New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-03
SIGNS OF A PEACEABLE END
CHILL WILLING TO RETRACE ITS STEPS
AT WASHINGTON - sEcEETARf
THAcY's INSTRUCTIONS TO THE NAVAL
OFFICERS rs CHILL.

TEAcY's INSTRUCTIONS TO TTE NAVAL
OFFICERS rs CHILL.
,BY rErEosAPa rKIBrSE.I
Washington, Nov. 2.-The Chilian situation
continues TO wear a peaceful aspect. despite the
frantic efforts Of the English newspapers on both
sides OF the Atlantic TO aggravate it. The con-
ference of Senor Montt with Secretary Tracy this
forenoon and afterward with Secretary Blaine
aud Secretary Tracy, was followed by expressions
from the latter, as well as from Senor Montt,
which clearly foreshadow peaceable and salts
factory settlement Of the serious difficulties which
arose from the Valparaiso outrage. IL seems
pretty clear that the Provisional Government Is
willing, IL not anxious, TO retrace its first steps IN
the matter and TO adopt friendly policy toward
the United States. The request Of that Govern
ment TO be placed in possession of the testimony
in regard to the outrage at Valparaiso, which
formed the basis Of Captain Schley's dispatches,
came rather ate-too late to he granted, In view
Of the circumstances which preceded IL, and
made the investigation necessary-and yet 1t may
be fairly regarded as an indication that the Pro-
visiona Government is determined to probe
the matter thoroughly, and punish the guilty,
whether they be members Of the police guard
or persons without official position. The United
States will heartily second the efforts Of Chilli to
that end, in any manner which may be admissible
and practicable. For example. if the veil Of
secrecy shall be removed from the investigation
and its proceedings made public. probably CHILEAN
authorities will not find it difficult TO obtain
the testimony of the Baltimore's men who were
eyewitness as well as victims OF the outrage.
Scnor Montt spent nearly an hour with Secre-
tary Tracy, but their conference with Mr.. Blaine
lasted only few minutes, and after IL ended
both General Tracy and Senior Montt declined to
communicate for publication any information as to
what took place Both of them, however, inti-
mated that there was no foundation whatever for
the sensational stories in regard to the condition
Of affairs and that the prospect was by no means
Of an alarming nature.
Sen0r Montt naturally reticent as to the
reason for bis going to New-Orleans, from which
place he said that he expects return next week.
1t is surmised that object Of his mission is TO
acouaint himself more fully with the details Of
the investigation which followed the murder Of
Italians by mob in that city some months ago.
If that slIrmise be correct, il means that SenOr
Nontt does not vet understand that the New
Orleans outbreak in no sensc-except in the mur.
der of unarmed and defenceless men-resembled tho
cowardlc and brutal outrage at Valparaiso upon
peaceable men wearing the uniform Of the United
States Navy.
THE NAVY DEPARTMENTS INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions Of Secretary Tracy to Admiral
w p McCann and his successor, which were
vigorously adhered TO by those officers, and the
text Of which is made public tonight, not only
completely refute the caumnious and false as
sertions of the English newspapers and their un-
patriotic allies and sympathizers in this country
in respect TO Admiral Browns conduct, but also
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the Administration to prevent any breach Of
neutrality by the representatives of the United
States during the hostilities then existing. Ihess
instructions read follows
Navy Department, Washington March 2e. 1891.
Sir: When the u. s. flagship san Francisco Is ready
for sea- you will proceed with her to the waters Of Chill
South America. relieve Rear Admiral w. p. Mccain II
The command Of that Of tie Pacific Station aud pre-
ect American interests.
The duty thus imposed upon YOU calls for the exercise
Of discretion. owing to the stoppage Of conmun.
cation the Department without authentic details In ref.
condition Of affairs in Chill and Will.
therefore, be compelled rely chiefly jues
execution OF It's orders, in view Of the facs
you shall ascertain them.
The Gillian Minister at Washington has sent the fol-
lowing communication to the Department Of State:
'"I inform you of revolt Of division Of the
navy the Republic OF Chill in the port Of Valparaiso
tho eth OF .his month.
my Government has declared the revoed squadron out
answerabe for e acts of the rebels in regard foreigners
or citizens"
the 4h Of March tho Department sent % RearAd-
mir McCann, by telegraph, the following instructions in
cipher
.Insu gent vessels although outlawed BY Chan Cow
cot arc not pirates committing Of piracy
neutrality Take part in troubles further
protect American nserests Take whatever meas
ures necessary prevent injury by insueent vessels
to lives or property of American citizens including Amer
telegraph cables. Hndesyor 10 delay bombaIdment BY
lnsurgent, until American citizens and property
moved using force necessary only last resort and
when serious injury is hreatened- American vessels
by the insurgents without satisfactory compensation
are liable recovered forcbly, but you should In
vcstigae fully before taking extreme and
every precaution to avoid such measures possible"
a further and explicit guide for acton
you directed
/. To abstain from any proceedings which shall W
III assistance either party in the present
disturbance, or from which sympathy with either party
could be inferred.
2 In reference to the ships which have been declared
outavd by Chilan Government II such ship, attemps
commit Injuries dcprdatons upon the persons or
property Of Americans. you authorized and dlretd
interfere in whatever be deemed 20
prevent such acts but not to interfere except for
the protection Of the lives property OF American Citizens
g. Vessels other property belonging TO our eitiens
which have been seized by the insurgents upoa the
high and for which just settlement compensation
has been made liable forcble recovery but the
should be ascersiDei before proceeding to extreme
and all EFFORT made TO avoid such mcasur,s
L. Should the bomba rdment OF place BY which the
lives property OF Americans be endangered DO 81
tempted threatened by such ships. you WILL II and
when your IL suoient for the purpose require them
refrain from bonbaring the place until sufficient tune
has allowed for placing American life and property
I'm safety. You will enforce this demand II IL Is rused,
md II It is granted proceed give effect TO the measures
necessary for the security Of such life property.
g. In reference the granting OF asylum your ships
will not Of course be made refuge for criminals In
the persons other than criminals they VIII snod
shelter wherever may be needed. 10 Americans nrst a
ALL and 20 others including political refugees far a.
the claims humanity require and the service upon
which you are engaged will permit The obligation 10
receive political refugees and 70 AFFORD them an asylum
s in general. one Of pure humanity. III should not Do