The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-05
Famous Runaway to Be Brought
Back to San Diego.
MUNITIONS or WAR GIVEN UP.
Insurgents Claim THAT the Cargo
Was Taken on High Seas.
The chsrisston Arrives ~ rauiqus aaa
the Esmeraida Pats Iato Panama
Rebel wsrshap sIagalIanes Nearly
Destroys q Gevsrnmsat GIetIila.

IoUroUK, June z.--The United States
steamship Charleston arrived at noon to-
day. The steamship Itata arrived here
this morning from Tocopilla, and has been
delivered over to the American warship&.
The Itata handed over oil the arms she
took from San Diego, consisting Of 6.00o
rifles.
The commander Of the Itata states that
the arms were not embarked at San Diego,
but az point many miles at sea. Tho
lquique government claims that
this circumstance modifies the situa-
ton and viii probably result in
speedy solution Of the difficulty
between the admirals and the junta. The
authorities at the same time declare that
the Cargo of the Itata is Of lit
tie Importance, taking into consideration
the small number of arms.
PARIS, June A dispatch from Iauique
says that in consequence OF Bolivia's recog-
milton of the Chilean congress party as
belligerents, the Chilean minister at
La Lag has demanded his passports.
WASHINGTON CIrr, June 4.--The navy
department received official information
tonight of the peaceful surrender Of the
itata at Iquique today. The information
was contained in dispatch from Admiral
McCann. The Itata arrived from TOGO
pilla last night, and was placed al
the disposition Of Admiral McCann this
morning. She had on board, the dispatch
says, 5000 rifles, and also the ammunition
taken from the schooner Robert and Min.
ME off the port of San Diego. She
had no other munitions of war than
those belonging to the ship, and had transs
ferred nothing to the Esmeralda, with
whom she communicated off Acapulco.
Mexico.
Charleston arrived at Iquique today, and
night. The Itata will now be
sent back to San Diego, probably
under convoy Of cruiser. She viii be
delivered to the United States court officials
at San Diego. and the proceedings against
her will be resumed.
Secretary Tracy gave to an Associate6
Press reporter tonight the clsin Of circumr
stances that led up to TIE peaceful sur.
render of the Itata. The Secrets ~ SAYS that
the. desire for surrender came from the
leaders of the insurgent feet ct fqnsaae
Shortly after the vessel illegally escaped
from the custody of the marshal at SAM
Diego the government was informed
by these leaders that they disap-
proved of the action Of the officers of
the vessel, and made offers through
Admiral McCann to peacefully surrender
her to the United States as soon as she ar.
rived in Chilean waters These of.
fers were communicated to the de-
partment ct Washington City, and
in due time accepted by this
government, without, however, implying
any recognition on the part Of the United
States Of the insurgents a. belligerents.
As soon as the offer was accepted tele-
gram authorizing him to cease the chase
was sent to Captain Remy, of the Charles
ton, out the steamer had already sailed
when the telegram reached Acapulco.
Secretary Tracy said the Itats would be
sent up to San Diego. =
South American mails received by the
bureau of American republics contain
interesting details Of the Chilean civil
war. The new Chilean congress,
convened by Balmaceda has placed
absolute power in his hands. II
has authorized him, pending pacificssion
of the country, to arrest and transports
persons at will; to augment the land and
sea forces; to expend the public revenues
/ without regard to estimates; to secure :
money by pledging the credit of the state,
rendering an account to congress, and to
suspend the right of meeting and liberty
of the press. In pursuance of these
powers DEGREES are published in the
Diario Official releasing four prominent
citizens suspected of sympathy with the
congressional revolutionists from impris-
onment in Santiago prison upon deposit
ing $4,000 each in Valparaiso national
banks to the order Of the secretary Of the
interior, conditioned on their not taking
part in the revolution. They are
further required to reside in Europe and
not return to Chile without special per-
mission of the government. Ten
or twelve other citizens were also
released from imprisonment on similar
conditions, their bonds ranging from
So. 900 up to So, 900, but with permission to
remain within Chilean territory provided
they do not 'take part in politics"
The Almirante Lynch and the Condells.
the two torpedo boats which surprised and
sunk the insurgent ironclad Blaneo Enca-
lada, but which have been less successful Il
subsequent operations, are lying in Val
paraiso harbor and guarded by two feid
batteries and mitrailles stationed on the
custom house mole to secure them against
treachery from within or without.
United States Minister Egan and all The
members Of the diplomatic corps attended
the opening of Balmaceda's congress, ex.
cept the German and Italian ministers.
The British, French, German and
italian governments. 1t Is under.
stood, have protested against be de-
cree closing to commerce. the various
ports now held by the insurgents Repre.
sentatives Of the insurrectionary party
claim that these ports produce o revenue
of 81, ,000, 600, and that there are 6o.00o
foreigners in the provinces which the
insurrectionists control.
Famine prices are said to be prevailing
at Iquique Meat Ii selling at 70 cents >
pound, potatoes at $40 bag and four -
$50 bag.
Rear Admiral McCann, commanding
the naval forces of the South Atlantic and
South Pacific stations, has sent report -
the secretary Of the navy In regard to AZ
fairs in Chile, dated Valparaiso, April =
1t says that German naval force OF nve
ships has been ordered to Chilean waters
and Is due about June 20. The admiral
says that the arrival Of the United States
steamer Baltimore at Valparaiso attracted
much attention and had good effect.
PASAxA, Juno 4.--The Esmeralda has
arrived here.
SAN FRancrsco, June 4--Mail advicssrs.
ceived here glve m account Of . battle
fought In valparaiso hsrso1 snsAwril =