The New York herald., 1869-05-03

CHILE.
Political Maters-Peaco with spain-Asricul.
tural Expositi0n-Indian War.


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Political Matters-Peacc with spain-Asricul.
tural Exp0siti0n-Indian War.
VALPARAISO, April 3, 1869.
As yet Congress has not commenced Its extraor-
dinary or SPECIAL session. The want OF quorum Is
the same stumbling block to the discussion and
adoption Of the important business proposed in re-
gard to electoral reform that the accusation against
the Supreme Court formerly was. 1t Ia feared the 1
the party IN power, unwilling to yield to the popu ar
desire, will prevent the assembling OF suffcientn am
ber OF members to form quorum, and there ca a be
scarcely any doubt that the Cabinet, havi az at
its disposal the votes Of q majority OF econ.
gress, Is secretly aiding the unpopuls r party
In Its proceedings. The independ' snt press
OF the country has already commenced attack the
government on this point and de clares that
although the appointment Of the mister Amun-
ategui was sop TO Cerberus yet ie President has
always been determined to fellow the same narrow
policy that has hitherto characterized his course
and deny 10 the people, as far as may be In his
power, those just rights which they claim. The
secret Of the whole matter is the influence of the
clergy who fear measures tending TO advance and
enlighten the masses, In Chile the clerical powe Is
very strong and has been organized into formid-
able political party, always ready TO combat those
ideas introduced in favor OF the people by young
and liberal party, whose leaders, intelligent pronting
by the contact with wellinformed foreigners, and
with the experience OF study and travel anxious
to push their country still further on the path Of i'm
provement and civilization.
1t Is more than probable that change in the pres
ent Cabinet Will shortly occur. The Minister OF JUS
tice Mr. Joaquin Blest Cana, will retire. and mis- sue
cessor will be Mr.. Ramon Lra, at present the nten-
denle OF this province. The nomination Is excessively
disasteiul to the liberal party since Mr. Llra will
but add 10 the clerical force Of the Cabinet ana in
In this republic, where we have little Of interest
Win avaty we are thereiore % awaina ua
the turn events Will take In regard to the meeting OF
Congress, and although, fortunately for Chile, ,revOu
o0ns are not chronic, yet the lively discussion and
probable fOrcble passage of measure highly bened-
cal to the country wOud be- to say the least
tanning.
Atlast it appears that Chile has consented to put
an end to the paper war with SPAN. Always smart
Ing from the shame OF the Valparaiso bombardment,
and Jealous OF the giories acquired by Peru IN the
repulse Of the Spanish neet, Chile has sulleny re-
fused all advances made by friendly nations to ar
range q final peace, and only listened TO the pro.
pOsai OF France and England to establish an nded-
mite truce to winch brilliant idea Spain Of course
would not consent as 1t was merely giving time to
her enemy to put herself on q good war footing
and recommence hOstllities. NOW, urged by Peru
Bolivia and Ecuador, the government has consented
to the plan proposed BY the United States, that
penipotentlaries from all the belllgerent Powers
shall meet at washington, and there settle al their
Stunning the position or mediator In case any
difficulty arises. A condition, however, has been
similarity to the indefinite truce dea will probably
be refused by Spain, Chile desiring that armlstce
exist from the meeting Of the Plenipos, not to be
broken by either party until two years notice be
given OF the intention to renew hostillties.
m az De bss ss Gaaa now Munster % oi ae repuo
object.
The operations OF the government forces against
the wariike tribes OF Araucana have been tenn
porarly suspended, owing to the almost insuperabie
difficulties Of transportlOn in that region during
InulaDS, however.
seem to rather prefer cold weather for
pear IN force along the frontier, and are doubt
less preparing To renew their favorte pastime OF ap
propriatng the wives, catt.e, chickens and otner
live stock OF the settlers. Their own ocks and herds
suffered severely during the recent invasion OF their
territory by the government troops, and hence their
system Of cruel executions has been Inaugurated by
the Chilean commander which, of course, was fol-
lowed in suit by his Indian enemies. These savages,
II lett alone, are not particularly Troublesome; their
territory Is not Indispensable Tor the welfare
OF the republic, wnle their persecution causes
heavy drain upon the already depleted national
treasury. This aser Institution appears, however,
10 be rather looklks up under the administration OF
the new minister Mr. Concha TOro. ne estIInat-
ing surplus OF the year 1869 OF receipss
penses Of s225 ooo-a small amount but better than
any deficit.
The opening OF the Agricultural Exposition has
again been postponed until the 9th OF May To give
time for the arrival OF several important pieces OF
machinery now on the way to chile. large num-
placed IN position. The manufacturers of England
are particularly well represented, fourteen having
sent specimens OF work. i've from the United States,
nine from France and five Chilean. The exposition
promises very well; and as Chile is essentially an
agricultural and mining country the exhibitors Will
be well repaid for their trouble and expense In send
ing their manufactures while the republic will be
greatly benefited by the introduction OF machinery
calculated to increase the importance and pront OF
The Chilean producers.
Owing to the festivals attendant on Holy Week
considerable stagnatlon has been noticed in CONNER
clal circles In ireghts however, transactions have
been pretty extensive principally In nitrate and cop
per. In wheat operations nave been rather
cramped, owing to the high rate which lt is held
here with about 5000 dlsposable tonnage hand.
Rates iOr freight have somewhat declined.