Mr. Egan to Mr. Blaine.
Santiago, December 31, 1891. (Received January 1, 1892.)
Mr. Egan, announcing the formation, on that day, of a new ministry composed of two Conservatives, one Radical, and three Liberals, says that two of them are his personal friends, and that he has excellent relations with all, and that conciliation will mark the disposition towards the United States. He says that at least two of the new cabinet officers have openly disapproved the telegram sent to Chile’s representative in Washington by the minister of foreign affairs; that it is strongly condemned by public opinion; and that it will now be, in his opinion, no difficult matter to have its terms disavowed or the telegram itself withdrawn. He also thinks that all the questions—safe-conduct for the refugees, assault on the Baltimore men, and disrespect to the legation—will be completely settled.