The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-31
Report thht the British Minister at Valparaiso
Is Urging the Chilisn Government to
Conciliafe the United States
Two Great War Ships, Chili's Captain
Pratt and Uncle Sans Miautonomah.
The rormsr Formidable Armor. Clad Almost
Ready for Sea - The Lsttsrs Guns to Be
Tested on New York In Few Daya
Captain schiey's sailors to he Questioned
on Their Arrival st San Francisco.

Captain schley's sailors 20 BE Questioned
on Their Arrival st San Francisco.
spcciai to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. S0.-Some additional
light is expected 20 be thrown upon the
ChiliAn affair from the results of m in
quiry which will be held shortly In San
Francisco. HE Baltimore IL expected 20
arrive in that port in . day or two, when
an investigation will be made into the
assault npon the sailors in Valparaiso. and
the statement of those engaged In it will
be secured. The orders for this inquiry
have, it is believed. already been issued
by the department. and will be handed
90 Captain Schley on his arrival
AS is known. Captain Schley instituted an
inquiry into the affair while lying of VAL
paraiso. which was conducted by board
of officers of the vessel and the results COM
municated to Judge Foster. who presided
over the secret investigation pursued by
the Chilian authorities under the request
of the officials of the United States, and
which investigation 10 still continuing. in
an advanced stage. in Valparaiso. Wien
the procurator or prosecuting attorney
finishes his examination of judge
Fosters report. then the determine
ton of the Gillian government. upon
the demand for reparation made by the
United States. will be communicated 60 the
government and negotiations. which are
now at stand-still, waiting that step,
will bo prosecuted further. The particular
object sought to be attained by the inquiry
to be instituted upon the arrival of the
Baltimore at San Francisco 10 not kno~n,
but il is supposed that the testimony dc.
veloped will be used by the President.
either in connection with what has already
been gathered on the subject, or form the
basis of a separate message TO Congress.
Mr.. Cramp, the Pbiladelphia ship-buiider.
was here again to-day, and spent soms
time waiting for Secretary Tracy, but lefs
without seeing him.
Senor Montt. the Chilian minister. called
at the State Department. at noon. but
missed Secretary Blaine. who was at the
wedding Of Miss Rachel Sherman. They
will probably have an interview to-mor-
row.
Messages have been received from Val
paraiso TO the effect that President Monir
has not yet been able 20 satisfactorily ar
range his Cabinet and none has been ap-
pointed yet. The Chiiisn government has
been informed by William X Grace, of New
York. head of the house with large inter-
ests in that couptry, that tho United States
will send an ultimatum. but this cannot be
confirmed, Ior. If true, can the date of its
dispatch be given.
ENGLIsHMEN DON'T WANT WAR.
The news from Valparaiso confirms the
view heretofore expressed IN these ais-
patches. that British influences are decided
ly adverse GO permitting the relations of
the United States and Chill TO become
ruptured and a conflict 10 occur. The Brit
ish minister In Valparaiso yesterday called
upon the Chilian Minister of Foreign At
fairs and urged a conoiliatory course of sc-
tion. What was the result Of course. 10 not
known, but, Judging from the temper of v al
paraiso utterapces. it is net believed that
the Chllian Minister promised concessions
TO his British visitor. May be with q new
Minister the outlook may be more peaceful
Among the measures taken by the Amer
lean Navy Department. In view Of the prof.
able result of tho present complicatic
with Chili. 10 q series OF reports of our
naval attaches TO legations abroad, show
ing what is being done by Chill abroad.
These reports are being received and oare-
fully examined az the aebsrtment no
step taken by the South American repub-
lie escapes these naval repreeer tattyes-
Among the vessels now being constructed
for Chill abroad the Captain Pratt. about
the size Of the New York, is the most foE-
midable.
Secretary Tracy asked Ne. Abbott. chair
man of the Carpegie-Phlpps iron concern,
t1 cuulo W " loI 'uusAttAtlOu u1
to the progress of work upon the armor-
plates for the vessels now n course OF
construction, and ne wss expected 10 ar
rive to-day, bat last night the Secretary
concluded it would not be necessary for
him To come. and eountermanded the order
One of the subjects considered at the
Cabinet meeting yesterday. nc is reported.
was the presence of Balmaceda refugees IN
the american legation IN Valparaiso, and
1t Is said the matter gave the members OF
the Cabinet great concern. almost as much
as it was represented NJ. Eg5I himself
eeit who was compelled 10 mair Ain them
IN flAury as well as in idleness, not know
ing but that the entire expense, in event
of the failure of Congress TO REIN burse him
by APPROPRIATION. would fall npon his
purse. Ii may be said that this IL mere
fanciful creation. IL the refugees
were discussed. which Is not GER
tain, the Cabinet was not disturbed
by their presence at the legation. There
they are going 10 remain, prominent offi-
cial declared to-day, until assured OF peace
able departure. or until the Chiiian gov
ernment authorities deprive them OF their
present retreat Until then, according 20
this officials statement. there does not
seem to be room for doubt or discussion.
Mr. Egan Will be upheld in all that he has
done by this government. aud his protec-
ton TO the refugees will be guaranteed.
As TO the matter of expense. that vii. not
enter into consideration of the question.
Mr. Egan will probably not suffer pecuni-
arily Tor his guests.
CHIIps GREAT WAR SHIP