The Sun.
London, England, 1865-11-16 00:00:00

WAR BETWEEN SPAIN AND CHILI.

SOUTAIIMPTON, Nov. 16.
The advices received here per the Tasmanian
confirm the declaration of war between Spain and
Chili. --

On Admiral Pareja's arrival at -Valparaiso on
the Anniversary-day he scut to the Government of
Chili demanding immediate satisfaction for the in-
sults offered to Spain, and if in four days the repara-
tion he demanded was not given he would proceed

to extreme measures.
The manner of Admiral Pareja's procedure was
said to be most offensive to Chili, his despatch
being in the form of an arbitrary and insulting ulti-
matum, demanding that Chili should humble her-
self and salute the Spanish flag with 24 guns, after
which he would state what satisfaction he would
accept. The entire country of Chili rose in resent-
ment, and the Government replied that Chili could
not accede to AdmiralPareja's demand. He imme-
diately forwarded an ultimatum that hostile mea-
sures would be adopted on the following day.
The diplomatic corps met, and afterwards sent an
unanimous protest to Pareja against such high-
handed dealing with Chili. This proceeding ob-
tained a few hours' delay, but on the 24th Admiral
Pareja declared the blockade of all the Chilian
ports.

The Congress in both houses unanimously refused
Pareja's ultimatum, ind at once passed a declara-
tion of war with Spain. A loan of $20,000,000
was at the same time authorised, and unlimited
power granted to the Executive for raising troops
and procuring stores, &c., against the enemy. Men
of all shades of opinion rallied round the Adminis-
tration with a determination that Spain should not
triumph over Chili.
Admiral Pareja addressed a circular to the Con-

sular body in Valparaiso allowing mutual vessels
ten days to discharge or load for neutral ports, in
which time all neutral ships must be cleared of
Chilian ports.

It was expected Pareja wculd bombard the coast
towns. His fleet numbers eight ships.
In business an unprecedented panic was created,
and a run was made on the banks, who all sus-
pended cash payments.
An application was at once made to Congress to
authorize the issue of bank notes, and a million and
a half of dollars was allowed to be issued on the
security of the capital of the banks.
The merchants and residents have held meetings
to induce their representatives, ministers, or consuls
to interfere for their protection.
Unfortunately no foreign Admiral or Commodore
has been in Valparaiso during these occurrences.
The British barks Clifton, Atosa, and Athelstan,
and the Hamburg bark Ricardo, arrived at Valpa-

raiso, but were not permitted to enter the harbour.
The British ships West Australia, Allan Sedgwick,
Elizabeth Hardgrove, and Edgbert, and the French
ship Napoleon 111. succeeded in running the
blockade. During the ten days allowed before the
blockade. every available vessel was taken up with
her native produce, flour, &c. The Pacific Com-
pany's mail steamer was allowed to enter under
special permission. The naval force at Valparaiso
was not considered sufficient for the protection of
British interests, the Admiral being at Vancouver's
Island, and Commodore Harney, of the Leander, in
Callao Bay. The latter was deceived by Admiral
Pareja as to his intentions on the departure of the
Spanish fleet for Chili. Great dissatisfaction was
expressed at Valparaiso at the continued absence of
the Leander. The only British war vessels in that

port were the sloops Mutine, Columbine, and
Scout. The Leander was, however, hourly expected.
Senor Tavira, late Spanish Minister in Chili,
arrived by the Tasmanian, having been recalled
from his post by the Madrid Cabinet.
The Pacific company's steamer iSan Carlos was
allowed to coal and take in provisions only at Val-
paraiso, and when she had finished was peremptorily