The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
CHILTS CAPITAL CAPTURED.
The InSursent General On His Way 10
ASSUME Control Of Santiago.
CHILIANS SORE OYER THE ITATA AFFAIR
The Turn of Events May Prove UnfayorabIe
10 Our Commercial Interests when
the Congressionalists Take Charge.

NEW YORK, August S1.-ISpecial AT the
Office of Flint Il Co. it was said to-day that
they had not received any adyices concerning
the reports that Santiago haG been captured
by the insurgents. 1t was said, however.
that it was not at all improbable that Balma-
ceda's forces had been demoralized and that
there was a general disintegration "If the
capital is not already taken," said MIR. Flint.
1T is only matter Of short time when 1t will
be taken" No reports have been received by
W. r. Grace & Co.
THAT ITATA AFFAIR.
Manager Fowler, Of W. r. Grace & Co.. said
that III his opinion the recent turn of events
IN Chill Will prove unfavorable 10 our CON-
merclal interests there He believes that the
position taken by tho United States in the
ltata affair has seriously displeased the Con-
gressionalsts. and that il will be some time
before they have forgotten it.
SITUATION UNCHANGED.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. August Sl.-The Chill
ian situation so far as the United States Gov
ernment is advised has not changed within
the past twenty-fOur hours. The dispatch re-
ceived to-day merely confirms the reported
overthrow OF Balmaceda and throw but little
additional light on the affair. No steps have
been taken towards recognizing the insurgent
party as the ruling party of Chill.
- Neither Chilian Minister Lazcano or the
Congressional ENJOYS Messrs. Montt and
Foster were at the State Department today.
Secretary Blaine is kept constantly advised
by Acting Secretary Wharton of the Chjlian
situation.
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.
The following official dispatches were re-
ceiyed here to-day.
VALPARAISO, August 80, 1891.
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington. d. c.:
The President of Chill has surrendered the
government to tho Chilian General Beoue-
dano and he has left Santiago Valparaiso is
well organized. The foreign forces have re-
embarked.
lSigned.l Brown, Admiral
"VALPARAIso. August 30.
Blaine, Washington. ID. c.:
Balmaceda has turned over the govern
ment 10 Baquedano and fled Canto goes to
Santiago tonight to assume control until ar
rival OF Junta from lQuique. Good order
here
IS'gnedl "McCREARY. Cousul."
Relief and Enjoyment.
by Cable to The Tines
LONDON. August 3l.-The Peruvian inter
ests in England have been greatly strength
ened by the news from Chill as the English
bondholders hope and expect that thsy will
now be able to keep firm hold. not only on
Lima but also on Santiago. Peru has stood
aloOf in the war. but the dominant party in
Chill is sure TO have paramount
influence in Peru in view Of the
PROSTATE condition of The latter country
ia not recovering from the disastrous
war which resulted ia thelos7 Of ts nitrate dis
trlcts IL was feared by the English parties
interested that in the event Of Balmaceia's
success he might turn over tho vast and
profitable nitro beds to Americans to the
detrment of Europeans. thus causing loss
ot several millions a year 10 England. All
this now being swept aside. the consequent
Ielef and rejoicing are very great.