New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-23

orabe antecedents security enough for that ine
nation by clause / article L. still reserves TO ltsel ne
night TO ransom the road within 30 years for SloVV
The railroad rights protected by speelned zone 49,,
laid on the map forbdding within its limits any otnc
inter-oceanc routes but does not prevent the
ton Of canal through the territory Of the Darieh a
bed of the Atrato which, from its admirable r
phieal conditions will probably be that selee.eu ioi
Tying out an undertaking of such magnitude omne the
The seventh clause Of the contract VIII 70 ono
Pacific Railroad Company TO reduce the sati
and ;nnrovement have been executed. Your readers,
both commercial and travelling will see the vaIe VI ms
as it must consequently imPrS9ySS a .ne MS9.
AS peace reigns in this Republic, there Is now no Po
lticai aspect attached 10 the question: Wnicn eau anu
'nnositv exists recurring urgent disposition OF
the rights of Colombia equitable CONCESSIONS sucent 70
satisfy the legitimate aspirations Oh INC na'on' a0 ue
| sired and will doubtless be obtained
The report of which the foregoing is an epitome, is
signed Pd6los ArOsemena and is dated at Bogota, May
81 1906 Although on the first reading the Mosquera
marty carried the adopting the London contract
The probabilities are far be SEEM that the
above will be carried in the end, and thus secure to the
having successfully accomplished arduous an under
taking amid both peril and danger from disease, and
many natural difficulties TO be overcome.
PANAMA CITY.
Your readers will remember that steamer sailed from
this port during the late between Spain and Chin,
named the Uncle Sam This vessel was supposed to be IN
the service of SPAIN and President Coue of this State
(Panama detained the vessel under that supposuon;
Bonds were demanded and given that the steamer should
a
But strange to say the vessel fell into the hands of the
Spanards and its cargo valuable to the captors being
exactly what they wanted of course conscate Inc
question up TO demand the payment Of the ponds
m of breach of its observance AS Pres
dent Mosquera the whole Republic has approved OF the
conduct of President Colue OF TINS s.a'e IN
have either pay the forfeiture, or Peru ana Ch VIII
make IL with the United States OF Colon
bla-an uumatun lar from uesIaOie VI Pc"s""' !" 'Oi
template.
The Isthmus is very healthy at present.
The Fourth was observed here by the American cizehs
in becoming and enthusiastic manner; although the
American representative at Panama did not Officially
recognize the occasion. This some little oehse 70
those who desired such manifestation of rejoicing; but
as the Consul is in the place, some excuse may DC
made for the nadvertance .
the Arizona at sea- the Fourth; the ship, cabins and
saloon being gay decorated at an early hoEr The salute
was fired at noon, and replied 70 by small arms III the
hands Of the passengers Az night there was granu e
play of fireworks aud in the saloon the national airs were
sung by the passengers to accompaniment on the piano
Several resolutions drawn up commemorative OF Tue
day and occasion; and on the WHOLE the proceedings
The United states soop-ofwar Mahongo, 10 guns, az
rived this fort from Guayaqu on the morning OF July
9 Commander j. W. Nicholson is the chief officer OF the
vessel.
BOGATO AND THE INTERIOR.
some Geraa MINERS are HIoPG Pc nm ior goo III Inc
The Capital is 40 present quiet and tranquil despite the
prophecies that the assumption Of office by President
Gencra Mosquera would lead TO trouble and revolutions
The report that the State of Antigua intends 10 invade
Cauca is not credited by last arrivals.
THE WEST COAST.
The recent scene of war is not without its interest the
present time America for although the Spanards have
left the Pacific the remembrance Of them not yet for
gotten, nor their deeds forgiven.
CHILL
The two Peruvian vessels Of war ron-cad which left
England time since and last reported in New
York as their way to Che Straits arrived at vaPa-
the 18th OF june, having formed junction with
Admiral Bancos fleet The fear of these vessels caused
the hasty withdawa Of the Spanish squadron from the
81. 81. l1taI Ar.u
reinforced will not lie idle but will engage in some work
that may revenge if it does not repair the damage
sustained Valparaiso Tie Huescar and Independence
not TO be desed by any oc much less by the repued
Spaniard.
published letter in Spanish denying an toto the asser
ons Of Admiral Nuez that he conniged or consented TO
the bombardmen OF Valparaiso The document has been
translated solely for and published here in both languages
FITZPATRICK AND COMMANDER NrNE.
UNITED STATS LEGATION SANTIAGO June H. 1906
Sn: Up to the present have thought it worth
while for good aud valid reasons to answer or relate any Of
time newspapers Of this city preudcsl 10 the Republic
S 9 s 70 d and
the United States Never,heles now convinced ha to
great injustice. cannot allow that the people OF Chill
should think that Government would have sent to sister
Republic representative Who would be capable Of doing one
single act TO ure her welfare her honor and much less OF
displaying Mat SoRs%}I dpe TsA the false report
Yoa. better than all others aware OF the real motives
which actuaed me TO recommend peace and which, although
action official open aud nonOrabl under all
respects From the official report Of the Spanish Admiral
n Of SFs GhS5 @ s his % de
honorable peace highly REASONABLE and Just that FRANKLY
in approved bis whole conduct To say that oil this
not ss5T in the letter or IN spirit is the object of this
communication The first proposal submitted to yonr eond
by Commodore Rodgers and myself was the complete
cessation Of hostes and mutual salute so thet the war
might be brought to termination through pacific negota
ton believed il my duty tho proposal and
nothing more this groposa Spanish commander declined
saoption Of ic Spanish 1dmas ulimaam, which in paa
her flag and exchange for merchant vessels
Spanish prizes stated to him in clear and unmstaknnIe
that Ss nshsT SsSs SS
tnesS S combat and helpless merchant, vessels cap
tured BY powerful squadron. And you remember vel no
doubt that when presented you the conditions OF Tue
spanish Admiral not then considered under the aspect OF
ntmsium took particular care explaining that simply
submitted them 20 YOU coming from bi i0r wbt they
were worth without manner recommending their adoP
The Admiral besides that Commodore Rodgers ap
proved resolution bontard Valparaiso and that re-
peated eIpressO3s This Is also contrary TO the
truth not only did not eppro'e that unjust act but ad
vsed him delay the execution Of his harsh orders un no
should receive other instructions from his Government before
forming sdced that woui forever pc ononIf 70 SPAN
In friendly That Ia the discharge OF our respective
duties each one should be tie Judge Of his actions. and
that II found it necessary to enter into conflict with HIM
hoped such would not cancel the respect whch
one soldier ought to h@SS % snUHs WY
this communication will perceive that did not bysne
single the couIfe
that country In his official report has
sened myself and sentiments toward the Government and
people among whom been sent TO reside In manner
entirely false.
Ihad an interview with Admiral Mendez Nuhsz not officially
but In the character Of private individual rho desired peace
between nations whom could bring good and
much evil and only themselves but TO commerce and
civilization had dispute with him, and II be thinks that
because him frankly and openly and did not meet him
cody him cody therefore sympahized with the
cause Of Spain he is aboring under great mistake
this occasion TO poer you the assurance Of
nv most disting u,sbed consider alton j. KnPAImcK.
The ChsiidH Secretdry's Reply.
SANTIAGO, 18th June 1895.
S the honor TO acknowledge receipt OF yonr favor