The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-03
THE OFFICIAL ORDER.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Sir: When the United States flagship san
Francisco is ready for sea you will proceed with
her to the waters OF Chile. South America, re-
lieve Rear Admiral Mccain, ana project Ameri-
can Interests The duty imposed calls for The
stoppage OF COMMUNICATION, the dep rtmenl is
without authentic details In reference 10 the
condition of affairs, and you will, therefore, be
compelled TO rely chiefly upon your own judg-
Eent in The execution OF these orders.
The Chilean Minister at Washington has
sent the following to the Department of
State:
] regret TO inform you of the revolt of a division
this month. The Government has declate d the
feyoted squadron outawed and instructs m rs me TO
of the rebels In regard TO foreigners.
THE SECOND ORDER.
On March 4th the Navy Department sent
Rear Admiral McCann the following:
The insurgent vessels, although outawed by
the Chilean Government. are not pirates unless
committing acts OF piracy. Observe strict neu-
iraty. Take no part in the troubles further
than to protect American interests Take what
ever measures necessary to prevent injury by
the insurgent vessels to the lives or property of
American citizens. including American tee-
graph cables. Endeavor to delay bombardment
by the Insurgents until American citizens and
property have been removed Use force. II
necessary only as a last resort and when serious
injury Is threatened. American vessels seized
be recovered forcibiy, but you should invest gate
the matter fully before taking extreme meas
uIe5. AS 1urtner GUIDE you are directed:
EXPLICIT DIRECTIONS.
FIrst-To abstain from proceedings which
shall be In the nature Of assistance to either
party or from which sympathy with either party
may be Inferred.
Second-1n reference TO ships hich have been
declared outlawed by the Chean Government,
II such ships attempt TO commit injuries or dep.
relations upon the persons or property of Amer
leans, Interfere TO whatever extent necessary 10
prevent such acts; you must not interfere ex-
cept for the protection Of the lives or property
OF Americans.
Third-properiy belonging to Americans
seized by the insurgents, for which no just salts
faction has been rendered, Is liable 10 forcible
recovery, but use force only as last resort.
Fourth-Should the bOmbardment of any
place ny which American interests may be en-
dangered be threatened or attempted by such
ships, you Will require them 10 refrain from
b0mbardment until American life ana property
demand.
Flilh-In reference to granting asylum. your
ships VIII not. OF course, lie made the refuge for
| criminals. In the case OF persons other than
| criminals, they will afford shelter wherever il
may be needed; to Americans first OF ALL and ia
others, including political refugees, as far as the
| claims OF humanity may require and the service
| upon which you are engaged Will permit. The
| obligation TO afford political refugees an asylum
| Is In general pure humanity, and should not be
continued beyond the urgent necessities OF the
| whereby the plans OF the con;ending factions
| may be faciita ed. You are not TO encourage
| apply TO you your action will be governed by thu
| considerations OF humanity aud The exigencle!
/ OF service on which you are engaged. Here FOL
lows detailed instructions as 10 what may b
| considered piracy, etc. The United State
| steamer Baltimore. now EN- route TO the Pacihc
| Is assigned 10 duty on the station under you
command. The instructions were signed b.
| Secretary Tracy. On February 22d Admira
| McCain issued strong proclamation OF neu
| lraity, III which he warned the officers and mel
| to be most guarded In conversation with out
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