Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-25
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arms placed on board Of the Itata and Of the
ship herself"
PARTICULARS OF THE WAR
In long letter dated June Mr.. Egan gave
the State Department some particulars Of the
course of the war and alluded to the reports Of
the struggle printed in the press in the follow
ing language:
THE newspapers in the United States and
| England have been publishing ridiculous fab
relations and exaggerations regarding the pro-
gress OF the campaign and on the general situa-
| tlon here have read of Wholesale butcheries
OF the wounded and prisoners by the revolu-
tlonists and of Wholesale executions by order
OF the President. all Of which were wiIlful exap-
gerations. Col Robles and some of the wounded
| oncers OF the Government were bayoneted
AFTER the battle OF Pazoalmonte in retaliation
because Col. Robes had ordered to be shot the
| leaders OF a mob Of nitrate workers. but with
TINS exception have not learned of any de-
partures from the laws of civilized warfare
oh the Government side l only know of six
| cases OF capital punishment: two in the case of
i sergeants who were convicted of endeavoring
| 70 promote mutiny among their men and Of
| TOUR men who were intrusted with the duty Of
patroii1ng the harbor of Valparaiso and who
| deserted, taking away With them a Government
| torpedo launch. In all other cases where the
death sentence was passed by military trlbu-
hais, the PRESIDENT promptly interviewed with
an extension Of clemency. have also read
sensational accounts OF naval combats at VAL
Paraiso and other places. as well as of military
| operations, which we're pure fabrications.
| Inc present indications ale that this unhappy
struggle may Inst for some months to come"
On the 9Th of June the following cablegram
| was sent by Mr.. Egan:
| MIR. Egan states that, while the revolution
| lists were not inclined to make any reasonable
| peace propositions. the Chilean Government is
"e4i disposed to entertain any that might be
made"
ADMIRAL MCANN TAKES HAND.
1t seems that at this point Admiral McCann
took Il hand in the efforts 10 restore peace and
MAKE certain propositions to the insurgents,
whose headquarters were at Iquique, but with
out success.
On the 2Gth of June Mr. Wharton cabled:
Mr.. wharton acknowledges receipt Of Mr..
Egans telegram reporting that insurgents re-
luse good Offices OF the United States and states
'iiat impression that insurgents would willingly
accept our mediation for peace is confirmed by
repeated aGylces from our naval officers in
northern ports: states that unless all erroneous
impression exists at Santiago. this Government
Is unable to understand causes of conflicting
reports from different quarters as to Insurgents
htutuie; ana asks whether he is assured that
'nc PRESIDENT. II the insurgents would concur,
would accept OH good offices to restore peace"
WHY CONGRESSIONAL AGENTS WERE NOT RECoa-
NIzED.
In n letter from Mr.. Wharton to Mr. Egan,
dated July q, the fact is stated that Seniors
Montt and Varas. representing the insurgents,
had been In Washington some time awaiting
recognition. The letter concluded as follows:
The non-reception of the Congressional
agents Is III no wise decision on the merits of
the main question. Positive results must be
awaited showing the true purpose OF the peo-
pie OF Chile, ana i'll the meantime this Govern
-,
impartial forbearance.
The Presidents entire friendliness to the
people OF Chile and his earnest desire to do
anything that will restore them to peace and
promote the welfare of the country have been
clearly shown, and your continued co-opera-
for"
Annoyances Commenced.
The nnnoyances practiced against Mr. Egan
and the occupants OF his legation appear to
date from the 20th of August although insti-
tuted by the Balmacedan Government, men,
bers of which afterward afforded the reasons
for the same indigni'ies. In q letter under the
date mentioned Mr.. Egan wrote to Mr.. Blaine
as follows:
Sir: For some time two Of the most import
ant members OF the opposition party. Don
Agustin Edwards and Don Eduardo Matte.
have been In this legation, because from
threats made against them by supporters of the
Government. and even iii the official news-
papers. they and had reason to fear that their
lives were in danger. Mr.. Edwards with his
family left some days ago for Callao. under
safe conduct specially granted to him by presl-
dent Bamaceda, but Mr.. Matte is still here.
'On yesterday the minister of foreign relations
Mr.. Zanartu. called unoiticially upon Mr.. Uri-
burn. dean OF the diplomatic body. and stated
TO him that the President was 1auch ANNOYED
about the fact that some members Of the OBJ
position were in the legations He made the
threat that ii they did not leave immediately
the Government would be obliged to search
the legations, and he particularly referred to
this one.
ION learning from Mr.. Urburu the full par
| ticulars Of this conversation | called at the
mlnisterio and met the sub-secretary, who was
In charge. In the course of an informal con-
versation referred tothe visit of the minister
| OF foreign relations to Mr.. Ur:buru and stated
| to him that il the Government desired to raise
the question of asylum would be prepared to
| discuss it on the proper basis and III the most
| friendly spirit; but that, with regard to the
| threat to search the legation, it should be dis
tinctly understood that this legation could only
be searched by force. and that would IN self
shoot the first man that should attempt to en-
ter the legation foI that purpose
To-day l received from the President direct
an assurance that there is no intention to
search any OF the legations. and above all that
| of the United States"
BALMACEDAs DEFEAT AND FLIGHT
The news Of the defeat of Balmaceda in the
last battle near Valparaiso Issued in cable
gram from McCreary to Blaine dated August
rs. and two days later the consul telegraphed
as follows:
''Balmaceda has turned over Government to
Baquedano and fled Cauto goes tonight to
assume control until arrival OF Junta from
IGuique. Good order here. Promiuen, mem
beers opposition anxiously awaiting recognition
United States.
TRIED TO HAVE BALMACEDA GIVE VI.
In Mr.. Egan's letter of the 3lst. describing
the events of the last few days of the struggle,
he says:
''SIR: In the conviction that the cause of the
Government was lost and to prevent, ifpossible,
more bloodshed. conferred with the minister
plenipotentiary of France as TO the possibility
of prevailing upon President Balmsceda to
make terms with the opposition leaders on the
basis OF his immediate resignation. The
French minister had a conference with the
President on the matter on the morning of the
26th, when President Balmaceda seemed to re-
ceive the suggestion very favorably, and
promised to communicate his decision between
3 and O'Clock Of that day. but MS he did not do
were Obliged to abandon the attempt
1.-THE true result of the battle only became
known outside of the President and some two
Others at close to midnight the 28th. and
then the excitement was intense. / imme-
diately went to the Moneda at midnight saw
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