The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-09

CHILE.

Anxiety COncerniux NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Matters-PrOgress of Public Works.
VALPARAISO, Sept. 8. 1880.
the news brought here BY the steamer Payta Of
which the Lima correspondent viii already have
informed the readers OF the HERALD caused tho
most Intense excitement throughout the country,
and great fears are entertained that another
calamity like that OF 1868 had befallen
Peru. The violence OF the shock exps-
rienccd BY the vessel gave rise to tho
natural belief that ON the main land the movement
was more severely felt. The general anxiety u BY
no means Gained and the predictions OF the German
astronomer, Falb. respecting the shock to over.
whelm and ruin Peru In tho course OF next month
have greatly alarmed our people. Indeed. tho fear
that Chile may be included In the general destruc-
ton Is gaming ground, and already numbers OF per-
sons are preparing to leave the cities during the
fatal period and seek refuge In the safer villages ana
suburbs. There the danger to be arises from the
crevasses but In cities both crevasses ana
falling buildings lend their aid to add to
the terror and CONSERVATION of the inhabitants.
Chile. In times gone BY, has been severe sufferer
from earthquakes. and the recollection Of the sad
fate OF our Immediate neighbors IN Mendoza and
Peru does not tend to alay tue anxious feelings
now gaining ground. Even II Falbs predictions
are found to be erroneous they already caused
almost the moral effects Of the foretoid calamity
Earthquakes yellow fever and cholera stop at our
frontiers and 1t would seem that Providence had
refusing the use to tho passports OF such Disagree
able travellers. In Valparaiso and the ports OF tho
SCUM Is proposed 60 take the most valuable goods
from the inroads OF the sea, That during
last year caused such destruction to private
ports during the tune Of peril win take such precau-
tons az the nature OF the case Will require Even in
rates Of insurance on coastwlse ships and their car
goes an advance is anticipated, and this Is one Of the
position IN which we mud ourselves.
POLITICS mas languished greatly during the past
week. Congress has met seldom, and the subject
under discussion is whether the government shall
bishops during their voyage to and from the Ecif
menical Council The opposition bases Its argument
8 g ho was tue gOv
the aid OF the Church party IN the elections OF next
year. II Is probable that the money win be granted
an AM sns na0ps 1 nave the Of eav
A proposition made 20 Congress by the Minister OF
War; for permission to increase the army 500 men,
has met witch the most determined denial the part
OF the opposers OF the government. The Minister
Infatuated that the measure was necessary in view
OF the yet unsettled state OF things the Indian
frontier, where. although peace Is generally re-
stored strong force Is necessary to protect the nu
BY the great fertility OF the district are hooking
thither. Thls. however, was speedily discovered to
10 subterfuge and 1t was openly declared that the
OBJECT or the government IN thus strengthening tlS
military arm was to prepare means Tor carrying
through It's desires In the coming elections or 1870
Equally vigorous Was the governments party In do
nying this accusation but the charge accorded 90
well with the feeling OF the people that the news
papers have teemed with articles den0uncing the
proposal, and popular opinion is decidedly with
them. The Minister. 1t Is said, convinced OF the
futity OF further effort has determined to Withdraw
his bill.
1t Is with great satisfaction that am enabled to
announce the success OF company In Valparaiso In
their negotiations with the government Of Buenos
Ayres for the construction or telegraph line from
Santiago TO C0rdova Joining with the line from thas
city TO Rosario, and placing the two capitals In
direct communication. double line OF wire starts
from Valparaiso, passes through santiago, Santa
Rosa and San Felipe, traverses the Andes through
the gorge Los Patos and, III the neighboring repub
lie, through Mendoza, San Luis and the town Of Rio
CuartO where It strikes line to Buen0s Ayres ITSELF
Tho Argentine government comedies $780, 900 for tes
construction, together with some grants OF valuable
lands, only supulatlng that ten months from tho
date OF the contract tine line must be commenced.
and twenty months from the same time IL win b6
concluded This Will place us much closer to Europe,
somely. The government Of Chile u disposed TO act
Literally towards the contractors.
proposition s before the Senate to authorize
proceeds TO be employed In the construction OF 8
railway from Gillian to the nourishing port Of
1alcahuan0 me idea meets with general appro.
baton, and 1t Is hoped that the Minister of Enhance
mentS.
Tue rumors regarding the movements OF Colonel
prado, ex.Dictator Of Peru, have been itoppsf ~
the announcement In newspaper published In
Montevideo OF his arrival In that place Aud h nen
ZION OF remaining there until the SAILING Of the next
steamer for Europe IN which vessel ne had taken
passage ior himself ana family. II was supposed
that he was to proceed to Rio to take possession u
the Peruvian monitors, and the Peruvian govern
ment was SO alarmed as to send vessel OF war 70
intercept hlnl. Colonel Prado's experiences n Peru
Should nave convinced him OF the Questionable plea
sure attached 10 high positions In that republic.