The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
IMPORTANT FROM BOLIVIA.
President Morales Shot by His
Nephew, Commander La
Faye, of the Army.
History Of Events Leading to the Com
mission Of the Deed.
Details Of the Tragedy-Public Consequences Of
the Event-Ths Republic Tranquil-A New
Government Chosen by Congress Scenes
in the Hall Of Parliament-A Rough
Session and Its Probable Fruits


Session and It's Probable Fruits.
LIMA, Dec. 10, 1872.
General Agustin Morales, the President Of Boil
via, was murdered In La Paz, on the 27th OF last
month, IN private quarrel which he provoked
while intoxicated. The assassin was his own
nephew, Commander La Faye, OF the Bolivian
army
PROMOvANT CAUSES TO THE BLOODY DEED.
To fully comprehend the particulars of this shock
ing affair 1t is necessary to briefly relate the excit
ing occurrences which took place on the four days
Immediately preceding the catastrophe and the
effect which they produced towards Fastening the
end. Morales for some weeks had been on bad
terms with Congress, the misunderstanding
growing out Of the decided opposition on
the part OF the Legislature to the de-
signs of Morales respecting the Aullagas
silver mines. This immensely valuable property,
belonging to the rich family of the Artchi, had long
been coveted by the President and he improved the
supposed existence Of breach OF the mining laws
by the owners to propose that Congress should
c0nfscate the estate for the benefit OF the nation.
The Assembly, however, refused to listen to the
project OF the Executive, clearly perceiving the
Interior designs OF General Morales From this
circumstance an open rupture was feared between
the two opposing parties
On the oath Of November the President was
banqueting in the palace, celebrating with his fol-
lowers and captains the second anniversary of
the overthrow OF Melgareo, his deadly foe. The
furious character of the man was excited to almost
madness by the recollection of his victory
and by the copious libations he offered
In memory OF the event. Rising from
the table, he staggered to the building
occupied by Congress- at THAT moment in session,
and meeting some OF the Senators and Deputies in
the lobby. commenced assailing them with threats
and vile abuse for their persstency in thwarting
his plans. Fortunately, he was persuaded, on
some pretext other, to Withdraw from the
scene and he retired still breathing oaths Of future
vengeance.
CONGRESS ALARMED.
The members OF Congress were naturally enough
suspended and general consultation was held to
decide upon the course to be followed. In the
midst OF the conference Colonel Daza one OF Nor
accompanied by q few troopers and a military
band. The guard on duty ehdeavored to prevent
the entrance OF the intruders, but was obliged
to yield to superior force. Advancing towards the
centre Of the chamber, Daza drew his sabre, an
action instantly initiated by his companions, and
broke forth into most indecent and profane TRADE
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and ordered them to play funeral marches as pre-
lude to coming tragedy. The congressman were
exhorted by the President of the Senate to remain
which appeared to hang over them. With covered
heads the members obeyed their leader; the peo-
soldiery but unable to take decided stand Daas
wayered-his object possibly was only to
intimidate-and after moment Of irresolution
progress to the President, who doubtless had
imagined tnat the very appearance of an armed
Senate and the House OF Representatives into
abject submission, or would have forced them to
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further steps could be taken that even
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men and to conceal the news from the country at
large. The night was passed IN fear and anxiety
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intimately acquainted with Morales secuted
Lima in July few aspirants to power In South
America would venture on an undertaking so
mainsd perfectly quiet, and the only sign given Of
the universal agitation was by the presence OF
groups OF anrghted men throughout the streets Of
Morales was invisible.
CONFERENCE AND A CALM PRECEDING A STORM.
dissolution OF Congress. Early in the morning
Corral, the Prime Minister Of Morales, Invited the
which, he endeayoreg 10 TO n IN
wiles and diplomacy OF the Minister were as
naught before the dgniied bearing and de-
tatives They resolutely declined to enter into
any negotiations with the Executive until their
wounded honor was satisfied first by an explicit
apology from Morales, and a guarantee OF future
freedom from insult; the immediate dismissal Of
Daza from the service and the promotion OF the 1
0fflcer who 90 bravely had struggled to defend his
charge against indignty Corral would not assent
to these demands, and the condition Of AFFAIRS
was even more difricut than before the breach
was wdened, the cloud OF danger increased, and
NO one knew when the storm would burst over the
unhappy Republic The people Dehaved exceed.
ingly well, refusing all c0unses tending toward
open revolt. The conduct OF the President was
condemned in the most energetic terms. Inc IN
suits heaped upon their representatives were re-
garded as personal injuries to themselves
Corral fastened to Morales and communicated
the Ruthless result OF his mission.
Morales again provoked to blind Jury, threatened
to execute his emssary on the spot, and Corral,
Legation OF the United states, where Colonel
Markbreit, the American Minister, received the |
fugitive with the utmost Kindness. In the |
afternoon Morales, at the head OF his
army, proceeded to the halls Of Congress,
which he discovered untenanted, the Senators |
and Deputies fearing to risk their lives In the
hands OF the desperate President. Here, before his
troops and the few people gathered together
through curiosity, Morales read abusive ad-
dress, calling the members traitors to their coun.
try and their trust and declaring the sessions OF
Congress at an end.
On learning this new and arbitrary action
THE CABINET RESIGNED
leaving only General Sanginez TO continue as
the adviser OF the Executive, and for his fidelity
Sanginez received the appointment OF Prime Min
lister. Morales now reduced to absolute frenzy,
gave himself up to unbOunded debauchery and
soon became hopelessly intoxicated. Deserted by
his former friends, regarded with hatred
by the people, his prestige lost with the army,
the unhappy chieftain knew not where to
place his confidence or how to shape his course
The natural violence OF his character carried away
the remnant OF intelligence which he possessed