Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-05

would come to their assistance in order to
Pro,ect the nitrate beds, in which English
capltal is heavily invested They APP
American guns on the defences of Wall
paraiso would be the signal for counter
nre from English iron-clads. The extent
70 which the idea has taken possession Of
tne Chiiians is shown by recent episode
~ santiago, the inland capital Of the
country. Some leading chilians arranged
oinner party at the capital and carried
the English officers up there on special
ram. IN the course OF the meal after the
Cnllians had been warmed TO the fighting
point, one OF them proposed a toast couched
~ the most slurring language toward the
United States. 1t was so insoient in tone
tnat tne English officers fatty refused to
orinK IL, but their courtesy does not seem
20 have undeceiyed the Chilians in the
fatuous hope that they will have English
guns behind them if they see fit to insult
the United States. They are evidently
counting upon some such support in their
pravado, and 1t is this which has led them
TO reply to Minister Egan in tone which
one of the cabinet tersely summed up for
me to-day when asked him what inter
probation he put on it by saying. at simply
means that we may go to the DEVIL
SHE MAY YET COME TO HER SENSES.
a, The feeling among the few members of
tne diplomatic corps who are here is one
OF intense interest in the CHILEAN difficulty.
The special dispatches in the Herald, which
tell them more both of what is going m N
Chill and at the state departmen1 than
they can learn in any other way, arc
eargerly scanned as soon as the papcr
reaches here each morning The general
feeling is that Chill will ultimately come
70 her senses and that, if she is counting
upon English support in her indifference
m oh will h. IL
that Great Britain has no sympathy with
ner. These diplomatic gentlemen do not
ike to talk for publication. They saw that
1t would be highly improper, as their
countries are not concerned and they
would doubtless find it equally improper
III their countries We're concerned.
MINISTER EGAN's REPORT.
The following is the text Of the dispatch
From Minister Egan:
Minister of foreign affairs replies fiat
the government of the United States form
ulateS demands and advances thrents that
without being cast back with acrmony.
are not acceptable nor could they be
accepted in the present case or i'll any
other of like nature.
He does not doubt the sincerity. recti
tude or experiences of investigation on
board the Baltimore. but will recognize
only the jurisdiction and authority Of his
own country to judge and punish the
guilty in CHILEAN territory. He says the
administrative and Judicial authorities
nave been investigating the affair, that
Judicial investigation under CHILEAN law is
secret, and that the time is not yet arrived
to make known the result. When that
time does arrive he will communicate the
result, although he does not recognize any
other authority competent to judge crimi-
MAJ cases than that established by the
Gillian people.
Until the time arrives to disclose the
result of investigation he cannot admit
That the disorders in Valparaiso or the
silence OF his department should appear
as an expression Of unfriendhness toward
The government of the United States.
which might put in peril the friendly re.
Iations between the two countries.
SANTIAGO Chill, via GALVESTON, TEXAS,
Vet. 50.-Ihe Gillian authorities show no
disposition to recede from the defiant at
titude which they assumed in tine answer
10 the communication from the state de-
partment at Washington in regard to the
assault on the members Of the crew of the
United States cruiser Baltimore
Pedro Montt, the representative of the
provisional government at Washington
sent cable dispatch, which was received
to-day, urging the Junta to adopt a con-
iciiiatory policy and to move with great
10 effect.
fUp to date there has been no sign Of an
apology for the assault on the Baltimore's
nien and no reply has been made to Min
lister Egan's request for an immediate in
Vestigation of the affair. am at a loss to
account for the actions of some of the clear
headed Chilians in showing such a non.
conclllatory disposition in this matter ex-
Gcept on the presumption that they are in
nuenced by ignorant advisers or are dis
posed to give way to popular clamor.
While the American and other foreign
residents fully realize the gravity of the
situation and are fearful of other and per-
maps graver complications, the Gillian
public appear to have no conception of it.
Beyond the meagre facts which have been
published in the local papers, they are as
rule ignorant of what has occurred.
Much surprise is felt here among the
americans That the san Francisco has not
joined the Baltimore at Valparaiso.
RIGGIN SHOT BY POLICEMAN.
Several foreigners who witnessed the re-
cent night are ready to testify that Boat
SWANS Mate Riggin, the only man who
was killed outright in the fight, was shot
by policeman. Local paders studiously
refrain from commenting on the affair.
The funeral of Tnrnbul, the man who
aled from the effects of wounds received
N the attack, was not attended By any Of
the CHILEAN officials except an escort Of
police, who were sent to preserve order.
Captain Sehley of the baltimore, has an
piled to the intendente of Valparaiso Ia
protect the officers and men Of his Shin
who We're obliged to 20 ashore on neceS-
sary business. The intendente replied that
he was unable TO give any advice relative
to the Baltimore men coming ashore He
evades the question Of protection alto
gether.
Captain Schley does not intend to cease
attending to his necessary shore work
even if he has to arm and protect his own
men.