The New York herald., 1870-08-10
CHILE.
PotitIrai EntangIcments-Pabiir Instructio,s-
The Indians the Frontier Still Tr0s6Ic-
s0mc-Mejill0nes GuanO.

Political EntangIements-Pubiic Instructfor-
TIE Indians ON the Ersntier still TreuSle-
somc-Mcjiones GnnnO.
VALPARAISO, June IL, 1870.
Hardly anything of sufficient Importance to
chronicle has taken place in this republic since my
last communications The political aspect of ar
fairs remains unchanged. Congress appears to
have devoted itself exclusively to the discussion
of the legality of some of the recent elections, and
the time taken up in these debates delays the
more important question of constitutional reform
which is to be the principal labor of the present
Congress. The urgent necessity that exists for
such action is universally admitted, and the gov
erument asserts its desire to aid in for
warding and accomplishing the measure; still,
the interminable quarrels OF the members
Of the Houses, and the strong personal
feeling that is attached to political opinions here
retard the good work aud dsappoint the people,
who take lively interest in matter that, if pro-
perly arranged, will rebound greatly to the gen.
eral good. Further than the above there is
nothing transpiring of any political significance.
The movement in faver of establishing schools
for primary and rudimenta instruction, mentioned
in my last, is steadily progressing. A large con-
cert for the benefit Of the fund was given few
nights since in Santiago, and General Fitzpatrick,
the United states Minister to this republic, de-
livered the opening address. The Generals
ability and power as an orator are thoroughly
appreciated here, and his efforts were warmly
applauded. The concert proved success and
a considerable sum of money was netted for the
fund. Throughout the country the movement is
regarded with great favor but it is impossible TO
establish the schools on the grounds that the
original promoters desired Religious federation
is ia its infancy in Chile aud the clerical par,y il
too formidable to be easily defeated OH such
point. 1t may here he remarked that Mr.. Asta
Buruaga the former Minister from Chile to the
United States il one of the foremost supporters
OF tue idea, and in his writings aud speeches on
the subject clearly shows with what atIe ention and
interest he studied American institutions.
The Indians, as usual, continue committing all
manner of atrocities against the unofIendng set
tiers along the frontier, aud the government
troops stationed there to defend the whites might
as well be in barracks at Santiago,
The Emperor Oreie has succeeded in reconcil.
ing to his cause some of the disafected caciaues,
and proposes maintaining the territory of his EN-.
pire at all hazards 1t Is stated that this extraor.
binary Frenchman is a confirmed lunatc; bnt
from his conduct, il certainly cannot be denied
that there is method in his madness.
As yet the contract far exporting guano from
the Mojillones' deposits has not been awarded.
but probabilities are in favor OF Mr.. Meiggs' sue.
cess. This gaano has met with q ready sale in
Europe, especially the price of the Peruvian
guano has recently been raised by order of tina
government, and as The cost of working the de-
post is not particularly great the profits of the
speculation are attractive. A. Mr.. Meiggs has
the full confidence Of this government, and his
ability and energy are so well known here, any
o1er made by him is almost accepted without
consideration.