Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-17
SOUTH AMERICA.
Fhe Fever at Panama Dying Outline Chilean War-A Reported Victory for the ePeruvians-Other Matters.

Fhe Fever at Panama Dying o"t-The Chilean War-A Reported Victory for the Peruvians-Other Matters. Correspondence National Associated Press] PANAMA May 6.-For several days past there has not been a case of fever. The. rains have had quite soothing effect on the sanitary condition of the city. It is hoped that health will be considerably improved thereby.
 A telegram was received on the 20th Of April from the National Government to the President of the State of Panama to the ef- feet that the commanders of the United States war vessels Adams and Kearsage, if they still remain in the territorial waters of Columbia, imust suspend surveys and other operations in which they are engaged in the 'Laguna Cherique'' and 'FGolfo Dulci," and from the latter bay the Adams should retire immediately, as they are not in parts which have been opened to commerce according to the customs regulations of the republic Great indignation is felt on the Isthmus and coast on account of this proceeding by the Government of the United States.
 A report was current in Carthagena that
 
 Isthmus and would shortly arrive here. The purpose of the visit was not stated but is supposed to have some relation to the coaling station business which the Columbian Gov ernment is evidently disposed to resent in the form of which it has been attempted.
 The United States flagship Tennessee ar rived at Aspinwa11 on the 9th inst, where she will remain few days and will then proceed to Savinilla to land Hon. Mir. Deokman, who touch at Carthagena and return to Aspinwall for coal, thence she will continue her cruise to the Laguna de Chirique, calling on the Kearsarge which is there, and afterwards via Vera Cruz and other points will return to New York
 Her Britannia Majesty's steam sloop Pen guin and the German man-of-war Freza are in port The latter will sail for China in a few days.
 The last steamer from the South brought news via Payta that an engagement had taken place at small town named Moquequa, and the Chileans were defeated with loss of thirty killed and three hundred prisoners This news is from Peruvian source and must be taken in reserve. Since the block ade of Callao and the subsequently, reported bombardment of the town, the feeling in general seems to have assumed quite a war like appearance, and according to Peruvian correspondent they are determined to fight to the bitter end. It is said that on the afternoon of the 22d of April a Chilean fleet comprising the Blancu, Incalada, Augamos and Huascar approached within five thousand metres of the shore and opened fire, principally on the Corvette, Union and other Peruvian ships, which were moored in- side the Nurelle Darsena. One man was killed on board the Union. No special dam age was reported. Some of the shots reached the shore, but no loss of life was announced. The Chilean ships suspended fire about o'clock and moved out to join the squadron stationed off San Lorenzo. The Loa and other ships with their long range guns did not make their appearance.
 The long, expected arrangement proposed by J. G. Meigs with the Government of Peru is at last approved. This refers to the man. agement, purchase and completion of the Craya railway as a necessary preliminary to the opening and working of the submerged silver mines of Cerro de Pasco, which has always been more a dream of wealth to the country at large. In view of the advantages of the contract proposed by Meigs the rangement was concluded by the Govern ment and Meigs left for Europe by the last steamer to complete his arrangements.
 CHILE.
 According to the Tiempos of Santiago, Chile, United States Minister Osborne has re- ceived telegraphic dispatch requesting him not to leave Chile until the end of the war. It is also said the United States government has requested him to consider the coast as far north as Iquique as Chilean territory.
 On several occasions the Linares papers have stated that the Argentine troops on the other side of the Andes have sent of small parties of men to Chilean ground. It is be- ieved these men are studying the passes. What truth there may be in these statements it cannot be said, but the actual relations be- tween Chile and the Argentine Republic are such that these rumors should be inquired into.
 The stermer Kie1der Castle arrived at Val paraiso the 2d of April. She is 642 tons register, and is said to have brought very valuable cargo, chiefly consisting of powder, heavy long range Armstrong guns for the fleet, Krupp battery and 1000 rifles. It is said the new guns will be mounted in Ghig- gins, Chacabuco and Maga1lanos. She also brought two twenty ton guns for the Valpa- raiso forts.