Arizona republican., 1891-05-08
IT IS DEVELOPING. The Itata Is Turned Into a Man-of- War. Story of the Kidnapped
 Marshal. Mysterious Orders Issued to the Charleston by Secretary
 Foster.

parture of the Chilian steamer 1tata last evening and subsequent develop ments caused considerable excitement. Deputy Marshal Spencer, whose real name is Spaulding, returned this even- ing and made a statement today. Deputy Spaulding says the first intima- tion he had of the vessels preparation to leave was a nasty movement on the part of the crew, and when the captain invited him to his cabin he was sur prised to find the steamer under full headway. He then made the following statement:
 Going into the captains cabin he was joined by three passengers. They exhbi- ted revolvers and askedif was armed. l said no, have contraband goods on board. He then pointed his finger to his throat and said: "See this is what it means" l was so dumbfounded that l could not answer. He then called two of the crew and they stood guard near the door, each armed. He then told me not to be alarmed, but that if 1 went out of the cabin that he would not be responsible for what would happen, tell ing me that if attempted to give sign or tried to jump overheard he would not be responsible for the result.
 About this time noticed them lifting out of the hold four small steel canon, which they immediately placed in posi- tion, three of them on the forward part of the vessel and one after, all four of which guns they loaded in my presence. The captain then stated he intended putting me off at Ballast Point. He then led me out of the cabin, followed by his companions. On reaching the bridge, I found on deck below 100 Chilians, all armed to the teeth, each having repeating rife and revolver, dressed in uniform of caps and jackets. The captain laughed and said: "See, we have changed to a man-oi-war." l looked at the pilot and said: Are you going to guide the ship out?" The cap tain said, "No," exhibiting revolver, "this is going to guide it." By this time we were nearing the entrance to the harbor and the captain gave orders to the crew to put of ladder, which he did, and escorted me to it and said "You must excuse me for putting you to this annoyance, as 1 am not in com mand of this ship" The Itata then passed out of the bay, heading north.
 MT. Spaulding said he protested to being made a prisoner during the pas. sage of the vessel out of the harbor, and also to leaving the ship while in posses. sion of the United States Government, but they paid no attention to his pro. test and kept him prisoner until they arrived at the spot where they intended to put him off.
 It is claimed that when the Itata left the harbor, and when about ten miles out, she was overtaken by another steamer from off Coronado, which fired two guns and passed out of sight in company of the Itata.
 From what was seen, it does not seem they were friendly disposed. Two de- serters from the Chilian Steamer Itata were seen today, and in an interview stated that being tired of staying aboard they got away. They say positively that the big warship Esmeralda accom- panied the Itata and is now awaiting the return of the latter between here and Cape St. Lucas.
 It was learned that Captain Mauzeum is only employed to navigate the ship and that the real commander is native Chilian.
 The United States man-of-war Omaha arrived in port at noon from Mazatlan Her arrival caused some excitement, as it was supposed she had been ordered here on account of the recent trouble She will take coal and leave for tht north in few days.
 SAN FRANCISCO, May 7.-The Aha Cal fornia has positive information that the United States Steamer Charleston vii sail for San Diego, tomorrow, in pursui, of the Chilian Ship Itata. The Score tary of the Treasury telegraphed orderl today, and the Charleston left Mar, Island today and anchored off San Fran cisco. Her ostensible purpose in com ing down is to go outside and try he guns. The officers and men have beer ordered to be on board at 8 o'clock to morrow mornino