The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-13
CHILE In NO HURRY.
Satisfactory Advices Expected
in q Few Days.
WAR VESSELS AT MoNTEvIpEo.
Valparaiso Hoodiums Throw stones at
the Yorktown's Gig-Ths Rabble
stiu Hostile to Americans.

within the past forty-eight hours Egan
has been instructed TO notify the Chilean
foreign Office that not only do
We want a speedy reply IS 70
purposes, but still insist upon full repara-
ton being made 70 Us for the outrage upon
the Baltimore sailors. Il Is understood
that Egan replied today that something
definite from Chile may be expected IN .
few days.
MosTEvTpEo, Jan 12-rNew York Herald
Special. The United States steamer Ben
nington arrived today, and the Atlanta Is
looked for tomorrow. Admiral Walker,
on board the Chicago, Is awaiting instruc-
tons from Washington City.
VALPARAISO, Jan. 12.-ISew York HERALD
Special. With reference TO the stoning
of the Yorktown's gig. Senior Naval
Officer Vial made an apology to Com
mander Evans, in the course OF which he
states that the authorities are aware
Of the fact that certain persons
are actively engaged in melting 8
number Of unemployed Chileans
10 attack Americans. These meters
of trouble, Vial adds. would like nothing
better than TO stir up . war between Chile
and the United States. The authorities
American legation had been planned. and
arrests OF the suspected leaders in the CON-
tempiated raid were made. Policemen are
also engaged in guarding the American
consulate in Valparaiso, while secret ser
vice policemen follow Consul McCreary
around the streets 70 protect him in case
OF assault. Vial, after stating the above,
alleged that II is caused by the intemper-
- a A..Ife IL Il
McCreary.
The minister of foreign affairs. Periera.
entertained the diplomatic corps last night
ST ban ouer in Santiago. Minister Egan
occupied the post Of honor.
Jose Carrers, one OF the three
refugees escorted By Minister Egan
from Santiago to Valparaiso and
placed aboard the Yorktown, sailed on the
German steamer Abydos. The two Nc
kennas are still on the Yorktown.
The report that Balmaceda' s ex-minister,
Concha, was shot in the Andes, proves 10
be q eanard.
WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. 12.-Secretary
Tracy desires 20 have it known he did not
say as he has bean widely quoted as say
ing, that the naval strength Of Chile is
greater than that of the United States
What I did say" remarked Secretary
Tracy. was that / believed that Chile
was ambitious TO maintain stronger power
IN the Pacific than any other nation.
II there had been no war in that
country and she had not lost her
ships. and II the three new ships con-
siructed for her in Europe were out, she
could have done everything she pleased
with the Pacific squadron. l was not
speaking, however. OF our naval strength
as whole. Our Pacific and Atlantic
squadrons combined are much larger and
more powerful than the Chilean feet"
The following cable message from Com
mander Evans, of the gunooat yorktown,
the only United States vessel now in
Chilean waters, was made public this after
noon:
VALPARAISO. Jan. a-To tie Secretary Of tie
Mary: Yesterday afternoon my gig, while lying
OF the landing-p.aee waiting, Was stoned By
three man II crowd Of bad characters No
oEe was injured I Immediately visited the
senior nava. officer OF the Chilean feet and re-
questGd hin 20 notify the police authorities.
! demanded protection and SAID that were the
onsrss repeated l would take the matter in ny
Own hands and protect nv men with arms
Much regret was expressed by The ohcer, who
went n once 20 the police. Today / have assur-
aace tina. the parties vii De punished s2d pro
teciion gwen.
The trouble with Chile was the princi-
pal topic o. discussion 81 meeting OF the
cabinet with view 10 the transfer of
further consideration Of the subject 70
congress. 1t IS understood that the entire
correspondence viii be submitted 10 con-
gress early next week.
VALLEJO, Jan. PA genuine sensation
vas developed IN the Baltimore investigs-
ton today, thing entirely unexpected at
this late stage of the proceedings. The
case had dragged along slowly IN
the morning session, q number OF
sailors being recalled 70 testify
IS 20 the soberness of Riggin, Turnbull
and Davidson before and during the riot.
After the recess, however, Surgeons Stitt
and White. OF the Baltimore, took the
stand. After tessifying 70 the wounds OF
members OF the baitimore's crew, they
declared that the death OF Turnbuu was
directly caused BY neglect in the hospital,
where he was carried by the police. The
Chleans refused 70 allow Baltimore sur
geons 20 treat their men. and declined 20
60 II themselves except in q very
superficial way. For four DAYS the sur
geons vsinly begged Judge Of Crimes Eos
Ter 10 allow them 10 remove the sailors %
the Baltimore, but not until il became
probable THAI TurnbulI would soon die
would he grant them permission. The
men were taken 70 the ship, but il was to<,
late for TQrnbu.. Notwithstanding had
set II, and iurnbull died i've DAYS later.
The surgeons were positive death re-
suited from neglect and imperfect
treatment IN the hospital. The Sisters Of
Charity. who had charge, seemed 70 regret
their inability 10 help the sailors. bat had
20 obey the orders OF their superiors.
From the summing up BY the surgeons il
appears that IS result OF the mob two
sailors Of the Baltimore were killed, I'VE
were seriously wounded, being disabled
fer from nine TO forFy-four DAYS. and
twelve received slighter wounds, being
disabled from two TO eight days
Joseph Vandam and John Gus.avso,
who had seen Riggin and Talbot shortly
before the riot, testified tia. both were
perfectly sober ~ the time.
Then John Beektele was recalled. He
saw Davidson near the mole running with
his head down, q crowd pursuing him
armed with long pieces Of board, with
which they were striking him. tie was
bleeding proTusely. He must have been
sober. IS drunken man co2ld not run a.
he did
Apprentice Hodges was recalled. He
also saw the crowd attacking Davidson
with sticks and stones
Apprentice john Butler was recalled
He saw the carpenters mate. Hamilton.
lying bleeding IN the street, with the
crowd stonlng him. He saw Davidson a