The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-31
CHILE COMING TO TIME.
THE JUNTA'S OFFICIAL VERSION
OF THE TROUBLE.


rh,rtv Americans and Eleven Chileans
Arrested-A Possible Explanation OF
the Cause in the Disparity in the
Arrests-An Investigation Begun
Immediately, But Not Completed
Yet
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-Senor Pedro
Noptt, she official representative of the
Chilean government in Washington, has
inst received the following dispatch from
The Chilean minister of foreign affairs.
SANTIAGO DE CHILE. Oct. 30 s91.-An investi-
,ato1 was instituted Immediately and continues
,Titn all diligence and is not yet finished. The
trouble began Clave street and it became a
tnmult at Z D. IN. Regular soldiers, police and
special guard of the intendente restored
order OF the combatants. thirty Americans
and eleven Chileans we're committed before
me judicial authorities. They fought with
Enves stones and everything they could lay
their hands upon. There was one killed and
several wounded. 1t is estimated that there
we're 100 American sailors from the Baltimore
on shore at the time of the tumult
It's suggested by q Chilean friend of
Senor Montt that the disparity between the
numbers of arrests Of Americans and Chill
cans was perhaps due to the readiness with
which the latter would find concealment.
whereas the American sailors wearing uni
forms and icing strangers were readily ap-
pretended.
SPECULATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS.
Following the publication in the morning
newspapers of the text of Minister Egan's
Cabezram from Santiago there was a good
deal of speculation among departmental
officials as to the next step to be taEen in the
matter Calmer judgment was reflected in
the general belief that peaceful solution
Of the difficulties that have arisen between
the junJa aud the government of
. the United States would be reached. 1t is
matter OF remark that in their
reply to Minister Egan, the junta officially
stated that two separate inquiries d. g., by
the administration and judicial authorities)
had been initiated by them into the matters
Of which he complained. So while there is
reason to question the spirit in which Min-
ister Egans communication was re-
ceived by the junta, it ap-
pears that the first point aimed at
by the United States government,
namely, prompt investigation has been
conceded. AS to the second point, repara-
ton rlf the facts are as reported0, it can
hardly be expected that this will be pressed
in advance of a conclusion of the official
inquiry.
COURSE OF THIS GOVERNMENT.
There is every reason TO believe that in
the treatment of the case this government,
while preserving its dignity and the rights
Of its citizens, will act with that decree Of
indulgence that Is becoming in the case of a
great power looking for justice at the hands
Of a smaller less wealthy and distracted
nation 1t is borne in mind that the junta
is a temporary form of government, that
internal affairs in Chile ere still mere or less
disturbed and that the mass of the Chilean
ali of rfof.,
over ex-President Balmaceda's forces.
These considerations may operate in
shaping the course of the Unitsd States
and it is probable that the incoming ad-
ministration in Chile which will take the
place of the junta in short time, will be
glad to manifest its desire for friendly re-
lations with the United States by a speedy
adjustment of the pending case, provided il
Is not disposed OF In the meantime. AT the
navy department to-day there were no
signs OF disturbance.
THE ADMINISTRATION WAITING.
The administration Is still in an attitude
OF expectancy toward Chile. The President
mad no additional information to lay before
Ine cabinet to-day except an official copy OF
the official cablegram from the Chilean
minister OF foreign affairs to the Chilean
representative here, afterward published
AniS however, was Of reasSuring character
ana confirmed the opinion expressed by the
resident and every other member Of the
administration that the episode would end
peacefully. Needless TO say neither the
fresldens nor any other member OF the ad,
niinlsuatlon desires war. There was no
otner expression at the cabinet meeting to-
uay IMAM that we should maintain psac,
WIN honor. Even Secretary Blaine. whC
mas personal reasons for disliking Chile be
sues the general feeling Of resentment
%ncn all the administration feel towarC
CnIie, ana whose anglophobia runs higher
at times than that Of others. has no dssir,
tor war. At the same time the administra.
Siun VIII maintain its position vigorously
minister Egan has not as yet been recalled
Oeoause Chlle'S ultlmatum has not heen Ire
csiVeu, put Minister Egan has been notified
SnaS II Chlle's action makes it seam neces
saiy ne Shall not wait for further instruc
pSi.s. pS. ouI snail at once 60 aboard the
OF Chile. No more vessels have re-,
oroered TO Chile, but all the available vas
togo. 1'S p'ePai e'
WAR NOT PROBABLE.
ct No one IN authority thinks that the
Nnueans Will go much further in Their
present. course, but Chie's Ignorance Of th,
United States and her apparent belief this
iElgland Will openly or covertly. directly OF
sSeiy aio ner In conflict with thi
9unSTy, absurd as they seem, are recog
Ilzed as factors in the problem
~ recognized az unfortu
saVe that at this iuncturt
Ssn SSe chief advisor of Senior Montt, th,
Tpliean representative here. should b.
Sullus roster, who was so badly s1ubbed h,
Secretary Blaine when Senior Montt wa,
y,ssen.ed on wednesday. Secretary Blaine
dalS dlVoces roster OF reviving the guano scan,
ons ana snuobed him for that as well az
III ais lndlscreet interviews Undoubtedly
d; advice has colored Senior Moutt'.
,hpa'ches to Chile, and some statement IL
atts dispatches as to the Administration.
Chn.Nue Chnslue Is thought to have stirred the
;"saa o;nHS lunta to make the defiant reply
R';a RR"sn to Minister Egan. Secretary
sonaI Is taking SO much per.
la interest in this negotiation
sJssca sIoS oscanse 1t Is with Chile, that he has
o",eaoy Departed from his purpose not 20
srpTork, and has been warned by his
ly aasIly that he must take things more
e1a. he stays az the department, how.
of II. as ns ilttle as possible, rransacting much
anerS.lcla s .oulclal business at the red house anC
open air '''''' o' P'>SiDie al WV
NAVAL oFFlcERs KEEPING COOL.
M oty department. officials evidently hay,
al cessation OF an immediate outbreaA
nav.1 Secretary Tracy, with friends snc
vol gifcaFs laff I'll he =. a