Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-25

United States has not sought for words Of
the smales: value or OF equivocal meaning in
which TO convey its apology. but has con-
demned such acts in vigorous terms and has
not refused to make other adequate repatriation.
Bat il was not my purpose here TO discuss
the incidents of this affair. but only 20 state
the conclusions which this Government has
reached. We have given every opportunity to
the Government OF Chile TO present
any explanatory or MITIGATING facts
fact that the Government of Chile was, for
a considerable part of the time that has
ELAPSED since October 10th, upon u provisional
basis.
lam further directed by the President to
say that his attention has been called 10 the
note of instructions sent by Mr.. Malta. secre-
tary of foreign affairs TO You under date OF
nth ultimo. Mr.. Montt very prudently and
must suppose from just sense Of the nature
ot the dispatch RETAINED from communicating
II 10 his government.
'But in view of the fact that Mr.. Montt WAS
erected 10 give il 70 the press Of this country,
and that 1t was given the widest possible publ
city throughout tho world. this government
must take notice OF it You are therefore
directed 10 say 10 the Chilean government that
the expressions therein imputing untruth
and insincerity TO the President and the Secre-
tary OF the Navy in their official communion
lions TO the Congress of the United States are
In the highest degree offensive TO the govern
ment
''Recognizing the usual rules OF Diplomatic
intercourse and of the respect and courtesy
which should characterize international rela-
lions (Which he cannot assume are wholly I'M
familiar 10 the Chilean foreign onicel, the Pres
idert WAS disposed to regard the dispatch
referred to NJ indicating purpose 20 bring
about a suspension of diplomats relations:
but in view of the fact that Mr.. Malta was act
ing Professionally and that a REORGANIZATION of
the Chilean cabinet WAS about TO take place
md ff.rW H. F,...- 4.
ton that was held out of a suit OF withdrawal
and OF suitable apology notice of this grave
ofiense has been delayed
TO TERMINATE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS.
am now, however, directed by the Presi-
dent TO say that if the offensive parts OF the
dispatch Of the l1th Of December are not at
once withdrawn and suitable apology offered
VITA the same publicity that given TO the
offensive expressions he viii have no other
course open to him except TO terminate diplo-
matte relations with the government of Chill.
Mr.. MoBtt In a note of January 20 has ad-
Nlsed me that he has been directed by his gov
ernment 10 inform the government of the
United States that you are not persona grata to
the government of Chile and to request your
recall This las been laid before the President
and lie directs you 10 say thai liz view of the fore
gong he does not deem it necessary to make
any present response thereto. 1t wiu be quite
TINE TO consider this suggetion after a reply to
TINS note Is received. we shall then know
whether any correspondence can be maintained
with the Government OF Chile upon terms Of
mutual respect
You will furnish to the minister OF foreign
affairs a full copy of this note"
On the I'D air. Egan telegraphed acknowl-
edgIEg the receipt of Mr.. Blaine telegram of
the 2lst He further stated that in an in
tervlew on the 18th instant the min
lister of foreign affairs pressed upon him
the acceptance Of the withdrawal of MIR.
Mattas telegram on the basis stated in
MI. Egan's telegram of that date. saying that
those bases were entirely acceptable to Mr..
Elaine and were. in fact, suggested by him.
Notwithstanding these assurances Mr.. ESan
would only consent to submit the proposition
as he had done.
With regard to his being persona non grata
Mr.. Egan said that at diplomatic banquet at
the home of the minister of foreign affairs on
the 18th instant Prime Minister Luco told him.
with appreciation of some of his colleagues and
IN the presence of the English minister and
Spanish minister, that the present cabinet Gu
tertained most cordial feelings for the United
States and for him personally.
In the afternoon of January 81 Senior Montt
delivered to Mr.. Blaine the following note:
''Sir, have received instructions from my
government TO state to you THAI in its desire to
cultivate cordial and friendly relations with
the United States the continuance of Mr.. Egan
as minister OF the United States in Santiago is
not agreeable to il.
MIR. Egan is not persona grata for my gov
eminent, which will have much pleasure in re-
ceivlng another representative of the United
States. The desire of the government of Chile
to draw closer its relations with those of the
United states is its motive for taking the step"
The last communication is from Senior Mont
to Secretary Blaine of the 23d instant inclosing
tie testimony of Sailor John NJ. Talbot taken at
Valparaiso, which Senior Montt declares to have
been very different from the state of facts he
testified to at the hearing at Vallejo. Talbot
was higgins immediate companion when the
latter received his death wound.