The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08
CHILEAN AFFAIRS.
Cur valparaiso Correspondence.

Cur valparaiso Cores pondencc.
VAIPARArso, Nov. l. 1895.
An SpaniA Residents Ordered % Sdntia9s--zAs Nss7
CaSoms Decree ise BY the Diplomatic Corps 10
Admiral PurJa--7ss SpatisA PapG Blocsads-T7s
FEa Blood Sp,Eed-Entassiasn q the Calencs-Fre-
pdratioas for Active War, d.
BY my last letter ! informed You that 4 do
creo had been issued ordering all spanlards re-
siding in the republic 10 tho city Of Santiago. This
act though OF excessive energy, was OF absolute mecca
sty in tho present circumstances, when we are in
volved in war with country that respects nothing
quite capable doing all sorts Of damage 70 these
defenceles towns that should be considered only as
factories OF foreign commerce The fear that TINS decree
should become OF fraud hes induced the govern
ent issue several others orbdding the transferenoo
OF the property belonging Spanish subjects TO persons
of other nationates. This will surely prevent our d.
agreeable guests from derding their engagements with
natives foreigners
The extraction OF coal has been submitted 20 the
necessary restrictions prevent is bong sent 70 the
enemy. The FREQ trade decree has been equally re-
stricted TO goods brought into the non-bockaded
ports manufactured In the country nom
which the ship arrvea This restriction has met with
most energetic disapprobation, IL being considered as
doing away entirely with the franchises before granted
Our Minister OF Finance, TO whose capacity have
already called your attention, Is far from harmonzing
with our present situation Our principal ports being
Slut up, should grant all the franchises 50 that
by opening propous way to speculation in general,
they would check tho effects Of tho blockade. II is be
loved probable that this last decree shall soon
be abrogated.
About the middle of last month several members Of
the Corps Dia,omatique came to Valparaiso with tho
object of having a conference with Admiral Pareja-
IN In
thought that their principal object was to settle an
arrangement; but after many commentaries ON the
subject finally knon that each Minister had como
for special purpose-Signor highorate the Italian
Minister to claim several SHIPS beoncingto Spanish sub
jecs, and Mr. Thompson her Branic Majesty Minister
/ to claim others belonging 20 Englishmen
The following is tho most reliable version about Mr.
Nelson's voyage-the United States Minister: AS soon
as the TsviraCovarrbias treaty was dsapproved the
United States Minister Madrid fearing that the ques
ton between Chile and Spain should become compnca
ted, asked the spanish Government for an explana,
ton Of the matter and received for answer copy OF
tho instructions given to Admiral Parca This he for
warded to his government In Washington, who ordered
Mr. Nelson TO offer tho United States mediation IN the
| affair Mr. Nelson received his correspondence rather
too late and when hostities had begun Nevertheless
ne desired to comply win ms S9a 70
ject he brought with him Senior Levenhagen the Prus
1 san Minister
As soon the numerous irregularities Of Admiral Pa
| rejas blockade known in Europe and the United
States perfectly confident that his whole proceed
ings will DO condemned by all governments, ms contrary
to the treaty Of Paris and ali the rules Of the laws
| OF nations Tho Consular body here required him
TO namc the ports which he intended 70 blockade be-
IN all oil them, which are more than forty, they could
not admit it as general to the whole coast Pareja at
Grst eluded the question; but being pressed by the
British Commodore Mr. Harvey he has at last declared
that the bockaded ports Valparaiso. Caldera, Co
Qumbo, Herraduras, Tome and Talcahuano. This act,
which involves an avowal OF his real impotence has
| come TO confirm what we said here long ago; that
Parea,s blockade was only bit Of paper DIS SSstinaSy
question was first put to him there were no men ofwar IN
| Valparaiso; but afterwards tho neutral forces were
superior TO his; and OF course he yielded Reason and
justice will never be respected by nation whose bad
faith and treacherous character are so evident.
Par1a with his paper blockade, has not only deceived
tho neurals has occasoncd the At the same time,
considerable loss by obligng their vessels 70 dis
charge other ports Spain win have 70 hnmiate hos
self for this because 10 make her pay damages II would
| be needless to think about In consequence OF the
blockade several now ports have been opened 70 com
merce that by their good landing places and easy com
munication with the interior, will soon be tempting
places for trading
events had taken place, has conceded with the opin
Ion Of the corps dptomatq1 His note is the bost de
fence that could be Expressed Of Che's noble conduct
| l particularly recommend TO you this document
Tho delay Of the steamer due on the 28th prevents
from knowing tho part the Peruvian government vii
take in present conflict Certain facts, though tba
reveal without mprudcnce, induce us 70 be
eve that pezet will learn with pleasure our difficult stu
alton We have nothing to hope from American wht
has compromised his country dignity, and accused
ON the 2lh uit tho arst shots were exchanged will
ourhggressors and though tho incident was Of little i'm
por.ance it gave the spaniards severe lesson. Two
boats from the vencedora coming towards the
beach, with tho object, as IL was afterwards
known, Of taking boat belonging 70 an Eng
lish ship, Fl Rapido, whose captain had come
on shore to receive INSTRUCTIONS from hi
consignees On that paye OF the beach there sinai
guard in charge q sergeant. Who seeing the two boats
| well manned, approaching, summoned them to retire
The paniards without answering tho challenge, landet
Immediately and fred at the guard but they were socr
repellcd having had three mon wounded one Of whom
died before the boat reached the vencedora In the
| flight they loft behind q musket and quantity o.
| cartridges On side We had neither dead MOI
wounded The sergeant has been promoted 10 the ranl
| Of ensign.
Tho enthusiasm here is increasing every day, and tn
government pushing with tho greatest activity tn,
work Of defence Every part OF must now be made
| hurry were prepared for anything but o war
But God, who f0rsakos just cause, will give
| the triumph over our enemies.
The question has 70 such point now that Their
s possibility Of an arrangement; because, though
mediation would DO the best way for spain 70 get out
the scTape in which she IL, Chile will not consen
unless she recevesa proper redress for alfthe wrong
| she hns endured
The manifesto from our Minister Of Foreign AFFAIR
gives clear and accurate account Of the proceed
| ings OF both parties Many Of tho opinions on th
matters there contained In perfect accordance wiz
| what have said before 70 you on the subject.