The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
CHILI'S INSTRUCTION.
COOUIMBO AND PIS4GUI RETAKEN
BY THE GOTERNMENT.

Emperor Williams Comparison OF Napoleon
I. and Hannibal -O'Brien n Bankrupt-Per-
sonnet Of Eneland's Labor Commission
The Empress Frederick-Foreign Affairs.
NV York. Feb 25.-Ine Herald has re-
ceived from correspondent in Santiago,
Chill. a bundle of letters containing news OF
no little interest, about the progress OF the IN
surrection in that country. of which out
mcagle information has been received from
day to day by cable, chiefly via Buenos Ayres
and Europe. the direct cables being under the
control of President Balmaceda's government
and closed to news dispatches.
These letters, giving vivid picture OF the
doirgs OF both the insuTectonists anu tue
government troops. are as follows;
EXTENT OF THE INsUIREcT1oS.
SANTIAGO. Chill. Jan. 1.-THE instruction
now extends from COquimbo 70 Sierra Nesta,
and IN spite of the reports OF the government
to the contrary, some very serious hshllhS HIS
been done.
Thetelegraph lines being the property Of the
Government, no news can be sent 10 the exile
nor Ii what is observed at the capital can be
taken rs a standard from which Ia Judge the
splill OF lnt Aullldn1 lOWtll Inv w 'tiiA'A'.
the opposition to the authorities IS deep and
widespread. go
President Balmaceda surrounds himself with
troops. and the sentries around the Municipal
Palace have been tripled, many additions nav
ing been made TO the sentrles elsewhere The
garrison Of the city has been increased 10
5000 men, and strict watch is kept by all the
troops. as though an instruction we're liable
TO break ont at any moment at Santiago.
The news that the city of COquimbo. after
short fight. surrendered to the insurgents
has had the effect of "A thunderbolt III Santl-
ago. This was not expected. and me Coy
eminent fear that other cities Will revolt.
General Urnia led the reyolutlonists.
PRECAUTIONS BY THE CONVENIENT.
II has become known that the insurgents
have lately received 1900 Remington rifles
through the Argentine Republic. This nlor-
nation has led the Government To establish
double guards at all the points leading 20 and
from the Argentine Republic to guard against
any future assistance being given the lnsui-
rectiOnlsts
Life is becoming unbcarable in Santiago.
For the least indiscreet word a man may utter
he is at once thrown into prison by the GOV
eminent At present the prison Is nearly full,
there being over three hundred men of prom
inence in jail. They are All charged with be-
in partial 10 the Instruction.
All the social clubs have been closed and all
the papers suppressed. After the decree pro-
hibiting the printing and publishing Of papers
was issued the police took possession of the
offices of FL Mcrcuro and destroyed al the
presses and carried of halt OF the type. Any
attempt 10 make an amlcable settlement he-
tween the warning factions Is al once sup
pressed by the Government authorities as sedl-
tlOus
Among tho persons in prison are Senator
Btsa, eX-Minister of Finance. and Messls.
NOyos. Altamiriuo and Gorostaga
TALcA BASE or OPERATIONS.
The city Of Talca il now being used by the
Government as "A base of operations. From
this city supplies have been sent 90 lquique.
The rebel leaders have begun 20 advance their
forces toward this city, and are getting ready
20 begin a long and desperate siege OF 1t
shortly.
In this city active work is being done The
forts which enCircle the city are being care
fully inspected by a board of officers, and
every weak point is being thoroughly over
hauled Several defensive places, such as
bastions and rifle pits. have been made around
the city and every precaution taken for an
attack.
The Presidential palace has been heavily
garrisoned. Regiments of artillery have been
detailed 10 mount guard there, and every ave
nue. of approach is commanded by a cross
FIRE Scntrics have been stationed at all the
doors and no one Is allowed to come III but
those having business.
A CALL FOR TEN THOUSAND MIN.
The President has issued proclamation. in
which hc calls for ten thousand men from the
National Guard.
Through the help Of the diplomatic corps
the Government has allowed Ale,>rs. Joyino
Novoa and Manuel Xamoa to 60 free. These
gentlemen, upon investigation. 10 appears
never had any dealings with the ipsuuection-
lists, nor have they ever given any cause for
complaint.
Propositions were made to-day 10 the lead
ers of the insurgents. The authorities would
not state what The terms offered We're, but It
Is known that the offers were refused.
BLOCKADE AT IQUIQUE AND OTHER PORTS.
PANAMA. Feb. 15.-Advices from Africa Peru,
TO February report Coquimbo and PIsagua
have been retaken by the Government The
workmen at PsaguA applied 10 the Governor
for bread. and he refused be- furnish suppl IS
The men were fired on and many W re Killed.
Valparaiso Is still blockaded. but the steam
ers manage TO get in and ont after being over
hauled by the blockading vessels ANY boat
moving in the bay after r. ~ Is fired on
from the shore.
great many notable people in Santiago
have desired 10 sell or mortgage their
property. but the Government has protested.
and it is feared that conhscation will follow.
The better classes IN Santiago are siding with
the reyOlutiOnists