The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-01
JuNTA ENCOURAGES THE MOB.
England's Churlish Conduct Leads to
Hope of an Alliance.
No Further Oniciel News Admiral
Brown Is Unpopular as Egan-The
Immense Naval Force That America
Could Send Against the Republic.

Fhe junta, through its organs, is now
claiming that the police at Valparaiso
were in no way at fault for the assault on
the sailors of the Baltimore or in their
subsequent treatment of them. This,
with other matters, notably the expecta-
tion that Minister Egan will soon be di-
rected TO present an ultimatum to the
junta, is naturally causing great excite
ment.
The possibility of serious trouble with
the United States has led the Chileans
into what may be a dangerously delusive
belief. They seem of the opinion that an
alliance with Great Britain could be
formed. Indeed, the Chleans are already
discussing the possibility and probability
OF such an alliance between Chile and
Great Britain against the United States.
The United States legation is again being
closely watched by the police, in the m an
ner adopted some weeks ago when the le-
CATIONS right of asylum was questioned.
No reason as far as learned has been as
signed for this renewed surveillance. 1t is
probable the government takes this means
OF keeping fully advised OF all who enter
or leave the legation, and also to make
the right of asylum as difficult and try
ing as possible. In any event the
fact cannot be lost sight of that his espion-
age is annoying TO the members of the
United States legation, as well as TO the
American colony at large. That the police
on duty near the American legation are
under instructions to arrest persons leav-
ing that place in certain contingencies
is manifest from the fact that two ladies
calling at Minister Egan's were placed
under arrest last night as they came out
into the street. After examination they
were permitted to depart. These condi-
tions are magnited by the state of public
feeling here and by the status of negotia-
tions between the United States and Chile,
so 1t is not to be wondered at that Ameri-
cans are feeling uneasy and apprehensive
that something serious may happen.
The members of the junta continue to
express the strongest feeling against the
United States. A prominent member of
the new government, who holds position
in the cabinet, today spoke in a most un-
friendly manner concerning America and
Americans. He was particularly severe
on Minister Egan. whom he bluntly ac-
cuses of trying to provoke war be-
tween Chile and, the United States
in order to secure glory for himself
On the other hand, however, it is asserted
by many persons conversant with the par
ticulars that Egan has done nothing what
ever in the matter on his own responsible
ity, ali his actions being guaranteed by or
ders which had been sent to him from the
state department at Washington City, and
furthermore, these persons claim that
Minister Egan made efforts privately to
maintain friendly relations between the
two governments.
The report of the intendente of Valpa-
ralso says there were nearly 1000 men in
the recent fight, and only fifty of this
number were Americans. The intendente
claims the police were blameless in the
affair, but Notwithstanding this assertion
there is the best evidence to prove that
they were the chief assailants of the Amer
lean sailors.
WASHINGTON CITY. Oct 31.-A report
telegraphed from New York this afternoon
that Secretary r aine had promised Senior
Montt that the United States legation at
Valparaiso would be put in charge of its
secretary fails to find confirmation here.
On the other hand, the state department
officials mention the fact that no secretary
81 Santiago.
Senor Montt. Chilean minister. desires
TO state, upon information in his posses
sion, that the reports published recently
OF Ill feeling between the Chilean people
and the Americans domiciled among
them are sensational and absolutely with
out founl alton in fact. He holds that
the Baltimore incident was unduIly mag
nihed. and sees no reason to doubt the
statement that the questions ut issue be-
tween the governments of Chile and the
United States will be reached in a manner
honorable TO both sides.
There is nothing indicative of a change
in the Chilean situation this afternoon.
So far as learned, there has been no fur
ther exchange of dispatches between this
government and its representatives. in
Chile.
SAN FRANcIsco. Oct. 31.-A Valpa-
ralso letter under date of September
10Th details at length the topics
under discussion by the ChiIeans
relative TO the attitude of the United
States during the war against Balmaceda.
The letter refers 70 the allegations of the
Chleans that the United States minister
Egan was intimate with BaImaceda. and
that his sympathies were with the later
government, and that since Balmaceda's
downfall Egan's influence has protected
many political prisoners. The letter states
that it has been generally understood that
the American minister intended opening a
commercial house IN Valparaiso after the
expiration Of his term of office, and made
use Of his influence with the late govern
ment for his future prospective benefit.
Reference is also made 10 the charges
that Admiral Brown, Of the United
States cruiser San Francisco. acted
the part OF informant to Balmaceda
concerning the conGressionalists' move
ments, and had afforded protection TO
President-elect ViCuna, officers OF Balma-
ceda's government and others. Concern
ing some of those charges the admiral's
letter, as printed IN the Fsrrocaiue and re-
published in other journals. Is given, as
follows:
Dear hr E71a: In regard 20 sanierous arti-
c.es which have appeared in the newspapers
relative TO my going in this ship in QGinleros
on the afternoon OF the 25gh ult., have - say
that under ordinary circumstances I would
consider it beneath me as an officer
even in this unofficial way such
charges. However. WILL give yoC q
circumstantial statement OF the events Of the
day. While walking on shore in the morning
met government officer. who told me the oppo-
siIion had made q landing At Quinteros. I went
c: once TO the ofiee OF the admiral, and be said
he had received Q seles ram from Quintesos, rs-