The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-03
Uncle Sans Naval Officers Took Sides
with Neither Faction in Chill.
Secretary Tracy's Instructions to Rear Admi-
raj Brown, Ordering Maintenance Of Strict
Neutrality, We're Carried Out to the Letter.
Charges of the English Press Invented
for the Purpose of PrejudiciDg Chilians.
Senor Montt Confsrs with Secretary Blaine
ing Etation-Why the Cable Was Cut
BRITISH CHARGES DIspRovED.

BRITISH CHARGES DIsPROvED.
No Partially Was shown to F,.her Chilian
Faction by the American Navy.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2-Followina are the
instructions issued by the Secretary of tho
Navy to the United States squadron on tho
coast of Chill at the beginning of the
Chilian disturbance. Secretary Tracy
says: 'These instructions have been rig
orously adhered to throughout In no sin
gle instance have they been departed from.
They prove conclusively that the charges
of partiality made by the English newspa-
pers are untruths. and that they have been
invented in order to prejudice the Chilians
against the United States for commercial
purposes"
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, March 26, 1891.
Sir-when the United States fiag ship San Fran
cisco is ready for sea you Will proceed with her 20
the waters OF Chill, South America, relieve Rear
Admiral W. z. McCann of the command OF thai
part or the Pacific station and protect American
interests. The duty thus imposed upon you
owing % i1 tbe ue stenass Of % gSas on
department Is without authentic details In
reference TO the condition OF affairs in Chill, and
upon your own Judgment In the execution of It's
ORDERS In view OF the facts you shall ascertain
snem et ~, Inc Cnan minister a. Mashington has
ment OF State:
81 regret to inform you OF q revolt OF division
OF the navy Of the Republic of Chill in the port
of Valparaiso on the 4th of this month. Ny gov
ernment has declared the revolted squadron out
lawed, and instructs me TO inform you that IL is
not answerabie for the acts of the rebels in re-
gard TO foreigners or citizens"
On the 4th OF March the department sent 10
Rear Admiral Mccain, by telegraph, the follow
ing instructions in cipher:
'.Insurgent vessels, although outlawed by the
Gillian government, are not pirates unless COM
mitting acts OF piracy. Observe strict neutrality.
Take no part in troubles further than to protect
American interests. Take whatever measures
are necessary to prevent injury by in
American citizens, including American tele-
graph cables. Endeaver TO delay bonn
citizens and property are removed, using force,
IL necessary, only as q last resort, and when
serious injury is threatened. American
factory compensation, are liable 10 be recovered
forclbly. but you should investigate the matter
fully before taking extreme measures, aud use
every precauti0n 10 avoid such measures if pos
sible."
AS further and more explicit guide for your
action, you are directed:
Frst-To abstain from any proceedings which
shall be in the nature OF assistance TO either
party in the present disturbance, or from which
sympathy with either party could be inferred.
been declared outlawed by the Gillian govern
ment, II su3h ships attempt 10 commit injuries
Americans, you are authorized and directed 10
interfere 10 whatever extent may be deemed
necessary to prevent suoh acts; but you are not
20 interfere except for the protection OF the
lives or property OF American citizens
Third-Vessels or other property belonging 20
our citizens which may have been seized by the
insurgents upon the high seas. and for which no
just settlement or compensation has been made,
are liable 10 forcible recovery; but the facts
ohn.,lA IN fas nd hrf. oAs 90
treme measures, and all efforts made 10 avoid
such measures.
Fourth-shonld the bombardment Of any
place by winch the lives or property OF Amer
leans mGy be endangered be attempted or threat
ened by such ships. you will. IL and when your
TO refrain from bombarding the place until suf-
hcient time has been allowed for placing Amer
lean life life and properly In safety: You viii en-,
proceed TO give effect TO the measures necessary
for the security of such life or property.
lei re, 70 tue srantns oi asylum,
for criminals. In the case OF persons other than
criminals. they win afford shelter. wherever it
may be needed, TO Americans first OF all, and to
others, including political refugees, far as the
claims OF humanity may require, and the service
upon which you are engaged viii permit The
obligation to receive political refugees and 10
afford them an asylum Is, in general, one of pure
humanity. It should not be continued beyond
the urgent necessities OF the situation. ana should
in no case become the means whereby the plans OF
contending factions or their leaders are facili-
tated. You not to invite or encourage such
refugees TO come on board your ships, but should
they apply to you, your action will be- governed
by Considerations Of humanity and the exigen-
cies OF the service upon which you are engaged.
When, however, q political refugee has en-
barked, In the territory or a third power, on
board an American ship as a passenger. for pur-
the entry of such ship into the territorial waters,
that his life is in danger, it Is your duty 10 ex
tend 10 him an offer or asylum. =
Sixth-Referring TO paragraph 19, page 137 or
the navy regulations of 1876, which fol-
lows: ''If any vessel shall be taken acting as a
vessel OF war or q priyateer without having
proper commission SO to act the officers and
crew shall be considered &c pirates, and
treated accordingly"-you are informed that
acting in the interests OF the insurgents and d.
recting their hostilities solely against the state
whose authority they have disputed: II is only
when such vessels commit piratical acts that
they are TO be treated as pirates. and unless
their acts are of such q character or are directed
Tea afe not e to intprfeie w with tsep
Seventh--In all cases where it becomes neces-
sary 20 take forcible measures force viii only be
used as a last resort, and then only 20 the extent
which is necessary 10 effect the object In view.
The United States steamship Baltimore now
en- route TO the Pacific, Is assigned TO duty on
the station under your command. Very respect
fully, B. L. TRACY, Secretary OF War.
Rear Admiral George Brown. United states Navy.
United states Flagship ssn Francisco Navy
Yard. Mare Island. Cal
The proclamation of neutrality issued By
Admiral McCann 10 as follows:
TALcAHUASo. chill. Feb. %, 1851.
The commanderin-chief cautions and enjoins
the officers and enlisted men ofthe United States
naval force on the west coast of South America
to abstain from discussing criticsing the pres
ent unfortunate state OF affairs I'm Chill, and In
no way 10 express any sentiments or opinions
either favorable unfayorable 10 either side
While 10 becomes our duty 10 maintain strictest
neutrality in all our relations. IL II also TO your
interests aud TO the credit OF the service ana
government to refrain from any expres 0ns
that can positively be construed as an ofiense by
either party. Officers and enlisted men are,
therefore ordered TO be most guarded and care
full in their conversations IN relation 20 the dis
turbed condition OF affairs IN this country. With
any persons outside OF the United states naval
service. w. j.. NcCASN. Rear Admiral u. = n.
SENIOR MONTHS REQUEST.
r,,,stt Now wants the Testimony of American