilian governments reply and giving the
substance of the concessions made For
this reason Egan may not have been full
enough in his statements tosthoroughly
make clear the full force of Perriera's =
answer. The dispatch containing the reply
of Senior Perriera, Chilian minister of
foreign affairs. is very long and the trans
lation was not completed until to-day. 1t
is said to be frank and splendidly written
document, breathing throughout spirit Of
friendship and good will to the United
States. 1t is said to be clear and
unequiyocal. Nothing whatever is left
of the Malta note. which is
not only withdrawn but apologized for.
The most sincere regret is expressed for the
Baltimore incident and tho offer to refer it
to the supreme court Of the United Sta: es
is said to be made as an illustration of the
the friendly feeling of the Chilians toward
the United States. Expressions of cordial
ity toward this country are profuse. 1t is
said the whole tone of the document is ap-
parently SO sincere, friendly and manly.
as to leave the matter in such shape that it
il hardly possible to fail to bring the two
countries closer together and result IN
amicable adjustment Of the whole difficulty.
The dispatch is especially clear and vigof-
ous in repelling the charge of hostility on
the part of the Chlinns to the American
flag and American uniform. In effect, it
says:
''Chili hate the American uniform? No!
Too we'll does she remember that flag md
uniform in her ports and harbors, aiding
her in her struggle for independence"
IReferring to Chili's struggle years ago to
achieve Independence.
THE CLOUDS ROLLED by.