The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-11
English Attempt to Stir Up
Passions of Chileans.
ATTACK ON SCHLEY AND EGAN.
Great States of Brazil in 0pen Re.
belliOn Against da FOnseca.
Inc Dictator Seems to Be In the Un-
fortunate Predicament of the Late
Balmaceda-Movemen of American
ships-Reciprocfty with San Domingo

CHICAGO, Nov. 10-The News' Washing
ton City correspondent says the govern
ment has determined, in case Chile does
not proffer an explanation of the Balti-
more affair soon, to make another and
peremptory demand. If Chile still fails,
all available vessels IN the United States
navy are to be concentrated in Valparaiso
harbor, and to this end number of ves-
sells will De withdrawn from the foreign
squadrons. If this demonstration has no
effect it will be for congress TO act.
LONDON, Nov. l0.-The Santiago corre-
spondent of the Times telegraphs long
diatribe against false Chilean news sent by
correspondents or invented in America.
Taking his text from the report of the
blowing up of the Baltimore, he says:
Since the arrival of American warships here
we have had, in addition to the scandal created
by rowdy diplomacy, an unseemly squabble
among American correspondents respecting the
authorship of false kilograms published in
America. These quarrels tend to place America
in an unenviable light. 1t is necessary
to call attention to the disregard
by American officials here of the pacific orders
alleged to have been sent from Washington
City. These orders give the text of the ostensi-
bic instructions previously sent to maintain the
strictest neutrality during the Chilean civil
war. Owing either to their knowledge of the
secret intentions OF the Washington City cabi-
net or from other motives, Minister Egan, Com
mander Schley and the American consul con-
tinue to show the bitterest anirus against the
congressionalist government publicly. 1t is
notorious that Minister Egan's attitude and
acts continue to be such as may prove rupture
of friendly relations between the two coun-
tries
Viewed in connection with late- events, Com
mander schley's landing of sailors
on October is ceases to bear the
aspects of thoughtless imprudence. The
preparation of the Baltimore for action at mid
night in friendly port was an insult to the
dignity and good faith to Chile and more so still
are the declarations Commander Schley has just
made In several quarters, that war between
the United States and Chile is inevitable. The
American consul at Valparaiso is spreading
similar reports and adds that a strong
United States squadron is coming here. The
consequence of this official flibustering Ia that
warships of other nations, which were about to
leave Chile, have been ordered to remain. These
deliberate provocations will not make the Chile
government abandon its correct judicial atti
tude. There is. repeat, absolutely no hostile
feeling in Chile against the United States, but
such feeling may be brought about unless more
prudence is displayed.
The Captain OF the Itata speaks with enthu-
siasm of the public sympathy he received in
strong contrast with the vexing conduct of
American officials. The captain OF the Es-
meralda reports that Washington City orders
prevented him from coaling at Acapulco, and
thus the Esmeralda was prevented for weeks
from assisting the congressionalsts.
Minister Egan has already congratulated Ad-
mral Montt upon his election as president.
This is a diplomatic blunder, Admiral Montt
being the only candidate for the presidency. 1t
is unfair, however, to attribute this pardonable
mistake to Minister Egan's desire to further
interfere with the affairs of Chile.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 10.-The Gre
dentials of Senior Montt, the Chilean min
lister, have arrived from Santiago. 1t Is
not known at the department when the
minister will be presented to the president.