END OF THE WAR IN CHILI.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8661, 2 September 1891, Page 5

END OF THE WAR IN CHILI.

RIOTING AT SANTIAGO AND VALPARAISO. OUTBREAK OF LAWLESSNESS. GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. TWO HUNDRED RIOTERS SHOT. DEAD BODIES MUTILATED. THE WHEREABOUTS OF BALMAOEDA. DEFEAT OF HIS PARTY ABSOLUTE. DISGRACEFUL TREATMENT OF THE WOUNDED. Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. New York, August 31. The Herald's despatches from Chili state that when the news of the Government's defeat reached Santiago the mob burned the mansions of Balmaceda, Godoy, and other leaders, and also the newspaper offices, but failed to discover Balmaceda, whom they desired to lynch. The city was panic stricken, and many fires broke out. Santiago was yielded on Balmaceda's advice. Two hundred of the rioters in Valparaiso were shot by the Volunteer Guard, and order was then restored, but not til!two million dollars' worth of property had been destroyed by the mob, which was composed of the lowest scum of the town, thieves, professional assassins, and other ruffians. The bodies of Barbosa and Abzarreca, the Government generals killed in the battle, were sought out and mutilated. Several of the Loyalist leaders took refuge on board the foreign vessels.

Some of the Government torpedo boats have surrendered to the insurgents. The insurgent junta is assuming the entire control of the country. The Loyalist officers and members of the civil service have surrendered without conditions. The whereabouts of Balmaceda are unknown, but it is supposed lie has escaped inland, and will hurry across the Andes. The success of the.insurgents is said to be largely due to their German army instructor. London, August 31. Further details of the events in Chili show that the Chilian fleet had a splendid reception in the Bay of Valparaiso. The troops behaved in an exemplary I •nanner. The rioting was confined to the criminal class. Their proceedings, however, were checked in a most summary manner. The foreign admirals protected the Consulates. . It is alleged that jealousy among Balmaceda's generals ensured their defeat. The attack on the insurgents was conducted without any sort of plan. -i Don Vicuna, the President-elect, admits that the defeat of his party is absolute. Ib is believed that Balmaceda is escaping into the Argentine. The Treasury is empty, and the Jnnta is taking measures to secure the bullion put on board the Espeigle by Balmaceda. Latest accounts state that Balmaceda lost 1500 killed and the same number taken prisoners, with 14 guns and 2000 rifles The fighting was of the most desperate character. After it became certainly known that the President had been defeated the forts offered no resistance. Chilian bonds have risen 5. It is explained that the Espiegle was justified under Admiralty rules in securing treasure for anyone. Later. It is alleged that after the fight between the Chilian troops and the insurgents, the ambulance service was carried out in a disgraceful manner, and hundreds of wounded were left on the battle field. The foreign navy surgeons supplied the deficiency.

Regiments encircle Santiago in order to prevent any irruption by outlaws and a repetition of the scenes enacted in Valparaiso. Two thousand additional troops will be despatched there to assist in maintaining order. The insurgents treat the official prisoners well, and promise to give them a fair trial. The American warships having received on board several of the leading supporters of Balmaceda after the latter's defeat, has created a bad feeling with the insurgents. Berlin, August 31. There is considerable rejoicing in Berlin over the victory of the Chilian insurgents, as there are some 4000 Germans in Valparaiso. Valparaiso, September 1. The Junta has removed from Iquique to Santiago. No foreigners were injured in the riots in Valparaiso. The foreign brigades have withdrawn to their ships. The editor of President Balmaceda's paper has been shot for issuing a seditious pamphlet. The insurgents 1 warships are pursuing the Government cruisers Condell and Imperial.