The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-01-19

nent official at the War Department, who
says time has not elapsed since the be-
ginning OF the unpleasantncss sufficient
TO allow of q contract for so many torpe-
does TO be closed and the goods TO be
finished and shipped.
REPORTED FIRING UPON THE YORKTOWN.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-A rumor was
IN circulation here tonight that the
Yorktown had been fired upon in the
harbor of Valparaiso by Chileans. It
caused great excitement for while, and
frequent calls were made on the AsSoci-
ated Press to ascertain if there was any
truth in it. When the story was reported
to Secretary Tracy he treated it very
lightly He added that he had no news
to communicate to the press tonight.
CHILE WILL NOT BACK DOWN.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 1S.-Authentic adj
vices from reliable sources in Chile state
that among the common people of that
country the talk is that war will result.
The ChileanS have 10 idea that their
Government will back down or rctracI
any word or act. They consider them
selves strong, and expect additional
strength from England. They agree that
the United States navy is able to wipe
their vessels Oft the face of the ocean,
but they doubt not their ability to secure
recognition from England. or to secure
some Of England's warships by purchase.
Ii the informant Is correct, representa-
tiVeS of the Chilean Government are now
i'll England working on both propo-
sitions.
According to orders received to-day
the cruiser Charleston will sail on Tues
day CIR Wednesday for San francisco.
She is simply awaiting the arrival of the
new paymaster and surgeons.
DR.. j. ID. Parker arrived this evening
from Philadelphia and reported to Adj
miral Brown that he will go with the
Charleston. The paymaster was ex-
pected last night, but as he did not arrive
he will be here on Tuesday. The Charles
ton will then proceed at once to Mare
Island. How long she will remain there
is not known.
THE ATTACK ON THE SAILORS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. lS.-Captain VIM.
II. Jenkins of the American steamship
keWeenaw was to-day examined by
Judge Remy as to his knowledge of the
attack on the Baltimore's sailors in Val
paraiso on October 10th last The Ke-
weenaw was at Valparaiso at the time.
Captain Jenkins testified that he was eat
ing dinner at a hotel in the fashionable
part OF the city on the evening Of the 18th
OF October, when he heard the shouts of q
mob outside. He ran out and found the
mob attacking Baltimore sailor The
man tried to enter the gate of the Inten-
dencia, but was repulsed by the sentries,
who crossed their musketS and barred
his way. The mob then knocked the
sailor down and beat him. The police at
terWard arrested him.
Captain Jenkins continued as follows:
Il returned to the hotel and sat looking
out Of the window with a lady, when we
saw Baltimore sailor come running into
the square pursued by the mob, who
were stoning him. One overlook him
and knocked him down in the gutter.
Another then picked up a paving stone,
and, raising it high above his head,
brought 1t down on the PROSTATE body
The heavy stone struck the sailor on the
shoulder, knocking the man still. 1t
was the most cruel thing ever saw. The
lady with me tainted at the sight. The
police came up and carried the insensible
body away"
The Captain declares that he had seen
on the day of the assault about twenty
Baltimore sailors on shore, and all APP
peared sober. Those he saw attack ed
were certainly sober.
CHILE MAY STRIKE THE FIRST BLOW.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-A Washington
dispatch printed here states that CAPTAIN
Evans has reported TO the department.
that four of the best cruisers in the
Chilean navy will leave Valparaiso Janu-
airy 10th for the Straits of Magellan, with
torpedo boats besides. From another
officer comes additional information that
the Captain Of one of the English ships OF
war in those waters said that the Chilean
commander informed him that the fleet
was going on special mission ''You
may lie astoniShed before long" he said.
This news is interpreted to mean that
Admiral Walkers fleet NAV be halted
there and directed to turn back or run
the risk Of fight. This is the most seri-
Gus indication of Chile'S hostile inten-
tons the Navy Department has received.
Naval officers say 1t can only mean one
thing, which is that Chile intends open
ing the ball herself. The vessels to 90
are said to be the Esmeralda, Almirante
Cochrane, Pinto, new unarmored
cruiser whose sailing rate is nineteen
knots, and the Condell, the torpedo boat
that blew up the Blanco Encalada.
Admiral Walker in his flagship Chi
cago arrived at Montevideo on January
llth. He was to-day informed of what
might await him and warned to make
ready for it. For the first time there is
real alarm here at the threatening danger
to Admiral Walker. His squadron is not
equipped with torpedoas and the Chicago
might be blown up in spite of the utmost
vigilance. 1t would be a daring and
plucky attempt, but so was the successful
attempt on the Blanco Encalada.
Captain Evans also informed the de-
partment that he is taking most extreme
precautions on account of what he has
been told for the safety of the Yorktown.
ii e does not intend to be blown out of the
water if he can help it.
NEWSPAPER ATTACKS UPON EGAN.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-A Herulds Val
pariso special says: The Chilean Gov
eminent had knowledge of the departure
of the Balmacedan refugees from the
American Legation to the Yorktown,
and ordered detectives to guard the
passage of the refugees from the railroad
depot 10 the steamer. Despite this and
other facts the Government feigns not to
have known officially of Carers depart
ure.
Violent attacks upon Minister Egan
continue in the local papers, at the i'll
stance of Thompson OF the London Times.
Notwithstanding promises made to Egan
and British Minister Kennedy by Minis
ter Pererea that such attacks should
cease in the paper controlled by Minister
OF Finance NereZara, kilograms are con-
stantly passing between the British Min
lister and admiral Hotham, dilating upon
the state of affairs. Rumors are heard
on all sides OF ministerial cricis, but
nothing definite is ascertaued. 1t is
probably the Cabinet will be changed. Sc
as TO have it formed altogether of Liberals
Three Chilean roughs, found guilty in
the FiscaPs report, applied to Judge
| Foster to appoint an advocate to make q
plea in their behalf. one was appointed
Upon this advocate presenting defense
the Judge will pass sentence.
THE CHARLESTON.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 1S.-The Charleston
is still here and is not expected TO leave
before Tuesday morning.
General d. f. Coon has opened re-
cruiting Office here for the First Brigade
OF Volunteers.