The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-08-29
THE INSURGENTS WIN
Misleading Reports Were Sent by
the Balmacedans.
CoNGREssIoEALIsTs IN CONTROL

They Capture Valparaiso, Which
Was Delivered Up to the German
Admiral, who at Once Transferred
the City to the New Government.
Confirmed by Our Consul.
WAsHIEoToE, Aug. 29.--Acting Sec
retary Wharton, Of the war depart
meat, received I e following cablegram
last night from United States Consul
McCreary ut Valparaiso:
VALPARAISO; Aug. 2s.-Battle fought
near this city this morning. Govern
ment forces badly beaten. Heavy loss
on both sides. City surrendered to the
opposition, but in the hands of ad-
mural Of the American, German, French
and English fleets for good order. Nc
mmnnieation with Santiago. Oppo-
sition forces now entering the city.
The News Further Confirrned.
An hour later the following telegram
was received BY the Congressional en-
voys here:
fQuIeuE, Aug. 2s.-Montt, Washing
ton: Balmaceas defeated for the second
time today. After the victory the Con
Gressionsl forces remained outside of
the city. Valparaiso was delivered up
TO the German admiral, who on his
side Immediately delivered it to the
orders of the Congressional govern
ment. Communicate this to the govern
ment OF the Unrted States.
ERRAZURIz.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. e9.-,rhe firm of
John II. Sprecileis 81 Bro, of this city,
received the following cablegram direct
from Valparaiso:
VAIPARAIso, Aug. 29.-Opposition de-
feated. Valparaiso in control of Con-
gressionalists.
The cablegra1n comes from source
which houses interested in the Chilean
trade here state is disinterested and
authentic.
Ssttled Beyond Doubt.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-The official
news of the insurgent victory in Chile
cablsd to the state department by the
United States consul at Valparaiso set
ties beyond doubt the conflicting reports
sof tho past few days concerning the con-
dition OF affairs at the seat of war The
receipt Of dispatches from Valparaiso
ttSsling of victory for the Balmacedists
aS explained by state and navy depart
lnent olHciSs as resulting from Balma-
ceda's control of the cable line from that
Gisy.
sener Laxcano Reticent.
@saaN Doubt az to the authenticity of these
dispatches was expressed in official cir
sc,es for the reason that it is custom
IN vogue here u part of the diplomati c
etiquette, that when . minister receives
an important dispatch from his home
government that is given out for pub
hcation it in sent at once to the state
department for the inform itien of this
government. This was not done, aAd
as result tho department officials and
ahe members of the diplomatic corps
now in town discreditsd the stories aud
inclined TO the belief that there was
nothing m re than some skifnishing.
From Consul McCreary's dispatch it
would seem that this belief j. correct.
Be or La2eano, the Chilean minister,
was told of the contents of Mr.. Nc
Creary's dispatch by the United Press
reporter, but he sent back word that he
had nothing to say.
VIII Ask Our Minister'S Recall.
In the headquarters of the Chilean
Congressional ENJOYS there Is state of
commotion over the news of the Con-
ETessional victory. Don Pedro Montt
the chief representative. is in Montreal,
and Senor Naras is in San Francisco
but Mr.. Julio Foster, tho remaining
envoy, is besteged with callers to offer
congratulations, and he is in state of
delighted excitement. Numerous tele-
grams of congratulations were received
during the evening from prominent peo-
pie in Chile who are III sympathy with
ahe Congressional forces.
When asked what the status of United
States Minister Eagan would be if the
Congressional party took control of the
government Mr., Foster said: "fIe cam
not remain as tho United States minister
We will request the United States gov
ernmeAt to recall him. We could not
put up with man who has been partial
to Balma5eda, and an enemy to the
Congressionalists, and one who has al
ways persisted that Balmaceda would
not be defeated. If Balmaceda is en-
tlrely dethroned he and his followers
will not be punished, as we believe the
greatest punishment to these men, who
for the FIRST time have figured in the
upper strata, will be their short lived
power and the public indignation heaped
Rpon them"
Mr.. Foator said Minister Eagan has a
son who holds Office indirectly under
Balmaceda. THE son is about 10 years
of age" said Mr.. Foster. land is EN-
ployed on government railroad in the
capacity of clerk, and is paid for his
services by n contractor who is employed
ny the Balrnaeeda government, and |
understand that this son has other en-.
Royment under Balmaceda 1t is an
unusual occurrence for foreign minis tor
b place his son in the employ of a
country which he serves in diplomatic
= relations"
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