The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-11
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rzRns OF mn HsoLlsH AND yREsca MEDIATION -r
The following are the main points Of the plan pro-
posed by the French and English Ministers for the set
Element OF the Chlean-Spanish quarrel -
:, The nag Of neither beserent IS to be saluted by
there are no Spanish war vessels IN the Pacific
The bellg erenis abandon all claims for indemnity
s Neither Chile nor Peru shall make any claim on ac-
count OF the bombardment Of Valparaiso or Callao.
The treaties heretofore made by the allied republics
with Spain to remain in vigor including the treaty Of
The DEGREES for the expulsion of Spanish subjects to
The Peruvian journals reject such terms Indignantly
and nierpret the mediation as showing clearly that
In the affair. They think that by accepting such me-
diaon they would be getting rid Of weak enemy by
rskne the chance Of soon afterwards having to meet
PANAMA, Dec. g. 1885,
BY the English steamer Paita, which arrived here on
the 10th ult, we have advices from Valparaiso to the
10th and calIao TO the 2lst ut
In Chile there is sti much talk OF making war upon
Spain At latest dates the allied squadron was still In
Valparaiso harbor preparing to 60 to sea. 1t ex
pected to sail about the 18th Of November. current
report that the feet had already started for Montevdso
needs confirmation. AS the feet is to sail under sealed
orders, Its destination is unknown; but IL s believed
Manila s the first point to be touched at there pos
sble TO intercept Of the Spanish vessels that put
In for repairs after the defeat at Callao.
The recent sttngs Of the extra session OF Congress in
Chile have terminated in the defeat OF the opponents
government
disastrous fire occurred In Santiago Chile on the I'd
Of October. The market place, with all s STALLS &C.,
was destroyed The amount Of property destroyed
very large and the losses M chiefly upon the poor trad
ing people, who i'll afford TO bear 1t.
Colonel Balta and other expatriaed Peruvians had
taken up their residence In Santiago The Cyclone,
ards, arrived at Valparaiso the 9Th OF November 1t
was doubtful whether the Chileans would purchase her
or not, they negoatInc for the Cabra
other Brazilian iron clads lately built but which draw
too much water for service In the Paraguayan and Agen
tine rivers
slight shock Of earthquake was felt at Valparaiso on
the night OF the 9Th of November but caused no dam
age.
From Peru there is bnt little OF interest The Dictator
Prado seems to be conducting affairs in that republic
with great ability The different attempts at revolution
seem to have been most enectuay suppressed With a
strong, well administered government, snch that OF
Prado Peru must progress rapidly Peru and Chile
seem V have decided declining the offers OF foreign
mediation In their troubles with SPAIN the conditions
offered not being sufficient tn satisfy the national honor
or to give guarantees for tho future
Mr. Parhecn, the Peruvian Minister OF Foreign Rea-
tons had returned to Peru having completed his mis-
sion 10 Chile.
peced at Guavaqul shortly assume the governorshp
OF that province
CENTRAL AMERICA
The Panama Railroad Company steamer Salvador from
the 30th ult.
The Ave republics all at peace and consequently
there Is but little news TO report.
senior Don +. Guzman elected President OF Mica
ragua There great fears that revolution would
shortly break out In that republic.
In Salvador the annual fairs o Chaatenango had been
largely attended aud the demand for indigo exceeded
the supply
In Costo RIGA the dry weather had act in The cofae
season will commence In that republic and with il
great Improvement in business Ia expected.
Otto Schroeder has been recognized by Costa RIGA as
Italian Consul to that republic.
There Is little OF interest to report from the Isthmus
For the past four DAYS all Panama from the President
doxn, have been celebrating the anniversary OF indie
pendence November 2S) In the enthusiastic man
ner. Business has been completely suspended during
the festival sin connection with this celebration
saws the Star and srdd "it is pleasing 10 notice
act OF International courtesy the part Of Admiral
Pearson Of the United Satce Navy which occurred
Independence Day. On the morning OF the 2Sth the
Powhatan, the Admiras ship, hoisted the Colombian
colors and at noon fired salute Of twentyon guns
honor Of the occasion
Since the departure Of the last mail nothing further
has transpred In relation to the question OF tonnage
dues and mails.
severe gale was experienced q. Aspinwau on the
26,h but fortunately II subsidized without causing any
serious DAMAGE
CAPTAIN George Conway has recentv been appointed
Harbor Master at Aspinwal, vice Captain Tuthill, de-
ceased