The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-27
Merely Firm Request for Apology, lrdem-
nifty and Punishment of Those Engaged in
the Attack On the BaltimOre's Sailors.
Uncle Sans Demands Presented to the
Junta Yesterday by Minister Egan.
War Not Possibility, Though the President Is
Determined Americans Shall BE Protected
"A Wounded Man-of- Wars Man Dead.
THE CHILEAN OUTRAGE.
Conference Between the President and Sec
retaries Blaine and Tracy on the Subject.


Conferences Between the President and Sec
Ietaries Blaine and Tracy on the Subject.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-President Harri-
son, Secretary Blaine and Secretary Tracy
had a long conference to-day in regard to
the street fight IN Valparaiso, Chill. few
days ago, in which some sailors from the
United States man-of.war Baltimore were
cut or shot and at least one killed outright.
Late last week instructions were sent to
Minister Egan to ask the Chilian authOri-
ties to properly apologize to the United
States government, punish the offenders
and indemnify the victims. Further steps
were discussed at tO-day's conference. An
ultimatum was probably agreed upon.
President Harrison has won in his stand
of demanding the right of asylum for refu-
gees within our legation at San tiago, and
he will win in the stand just taken regard
ing the assault upon our sailors. The Pres
ident holds that the assault upon our ma
rines at Valparaiso was an attack upon the
American tag, as the blue unifor N OF our
marines and sailors means the same thing
as the flag that is the national ensign-the
emblem of union. Some of the Cabinet
officers have attempted to draw u parallel
between the killing of the Italians at New
Orleans and the assault at Valparaiso, but
the President holds that there was no re-
semblance between the two instances. The
Italians were domiciled in this country;
they were engaged In business. and, II not
American citizens. claimed protection un-
der State laws, and nothing more could be
l-l a
ors at Valparaiso were clothed in the uni
form of our country, and were entitled TO
the protection which the stars and
stripes gives our citizens IN all parts
of the world. Further than this,
Chilian Uniform, and because they stood
for the side OF the United States IN con-
tentions affecting the comfy of the two
nations. The attack upon one OF our
marles or sail0re was the same, under the
or upon q portion of our country or one of
its institutions. Just as we'll could the
Chilians have shot down one of Our navy
officers or Minister Egan as one OF these
privates on the man-of-war Baltimore.
tack was of no consequences. This is the
position taken by the President In his IN
structions to Minister Egan. 1t was hrmly
American and tersely put. but there was
nothing sensational in what be said and
will make proper reparati0n, If that Is
possible. where life was taken; The
tendency of newspaper writer's has been TO
magnify the difficulty with Chill and place
this country in the constant attitude of be-
ing on the verge of war. There IS nothing
alarming in the situation. but IL is the pur-
pose Of the President that the rights OF
Americans abroad shall be pushed up an
other peg before this affair Is finally de-
termlned.
Navy Department to-day from Commodore
Schley at Valparaiso announcing the death
of William Turnbull one of the Baltimores 9
cOal-heavers who was wounded in the re-
cent assault in Valparaiso upon the Amer
,can sailors: Orders have been sent 6y
Callao, Peru. TO sail Immediately for San
Francisco, Cal. The reason assigned for
the return of tho vessel is the foul condi-
tion of her bottom, which cannot be
cleaned in Chill OF Peru.
Secretary Blaine this morning resumed
the discharge of his duties as Secretary of
State. He rose early, and soon after break
fast went over to the White House. 1t was
nearly noon when Secretary Blame left the
President and walked over TO the Depart
ment of State. He entered his private
Off, and plunged at once into business.
Orders were gwen to admit no persons not
connected with the department., and the
Secretary began to hear reports from the
assistant secretaries and other officials of
the department. Nearly all had matters to
bring to his attention, and the Secretary
entered upon their consid GRAFTON with
zeal, in this way picking no many OF the
details of business that is now before the
department.. Assistant Secretary Wharton,
who has been acting Secretary of State
during Secretary Biaine's absence. returned
this morning from a flying trip to New
York, to find the Secretary at the helm OF
the ship of state.