The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-21
FEAR OUR FORMIDABLE FLEET.
The ChilianS Descend From Their Very
High Perch at Last.
LABORlkG UNDER FALSE DELUSIONS.
They Were Foolish Enough to Think That
Great Britain Would Dare Oppose
Uncle SANS Advances.

! VALPARAISO, VIA GALVESTON. Nov. 4.-The
correspondent Of the United Press has made
special inquiries 10 ascertain the condition of
public feeling on the subject Of the difficulty
with the United States. He finds that the
fiery sentiment which prevailed against
Americans has considerably cooled down.
The Chilians talk more nationally as to the
| American request for redress and there is a
growing disposition 10 see that justice is done
| 70 those who assaulted the American sailors
and killed two Of them.
Undoubtedly the report telegraphed from
/ New ork Of the formidable fleet said 10 DO
! on It's way % Pacific waters has something 10
! do with the change of sentiment in Yapa-
raIsO az least. The people here are not
anxious for bOmbardment. They have come
TO the conclusion that the United States is in
earnest. and the more intel igent among them
have taken pains TO ascertain something
| about American power aud resources.
THEIR EYES OPENED.
They understand now that If Americans
should decide upon q bOmbardment they
would not be deferred by interference of
other nations in behalf of Chill. and that the
Chilians would have 70 take care OF them
selves.
When the war furor was first raised here
Englishmen went about in swashbuckling
fashion, giving the Chilians TO understand
that the British fleet would never permit
Americans 10 damage Valparaiso. That had
much 20 do with the defiant attitude Of
lhll. Now that II IS evident that the only
British ally would be the correspondent
OF the London Times TO whose commands
the American admiral would probably not
pay much attention 20 the situation is diner-
ent. aud VALPARAISO has concluded not TO
court bombardment. Consequently Ameri-
cans are treated with more respect. and there
IS no disposition 90 do violence 20 American
officers or seamen. Captain Schey's conduct
meets with universal praise He has been
calm and deliberate under the most prOvOk-
ing circumstances. and his combined dig
nitY and fruness has won him the respect
even of the lower and less intelligent as we'll
as the superior class.
THK ATTACK OK THE SAILORS.
The evidence in the preliminary inquiry as
TO the attack on the sailors is said 10 be COM
plete. The Chilian method of examination is
peculiar, and somewhat resembles the French.
The magistrate has each person accused or
under suspicion brought before him sep
arately. without counsel, and subected TO a
rigid examination TO which there IS no
limit Of relevancy. There is no doubt
that in some instances physical tor
ture Is applied. although the law forbids il. |
During the recent struggle neither side hesi- |
tated 20 use tOrtures of the most horrible |
hlhl III oihtl 10 cAtDtt thhlcrSlDh, anu IN the /
cases OF the notorious criminals supposed to
have accOmpices. the police system of Chill |
winks at such methods There Is no reason |
10 believe that any of the Chiians accused of /
being implicated in the riot have been tor /
tured. tn the contrary the general report is I
that their treatment has been very mliu and !
that Judge OF Crimes Foster has not been |
anxious to elicit facts that would strengthen |
the cause Of the United States
WHAT yICUSA SAYS.
LoNDo.. Nov. 2O-The London Times pub |
fishes an interview OF a column and halt |
with Claudio Yicuna the former President |
elect Of Chill. Nicuna said that he fed from |
Chill on the night before heshould. according |
10 the constitutional provision on thesubject
have been installed as President.
Nlcuna streuuouslv defends Balmaceda's
course as intended for the best in
terests Of Chill, aud he argues that the
Chilian Congress had no right to impeach Bal
maceda He estimates that S.0UJ men were
killed in the final battle near Valparaiso. and
he attributes Baimaceda's defeat to defective
Yicuna states that. while
the COngressiOnalists cave up his mansion 20
pilage they cOurteousiy provided his wife
with a special railway train 10 take her to
lace of safety.