The Civil War In Chile: The Opening Skirmish Off Valparaiso; On August 20th The Esmeralda And The Magellanes Chased Two Torpedo Boats Which During The Night Had Got Too Far Out Of Valparaiso Bay In A Fog. When The Fog Lifted The Torpedo Boats Found Themselves Dangerously Near The Ships, But After A Brisk Skirmish They Escaped Into The Harbour.