Mr. Egan to Mr. Blaine.
Santiago, July 29, 1891. (Received September 26.)
Sir: I have the honor to inform you that on the 25th instant took place the session of the electoral college for the purpose of electing a President to succeed President Balmaceda, when Señor Don Claudio Vicuña was chosen unanimously.
Mr. Vicuña is a member of one of the most important families in Chile, related directly and by marriage with many of the most prominent leaders of the opposition, and is a man of unquestionable honor. His inauguration as President will take place on the 18th of September, and I have much hope that an opportunity may then be found to do something practical for the restoration of peace. Mr. Vicuña is an ardent friend of the United States and an admirer of its institutions.
I have, etc.,