New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-30

creased her already large debt, ana the DuSh''' "
the coast and Of the nitric Islands which was 'o'
/ rupted, is only just beginning to be resumed'
At ting Office of W. X. Grace Co., firm whose III.
terests in Chill are large and we'll known, II was sau
yesterday that news. except Of strictly business
character, had been received. At Flint & Co.'S INC
other leading Gillian firm. the same statement WIS
made one merchant. largely engaged in trade WIN
Cmn said: "Thc statement OF Julio Foster. than
trouble between the United states and Chill would en-
danger our scheme Of reciprocity with other sontH
American nations is all rubbish. Chill Is cordially
hated by all the other South American nations. shc
has fought with Bolivia and Peru and threatened war
with the Argentine. In all her dealings with other
South American Powers, she has been so arrogant that
cro is not one that loves her. She believes herself 70
be the strongest and most civilized Power IN soutn
America and is Jealous of the influence OF the un'tcd
STATES A chastlscmcnt OF Chill by the United States
would be Just what would delight the ot1er souA
American nations"
The Yorktown which is on her way to Chill coaled
nt st. Thomas and is supposed to have left Bama oy
this time The Boston Is soon expected TO be neafu
from at st. Lucia.
.In case Of actual hosttes with Chilli" pa'al
officer said Yesterday eve should be under great dis
advantage on the coal question ship bouno from
the east coast around to the Pacific would have 10 DC
accompanied by collier and would have 10 taRc co@
from il at sea- n difcut operation, though beheVe
Il could be done In good weather. AS 1t Is now, our
Now-York either at st. Thomas Danish port or NJ
St. Lucia an English fortified coaling station. Then
they take coal again at Bahia, Brazilian port and III
the case Of some OF them, again at RIO Janeo or ae
MontevldeO The coaling station in the strnts is az
Sandy Point Chilan coslng station in the straits OF
Magellan"
In case of an emergency requiring the further
strengthening of the Pacific Squadron there are seven
vessels of the new Navy which could be got to sea
within tle next ten days. and could reach valparaiso
within forty days thereafter. These arc:
The Newark 4,Os3 tons displacement, armed with
twelve 6-nch breechloadng rifles four 6pounder iour
3.pounder and two 1poundcr rapid firing guns TWO
37-millmetre Hotchkss. revolving cannon and four
Gatlings She is now at Boston, being made ready for
service as flagship Of the South Atlantic Squadron.
The Chicago 800 tons displacement, armed with
four 8lnch eight Ginch and two onch breech-loadng
rifles two G-pounder and two 1-pounder rapidh1nS
g,ins; four 47millmere and two 37millmetre iIoch-
kiss revolving and two Gatlings She is at
present Reer-Admlral John G.. Walkers flagship.
The Philadelphia, Rear. Admiral Bancroft Gherardps
flagship Of the North Atlantic Squadron; 4,324 tons
displacement; carries the armament as the
Newark She is at the Navy Yard, and Is practically
ready to start for cruise in the West indies, first
going to PoIt-au-Prince, this trip having been an
nounced by the Navy Department within the last three
days
The Atlanta one of the vessels Of the
Squadron Of Evolution, which rumor had it
yesterday was about to be detached for
duty I'm Chan waters She is OF 3,169 tons dsplace-
ment, and sister ship to the Boston, on her way
to Chill. Her armament consists Of two sinch and
two 6+nch breech-loadng rifles two 6-pounders two
3-pounders, and two 1-pOunder rapd-fring guns two
47-millmetre and two 37-millmetre revolving cannon
and two Gatlinss She is at the Navy Yard, and be-
sides coaIng would need not more than week to get
ready for sea.
The Concord is ore of the row third cruisers
: NJ disnla She carries n
battery Of six 6-nch brcech loading rifles; two g.
FOUNDERS, two 3pounders and one 1-pounder rapid
firing gun; two 37-millImetre Hotchkiss revolving
cannon, and two Gatlings. She has few minor re
pairs TO her engines yet ta be made but the Longest
delay her starting would be replace the steering
quadmnt which broken when coming ont o.
drydocH few days ago, owing TO the caiSson Of th:
dock not filing promptly. She IS sister vessel to
the Yorktown, now on her way to Chill.
The Bennington sister vessel to the Concord is
also at the Navy Yard, and could be got TO within
after orders should be given for tha:
purpose. She hns the sams armament rs the Concord
except that sh, carries eight 5-inch instead Of six
C-inch breech-lcading rifles.
Tho Pctrel. which is about ready 70 start for her
cruise on the Asiatlc station, Is also at the Navy
Yard and could be sent Mt 10 Chill II occasion
should require IT She is small vessel Of 800 tons
displacement only. being intended for light daught
service She carries battery Of four 6lnch bTcech
rapid firing gun two 37-millimetre IIOtchhiss guns
and two Gatngs.
Tie historic old Kearsarge is another vessel that
might be made available and coud be got away from
the Navy Yard within week. She IS in commission
as one Of the three remaining vessels of the North
Atlantic Squadron. Her battery consists Of four 9ineh
smOOthbOrcs, two 5-inch muzzle-l0adlng nhes, one
go FOUNDER brcechlOading rifle one Jlncn Dreech-
loader two 20 rOundcr brceclOlders and one Gatlng.
The MlantonOmoh the double tlTTeted monitor when
was put into commission Tuesday, Is one OF the most
foVpt dahi
Of u month yet Tic delay would be due TO the fitting
Of her guns In the turres. There Is much machinery
and mostly Of modern development attached to these
guns and ii requires time 30 make the final adjust
ments. Could two such vessels as she have entered
Charleston Harbor when Sumter was first threatened
fhev would prevented the erection OF works FOR
the bombardment of that stronghold and world have
held tbe position against the enenv Throughout the
war UcsideS the four 10inch rneS-two In each
turret-the vessel carries secondary battery OF TWO
6p2qdeIs and T two @ PGGer Ptaec 'TS hs cs
carry coal CROUCH steam from port to port between
here and the Pacific Coast, and She has maximum
The Dolphin now at Norfolk out Of commission and
being repaired to take the place OF the late amened
Despatch could bc got ready for service in Chill within
month She IS Of ,485 tons dspaccme' and carries
a battery of one 6-inch brecch loading nhe two s.
FOUNDER rapdfring guns four 4'-milimctTe hotchhSs
guns and two Gatl!ags.
Shord occasol require 1t the cruiser Charleston.
e flagship Of the Aate and aS k0De at n the .E es ~
Chill; Sic has bettery the same Us thu; the Batmoe
The Lancaster, which IS Oh ler way TO the Aslatic,
could also no interrupted at Cape Town and sent acr9sS
sn,3SE1 S9S9 consists e saf Of @dn loading cs and
rapid firing guns The Marion, one Of the old wooien
third rates and with battery similar to that Of the
Tho Asiatic SQUADRON. This would leave the Alsrt.
Alliance. MonOcacv and Paos 10 look after the Amer-
| can interests In China and Japan.
THE CHILIAN NAVY.