Chili

The independence of Chili was recognized by the United States in March, 1822. A general commercial convention between the United States and Chili was concluded in 1832 and augmented in 1833. By the convention of 1858 the ‘‘ Maced on i an’ claims of United States citizens against Chili were left to the arbitration of the King of Belgium, who decided in favor of the United States. The attack on the sailors of the U. S. steamship ‘‘ Baltimore,’’ October 16, 1891, by a Chilian mob, has nece itated the payment of an indemnity of $75,000 from Chili. The Chilian Congre of 1891, victorious in its revolution against Balmaceda, established a provisional government June 4, which was promptly recognized by the United States.