New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
BAEZ DEPOSED.
A REVOLUTION IN sANTO DOMINGO

POINTMENT OF A toIhlIlEE Of sAFrii nr''
ESTABLISHMENT or A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
--THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL DISTRICT IN RE-
voLr-sANTo DOMINGO CITY EITHER ChpTuEED
OR UNDER sIEGE-BAEZ PowERIEss.
From advices received in this city it is generally
believed by those conversant with the subject that
President Baez of the Republic of Sapto Domingo ~
by this time deposed and that new PROVISIONAL
government has been established, having for its
headquarters the City Of Santo Domingo. Tho
revolution, which hes assumed these formidable
dimensions. began at Puerto Plata on Nov. %, when
the people arose en- masse and declared the Govern
ment of President Baez to be deposed the ground
of his general violation Of all the constitutional
rights and privileges of the people. committee OF
public safety was at once established, and the
following proclamation manifesto was drawn ND,
printed and scattered aUong the people who eagerly
Joined in the movement to overthrow fbc alleged
tyrannical Government Of President Baez:
THE PROCLAMATION
Long live Gen. Manuel A. Cdoeres and Ignoeto Hdr'o
Gonzales.
DoaISICASs: No revolution is unjust when II
sary for the welfare Of associates aud public seen
rity We therefore disown the Government OF Press
dent Baes he has violated the Constitution OF
the State nearly all of Its parts as We art abons 10
prove.
Because he has believed the Dominican Republic Ia lie
his parimony. and that OF family and desires 10 m
pose upon his reelection or the election OF hs Toier
Damien.
Because he has refused TO throw open the door OF tho
country to than lcoo individuals. fathers OF
families who have been for SIX years eating the bitter
bread OF ostracism exIlcs.
Because he maintains political prisons, hied VIII So
many Of the unforunates who, without the shadow or
cause, are suffering horrible penalties, while loaded
with irons, and deprived OF all communication with
their friends. Among these are Plenado Niche and
nthe no have heen oh dungeons,
loathsome su rng for six years the fury " sahaps,
not knowing for how long this will remain. Even IN de-
fance Of public opinion have they been thus Imprisoned
without even declaration OF charges having been made
against them.
Because of the employment OF public funds not in
cordsnce with law the country not oven having any
advice with regard to Its investment.
Because after suppressng and tramp.lng upon The
statutes Of the Dominican clergy, he has placed IN
authority foreign archbishop, whom he maintains, and
wno the exercise % his invested authority trampes
down the Societies OF Our Lady Mercedes and Jesns the
Nazarene, which Societies he has abolished, after sn
existence Of two centuries during which they have been
revered by the people.
Because he has shed more blood by the cl6bet ard
upon battlefield during the six years OF his Ad'un-
stration than all that has been crowded mo the 70
years OF Republics existence, including the wars
| against Hayt and SPAN.
Because the revision of the old Constitution Was
nothing but work Of treachery TO declare reelection
for an indefinite term, which the Constitution before
Justly denied.
Because the national representation has been oh
tanned by force and dictates Of the Government IN
by voice OF the people which IL repres1bs
Because the prisons OF the Capital and have been
filed without OF any Court with defense
less and peaceful czens, who have arrested on
suspicion and who, after suferngthe orures Of bong
ironed, exed to foreign lands.
| Because the Minister OF War has threatened 10 sup
press only liberal paper ~ P0rrenir, II Garcs TO
| treat upon the local politics OF Its country.
Because he has violated the Constitution IN the follow
ing manner:
Article prohibits the sale annexation Of any part
Of the Republic. and he has for 3ooooc0 offered The
Article 3. paragraphs and 4. prohibit the arrest OF
any individual without the order OF the Judge, who
should give notice the individual before e1pira-
on of hours OF the OF his arrest without which
no one be imprisoned. except i'm cas-of gross
transgresson of the law; but there are individuals
without number. aud among them Col. ~ media, with
Maion was adudged and shot after years nprison.
mont during which he was loaded with irons ana kept
from communicating with hs friends or family and
even then shot without beng informed OF hs ua'.
Because private correspondence has been thousand
times violated in the post Offices. contrary to Tie
meaning of Article is OF the old Constitution.
Because society at the capital OF Santiago is IN
state of great trouble, without the power 10 sneak,
write. have reunions Notwithstanding the command
inserted in Article OF the Constitution.
Because, traitor-ke he has 60 arranged and devised
means in the Electoral College to secure reflection,
making southern aud eastern part OF the Republic
10 return almost double the votes OF the CHao, and
thereby exercising absolute and oarbaroas pressure
by means Of terror.
Because Azua gives as many votes as the two prov
nces OF the Cibao with their maritime districts
Because he has not forwarded public instruction ny
means Of schools and periodicals-the only known
method ordained in Article IS, including Article
Of Constitution-nor has he ever recompened agr
cultural industry. stipulated the artcle
Because the commercial interests OF the country are
being constantly affected
Because he issues laws promulgatlng arbitrary acts
as in the case of vaez and fiscal documents which by
tho simple order Of the Minister Of Finance became
yalueless, and this without considering private in
terests. He thus commands the funds OF individuals
without any right whatever.
For all these reasons, and many others too
to MENTION we, the Dominican people. represented by
the provinces of the Cbao District disOwn the author
ity of President Bae. and his Government We there
fore declare the power Of President Baez ,od, aud
name Committee Of Public Welfare, which VI reeoc-
pize as the Provisional Government; and We declare
the a> eptance Of the General and VicePresdent OF tbs
Republic as President OF this Government until the Do
minican people shall by a vote appoint detnItci,
ruler; aud We further declare that We present. and
in consequence of which, aud by the sovereign
will OF the people, the Generals Ignaco NJ Gonzalez
and Manuel A. Ccares candidates of the Cihao for
the Presidency of the Republic. We further declare
that we recognize political party preferable, and
that all official employees OF whatever position that
adhere to this movement good faith shall remain ly
guarantee oil their respective positions. We sso
declare the absolute liberty Of the Press.
We admit that all individuals opposed TO The reyoln
ton be permitted to pass without any fear whatever
outside OF our lines provided they 20 without arms but
all of those who adhere this edct viii be i'm
mediatey executed. win slso those who conspire To
take up arms against the Provisional Government
We declare TO forget the past, and admit all ipdiyd
political Marty thev M ~. h..,