CHILI AND THE UNITED STATES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9335, 28 January 1892, Page 2

CHILI AND THE UNITED STATES.

[By Electbic Telegraph.—Copyright 1 (Special to Press Association.) London, January 26. (Received January 27, at 7.50 p.m.) The London press comment on the serious aspect of affairs in regard to Chili and the United States, and advise the President of the South American Republic to apologise. The United States Government are agreeable that Great Britain should arbitrate in the dispute with Chili. January 27. (Received January 28, at 1.15 a.m.) With the exception of the New York Herald the American press support the line of action adopted by President Harrison in the dispute with Chili. A member of the House of Representatives made a statement reflecting on the President. Several other members resented this attack, and for a short period there was great confusion in the chamber.

(Per Pbess Association.) Valpakaiso, January 26. (Received Jauuary 27, at 10.10 a.m ) ~ The Chilian Government have withdrawn their request for the recall of the United States Minister. A circular issued by the Government requests that the Baltimore dispute should be referred to arbitration. Washington, January 27. (Received JanuaiyJSS, at 0.50 a.m.) A bill has been introduced into the Senate to authorise the construction of three new battleships and 15 other warships. Valparaiso, January 27. (Received January 28, at 0.50 a.m.) The Chilian Government have purchased a new cruiser, and are also hastening the completion of the ironclads Arturoprat and Presidente Pinto, which are being built in Europe It has been ascertained that the United States' cruiser Philadelphia has been sent to Gibraltar to intercept the Arturoprat on her way out