The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-19
DUPLICITY OF Chile.
Pretense That Refugees Stole
Away From Santiago.
ATTACKS ON EGAN CONTINUE.
Report That a Fleet Has Been Sent
to Straits of Magellan.
ATTACKS ON EGAN CONTINUE.
II the Story Is True, 1t Means That
Passage of American Warships Will
Be Disputed-san Diego Eager for

Special. THE Chilean government had
knowledge of the departure of the refugees
from the American legation to the York
town, and ordered detectives to guard the
passage of the refugees from the railroad
depot to the steamer. Despite this and
other facts, the government feigns not to
have known officially of Carrera's depar-
ture.
Violent attacks upon Minister Egan con-
tlnue in local papers at the instance of
Thompson, of the London Times, notwith-
standing the promises made to Minister
Egan and the British minister, Kennedy,
by Minister Periera, that such attacks
should cease
Rumors are heard on all sides of minis
terial crisis, but nothing definite has been
ascertained. 1t is probable that the cabi-
net may be changed so as to have it formed
altogether of liberals.
The three Chilean roughs found guilty
in the procurator fiscal's report applied to
Judge Foster to appoint an advocate to
MAKE plea in their behalf. and one was
appointed. Upon this advocate presenting
defense the Judge will pass sentence.
NEW York, Jan. 1s.-A Washington
City dispatch printed here states that
Captain Evans has reported to the war
department that four of the best cruisers
IN the Chilean navy left Valparaiso Janu-
ary Is for the Straits of Magellan with a
torpedo boat besides. From another off,
Ger comes additional information that the
captain of one of the English ships-of-war
in those waters said the Chilean COM
mander informed him that the fleet was
going on special mission. You may be
astonished before long" he said. This
news is interpreted to mean that Admiral
Walkers fleet may be halted there and di-
rected to turn back or risk a fight.
This is the most serious indication of
Chile's hostile intentions that the navy
department has received. Naval officers
say it only means one thing, which is that
Chile intends opening the ball herself.
The vessels to go are said to be the Esmer-
aida, Almirante Cochrane, the Pinto,
new armored cruiser whose sailing rate
is fifteen knots, and the Condell, the tor
pedo boat which blew up the Blanco En-
calada.
Admiral Walker. in his flagship Chic
ago, arrived at Montevideo on January IL.
He was today informed of what might
await him, and warned to make
ready for it. For the first time
threatened danger TO Admiral Walker.
His squadron is not equipped with tor
pedoes, 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 Bianco
Encalada. Captain Evans also informed
the department that he is taking the most
extreme precautions, after what he has
been told, for the safety of the Yorktown.
He does not intend to be blown out of the
water if he can help it.
SAN DIEGO, Cal. Jan. 1S.-sAdvices from
authentic sources in Chile state that among
the common people of that country the
talk is that war will result. Chileans have
no idea that their government will back
down or retract any word or act. They con-
slider themselves strong, and expect addi-
tional strength from England. They agree
that the United States navy is able to
wipe their vessels off the face of the ocean.
but they doubt not ability to secure recog-
nized aid from England or to secure some
of England's warships by purchase. If the
informant is correct, representatives ofthe
Chilean government are now in England
working on both propositions.
According TO orders received today the
cruiser Charleston will sail on Tuesday or
Wednesday for San Francisco. She is
simply waiting the arrival of a new paw
master and surgeon. DIR. ]. d. Parker ar
rived this evening from Philadelphia and
reported TO Admiral Brown He will 90
with the Charleston. The paymaster was
expected last night. but as he did not ar
rive will be here on Tuesday. The Charles
ton will then proceed at once TO Mare
island. How long the repairs will require
is not known.
General D. F. Coon has opened a re-
cruiting Office here for a brigade of volun-
teers.
WASHINGTON CRY. Jan. 1s.-A rumor
was in circulation here tonight that the
Yorktown had been fired upon in the har-
Dor al Valparaiso by Chileans caused great
excitement for awhile, and frequent calls
were made on the Associated Press to as
certain if there was any truth in it. When
the story was reported 20 Secretary Tracy
he treated it very lightly. He added that
he had no news TO communicate tonight.
Secretary Tracy this afternoon cabled
Commander Evans. of the Yorktown at
Valparaiso, instructing him TO take the
Bamacedist refugees now under his nro-
lection TO CaIlao. Peru. and land them
there. but 10 use his discretion as TO the
time of departure. The departure of
the Yorktown from Valparaiso would
leave the United States without
a single naval vessel in Chilean
waters, the Boston being at CalIao. The
Yorktown could hardly make the trip and
return In less than 3 week. AS CAPTAIN
Evans Is vested with discretion, it is not
regarded as likely that he will leave Val
paraiso until he is relieved by another ves-
sci or is thoroughly satisfied the con-
dition of affairs in Chile justifes
him IN leaving the United States minister
without means of getting out Of thar coun-
try in the event that circumstances made it
desirable or necessary 10 do so IL is
therefore regarded as probable that the
Boston will be sent 10 Valparaiso. al
though at the navy department ii is as
serted that no orders bearing on this sub
ject have been sent
The president today denied himself TO all
visitors and worked on the Chilean CORE
spondence. He is preparing his message
70 congress. 1t is still the belief that the
message and correspondence will be sent
10 congress on Wednesday.
A rumor has been circulated 10 the
effect that the Chilean minister has
notified this government that an apol-
ogy from Chile will be forthcoming. This
could not be confirmed.
Colonel Remy, naval judge advocate
general, who has been conducting the in
yestgations IN the Baltimore case at