The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-12

Tho Administrative Poiicy--Prcpnrattors, Tor
tho ssrassie--The Chilean Fonrih OF JEiy-
Arauca2in.


| tho ssruss,e--The Chilean Fonrsh OF JEiy-
Arauca2in.
| VALPARAISO Oct. 8, 1870.
| During the recent celebration OF the anniversary
| OF Chilean independence the President Of tae repuo
| lie at public banquet, made speech and pro
posed toast, m which he declared that In the ap
proaeeing Presidential campaign the government
| had decided TO maintain strictly neutral postion
to Interfere In no whatever with The rlgl' o.
| the people; 10 SUPPORT no particular candidate
ana that he when his successor was elected wouid
retire TO private lire satisfied with the services nc
had done to his country. Although these REMARKS
| night be considered az conventional py skcpucai
persons they caused most pleasuraole excitement
throughout Cnile, ana called the serious attention
! OF the press.
II has been for so many years promt-
nent feature OF the programme OF the adj
ministratlon to take part IN the elections,
whether Presidential Congressio nal or local. that
denarlure from this plan gives renewed confidence
TO the people In their desire for complete liberty and
reform. SO much the more as the power OF the
government is very great, from the fact OF the ex-
tension OF Its appointing prerogatlves; as in
every city, town and hamlet IL could COM
mand the principal local officers under pain
OF dismissal to make returns OF the elections In
accordance with lts DESIRES or by the employment
OF force to the result to he IN conformity with
legalines the people can enter upon period or un-
accustomed freedom, and hence tile satisfaction
with which the Presidents words have been
received. Again, the recent coalition OF the
majority Of the different opposition organiza-
lions gives more confident aspect TO the
results OF the elections OF 1871 the belief gradually
gaining ground that the clerical party, united with
the upholders OF the government VIII lind it more
than impossible to defeat candidate chosen from
The ranks OF the coalition and representing those prn
al nngV a hpf hu m 0nna
The question OF reform still progresses slowly III
me Senate and House 81 Representatives. 1t can
NOS he denied that The bin ~ OF such Importance as
10 demand the srlc.est attention and consideration,
but since Congress has been specially convened to
energy at least should be manifested. The complete
reform and renodeiling OF the constitution OF Chill,
Particularly III those provisions relating to The right
OF franchise Is otonly OF interest TO residents OF the
sonmsrsl9 rsIst;Sns here, VINO might At any
has been made acquainted win the more
important steps already taken IN this matter, and
as the vents ranspnc they shall be duly commune
Gated. NO candidate has as yet been proclaimed by
ether OF the contrasting parties. 1t Is considered
more Cnan probable tnat NJ. ErraSwiz win receive
Tic nomination as President from the OPPOSITION.
The national celebration OH the 18th ult., already
referred to, was not so enthusiastic as generally,
freely up 10 tho enjoyment Afforded by the festival
sgsca an OF mo spreaa ns easie aescrpo wASn
gaia days, were not wanting on this &C.
e.s.on. Grand high masses ana zc Deltass
Wiith are not Il ltAuIc AZ the UAltcu states, were
iteid Ia the capita attended by the President ana
Tie higher officers. Free exhibitions in the theatres
add CIRCUS, an unlimited supply OF gunpowaer, a.-
.hnt militia and hfewoIas, races on yeioc.pedes-a
novelty 10 Ih!le-ind u most extraordinary con-
SUMPTION u strong Liquor were noticeable incidents
u Tie celtiirat.On.
The iiaest BAH ever gyel in Santiago took place
ualer t.ie auspices OF LEO Philharmonic society,
nnsfe the oeadiy OF the ladies was only exceeded
~ chs attealsons Vi The gentlemen, and III nne,
every aUfatbol that the government aud munich
p9itles could devise for tie entertainment vi their
people sacli j notable OCCASION
Inc state vi Wy.r III Europe stlll alectin. the
letcaulue interest iIere. Bat few sales made,
ani tiie extreme ditculty attending the purchase
81 -teraa dlaiss ID productive OF great ncoily en-
.cnee. Large subscriptions have been made ny both
Pl'lssians ana Fiench FOR the wounded, widows ana
orphans OF their respective countries. The general
fccuag hero Is IN favor OF kIDg William rather than
The emperor although the French, as a nation, are
more synpaihi1ed WITH Apropos or military anairs
printers Ia Che have been relieved from serving IN
tue national Guard Il measure which meets win
uAlyersai approval.
We hear nothing new from our savage enemies IN
ifdncania. The mid policy OF the government has
not proved ehectual and the Indians appear 10 have
forgotten the existence OF the national troops of
the Cuiian settlers except when ther stock OF pro.
VISIONS rams low ami then they quietly make raid,
pfJe4ce the necessary chickens and return 70 tnef
pcc.res4ue c0untry 10 est them II is supposed
tl.t Oreiie has Improved the Araucauian cttsine