The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-15

to have been an empty chase. This is
based on the belief that the Chilean cruiser
waited off the coast Of Mexico for the eS-
cape Of the Itata from San Diego. and that
when the two met, as they probably did, the
cOntTaband goods were transferred TO the
waT-ship. In the event OF this proving
true 1t is difficult to conjecture just what
course would be left open for the Americ an
authorities to pursue. An attempt to
search the ESmeralda might prove a little
inconvenient to say the least, and If carried
out, it would be hard TO prove that the arms,
If found, we're cOntTaband. In other words
it is probable, that if the transfer were
made the United States would fad that the
controversy would be as the Marquis de
Rudini would express it bootleSs one.
TRUMBULL's TRIAL.
In the meantime no steps have been taken
to hasten the trial of Richard NJ. Trumbull,
arrested on Monday evening for violation
of the neutrality laws, aud it is probable
that nothing will be done for few days at
least. The accused man seems to worry
very little, and still protests that no proof
will be forthcoming on which TO convict aim.
He announces that he is ready to proceed
with his case to trial at any time, but 1t now
transpires that United States Attorney Gar
ter has gone to Los Angeles and San Diego,
presumably to gather evidence, and will not
return for several DAYS at least 1t is stated.
however, that the Federal Grand jury is
now inves ,igating the case of the Robert and
Minnie at Los Angeles and it is probable
that Colonel Garter is in attendance there
upon in his official capacity. Whatever the
nature of his errand the employees of his Of
fee in this city have suddenly discovered
that they are in the dark, and refuse even 10
venture an opinion,
A close watch is being kept upon the
Nicaraguan iron steamer MOntSerrat, which
is now loading at Section of the sea-wal,
and 1t is announced that she will be in
readiness to sail for "CallaO" tomorrow.
She is taking on cargo Of hay and grain,
but every bale of the former and every sack
OF the latter Is subjected to the most rigid
scrutiny before being allowed to take its
place IN the steamers hold. The authorities
fear repetition of the ltata incident, and
two Deputy United States Marshals are
kept on watch day and night. SO 1t is
claimed. At the chute down which the
grain passes on its way TO the hold stands
watcher, and every sack Is closely examined.
A MYSTERIOUS MAN.
Yesterday morning fifty tons Of baled hay
were hauled to the dock for shipment on
the M1nlserTat and Immediately after It's
arrival 1t was closely examined. An un-
known man, dress sed in citizens clothes,
appeared upon the scene and sounded the
hay. 10 accomplish this he carried in his
hand a round steel rod, about four feet long
and sharply pointed, which he thrust into
every bale. The rad was first thrust through
the center OF the bale and then each end was
tried. II turned out that he was a Federat
emplOye detailed 10 search for arms.
The firm of J. w. Grace & Co, by whom
the steamer has been chartered, profess to
&c greatly dlsguSted over the acts OF the
authorities aud claim that the great show of
vigilance is entirely uncalled for.
In the first place" said one of them
yesterday, we have no idea of shipping
either arms or munitions of war, and # we
did we claim that we would have a perfect
right to do so without violating The laws OF
nations
The Office of the firm is flooded with ap-
p!icat0ns from various individuals who are
anxious 10 go 10 Chile aud a number Of sur
geons asked for passage. They seem to be
imbued with the idea that there is press
ing demand for their services in South
America, and are making every sort OF plea
to secure favorable notice.
w ID. Cation, the Chilean Consul, says
that no information has beer received by
him relative To the rumOred sinking of the
Itata, and he d8essnot believe that the story
has aHy found ton IN fact.