WAR IN CHILI.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3898, 28 August 1891, Page 2

WAR IN CHILI.

Tfco Attack on Valparaiso.

Frightful Loss on lata Sides

[United Press Association]. New York, August 25,

Advices from the soat of war in Chili report that darkness stopped the battle.

The Government troops withstood the charges of the insurgents through* out Sunday, inflicting frightful loss on their assailants, though the latter's artillery mowed the loyalists down in large numbers. At nightfall Bed Cross ambulances, under a flag of truce, searched the field for the wounded.

On Monday both sides were engaged scouring the country for supplies. Valparaiso is now quiet.

Balmaceda's men repulsed the frequent attacks of the insurgents, desperate valour being shown on both sides.

Owing to the deadly fire of one side and exposure to the rifle fire of the insurgents on the other, the losses were enormous.

The railroad between Santiago and Valparaiso has been cut. One report represents the President as" victorious in the final struggle, and the remnant of the insurgents as escaping to their ships, leaving numerous prisoners behind, including several of their leaders. The victors are said to be advancing on Iquique. Other reports say that Balmaceda was defeated.

London, August 25.

Lord Salisbury has requested the Admiralty to inquire into the circumstances attending the conveyance of Chilian treasure on board the Espiegle.

August 25.

The officials at New York, London, and Park have not received any news about the battle from Chili, and it is belieyed that the wires are cnt.

New York, August 26,

Reports received from Chili agree that in the battle in the vicinity of Valparaiso the insurgents were checked, and it ia stated that both sides are making preparations for another battle.

Berlin, August 26. The Chilian cruiser President* Pinto has arrived at Kiel.