The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
THE ECHARLESTON AT ACAPULCO
The United States Cruiser Awaiting the
Arrival Of The Escaped Itata.
gTg CONDITION OF THE ESMERALDA.
relieved That She VIII surely Fight IL the
Charleston Attempts 90 Capture-No
Nows From the Itata.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 16.-The Navy
perar,ment this afternoon received a dis
,stb announcing the arrival of the United
e,..es cruiser Charleston at Acapulco. The
.sns.eh stated that the insurgent man .of-war
r.neralia was also in that port. but gave no
,-.omatiou as to the whereabouts Of
ra Uata. Tho Esmealda it is stated. is
t.s-r ,n need of coal and it is understood that
te3leucan Government has refused to allow
t.- q, procure it 40 any Of their ports. Her
or.v ol iect in remaining in the neighborhood
ot Acapulco seems 70 he to connect with the
l..all relieve her OF her cargo.
WAITING ToR THE ITATA.
N,info-mation can be obtained at the Navy
DEPARTMENT iu regard 10 the future move
-oalr- of the Charleston. She VIII, 1t IS
fueht remain IN the vicinity of Acapulco
All wait for the itata TO make her appear
s.ro Considerable speculation IS also going
rr a, o. what action the Esmcrada VIII take
So case the ltata makes her appearance and
ts Charleston endeavors 10 capture her
cwo saw that the Esmeralda is IN no
condition % tght and VIII not attempt 1t. 1t
is claimed by others. however that 10 IS a case
nj lie and death with the Esmeralda, eld
Chat she VIII surely fight IN case the Charles
t7r tres % capture the ltata. Further de-
veormeuts in the case are eagerly looked for
v,,-i t1 bv State and naval officials.
caberam was also received at the Navy
Trrar-ment this afternoon announcing the
arrival ~ the cruisers San Francisco and Balti-
more 30 lQuique.
Ts1URALDA OBDEBED OUT OF PORT.
CRY OBJ MIxcO May l6.-The published
minors t0 the effect that the Esmerada sue
cs.led in buying q limited supply of coal
81 Acapulco arc denied 10y the Gov
e-nuert The officials say she was
ordered ont of port and now lies in
neutral waters The impression prevails
At Acapulco that the Itata has passed that
place ani gone south. and that tine Esmeralda
b waiting for the Charleston. The telegraph
wires 30 Acapulco have been freely used by
t1e officers of the Chllan war ship.
rs,uBA1DA SPEAKS ALL VESSELS.
SAY FEtNcIsco. CAL. May 16-A telegram
from au ot6cer on the Charleston at Acapulco
to-day SAYS that the ltata had not been seen
or rhear3 from at A. NJ. When the Charles
Ton entered the harbOr she passed near the
Ch.au war-yessel Esmeralda The Charles
Tn went 90 quarters and loaded her battery
flr ON emergency. The Esmeralda speaks
al vessels she meets. Two days ago she at
tempted 20 buy coal al Acapulco. but failed 10
get any because Of lack Of coin.
ErEBvIEw BETWEEN THE CAPTAINS
Soon after the Charleston anchored the
Esmerala steamed into port and Captain
Reuy had On interview with her commander.
The latter said frankly that the Charleston
would never take the Itata until the Esmer-
alla was sunk. Remy replied that his orders
were to take the ltata. and it would make no
difference whether the Esmeralda was in Aca-
pulco or not The Charleston is Teadyfor the
acton, as every one expects light II the
Itaia appears.
THE ITATA sHEAMs SOOTH
LGter.-It is rumored that the Esmeralda
had communication at sea with the Itata yes
terday and that the latter steamed south after
receiving provisions from the Esmeralda.