Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-26

more affair to arbitration-is not regarded as
having any weight, in view Of the fact that
Chile has placed herself unquestionably on
record before the Pan-Americau congress as
being opposed to the arbitration Of all ques-
tons involving point Of national honor.
The fact that the Chilean delegates
to that body were from the
government Of which Balmaceda was
head may afford a slight ground for . dis
avowal by the present government Of the plat
form then laid down. In case such disavOwal
is not made, however, competent authorities
here consider that 1t would be altogether i'm
proper for the United States to consider any
proposition looking to arbitration coming from
Chile. The point in issue is one OF national
honor and is 30 regarded by the
President, who in his message to Congress
yesterday, expressed it as his opinion that the
attack upon the sailors Of the Baltimore was
less Of an assault upon the men than upon the
uniform they wore. and that the integrity and
honor Of the United States had, through them,
been assailed.
THE SUPREME counr SUGGESTION.
The fourth md last proposition il thought to
be the weakest Of all, and indeed is being
quoted freely today as an indication Of the lack
Of sincerity on the part Of Chile. This is in
effect suggestion by Chile that, il the former
proposition BIO unacceptable the matter be
submitted to the decision Of the U. s. Supreme
Court Deep-thinking men regard this as
either an indication Of Chile extreme ignorance
OF the laws Of this country or olse an effort on
her part to cause further delay and thus
gain time. A submission Of such a question to
the Supreme Court Il everywhere pronounced
to be simply impossible and its suggestion
absurd. That a court Of one OF the nations in
volved should be made the means Of settling
an international dispute. while it may appear
to be q fair concession by Chile, is thought to
be SO irregular as to be useless.
1t is said that Senator Hawley. discussing the
situation with naval officer this morning,
said that be regarded the propositions as An
eyiden. effort on the part Of Chile to meet the
United States half way and to be fair.
Yet, with all the criticism that is passed upon
the dispatch and the propositions. i. WAS agreed
that in case the government OF Chile has
actually sent such message to this administra-
ton the possibility OF war has been wholly
averted.
TIE REFUGEES LANDED AT cALLAo.
Following is translation Of the cipher ca
blegram received last night by the Navy
Department from Commander Evans, dated
Callao. Peru: The Yorktown arrived to-day
Refugees landed. Will be ready for sea az soon
a. coaIed. IL the Yorktown is to remain here
long enough | should like very much to give
the men liberty. Delayed two days on account
OF fog off Callao."
No orders have been sent to Commander
Evans in regard to his future movements but
they are probably being considered now by the
Navy DEPARTMENT. He has no discre ton about
sailing and must inntrnctlona ia
thought that he will return to Vall arai.o in n
few days. No orders have vet been sent 10 the
Boston, which is also at Callao. and the chances
are that she will DO kept there unless hostiiIies
should develop.
No word has yet been heard from Admiral
Gherardi, whose last sign OF life came from
Barbados week ago today. This is consid-
cred as sufficient evidence that he il not merely
cruising around among tho West Indies where
he could hardly sail for week without striking
port and it is generally accepted as fact
that he has either gone south to Montevideo or
east to Gibraltar. Tie theory in favor of the
latter being his destination gains strength and
credence.
NO HAsry ACTION IN THE HOUSE
The House foreign affairs committee IL evil
IDENTIFY not disposed to act hastily in the Chilean
matter. They held meeting today and merely
distributed the correspondence among sub
committees for consideration and report
The voluminous character of tho correspond
once forbids hasty action and there will not be
| another meeting OF the committee before
Thursday, that time being regarded az neces-
ssry for the reading and digestion OF the cor
respondence.
There is undoubtedly feeling among some
| Of the democrats and ultra anti-Harrison men
that it would be good politics to bslittle the
matter as far as possible and to attribute hasty
and inconsiderats action to the President.
Department that the alleged reply pub
lished this morning has been received officially
the assertion 10 made mysteriously--or rather
the insinuation il uttered-that the reply was
received by the Secretary Of State before the
message was read in the House.
TIE BnEcKIsRiDoE RESOLUTION.
This insinuation found utterancs in rsso-
luton offered by Mr.. Breckenridge Of Kentucky
calling upon the President to know il reply
had been received to the ultimatum OF
to to- transmit it to Congress. At . once. ni In
. speech in support of the resolu-
| ton Mr.. Breckenridge assumed that the
President had later information than he trans
| mitted to Congress, and made . long argument
upon that assumption, conveying an insinua-
ton rather than . direct charge that the Presi-
dent had acted hastily in sending in his mes
| sage to Congress.
OPPOSED THE INsINuArIoN.
Mr.. Blount, chairman Of the foreign affairs
committee, and others opposed themselves to
the proposition to pass such a resolution at
this time, urging its reference to the commit
tee on foreign affairs and deprecating the
course Of Mr.. Breckenridge which appeared to
carry an implication Of deception on the part Of
| tho President which would certainly be improper
under such circumstances. Other leading
| democrats took similar view Of the case, dis-
cuasing the question from . patriotic stand
point and deprecating hasty action. The mat
ter was then referred to committee.
THAT AILxoxp lxrIY.
With relation to the alleged reply from Chile
to the ultimatum IL u not certain now whether
the dispatch published this morning il aocu-
rate or ret But Il II u accurate II 4 matter
| oopsidsrnd satisfactory.
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