The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-13
THE CHILEAN CASE.
Statements Of the Two Oppos-
Ing Parties.
BalmaCeda'S Agents Claim Victories Over
the Insurgents.
The Congressional Party Denies the BOm-
baTdmaHt by the Government Vessels.
The Probable Outcome.
Special to The MORNING CALI.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-"All the news
from Iquique, which is in the hands of the
insurgents, is either false or disfgured." !"
This emphatic declaration was made by the
Chilean Minister this evening. "The
Chilean Government is making no over
lures" he continued. at will accept no
proposition from the revOlutionists without
its being founded on the exemplary punish
ment Of the leaders of the revolution. The
insurgents" he said would sooner or later
be compelled to sue for terms with Balma-
ceda."
Assistant Secretary of State Wharto n
said that Minister Egan had no special in
structi0nS from the home Government to
act as mediator between Balmaceda and the
insurgents.
The original instructions sent by the de-
partment were to the effect that he should
use his good offices to aid in bringing
about a peaceful settlement with the
Chilean Government and to act as
an Intermediary in furthering the propo-
sitl0n for peace. Such a proposition would
be entirely in keeping with the suggestions
of the State Department. He would need
no further authority from the home Govern
ment to receive a proposition from the
insurgents, and present it to Balmaceda or
vice versa. The State Department has re-
ceived but meager information from Chile,
and Mr.. Wharton stated that the Govern
ment had not been advised of the latest
movements.
SUCCESS OF BALMACEDA's FORCES.
NEW YORK, June IA cable dispatch
received from Chile by mercantile house
to-day confirms the news of the lombard
ment by tue Government vessels Of the
ports occupied by the insurgents. 1t is also
reported that the forces of the Government
landed at various points on the coast were
joyfully received. More than 800 soldiers
and marines who were detained by the revo-
lutionary forces were liberated, and en-
barked on the transport steamer Imperiale
TO serve under the orders of the Govern
ment
THE INSURGENTS STATEMENT.
Advices from Iquique say: Eye-witnesses
emphatically deny the report that President
Balmaceda's cruisers made an attack on
Iquique. They say two Congressional war
ships chased them away. There were no
Congressional vessels at Pisagua on the Sth
inst. when the attack was made on that
place by the torpedo. o.hoats Almirante
Lynch and Almirante Condell, but the
toTpedo-boa retired when the forts opened
fire on them. 1t is said that the Imperiale
was struck twice by shells. but received
only slight damage The Congressional
ships are all reported in good order except
that the bottoms are a little foul.
TO BE SENT TO CHINA.
The Herald's Washington correspondent
says: 1t is understood that one or more
naval vessels will be ordered to accompany
the Lancaster TO China In view of the recent
riots. The Petrol, it is understood, will be
selected. with Lieutenant-COmmander Long
uecher In command.
NO DECISION YET.
Inquiry at the Postoffice Department TO-
day concerning the San Francisco POstoffice
site was met with the answer: The Post
master General has not yet had time to con-
slider it,"
CALIFORNIA LAND DECISIONS.
In the case of Charles Moore against
George NJ. Jordan. involving land in the
Humboldt District. the decision of the Com
missioner was affirmed In the case of the
n Ortnern racine Kali way Company against
Tolnan Trip, involving land in the North
Yakima District. the decision Of the Com
missioner was affirmed.
In the case of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way Company against Robert Sherrgan, in-
volyng land in the Yakima District, a re-
hearing was ordered before the local Of
fceTS.
THE MINISTER TO CHINA.
1t is reported again to-day that the Presi-
dent has decided to appoint ex-senator
Pierce aS Minister TO China.
POSTMASTER APPOINTED.
E. Gurney has been appointed Postmaster
at Sugar Pine, Tuolumne County, Cal, vice
w. Ii. Knight, resigned.
PENSIONS GRANTED.
The following California pensions have
been granted: Henry r. Monroe, Russell
b. Adams. Henry r. Kelly, William Will
son. William Rinebarger. John T. Miller,
Julius n Carter, Dorothy K. Bacon and
Lena Miller.
BOND REGULATION.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has
amended the general regulations relative to
the execution Of bonds, so as to provide that
corporation other than a trust company
can In no event be accepted as surety.
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