Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 9, 1891

Mr. McCreery to Mr. Blaine.

[Telegram.]

Consulate of the United States,
Valparaiso, August, 28, 1891.

Battle fought near city this morning; Government forces badly beaten and demoralized; heavy losses both sides; city surrendered to opposition, but in hands of admirals American, German, French, and English fleets for good order; no communication with Santiago; opposition forces now entering city.