Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-31

SANTIAGO via GALVESTON, Oct. 31.-The
Chilian authorities show no disposition to
recede from the defiant attitude which
they assumed in the answer to the com
munication from the state department at
Washington In regard to the assault on
the crew Of the Baltimore Pedro Montt,
the representative Of the provisional gov
ernment at Washington, has sent cable
dispatch urging the junta TO adopt con-
eiliatory policy and to move with great
caution, but his advice had apparently had
no effect.
Up TO date there has been no signs OF an
apology for the assault on the Baltimore'a
men and no reply has been made TO Minis
ter Egan's request for an immediate inves-
tigation Of the affair. While the Arneri-
can and other foreign residents fully real-
ize the gravity Of the situation. the Chilian
| public appear 70 have no conception Of it.
HigEin Was KILLED by a Policeman.
Several foreigners who witnessed the re-.
cent fight are ready TO testify that Boat
swain's Mate Riggin, the only man who
was killed outright In the fight, was shot
by policeman.
The funeral Of Turnbull, the man who
died from wounds received in the attack,
was not attended by any Of the Chilian
officials except an escort Of police, who were
sent 90 preserve order. Captain Sehley OF
the Baltimore, applied to the intendente
of Valparaiso TO protect the men Of his
ship who were obliged TO 60 ashore. The
intendente replied that he was unable TO
give any advice relative TO the Baltimore
men coming ashore. He evades the ques-
tion of protection altogether Captain
Schley does not intend to cease attending
to his necessary shore work, even ii he has
to arm and protect his own men.
Anti-American Feeling Growing.
The anti-AmericRn feeling is growing ia
bitterness, and all the American officials
IN Chilli are apprchensive that further
trouble is brewing. Minister Egan, Cap
tain Schley, of the Baltimore, and William
b. McCreery, United States consul at
Valparaiso, were in close consultation
throughout the day
The reply Of the Junta, they think, means
practically that Chilli is indignant at the
demands made by the United States gov
ernment; that she will take her own time
20 consider the matter, and that when the
Jnnta reaches q conclusion that govern
ment viii settle the matter without refer
ence to the views Of the United States on
the subject
The reply Of the junta, they further say,
fails TO express any regret for the murder
Of the Baltimore's men. nor is there in
that document any expression Of regret az
the conduct Of the police in using their
bayonets ia arresting the Baltimore's men.
Several Of the latter II will be remem-
bered, were more or less severely wounded |
with bayonet thrusts.
still Another Outrage.
II has just become known that there IL |
another feature Of the Valparaiso outrage |
which demands explanation. The munic- |
ipal and government officers Of Valpa- |
raiso, who made an investigation OF the |
attack upon the sailors OF the Baltimore,
compelled the United States men-of-wars- |
men who were confined in prison 70 sign a |
statement written In Spanish exonerating |
the police from all responsibility as to |
their arrest.
As these papers had to be signed as one |
Of the stipulations for the release OF the |
bluelackets, the men, naturally, did as |
they were requested.
Great Activity in our Navy Yards.
BROOKLYN, Oct. 31.-There has not been
so much excitement and hustle at the
navy yard in years. All Of the workmen /
available are at work, and the preparation /
OF Uncle Sans war vessels for sea is be-
ing pushed night and day. Orders were
received from Secretary Tracy yesterday
that gave more substance TO the Chilian
scare. Rear Admiral Gherardi's flagship
the Philadelphia, was ordered to be made
ready TO sail Tuesday, and work was or
dered 70 be expedited on the Concord and
the Bennington.
The kearsarge's crew, too, were ordered
to hurry their preparations for departure.
There were several conferences held be-
hind closed doors between Commandant
Henry Erben, Rear Admirals Gherardi
and Walker and other officers Of the vari-
Gus men-of-war which may be made avail
able for prompt action. The changes on
the double turreted monitor Miantonomah
which have been going on for several
weeks past are now nearly completed, and
the officers at the navy yard say she is one
Of the most formidable vessels afioat.
At San Francisco It is reported that the
Monadnock and Comanche are
rapidly being put in readiness for service
with the Southern Pacific squadron. The
Newark is preparing for deep water service
1t the Charleston yard. and the govern
ment stations at Boston aud Norfolk are
said to be unusually busy, 44t-s
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