The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-14

the catastrophe of last August revealed the soul of the country. On that oc- casion, it was clearly to be seen that the Chileans form a we'll organized na- tion, not covering on account of a disaster. not disheartened by catas- trophe or discouraged by obstacles, nor surrendering to fate, but taking up work with renewed fervor."
 Interesting facts are presented in the book regarding the stability and fidelity of the governing element of the coun- trys population. All the Chilean na- tional administrations, Senor Ortuzar asserts, have been marked by the scrupulous honesty of public servants.
 Upon thisGpeint the book chronicles the following:
 Never has a President of the Re- public or Minister of State been ac- cused of conversion of funds. On the contrary, 1t often happens that presi- dents retire from power in poverty, by reason of having neglected their pri- vate affairs during their adminissra- ton of the government.
 During the civil war of 1890 the ad- ministration devoted itself heartily to the task of military mobilization; the party which supported President Bal maceda was de1eated. and when the victors took possession of the Capital, and of the government. there was not found in the archives of the govern ment single account, a singie pay ment, which was not audited, nor one which could have been made in the slightest degree. reproach to the fall en administration. Furthermore, there was not single high functionary who pronted by tlie disorder to make ms fortune.
 {. .'The interest on foreign loans and obligations of the State have always been promptly met. It has been with Chile matter of pride never to de- fault on contracts of any kind, not enen in moments of financial difficulty. This is daily a matter of more import ance among nations, especially now that it appears to 5e an established point that the collection of debt may enter into the category of diplomatic negotiations."
 Reviewing the administrative history of the country from the time of Por< tales, practically the founder of the na- tons who may be termed the Wash tngton of Chile" 1t is pointed out that many of tho Chilean leaders present Hkenesses in Character and strength of purpose to the foremost public men of the United States.
 An era of great national prosperity is predicted for the Republic by Senor Or tuzar. who comments thus upon the administration, of President Pedro Montt, who was lately seated in office.
 Supported by really national party, President Montt was elected by an enormous majority. He broke the lines of the ancient historical parties to form with these firm government body, from which the present adminis- tration derives its much valued strength.
 ''The school and the railways have been the chief pre-oecupation of the present executive during his long pub lie career. who. for thirty years has been one of the most prominent men tn Chile. First in the Chamber of Dep- uties, then in the Senate, in the Council of State. at different times Secretary of State during the last five adminis- strations. he distinguished himself al- ways by his spirit of Justice, his aus terity and activity. Today, raised by a wave of popularity to the Presidency of the Republic. he can realize a vast program of work during his govern ment-a program which, however ex- tensive and fraught with difficulties will be successfully carried out by the President. who is endowed with two gSeat qualittes--method and persever- ance. gfR
 "The son of Manuel Montt. one of the most illustrious Presidents of the Chil- can Republic, (1s51 to 1S61), the Pres tdent Montt of our days found in his father and in his home a school of aus terity, work and method"