The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-27

WASHINGTON, p. M, Jan. 26.-TSpe-
ciall-This Government to-day received
a long message from Minister Egan,
conveying an offer on the part of the
Gillian government for settlement of
all the existing difficulties with the
United States.
This dispatch confirms in every par
ticular the statements made in the
Associated Press dispatch received from
Santiago last night, which was in effect
that Chill had agreed
TO WITHDRAW THE OFFENSIVE NOTE
sent by Sen or Malta; to withdraw it's
request for tho recall OF Minister Egan,
and to submit the Baltimore affair to
the arbitration of some neutral nation
or to submit the matter to the decision
Of the United States Supreme Court.
Mr.. Egan states these proposals at
greater length than Press dispatch, but
the exact additions cannot now be as
certained There is reason TO believe,
however, that the Gillian government
not only offers to withdraw the offensive
n ote, but, in addition,
OFFERS TO APOLOGIZE
for 1t. 1t also agrees to the position
taken by the United States in regard to
the right Of asylum and safe conduct of
the refugees.
Mr.. Egan's dispatch was submitted 10
the Cabinet at its meeting to-day. The
entire question was discussed. and it is
understood that difference of opinion.
was developed as to the propriety of
accepting the offer without modifca-
ton
TO 1ARBITRATE TIE BALTIMORE AFFAIR,
so far as it related to submission of
the question of Chili's liability for the
attack on the sailors of the Baltimore
to the arbitration of neutral nation,
or to the decision of the Supreme Court.
Without reaching decision the meet
ing adjourned.
The President will doubtless commu-
nicate Mr.. Egan's dispatch to Congress.
but will probably not do so for several
days pnless tits cal lied for BY the House
or Senate.
THE ANSWER SATISFACTORY.
Latest phase of tho CHILEAN situation,
as described in last nights dispatch
from Santiago, was almost tho sole topic
of discussion. Among the members of
Congress to-day there was general
feeling of relief on all hands at what
was locked upon as the beginning of q
peaceful ending of the controversy.
There was considerable inquiry made a 8
tn Iyhothcr ha +ob
reliable and in all details correct.
Some members were afraid that later
dispatches might modify the statements
made in the Santiago dispatch, and in
the absence of official informa tion many
Senators and Representatives who were
seen were chary of expressing their
views on the matter.
The general consensus of opinion was
that the answer submitted, if authentic,
was satisfactory to the United States
and all that could be demanded. The
only point mentioned in our ultimatum
which was not covered by the dispatch
was the demand for apology. On this
point the admission that the Malta note
was an error of Judgment and promise
of its withdrawal was considered In the
nature of the apology, and when
coupled with the expression OF deep re-
greet contained in the telegram Of Min
lister Pereira. of January 4, and the
note OF Minister Mont, of December 10
and January 8, were regarded as ex.
preston of good feeling on the part of
Chilli and perhaps all that ought be
demanded. There was no desire, the
members said to press the government
of Chilli, and they were disposed to &C
cept the offer as entirely satisfactory.
COMMANDER EVANS HEARD FROM.
The following is a translation of the
cypher telegram received last night by
the Navy Department from Commander
Evans, dated Callao, Peru: "The York
town arrived to-day. The refugees
landed. Will be ready for sea as soon
as coaled. If the Yorktown is to remain
here long enough l should like very
much to give the men liberty. Delayed
two days on account of fog of Callao."
NAVAL MOVEMENTS.
No orders have been sent to Com
mander Evans in regard to his future
movement, but they are probably being
considered now by the Navy Depart
ment. He has no discretion about sail
ing, and must await instruc lions. It is
thought that he will return O Valparaiso
in few days. No orders have been
sent to the Boston. which is also at
Callao, and the chances are that she
will be kept there for tho present
Nothing has yet bee n heard from Ad-
miral Gherardi. who was last heard
from at Barbados week ago to-day.
This is regarded as sufilci mt evidence
that he Is not merely cruising around
among the West Indies, where he could
hardly sail for week without striking
point whence he would report. and it
is generally accepted az fact that he
has either rona south to MnnteRideo or