The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-31
BALMACEDA IN HIDING.
The Tyrant Flies Away From
Victorious Rebels.
SCENES AT SANTIAGo'S FALL.
The City in the Hands of an Incendi-
ary and Lawless Mob.
valuable Property Wantonly DESTROYED
Europeans Rejoice at the Turn Az
fairs Have Taken--AdmiraI Brown
Protects Americans.

New York, Aug. 30-The Herold's cable
advice of the date of August 30 says the
congressional army took formal possession
OF Santiago tonight, and practically the
last act in the bloody drama of the revolu-
ton which has torn Chile to pieces for the
past seven months has closed.
The capital city was in the hands of a
bioodthirsty mob last night and while it
was unable to satisfy its murderous in
stincs, it destroyed vast amount of
property.
As soon as the news reached Santiago
yesterday of the overwhelming defeat of
the government troops on the heights of
Pacila and the fall of Valparaiso and the
people knew that Balmaceda's power was
gone, their enmity to his government
broke forth. The cry was raised that the
president should be killed. and the mob
started for his house. 1t grew in numbers
and fury as it went through the streets,
and by the time it reached the executive
mansion everything was ripe for
bloody deeds. Short shrift would
have been allowed the president had
he been caught. The blood thirsty fury of
the mob was baked Then the desire for
revenge found vent iii the application of
the torch. Soon Balmaceda's house was
mass of flames. Before it had been de-
stroyed the mob marched off to the house
OF Senior Quay, ex-minister of the interior
and an ardent Balmacedist and set fire to
his house. Then the residences of Balma-
cedas other general, Barbosa, Senors
Mckenna and Eastman, the government
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prominent officials houses were burned to
the ground. The city was panic-stricken.
business was suspended and people out
side the mob kept close TO their houses.
The police, fire department and army was
demoralized and made no attempt to MAIN
tain order
Balmaceda when he heard of the fall of
valparaiso sent for General Baquedano,
commander of the government troops in
Santiago to meet him. A council of war
was held at Valasquez at which Bal
maceda and the leading Balmacedists
were present. The situation was thoroughly
canvassed, and it was decided to sur
render the capital. Baquadeno was given
charge of the city and authorized to ar
range the terms of surrender
Word was sent General Canto that all
the troops in Santiago had declared ad-
heslon to the congressional party and
that Santiago was at his disposal. The
Chanaral regiment was ordered TO proceed
to Santiago to assist the government troops
in keeping order and tC prepare barracks for
1900 additional troops. Accompanying
the regiment was Senor Altimirano, who
will for the present act as intendent for
the capital.
1t is learned that the city of Santiago is
in a terrible state. In addition to the
destruction done by the mob it is threat
ened with the presence of all the desperate
characters in the surrounding country.
General Baguadeno has posted the i'm
perial regiment in Gordon about the city
to prevent the outlaws from entering the
city, but it is an almost hopeless task.
General Canto and staff have left Val
paraiso for Santiago with additional
troops.
The new chief of police of Santiago and
a new railroad administrator have been
appointed.
1t is asserted on good authority that
Balmaceda went by special train to Tai
cahuano yesterday. There he will make
connection with the Condell and the I'm
perial and in one of these vessels make for
Buenos Ayres or Montevidio. Ii this is so
he will probably escape.
Comparative order has been restored in
this city. Rioters caught in their work
were summarily dealt with, MANY being
shot. But rioting was not stopped until
property worth $l,s00,000 had been de-
stroyed.
Many tyrannical acts have been perpe-
trated here since January by the govern
ment, and every war ship in the bay
has its quota of refugees This gave
rise to bitter feeling on the part of
the congressional party particularly
against Americans, Tor Admiral Brown
had given asylum to many unpopular Off
cials on board the San Francisco and Ral-
timore.
Admiral Brown this afternoon had a
long conference with the junta leaders
and irritation against Americans has been
subdued. The junta is exceedingly anx-
ious to secure recognition from the
United States and is now hopeful that il
will be accorded to them. Numbers of of
ficials have been arrested but such have
been assured fair trial before proper au-
thorities when quiet is restored.
Montt and General Canto say there will
be no measures taken towards the
formation OF the new government
until all the members of the iunta
arrive here from Iqu1que. 1t is hardly
probable an election will be held for some
time and in the meantime the iunta will
be in control.
WASHINGTON CRY. Aug. 30.-A disnatch
dated Valparaiso August % has been re-
ceived at the navy department from Rear
Admiral Brown. 1t says:
The insurgents have possession of the CITY of
Valparaiso. 1t WAS taken yesterday morning
after very sanguinary engagement. The gov
ernment had the advantage OF good position,
but exercised bad generaiship. The troops
were disafected. Insurgent ships were rot
present, and the forts were not engaged. lynch.
with three second class torpedo boats. was cap
tured.
The foreign admirals demanded 8 guarantee
for the protection of the lives and property of
foreign subjects ! have 100 men at the con-
sulate. Many refugees are aboard. The pro-
visional president is here
The following dispatch was received this
afternoon by Montt. one of the congress
sional envoys:
loUIoUE. Aug So-The iunta of the congress
sional government is en- route Tor Santiago todSy
tSignedl ERRAzuRIZ
The dispatch from Admiral Brown 10
the navy department was the only in
formation received here today by govern
ment officials of the situation in Chile.
Nothing further hiss been heard from the
consul at Valparaiso since his dispatch an
nouncing the surrender OF that city 10 the
insurgents, nor has anything been re-
ceived from Minister Egan at Santiago.