Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1892-01-30


man of the house committee on foreign
relations in speaking Of ChIle's latest
dispatches says:
The whole matter is settled and moth
Ing but preliminaries are yet to be ar
ranged" Au apology Is made by Chile,
as complete as 1t could possible be. 1t
speaks with the most profound regret OF
the attack on the Baltimore's sailors,
and declares sincere feeling of friend
ship for the United States aud profound
respect for our flag and uniform.
They speak feehngIy OF the presence
of American men-of-war in their parts
during the revolution and of the friend
ly attitude our officers and men at that
time. They say that entertain
lDg feeling of friendship
which they do towards the United
States, it wjuld be impossible for them
to sympathize or fail to feel the most
profound regret for the assault upon
United States sailors.
As evidence Of the perfect good faith
they say they propose in connection wItn
a complete and humble apology, that
the after of repsration be referred
to tie United States supreme court to
determine. There is no reserve. 1t is
complete and abiect apology, and set
ties tie whole natter.
WAsKINToN, Jan. 1.-THE first cable
MESA received by the president from
Minister EgsE is not in all respects sat.
isfaetory.
1t was lacking in fullness, and there
are many things in it requiring addition
al elucidation. Another despatch was
received later and contends as such il
leaves nothing for congress to do IN re-
gard to the presidents message. 1t not
only confirms all said in the Associated
Press dispatches but goes further and
is couched in the most friendly terms
The effect of thu despatch received
says the charges that the Chileans en-
terrain feelings of enmity toward the
United States and to its flag and uniform
are utterly false.
The despatch then says that in order
to show the friendly feeii0g entertained
by Chileans for the United States, and
as evidence that they will do all pos
sible, they are willing to leave the af-
fair to the United States supreme court.
WASHINGTON Jan. 27.-No new facts
were developed today in regard to the
Chilean affairs representative Blount,
chair man of the house committee Of
foreign affairs, called at the department
of state and had a chat with Secretary
Blame on the question of submitting to
the reply of the Chilean govern
ment TO the so-called ultimatun. of the
United States. Additional correspond
ence will probably DE sent to congress in
a few days.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-The correspondent
Of the Times at Santiago today tele-
grsphed that the text of hile's reply |
to the ultimatum of the United States |
will not be made pu bic until Saturday, |
The correspondent says that Chile relied |
upon advices received from Minister |
Montt as late as Friday last, that pa
citic assurance had been given him con-
stantl, by Blaine, aud that he consider
I'd the settlement practically arranged. |
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-There is rea |
son for the belief that |
he Chilean government not
my offers to withdraw the offensive |
note, but in addition offers to apologize
Tor it; also agrees to proposition made |
by United States in regard to asylum
and safe conduct OF refugees. Egan's
dispatch was submitted to the cabinet |
1T meeting today. The entire question /
was discussed, AID it is understood a |
Inference of opinion was developed as
10 propriety of acceptance without mod
fications, so far as it is related to sub
mission of the question OF Chile's res
for attack on the sailors of
he Baltimore to arbitration of neutral
nation or decision of the supreme court.
reaching decision the meeting
adjourned. The president will doubt
ess communicate Eyan's dispatch to
congress-, but will probably not do SO
or several days, unless called for by
house or senate.
WHAT SENATORS SAY.
Senator Platt thought the sentiment
If the whole country ought 10 sustain
he president in adhering to his ultima
um and give him pJwer to enforce it.
number of senhto.s and represent
Itives declined to speak until they had
thoroughly considered the message and
Iccom panying documents. Part GUAR
y was this tru on most OF the mem
,ers OF foreign affairs committees of 10th
houses. But Representative McCreary
# the house committee of
oreign affairs committee SAID
While be hoped there would be
10 war, yet be was satisfied the house
4 representatives would be ready to
axe such action as will maintain our
el respect and uphold the honor OF the
lag. RAyDe md. also member of Cem-
OF foreign affairs, said the sItua-
ion was far more serious thar had
,een anticipated. The United States
could not let the matter rest.
HIT, leader of the republican minor
w of foreign affairs committee, ex-
,ressed great satisfaction with the mes
age, and SAID the mouse should express
Is Concurrence with the president by
Senator Collum thought the message an
strong, effective and clear
Presentation of facts. ''lf those fellows
ont back gu ;" said he, I'VE Will clean
hem out"
Senator Jones (Ark.) thought the mes
age temperate, dignitied and worthy
[ all consideration.
Senator Stewart thought the message
strong represep tation of the case, and |
Though every American citizen must