Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-01

cussion by the Chileans relating to the
attitude OF the United States during the
war against Balmaceda. The letter re.
fers to the allegations OF the Chileans
that United States Minister Egan was
intimate with Balmaceda, and that his
sympathies were with the latter's gov
ernment, and that since Balmaceda's g
downfall, Egan's influence had protect
ed many political prisoners. The letter
states that it has been generally under
stood that the American minister In
tended opening a commercial house in
Valparaiso after the expiration OF bis
term OF Office, and made use OF his m
fluenee with the late government for
his future benefit.
Reference ia also made to the charges
that Admiral Brown of the United
States cruiser San Francisco, acted the
part of informant to Balmaceda con-
cerning the Congressionalists' move
ments, and had offered protection to
President-elect Vicuna, officers OF Bal
maceda's government and others. Con-
cerning some OF these charges, the adr
mirals letter as printed in the Fer
rocar.il, and republished in other Jour
mails, is given as follows
Nlf LEAR NIX. CdAN. L diu III lCVCiKS
OF your note of yesterday. In regard
to slanderous articles which have ap-
peared in several of the newspapers
relative to my going in this ship to tpe
vicinity cf Quinteros on the afternoon
OF the 10th ult., have to say that undpr
ordinary circumstances | would con-
cider it beneath my dignity as an Off ar
of the United States navy to notiee,
,,l o,xnh oh orS<4.r
as are made. However, will give ydu
in brief way circumstantial state
ment of the events OF the day:
As was my usual custom, went on
shore in citizens dress for walk at
about 80 a. M, and meeting govern
m ent official who spoke English | asked
him If there was any conflict near. He
replied at once: Eyes, sir; the OPPOSE
ton have made landing at Quinteros." I"
In order to verify his statement OF
miral Viel and he gave me the particu-
lars OF the landing. He said that al aH
early hour the report reached him by
telephone from Valparaiso that large
number of ships were entering Quinteros
bay, and at a. m. he received tele-
gram from Quinteros reporting that the
OPpOcibiOh WClO biiClCt anu WCAC ilbhiA<
a landing. This telegram gave the
names of the men-of-war, and stated that
there were five transports and three or
four small steamers in the expedition.
This was not held as secret, for every
one on the streets OF Valparaiso knew It
as soon as l. Admiral Viel told me that
the advance Of the opposition would be
contested by large force of government
onA fhof hot "a xuns,IA ha fr,,f
near Quinteros.
l came afioat and informed the Ger
man admiral, Valois, and the senior
British officer, Capt. st. Clair, of my
intention OF going to Quinteros, and at
the same time said would take an bffi-
Ger from their vessels If they desired to
send one. Admiral Valois did so.
/ reached Quinteros bay at about $3.50
D M, and seeing no evidence of battle,'
came back to this port, where we an
chored ut about pm. sent an officer
on shore with cabiegram, which he
had to take to the intendencia to be ap-
proved. My message to the secretary
Of the navy was in code, go no one knew
its purport. The officer who went ON
shore told me that every one
knew that the opposition had
reached the Aconcagua river; in fact,
he obtained more information than ]
had. All knew was that the landing
had been made, and that no fighting
had taken place within sight of the
ships. No information was given by me
OF what had observed, and the crew of
the boat which went on shore were eau
toned not to answer any questions.
On the afternoon OF the Goth ultimo
called in uniform on Admiral Montt and
Colonel Bolley and renewed my
acquaintance with them which had
been made at Iquique. | was
cordially received by both Of the gen.
tlemen. At that time l explained to
Senior Montt all the facts connected with
my visit to Quinteros. So thus | say
officially, that no one except German
officer, other than those belonging to
my ship, were on board at the time.
Yours, very truly,
GEORGE Brown,
Rear-Admiral. U. S. N,
United States Flagship San Francisco.
VALPARAISO, Chile, Sept. s.
The correspondent states that the ex-
actness of Admiral Browns letter has
been questioned by Chilean journals,
and that the admiral's presence is not
o..o,to tI1 CIs11o, ~a1,la