The New York herald., 1866-09-01
OUR VALPARAISO CORRESPONDENCE.
VALPARAISO, Chile, August l, 1906.
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ye UuH VALPARAISO CORRESPONDENCE.
VALPARAISO Chile, August l, 1906
CLOSE or ras WAR
The last mail from Europe brought the confirmation OF
our hopes that tho Spanish American war hal termi
mated far Spain concerned, relieving the pub
lie mind OF the uncertainty which has no long and so
seriously affected all busness the west coast wba,
the ultimate result will be Is yet subject Of conjecture
Peace certainty expected immediately "a IL the
present intontion OF the allied republics make rc,aa
tory upon Spanish commerce soon as the new
vessels and ordnance purchased abroad ny Chile and
Peru arrive here and be fitted for cruising The
idea OF negotiating with SPAIN Of accepting propo
siions from that Power the subject is not enter
tanned for moment Indemnity for damages sustained
this coast from the Spanish lee or palmer Eng.
lish, revenge Is unanimously demanded and probably
before the close OF the present number OF fornda
bic Chilean and Peruvian vessels will be on the seas
destroying capturing all Spanish merchantmen tina,
can he found Peru already has several fas,gong
vessels admirably adapted for such business and
Chile viii have at least half dozen good cruisers in
short time The ironclads Independence and Hu,scar
with foriications in PROGRESS of constitution at the
principal ports on this coast nre believed by many 10 be
capable OF protecting home from further depr
dations by Spanish ships; but there is no doubt that R
the contemplated attack on Spanish commerce s made
the trade of Peru and Chile will suffer much injury
reasonably be expected to be inflicted the enemy
without the from her guano islands Chile Il
dependent to great degree upon her copper and coal
mines ana ncr sspora,oms OF gram ~ and i = mnos
undisurbcd we're either republic to renew hos
tce Indeed, the prospect for parmanent prosperity
to trade along this coast is yet far from encouraging
Should the sliied Powers reconsider Their present nen
tions and content themselves with Maintaining Hrm
and dirnifed attitude Of defence or what II more
probabc should domestic trouble frnstrae their plans
for offensive operations agains. their distant enemy tho
commerce OF the wes coast might soon return 10 It's old
thn vvbt
promse bn st present capitalists cannot be induced to
entirely former relations with trade here much
less to embark in new enterprise
CELEBRATING rHs ANNIVERSARY or PERUVIAN KDsPESo-
4. 6l .ANt~34 ,41 ENCE.
The 2Sh of July the Anniversary OF Peruvian indc-
pcndence was celebrated here In good style Some
time since the citizens OF Valparaiso magnificent
Ss Ssv q p was maSo ns
sion 70 rec'procate The compliment Several days
occupied IN htng up the ironciad Indepsndencia and
whom the hour for receiving arrived she
like floating garden thun mar. Of war In the
morning the ofacers Of the allied squadron, with the
at the Igiesia dc IL Victoria where the re Desm was
performed, and at one o'clock in the afternoon the
Seaon the bsv smooth and e;assT ma th"ys.nss
lined the mole and beach tc watch the rorgeous coors
h "e ca ae % .,H sro WITH gnsst" sc% tt @
guns laundering their sautes. The Independence
vas anchored about q thousand yards nom the
city, in the midst Of the allied squadron,
and smrroao oded by the aylyrmmed shipping Of the
aror including the United States steamer Tuscarora
NOmm0000r
British and French naval storeshps beautiful steam
launch lsrse barge, with brocade curtains. rich cush
uss 'Sr %s provided for che or shos.
vtcd and commenced their trips at noon. Lunch was
served at two p NJ and dinner al six the feast extend
caterer could devise The scene On board
exceeded the expectations Of every The spar deck
with Sowsrs os countless varieties Hmidships foaS
tain threw crystal shower ovcra thick ctrcs OF lilies ID
other beautiful water plants; honeysuckes wound round
md nu0di unQn nj fba routr
OF deck ohor flowers half concealed the stacks g
tenng nuskets and hung In festoons from the bayoncts
The orc hundred and hfty pounder pivot gun the
quarter deck adorned with wreaths and its carriage
transformed into lounges less comfortable than the
sofas anl easy chairs that SURROUNDED It. and all along
the bu,warks, between paintings and arms At
night large mirrors reelected back the glare OF the China
gun deck and ward room tbe latter remsrSabiy srs
cious apsvtmen,l elegantly fitted up for supper
rooms aud the captains cabin for ladies' dressing
saloon Forward, on one side, ARRANGED gentle
mems cloak room, and on the other side a smoking
room where curtains afforded secIusion, and those who
through the wrcaihs Of their Havanas watched Tie
boats and barges gliding the moont harbor II Is
pa,ed in the Festivities which lasted from noon on the
2sh till the morning OF the Goth although the most
brilliant hours OF tho ball were Of course IN the evening
when dplomats generals, admira and officials of lesser
rank all In full uniform. led on In the dance with
the dark eyed ol,ve-cheeked scnortas. The whole
affair admirably conducted, and will no doubt live
onr In the memories OF all who participated It's fee
tvities AT santiago, on Sunday, everybody turned out
paraded.
and gay trappings excited the populace. and brilliant
equpages dashed round the grassy plain All the pa
rotc demonstrations incident TO such occasions were
INDUCED in and at night those who had not exhausted
themselves in celebrating the day attended Gottschaks
concert or balls at the residences OF the a'fe
rnK MoSiERp TUCKER QuARREI.
The rebel Admiral Tucke., accompanied by two 'eoel
naval heuenants, arrived here the 21h firm ihe
United States with orders from General Prsde, Dictator
OF Peru to relieve Admiral hontero ir command OF the
Peruvian squadron, and FOR the levonamA 70 'ake ',-
p,ran, pos ons under him Ts Tsumso sns Of = ae
termedaic ports at which IL mail steamer stops, and
Admiral Monero at once Pared 70 resist any a'emp,
Admiral Iuck ker's takirs command signed by the !
Pert vian officers when tucker reached valparaiso
h. fourd the wbsie squadron lyed ngnhs him. Mr.
pardo tne Pe-iy on Minister at santaao Immediately
went down Valparaiso; but the nature OF his inter-
view wpn Admiral Montero IS unknown. Tucker and
h,s ssocaies are stopping at Hotel Aubrey bat wha,
,aey contemplate doing has not ranspired. The Perm.
van squadron viii start for Calao In fow days, v |
unJerStood the purpose of enabling Monero and his
officers 70 lay tho matt before the w per-
son They annoance that they will not permit for
egner 10 be placed In command the eqnsSron ind
hint at revolution if attempt Is mndc bv Gcnsra
Prado 10 orcrce his orders assigning Tucker 10 the et
Although young man. Montero has nsured extensively
IN all tho political disturbances that have occurred n
Peru during the last few years. and he would now receive
Tie support OF large nnmber Of malcenenis were he
aad BIS officers TO place the fleet IN opposition TO the
government II Is not apprchended, however, that |
ne vii proceed TO this extremity, most psopc Aere
conversant with the circumstance believing that some
sori Of compromise will be made when " arrives vt
Lama. Every one familiar with fuckers anieccdents |
are surprised that ne should have been selected 20 tOr
mani the Peruvian squadron, cspec ally as u rs wei
known that there are number of exConfederate navii
ubcers VINO not only possess experience. but hayedt-
ungushed themselves IN their profession, and Who |
doubtless would have gladly accepted positions In ue
Peruvian navy. since hts arrival hers Tucker ms
manifested the same magnity against every thing Aps
tanning 70 the United States that characterised traitors
OF his calibre during the rebellion, and OF hts CON
panions bad the impudence 10 send his card 70 Lies
tenant Barton executive officer Of the Tuscarora, WIN
Confederate States Navy written upon w. These cr
Confedeatcs and would be Peruvian officers are
with indifference by the Chcans and are not treated
consideration Ills reported that they will return 10
Peru In the mail steamer which leaves on the 3D.
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. 80.
Considerable difficulty has been experienced ~ me
government Ia negotiating tho loan recently susnor"d