The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-26


March %. Mr.. Egan wrote that tho revolu-
tionists could not command over 1000 or {. 900
men. while the Government had 10000.
April telegram announced the decree
closing tho ChiliAn ports. Secretary Blaine
responded that the United States Government
reserved the right to consider any case that
might arise under it. Mr.. ECan advised that
the German and English Ministers protested
strongly against the decree. but he avoided
such action. obtaining assurances that Amer
lean vessels would not DO subjected to any in
convenience. A German and an English ves-
sci were detained at Coronel under the
above decree. in consequence OF which
sauadrons from these two countries were Or
dered to Chill.
April 81 Mr. Egan telegraphed that the
Gillian Government urgently requested the
United States to favorably consider overtures
OF tho Gillian Minister In Washington for tho
purchase OF Il man-of-war. On the Sd OF July
Il reply was sent that the United States had no
vessels to sell.
April ~ Mr.. EGan asked IL he could offer
mediation. in connection with Brazilian and
French Minister to- restore peace. stating his
belief that it would be acceptable. Secretary
Blaine. April IS. authorized him to SO act. and
in a note of April % expressed hope that
the offer OF mediation would end the deplora-
BILE state Of affairs there
May 4 Mr. Eagan informed Mr.. Blaine that
the good Offices Of the United States Brazil
and France had been cordially accepted by
the Government Of Chilli In tho revolution.
those OF England and Germany having been
declined.
AFTER THE 1TATA AFFAIR
A note from Mr.. Eagan Of the Same date con-
tanned the following significant paragraph in
view Of the later criticisms upon him by the
Congressonalists:
The British flagship brought. few days
ago. from the leaders Of tho revolution in the
north. documents fully empowering number
OF gentlemen here to represent them and this
committee of seven persons. five Of whom arc
protected by. safe conduct OF the Government.
Is now holding conference with this legation
which w tho Sppositlop would BE- willing to enter
tho presence Of the i tata. revolu ae "
gated to the, department, Nay Consul Nc
that officers Of tho South American Steamship
Company claimed the Itata. and said it had
been taken by the reyolutionists without the
Ihe With the State Depart
Foreign Affairs. he admitted that a mistake
the United States could not consistently have
May Il Assistnnt Secretary Wharton In
inston that Buimuceda Threatened to shoot
within the jurisdiction OF President Balma-
invitation q the mediators. he must insist that.
under any circumstances. they should have the
oFSS hasfy asts 81 si Il t f ssn gave
lengthy account OF tho negotiations.
W WI mnas to IS rs
hin rom HORSEBACK. Godo y' Was rep ipM@ t.
to s emo It s al
. Mgu ra be aSa bs
tested and csndactsd the he rovoiuiienists act
INK under safe conducts TO the legation,
Eulojo AltaMirano. Carlos Walker Martinez
III
vl The MT dsy; Nay I: ths Prssldent dlsa-
Tor peace were declared or NJ IT, Es sH1s SAID:
committee Of delegates oi tie opposition, six
had. previous to the Issue OF the safe conduct.
hsSr Leon vSa hoss and Mr.
in the saio conduct aud to Mr. Pr%t t.I r "a
with Rear Admiral .AlcCann. who offered to
take them on board the Baltimore to Callao:
but. before arrangements could be Muda tor
leaving. the BALTIMORE RECEIVED orders from
the Navy department to sail on other duty.
THE generous offer Of the Admiral Is. how
ever. very highly appreciated More. SUISSE
Gpently only two Of the number-Mr Pedro
Monit and Eu.ojip Altnmirano-"le.tcl to
gentlemen were escorted to Valparaiso by my
sell anu colleagues and were placed by us In
safety on board the French corvette Volta on
the 18th inst"
EaAN AND M'cANN AGREE.
June Mr.. EGan was instructed to ascertain
whether the good offices OF this Government
could In any way hs used for the termination
~ the conflict in Chill. Pursuant to instruc-
Tons rom tho department. Nr. Egan. Jun. D.
characterized ~ absurd rxnggoiaii,Ss. ia"
n"w.har"r I"poits IN the situation. Hi.d re-
llchIled his previous statement iiat tn. ,,uy,
.iniirnt forces lar o,it .nuinbate ahn.u u( the
Ieyointionist.., who relied chlyEy on til. navy.
may snlulmbo and all southern Chill was
under G0vernmelt control. and that the ses-