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York said the message seemed to indicate
fully much of the eXigency on the part of
the administration which has got US into
this difficulty to have its mistakes ylpdi-
Gated, as it does of the necessity to main
tain the dignity Of our country and the
rights of our citizens. The assertion by
the president OF the right of an asylum
as practiced by Egan Is so repugnant to
relations between civilized people that its
assertion by the president in the opening
of his message indicates that the admins.
tration sees no better way out Of the mess
in which it has permitted itself to be
involved, than by distracting attention and
hiding behind the poor sailors of the
Baltimore. In other words, so far as the
two nations are concerned, on the presi-
dents " ground the United States
seems the wanton aRgressor. We have
yet no reason to believe that when we
shall have attempted to be Just toward
Chile, the rights of our citizens shall not
be respected and proper reparatIon made.
Chairman Holman of the %appropria-
tons committee said, the message is a
strong one and the house will stand by
the president ii the correspondence war
rants the statements made. There will
be no withholding IN n sense OF the
III case IL De necessary.
Wilson of West Virginia thinks the
message is a very adroit, but somewhat
passionate statement of our case, and
fears there are expressions in it that will
make n peaceful solution of the difficulty
harder to secure.
Chairman Herbert of the naval affairs
committee: II am a Democrat, but an
American first. l have no doubt con-
gress will sustain the president"
Senator Mitchell: THE people are
behind that message"
Senator Shoup: The message is
sound, patriotic, and will receive a popu-
lar support. The American people will
stand no more nonsense from any power
big or little"
Senator Faulkner of West Virginia:
The message Is a lawyers analysis OF a
great mass of correspondence, an analysis
inspired by the very highest patriotism,
an analysis that breathes determination
to uphold the honor and dignity Of the
United States all the world over"
O'Neill of Massachusetts,, a Democratic
member of the house committee on appro-
priations, considered the Malta dispatch a
deliberate insult to the American people,
and said it the Chileans did not disavow
it he would favor blowing them into the
Pacific.
Senator Cullom thought the message
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The CORE
spondence accompanying the presidents
message is of great volume and would
probably fill more than 100 columns of an
ordinary newspaper. 1t dates back as
far as August Is, 1890, eighteen months
ago, and much of it has been described
with sufficient accuracy in the presidents
message sent to congress at the beginning
of the present session and the cepious
newspaper publications that have been
made. 1t is divided into three portions,
the first comprising correspondence be-
tween Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Egan, or Mr..
Wharton in Mr.. BlaIne's absence, CORE
~spoudence between Senior Lazcano, the
Chilean minister under the Balmaceda
administration land lastly, notes exchanged
between Secretary Blaine and Pedro Mont
the present Chilean minister to Washing
tor.
The Egan correspondence begins Au-
gust Is, 1890. with the statement of the
changes IN the Balmaceda ministry which
constituted a precursor to the revolution.
The one fact established Is that Minister
Egan had an abiding faith up to the last
moment in the ultimate triumph of Bal
maceda over his enemies, and the down
fall of the Insurgent cause. March 9,
1891 Mr.. Egan transmitted to Secretary
Blaine a request by the Chilean govern
ment that the United States permit one
OF its ships to carry from Valparaiso to
Montevideo a sum of about 81, 900, 600
bar silver which was required for the pay
ment of the interest on the national debt
abroad. That the Chilean government
feared its capture by the revolved feet if
the sum is sent in the regular course OF
business. March II. in a dispatch
describing the sanguinary battles in the
peighborhood of Iquique. the minister
says that the revolution had the undi-
vided sympathy and the active support of
the English residents in Chile; that the
English superintendent OF the nitrate
works urged their men to join the Revolu-
~tionists and Col. North contributed the
sum OF f100, 600 sterling 10 Its support.
Mr.. Egan began his efforts as a peace
maker April ID, when he teleeraphed for
permission to act with the Brazilian min
lister and French charge in an effort to
restore peace, the indications being that
mediation would be accepted by both
parties. The next day he received Mr.,
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Keweenaw, was declared a deserter by
the captain of the vessel on the "a OF
October last. This was the same day the
police took him up drunk in the street.
January IL, Davidson was accused Of
stonIng Shields. The last note in the
correspondence delivered to Secretary
Blaine by Mr.. Egan was a simple en-
closure of a telegram IN the following
language: The commander OF the York
town notified the naval commandant that
he was going to send by a mail steamer
the refugees he had IN board. Having
asked instructions the naval c~ommandant
replied to HIM that the government did
not give a safe conduct 10 the refugees.
They will understand the contingencies to
which they are exposed by embarking in
the merchant vessels or in mail steamers.
1sIoNED PERRIERA,"
Jan. IL Mr.. Egan summarizes the re-
port of the Judge of crimes. which Is OF
great length, charging that the disturb.
ance began by the attack OF three Amer
lean sailors on one Chilean, all being
drunk, which Mr.. Egan says is not sup
ported by the evidence. He thinks that
1t may be about two months before the
final sentence is passed.
Jan. l3 Mr.. Egan announced that he
had placed in safety on the Yorktown the
remaining five refugees and two refugees
from the Spanish legation. The Italian
and Spanish ministers accompanied him,
On Dec. 10 in transmitting to Secretary
Blaine copies of correspondence between
himself and Minister Malta, Senior Mont,
in summing up Senior Matta's reply to
Mr.. Egan's first protest, made at the
direction of Mr.. Wharton says: He
promises to inform Mr.. Egan of the re-
suit of the Investigation when it shall
have been concluded, and states that out
of regard for the harmony which it is his
duty and his desire to maintain between
the United States and Chile, he passes in
silence over the improper expressions
used by Mr.. Egsn in certain portions of
his note" Further on in his note Mr..
Mont, reviewing the testimony as to
the assault insists that the police did
nothing more than quiet the tumult,
arrest those who were most drunken and
most riotous and disperse the crowd. The
local authorities, he says, could not have
lone more han they did. He dwells at
length upon the peculiarities of Chilean
law in explanation of the secrecy attending
the investigation, and says that the COM
mander of the Baltimore had informed
the ~Intendente that Mr.. Egan
could furnish a list of names
of the witnesses of the assault. He says
that the criminal judge states that neither
the American consul nor the commander
of the Baltimore nor any person whatso-
ever has imputed before his court, to the
authorities or to the police, participation
or responsibility for the occurrences Of
the the 10th of October. Neither has
any specific or general charge been
preferred against them because OF their
not having endeavored to prevent those
occurrences or their deplorable and ulti-
mate consequences, but on the contrary.
This closes the official correspondence be-
tweenithe two governments.
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Whooping Up the Navy.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ga bill intro
duced by Senator Hale today is of special
interest in view OF the Chilean embroglIo.
For the purpose of increasing the naval
establishment bill it authorizes the presi-
dent to have constructed, by contract,
three battle ships of 1900 to TO- 900 tons
displacement. two armored coast defense
vessels, five gun boats of 500 to 200 tons
displacement and eight first-class torpedo
boats. In the contracts for the construc-
ton of these vessels such provisions for
the increased speed and premiums there
for as in the discretion OF the secretary
Of the navy may deemed advisable.
In their construction the provisions
of the act of Aug. 3, 1886, for the increase
OF the naval establishment shall be OBJ
served, save, that in all their parts the
vessels shall be of domestic manufacture.
II the secretary of the navy shall be un-
able to contract at reasonable prices for
the building of any of these vessels, the
bill provides he may build such vessel, or
any part thereof. in the navy yards to be
designated by the secretary. Towards
the construction of the vessels with their
engines, boilers and machinery, $3,OOO,-
900 IS appropriated, and towards their
armament 81 ,00O, 900.
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exceedingly strong, effective and a clear
presentation of the facts. IF those
fellows don't back out, said he, we will
clean them out"
Senator Stewart thought the message a
strong presentation of the case and
although every American citizen must
deprecate war. it seems impossible to
avoid 1t unless Chile gives satisfaction.
Senator Gibson OF MARYLAND said he
would stand by the president in the
matter.
Senator Platte thought the sentiment
of the whole country ought to sustain the
president in adhering to his ultlmatum
and give him power to enforce it. A
number of senators and representatives
declined to speak until they had thor
oughly considered the message and its ac-
complaining documents. Particularly was
this true of most of the members of for
eign affairs committees of both houses.
But representative McCrearv Of the house
foreign affairs committee said that while
be hoped there would be no war, yet he
was satisfied the house OF representatives
would be ready to take such action as will
maintain our sell respect and uphold the
honor of the flag.
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AMERICAN PRESS COMMENTS.


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25.-Tho Press:
We fought England at heavy odds to
protect our seamen on our own decks and
under u own flag. Less cannot be done
today. 1t is indispensibly necessary the
South American world should know and
understand this peaceful, forbearing
land is as quick to protect its citizens and
avenge their wrongs as though Its fleets
rode on every sea and its flag was forever
unturied in battle.
California Press.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 25.-The Ch1on-
Gle tomorrow. after reviewing the presi-
dents message in a highly c~ommendatory
manner concludes: IF Chile will accede
to our Just demands as contained in the
ultimatum, well and good, but if she re-
fuses. diplomatic intercourse is to be at
once suspended and war must inevitably
follow, although we may and shall regret
its necessity.
The Examiner in a long editorial headed
There Will Be No War violently at
tacks Harrison's management OF the
Chilean controversy. 1t says nothing has
occurred since the riot in Valparaiso that
will do so much to quiet the public feel
ing as President Harrison's message.
The American people would be insane to
go to war on such a showing.
The Post says: IF Chile recognizes
her mistake and offers to do the right
thing there will be no war, but if she per
sists in her present unjust, arrogant and
defiant attitude we must declare war and
bring her to her sences If it takes half a
million American soldiers to do it.
The Da,y Telegraph: Nothing has
yet occurred to justify the alarming
rumors of a resort to hostilities. Harrison
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Harr,son,s Special Message.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The president
today transmitted his message on the
Chilean question to congress. President
Harrison says that Minister Egan has,
throughout the entire controversy, con'
Quoted himself in a most dignifed and
courteous manner and has shown marked
ability in administering the affairs of his
Office. Referring to the matter OF
Minister Egan's affording an asylum for
the refugees ofthe Chilean revolution, the
president says that Chile has not denied
this right nor lave they demanded their
surrender. In this matter Presiden t
Harrison endorses Egan's actions.
THE BALTIMORE ATTACK.
Referring to the attack on the Baltl-
more's sailors President Harrison charac-
%terizes it as brutal and uncalled for and
says that it is his opinion that the attack
was not made on the sailors personally as
men, but as representatives of the
United States and in order to insult this
government. He supposes the incentive
for such action was the fancied wrongs
the Chileans had against everything per-
tanning to the United States. He thinks
Sailor Riggin was killed by either the
police or soldiers and not the mob as the
Chilean authorities represent.
oHILe's FALSE PLEA.
The Chilean minister says the riot was
caused by a few drunken sailors and that
it is impossible to learn the precise cause
of it. Apprentice Talbot of the Baltimore,
testified before the court held at Vallejo,
California, recentlv, that the trouble was
caused by a Chilean splitting in hIs face,
for which Talbot knocked him down.
Talbot and Riggin were together at the
time and were attacked from all sides.
The president says that no manly or salts
factory apology. much less regret, has
been rendered by Chile for the attack.
HARRIsoN's P To malta.
Referring to the insulting circular note
sent out by Senior Malta. the president
saws if the note is not Immediately with
drown and a public apology made by
Chile thattbe United States will terminate
its diplomatic relations with that country
at once.
ENDORSES EGANs COURSE.
He says he can take no notice of Chile's
request for Minister Egau's recall until it
can be settled whether correspondence
with that country can be carried upon a
basis of mutual respect. President Har-
rison says that the demands made of
Chile by the United States should be
adhered to and enforced. We must pro.
tect those who are in foreign parts who
display our flag and wear our uniform
against insult, brutality and death inflicted
in resentment OF the acts of their govern
ment and not for any fault of their own.
SHOWS QOOD
10 concluding his message President
Harrison says: Il have as yet received
no reply to our note of the 2lst 10 regard
to the malta cir, ular but in my opinion l
ought not to delay longer to bring these
matters to the attention of congress for
such action as may be deemed appro-
pirate"
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The Cell brated Malta Letter.
Dec. Is was preached one of the gravest
in the case which is still open in
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08

bition of 1878, a permanent portion Of
which still exists in the Palais du Tro-
cadero, and the dome of the observa-
tory of Nice, Il most noteworthy under
taking, as it is 75 feet in diameter,
weighs over 100 tons. and floats in
circular trough. so that the effort to
move it is almost inapprcciable. This
was remarkable engineering feat,
and deserves to rank side by side with
that aerial tower which has rendered
his name the household word of all
climes. The tower, including lightning
conductor-which sends the electric
fluid into basins of water placed at
each corner of the construction.
is 1000 feet high. The first
story, where are decidedly hand
some and commodious cafes and
restaurants, with several stalls, is $50
feet high, the second is 370 feet above
the ground, it being on this story that
the Figaro was printed during the cx-
hibition, and where various fancy arti-
cles could be purchased; and the tower
itself terminates ut a height of SOC feet
above the ground, it being here the post
office was placed to enable visitors to
post letters and cards or send kilograms
to their friends, this being the last plat
form open to the public. Above this
rises the campanile, the edificc being
crowned by the lantern at 9S4 feet, the
large lightning conductor completingt the
elevation, the tower thus overlapping
all other erections the wide world over.
Scarcely less remarkable as an engi-
ncering work and as triumph of the
founders art is the gigantic statue of
Liberty. modelled by Bartholdi, but
supervised in its engineering details by
Eiffcl, which now lights the entrance
to our New York harbor. Although NJ.
Eiffel is unqucstionably the engineer
ing genius of this nineteenth century,
and we much regret that no fuller par
ticulars of his lifcs work are available
to place before our readers. With the
modcsty of true genius he shrinlss from
hcraldinS forth his achievements.
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IS able to pay for thing is not q justi-
ficatior, for his doing IL OF. hauinre IL n. ~

IS able to pay for thing is not justi-
acation for his doing it or having it.
once met great, big, burly, over
bearing man crossing over from Bou-
logne to Folkestone. 1 will not say
what nationality his was, but will re-
mark that he made himself both detest-
able and ridiculous to the other passen-
gers by his self-asserting manners.
When we got the train for London he
was occupying n frst-class compart-
ment all to himself, and it so happened
that the train was SO crowded that sew
eral ladies were forced to wait for the
next one. Still this creature peered
out of his window. and, in reply to
some of the plain-spollcn comments
which filed the air, remarked com
placently: "Well, l eau pay for it,
can't -"
Whenever havo since heard people
justified for what they do, by being
told that they can pay for it, | always
think of this man. o, no, it isn't mat
ter of ability but good taste. And that
money will not carry it off has been
shown in tho baccarat case, where the
Wilson's got such a scoring from the
solicitor general London Letter in
San Francisco Arponaut.
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First Protest Against slavery.

The first public protest ever made in
America against slavery or the holding
OF human property was put on record
April is, 1858, at Germantown, Pa. by
members of the Mennonite church of
that settlement The protest runs as
follows: There is II saying that we
shall doe to all men licke as we will be
done ourselves; hacking no different OF
what generation, descent or color they
be socver And those who steal or robb
men, and those who buy or purchase
them, arc they not all alicke? Here in
this land is liberty of Conscience. web
is right and reasonable, here ought to
be likewise liberty of yc body, except
OF evil doors, web is another case. as
may be plainc to see. But to bring men
here from where whatsoever and sell
them against their will after they have
been robbed from their country, we
stand against"
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AN ENGINEER OF NOTE.
Gustave EiTel, Designer of tho
Great Pnris Tower.
Ono OF the Most Remarkable Men of tina
Century and an Engineering Genius
OF Wonderful Power Tho
Statue of Liberty,

we herewith present to our readers n
portrait of one of the most remarkable.
II not the greatest of engineers of all
time, and certainly of the present cen.
tury. 1t is that of NJ Gustavc Eiffel.
whose name as the designer and con-
structor of the wonderful Eiffel tower
has rung all over the world. The sub
Ject of these lines, says the Mechanical
News, was born at Dion in 1899, and is
therefore, as years go, still compare
lively young man. He was educated ut
the Ecole Centrale, through which he
passed with distinction, beginning his
actual engineering career in 1855, at the
age OF twenty-thrce. One of his earli-
est works which he carried out with
much success was the completing the
foundation of the great railway bridge
at Bordeaux, by means of the hen
very little known, so far as France
was concerned, of the system
OF compressed air. After that
M. Eiffel was engaged for several
years on the construction of bridges,
and in 1867 he was intrusted with the
task of checking the calculations made
for the erection of the large buildings
of the Paris exhibition. In the sue
ceeding years he carried out numerous
engineering works of considerable
magnitude. including the great bridge
over the Douro, the central span of
which is no less than 534 feet in width,
the principal facade of the Paris cxhi-
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william Skelley.

OF II Academy street, GAINESVILLE, Wis,
under date of May 30. says: Messrs.
Kenyon g. Thomas: This is to certify
what know about DIR. Hale's House
hold Ointment. have had a bother
some sore on my lip for fifteen years.
which terminated in cancer. I had
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hold Ointment and with two months
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people. Truly yours,
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This wonderful medicine is for sale at
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merce street and Salem avenue.
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COLLECTING JEWELS.

- Fad for Which some Women Develop "a
Perfect Craze.
The expense of collecting precious
stones is great, and yet fashionable
women have developed passion for
this sort OF thing, and arc said to make
heroic sacrifices in orderto crafty the
new within. Their fancy for toruuoises
has fairly doubled the former market
value of those pretty blue stones while
no dimnution in the price of pearls and
brilliants is possible until the present
craze is abated. Not infrequently the
idea is to possess diamonds of u partic-
ular tone, to the exclusion of all other
colors-blue. rose, straw or pure white
and when that is the case the Jewel box
is emptied of every treasure to crafty
this taste. One woman of most luyu-
rious habits, whose heart has been
ensnared by the rare beauty of yellow
pearls, not only put by her maid" as
the English say, but denied herself
tailor suits and imported bonnets for
two seasons for the sake of these favor
tie gems A string of perfect pearls is
the desire of most women's hearts, and
tho pretticst gift godmother can
bestow is nucleus of such a neclslet
for her baptismal daughter. 1t is easy
to add n jewel for every birthday and
Christmas, SO when lady baby is grown
no one is the worse off for the spherical
bijoux cncirclng her throat.-Illus-
trated American,