The record-union., 1891-10-22
Special to the Rrcorp-uN1oS.

special to the RECoRD-UNIoN
SANTIAGO Chile, Oct. 21.-Returns
from the election show an overwhelming
defeat of the Clerical party. The Liber-
ais have large majority in the Electoral
College, the duties of the members of
which are to great extent similar to
those of Presidential Electors in the
United States, with the important differ
ence that the members themselves select
and appoint the Chief of State. The pop
ularity of the Liberal party is shown by
the fact that it has elected thirty candi-
dates for the Senate, while the Clericals
elected two. In the Chamber of Deputies
the Liberals will have control of the
House with majority of thirty, the re-
turns showing the election of 50 Liberals
and 80 Clericals.
THE ATTACK ON AMERICANS.
VALPARAISO, Oct. 21.-The condition of
two of the six sailors from the Baltimore.
who were wounded in the cowardly at
tack by the Chilean man-of-war's men
and the rabble last week, is now consid-
cred critical. The names of the injured
Americans are Hamilton. Talbot, Turn
bull, Anderson, Davidson and Painter.
Captain Schley of the Baltimore has again
been assured by the Intendente of the
city that he will make thorough inyesti-
CATION into the affair and punish all
Chileans who are shown to have taken
part in the assault on our men. So far as
che matter has already been looked into.
all facts go to prove that gross cruelty
was practiced upon the Americans, and
that the murderous assault was altogether
unprovoked.
Every Government official who has ex-
rOTasSa1 ~
said that he regretted the occurrence very
much, and hoped that the aggressors
would be severely punished.
An investigation by Captain Schley
confirms the report that the mob was
composed of Chilean sailors and boat
men, and that the attack was planned.
1t IS now alleged that Regan was shot by
a policeman. The American sailors Were
assaulted at various points throughout
the city. A number of foreigners, not
Americans, will testify to the killing of
Regan. In justice to the ChlIeanS, it
must be said, that information has been
recently received to the effect that that a
few OF their army and naval officers and
seamen displayed bravery in trying to
shield the Baltimores men from the fury
of the mob. The better educated Chile
ans express great regret at the event. In
no case was one of our men armed, and
all the injured were stabbed in the back,
Captain Schley advises the coming here
Of the Admiral to aid by his presence in
seeing that full justice is done to the vic
Tins of the cowardly, blood-thirsty rob-
berS.
MORE FRIENDLY FEELING.
LONDON, Oct. 21.-A Valparaiso corre-
spondent of the Times says: The Chill
can authorities show more friendly feel
ing toward the American sailors than
was expected. The Intendente assures
me that the report that the Captain of the
United States warship Baltimore con-
suited him IN regard to the safety of land
ing men, is without foundation. The
imprisoned sailors will be released to-
morrow, if bail is given. The Chileans
wounded in the riot are doing well.
1t is stated that the Santiago Govern
ment is considering the possibility of
granting general amnesty to political
prisoners, except those accused of crimes
and acts of cruelty. The Chilean Lega-
ton in Paris has been notified that the
affair of the refugees at the American Lee
cation in Santiago presents no question
of gravity. No claims for indemnity
have yet been lodged by foreigners.
Money for the payment of the January
coupons of the Chilean debt has been sent
to Europe.