Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-31

troops of the United States. In night attacl
on one OF Garza's bands-made BY few mel
under Capt. John g. Bourke--Corp. Edstrou
| OF the third U. s. cavalry was killed.
RECIPROCITY THRIvEs
The clause which was added to the McKinle,
tariff bill providing for reciprocity has brought
forth rich fruit during the past year. In Janu
airy Spain agreed to proposals. for the negotia-
non OF q treaty OF reciprocity with Cuba In June
venezuela responded to the reciprocity act. while
IN August treaty was made with San Domingo
and the preliminary steps taken for a treaty
with Mexico. BY December reciprocity treat
les had been concluded with Trinidad. Barba'
docs, Demerara, Jamaica, British West Indies
and British Guiana and Brazil
THE AMERICAN HOO.
The Agricultural Department during the
year has won large-sized victory in having
the stigma on American cattle and hogs re.
moTed. In March the Hamburg embargo on
American cattle was removed. Germany re-
moved the prohibition of American pork in
April. while France followed suit in July. plac-
ing dGty OF 70 francs per iUO kllos, ana the
Denmark prohibition was withdrawn in Sep
tenlber and that of Italy in October.
SOME NEW MINISTER'S.
Several new foreign ministers have presented
their credentials to this country during the
year. Coco Taleno came from Japan; DR..
Salvador de Mendonca, from Brazil; Senior del
SalaS, from Peru Senior Don Patres, from
Guatemala: Manual L. Morales from Salvador:
DR.. Won Uollebcn comes from Germany and
VI. Paternotre from France.
During the year the international monetary
conference met in Washington.
THE WAR IN CHILE.
The year 1891, like its long limo Of prede-
cessors. has no. been without. its bloodshed
The main fighting of the year has taken place
i'll Chile, where the government was overthrow
and q new one set up. Balnaceda, the presi-
dent OF Chile, from being the idol of the entire
nation had early in the year arrayed against
himself 4 strong and formidable party. most Of
the leaders being members of the congress
When, therefore. in January Balmaccda dis
solved congress and set up practical dictator
ship revolt was immediate. Almost the en-
tire navy went over to the insurgents, while the
army remained loyal. The insurgents took
possession Of the upper provinces, rich in the
nitrate mines, and began blockading the
ports OF the country. In January Corouel was
bombardcd. Balmaceda's trouble in the carly
portion OF the year was an inability to get at
the insurgents and every effort was strained by
his government to purchase q navy. The in.
surgents, however, steadily grew in strength
and advanced their lines closer and closer
before january was over they had occupied La
Serena, lquique and other towns. The Coy
eminent recaptured Iquique. bu. the ;nsur-
Az FelOOh II. ana ZpU women
and children persisted in the ruins of the build
inBs which were wrecked by the soldiers. In
the same month number OF the government
troops shot their officers and went over to the
iisurgcnt force. The Ba.maceda troops were
defeated in bloody battle at Pogo Amonte in
haFeh and again In April at Copiapo In
the same month The iusurgent war
snip Biauco EncaEIda was blown up by tor
podoes and 200 lives lost. In the following
months moro government troops deserted to
the insurgents, and in June the insurgents &C.
tVt!eG ilitsco. In August Valparaiso sur
loH 'STef. 10 the victorious insurgents. the gov
trnrient losing $50 men in the battle. At the
end % the month the insurgents occupied
santiago and Blimaceda forced to hide
tor MS life. III September the tragedy was
played OFT by BainlacedG committing suicide
to - old falling into The hands OF lis enemies
Foreign nations generally recognize the new
Chilean government, which was perfected by
the election of Jorge Mcntt Is president.
OTHER REVOLUTIONS.
less bloody revolution occurred in Brazil.
President Fonscca i'll November declared Il die
taiorship and revolt occurred. Active pvepa-
rationj for war we're commenced, but Da ron-
&c repeEtet- and icsiSHeS. tie presidenc-
In January the Portuguese garrison al Oporto
revoited anu proclaimed the republic. The re-
Volt, however, wat, speedily sGbduod.
In February 1000 OF Osnian Digna's force
vas Killed m battle with the Egyptians i,
Iokan.
IN APRIL the Miranzai i'll the Punjab revolted
against British rate. but were suDdued after
several bloody battles.
THE INDIAN AFFAIR
Our own little war with the Indians at Pine
Ridge AGENCY, which came over from last year.
was settled. In January a Gordon of troops
".'% thrown around the hostiles which was
gradually tight-ned. driving the braves into
the agency. Lieut.. Casey OF the twenty
i'i.IiGtrr vas killed. near Pine Ridge. Before
January was oyc. the hostiles had been driven
inio Pine Ridge and had como in. A delegation
i. terw"rG visited Washington 70 !av their
grievances before the authorities. \ new ,love
4. the Indian question was the order ssued by
Secretary Proctor in March authorizing the en-
llstment OF 1909 Indians in the army.
WORLDS FAIR.
Work on the worlds fair in Chicago to be
held In 1892 has progressed during the year.
the grading OF the grounds was begun ea-ly in
February and the actual work has been carried
on vigorously. The legislatures OF nearly all
the states have voted appropriations for ex-
hibits. and where no appro prIations have been
made outside efforts have raised funds tor the
purpose. In April france. England and Hon.
duras accepted the invitation tC the fair and
the other nations have nearly all fallen Ia line
italy has been an exception. A distinguished
countries and aroused additional interest in
the project During the wear many religious
bodies have petitiouei against Sunday OPEN
ing of the fair. In June many members 0. the
diplomatic corps visited the grounds at Chi.
cago and were iavishly entertained. The
present Congress is to be asked for -, 600. 600
appropriation Tor size fair.
TIE NEW NAVY.
Still further steps have been taken to build
up an American Eayy worthy OF the name
Early in the year the Newark was accepted
the keeis of cruisers and 6 laid and a .40o 600
contract for arInor placed. In February the
gun boat Bennington was tested and broke all
records on her power tests. In March the
cruisers Philadelphia and san Francisco we're
formally accepted and in May the dynamite
SUNS OF The Nesuyias were tested. with fair re-
suits. Cramp Sous were awarded the con-
tract fo- cruiser No. l3 in Jnly and in August o
contract for 100 high-power guns WAS given the
bethlehem iron works. In the same mon ia the
new Simm5- Edison torpedo boat went through
"A successful test. Excellent results were OBJ
taincd in September from six-inch riied guns
bG,l. at the Washington navy yard. The
steamer Despatch was wrecked off Assateague
IN September. NIckel-plgte armor was success
fully tested In the same month. In December
the cruiser New York, the 2,OOO-tOn cruiser
Montgomery and gun boat No. 5were launched.
LADoE TROUBLES.
The year has been far from free from labor
troubles. either at home or abroad. Strikes
have been frequent and often accompanied by
violence Probably the two most important
labor troubles in this country were the great