Chile.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 29 August 1891, Page 2

Chile.

An unconfirmed telegram from Lima states that the Chilian insure gents have been repulsed ; also, that President Baltnaceda has ordered the loyalist police to defend Valparaiso, and instructed 4000 troops at Coquimbo to make an attack on Iquique. Balamacedas' men repulsed the frequent attacks by the insurgents, desperate valour b*ing shown ->n both sides. Owing to the deadly fire of the artillery on one side and exposure co rifle fire of the insurgents, on the other, the losses were enormous. As darkness approached, both sides, having sustained heavy losses, and the men being very much exhausted, suspended the fight outside of Valparaiso. At nightfall Ked Cross ambulances, under a flag of truce, searched the field for the wounded. Oa Monday both sides were engaged scouring the country for supplies. Valparaiso is quiet. General Canto, an old Peruvian veteran, commands the insurgents, and is preparing a flank movement to get behind Valparaiso, which the President hopes to frustrate, and is hurrying on the advance of his troops. The railroad between Santiago and Valparaiso has been cut. The officials at New York, London and Paris have not received any news about the battle from Chili, and it is believed that the wires are cut. The President's cavalry massacred 60 youths who attended a political meeting at Santiago. The silver conveyed by the H.M.S. Espiegle was 35 tons and it has been forwarded to Southampton. Lord Salisbury has^requested the Admirality to enquire into the circumstances attending the conveyance of Chilian treasure on board the Espiegle.