The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-31
FALL OF SANTIAGO.
The Chilean Capital Taken and Dnimncedn
surrcndors to tho Insurgents.


NEW YORK, Aug. SO.-A dispatch to
tho Herald dated Valparaiso, August 30,
is as follows:
Santiago has been formally surren-
dered, the triumph Of the Congressional
party is complete, and peace and quiet
may be looked for in Chile before many
days have passed. After the crushing
defeat which Balmaceda's forces met
with anthe hands Of General Canto's
troops on the hills back OF this city yes
terday, and the subsequent entry OF
the conquering army into Valparaiso,
the full OF the capital was only ques-
ton Of time.
The insurgcnt leaders intended to
make it question OF only very short
time, too, for active preparations were
being made to send force OF men sut-
fcient to overcome all possible OPPOSE
ton ut Santiago US soon as the railroad
could be repaired and arrangements
made for the transportation for the
troops,
BALMAcEDA SAW ALL WAS LOST.
An this was made unnecessary, how
ever, for carly this morning word was
received from President Balmaceda at
the capital asking for a conference, with
view to surrender. The request was
readily granted, and General Bauqedano,
who was formerly commander in chief
OF the Chilean army, was designated TO
act for the Congressionalists. A meet
ing WIS held and the terms Of tho sur
render were arranged. 10 all intents
the capital is now in possession Of the
Junta.
A few days more and the Junta will
form a provisional government, which
they insist must be recognized as the
only legitimate government of Chile,
and the work OF rcOrganiZing and re-
habilitating the country can proceed.
The insurgent fleet came into tho bay
this morning and found convenient
anchorage grounds. The sailors were
greeted almost as enthusiastically as
we're the soldiers when they entered the
CITY Yesterday. Senator Don Jorge
Montt, CHIEF OF the Junta da Gobierno,
came in with the feet and took charge
OF affairs Immediately on his arrival
TIE cGPlTULATIoN OF VALPARAISO.
The first business to be transacted
was the formal capitulation OF the city.
The foreign Admirals have had gen
eral supervision OF affairs in connection
with Senior Walker Martinez since yes
terday and conference was held ut
which were present Senior Montt, Senior
Walker Martinez, the foreign Admirals
and the late Intendente Wei. Senior
Montt announced that the only terms
he had to offer were unconditional shr.
render Of the city and OF all officers and
troops as prisoners OF war. He had no
terms to offer to civil officers and had
no pledges to give. These terms were,
perforcc, accepted. Senior Walker
Martinez was continued as intondente
until the arrival OF the Juntn from
Iauique, when final arrangements Will
be made.
The behavior Of the insurgent troops
since their entry into the city has been
most exemplary, but rs the town Is
crowded with disbanded soldiers and
disorderly characters OF all kinds,
F1oHTs AND RIOTS
are Of constant occurrence. Several peo-
pie have been killed by the rioters.
Incendiary attempts are frequent, and
fears OF general conAagration are en-
tertained. Strong patrols of soldiers
are out through the streets constantly
and the FIRE department and guards arc
on duty all the time.
In the meantime a battalion OF 100
marines and blue jackets from the
United States ships, under command ot
Lieutenant Commander B. +. Tilleyi
executive officer of tho San Francisco
has been stationed at the American
consulate, and will look after American
interests generally Similar action has
been taken by other adinirals, and they
will act in concert II the occasion de,
mands. This, however, is not regarded