The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-03
NO EXPLANATION GIVEN
ron cBILrs REFUsAB TO GRANT an
6ITENsIoN OF TIMR

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WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.-None Of the State
Department oflcials IL able to give any reason
for Chili's refusal to grant an extension Of
time for the consideration OF the claims which
were submitted to n Joint commission for
adjudication. Secretary Gresham was ques-
toned on the subject. but was unable to ex-
plain Il. The Gillian Minister was also inter-
viewed. tho had any information concern
ing the action OF his Government. he dlscreetly
kept II to himself It Is understood. however.
that no of1lcial notice OF the refusal has
reached the CHILEAN Legation. but a commune
cation may reach here ny the next mail.
There Is no disposition on the part OF State
Department officials TO conceal tho fact that
some time ago Secretary Gresham prepared q
treaty setting forth that owing to certain un-
looked-for complications or delays. the Com
mission appointed to adjust certain claims be-
tween the United States and the Gillian Gov
eminent could hardly dispose OF the cases
submitted within the six months stipulated In
the original treaty under which the Commits
zion was created. A draft OF the treaty was
sent to Mr.. Porter. our. Minister at VAL
Goysrnne emit The proposition for an extension
OF time for the consid eration OF the claims was
emphatically declined and that fact alone
vas transmitted to the Secretary OF State.
minister Porter hae not yet offered any fur
prepostIon which was eos tbs pS or oss
OF gaining sufficient time to properly consider
and determine the cases presented:
Chill has presented but three cases against
tne United states. involving comparatively
the United states have presented to the Com
mission thirtp-ni line cases. involving several
OF the Gillian Governmeni to hold the Inite1
states up to the strict letter OF the original
treaty ,,S and thus avoid the rettlement Of some
OF the treaty, IL the claims are not settled
within the six months during which the Com.
pass into history aa unadjusted claims
The. friends Of the ChilIan GoverDment in
their .Government in refusing to grant an ' eS.
tension OF the time. They suggest that it is
or aran 'Gs n ss
ted In time for tho CHILEAN Congress to act
I upon It, Il was submitted IN the early part OF
that their Congress was about to adjourn and
therefore they did no. have time to consider the
four months. This suggestion does not seem
probable. for 1t is contended that the matter
utes had there been a favorable inclination by
the Gillian Government
AS tho matter now STANDS. IL Is probable that
many Of tho cases which have been submitted
may, not be fully considered. as the com mis-
si9n's functions cease on April 9. Thus far
posed OF on demurrer. Some have been argued
s,nt,, domurrers have been filed. The three
Ths fret cHlsn Sisim h Ssen ., l sSc
South American Steamship Company for
ages for. detention. &c., are estimated
at $3.50, 900. The other two claims are brought
by Ricardo l.. Trumbull. tho Chilian agent for
the Provisional Government who was arrested
He was tried and acquitted. and now sues the
United States for illegal arrest and claims
100000 damages. Trumbul also claims
$4,000 attorneys fees, for services rendered
IN connection with the extradition OF ono
Bushnell In New York
Among the United States claims there are |
eight cases filed by Grace K Brother OF New
York growing out OF the seizure OF nitre beds, |
for Illegal customs exactions detention OF
vessels and other depredutlons during the |
Chilli Peruvian war. The Northern aud South |
ern Construction Company seized a largo |
amount OF propertv and used Il in connection |
with the construction Of 800 miles OF railroad, |
and there are other Implications growing |
out OF the building OF the road. The claim Is |
estimated ut SO.2OO.OOO. some OF the other |
United states claims, are those OF W.. s. |
schriGley for destruction OF property during |
the Balmaceda insurrection. and the Central |
and South American Telegraph Company |
for cutting out its cable and taking |
the Gillian counsel has filed a demurrer. ana |
depositions Will be taken In New York on Jan. |
10 Another claim relates to the guano bed |
Wells Fargo ( Co, claim for s9O.OOO for the
seizure OF certain American bank notes by the |
CHILEAN Government. There are other equally
i'm portant claims pending.