Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-18
CENTRAL AMERICAN War.
Two Engagements AL
ready Occurred.
The Attitude of the United
States in the Matter.
British Boat Fired Upon. and an
Apology Offered for the Audacious
Insult.
New YORK March II,

ana oouth American Telegraph Company
announce that the rebels have retired from
the city of Panama, and that consequently
the revolution has ended
James X. Beard, secretary OF the Central
and South American Telegraph Company,
states that ne has received advices TO the eff
feet that the authorities of Mexico, San Sal
vador, and Nicaragua. have posted guards at
the cable landings Of that company. and that
he following telegram from Secretary of
State Bayard shows that the United States
government is determined TO protect Ameri-
can property from injury:
WASHINGTON, March l6.
To James A. Scheymer. President of the
Central and South American Telegraph
Co, New York:
A telegram Is today sent to the United
States legion at Guatemala. holding that re-
public responsible for injury by its authority
or with Its connivance to cables in the inter-
est Of the United States, or 10 citizens in
Contra! America. The Wachusett is now en-
route to La Union, and is duly instructed.
(Srgned) BAYAKD.
PANAMA, March II.
The commander IN chief here. publishes
the following, which in some quarters is not
believed
The united forces of Generals Witches and
Aldana, on the llth and 18th of February,
completely defeated the forces of Generals
Hernandez and Scamaudago in Moniquim
The forces of General Wishes united with
those of Col Cayo Garcia were preparing to
descend the Magdalena. emb srking at Puerto.
Witches, Mateus and Napomaceno occupied
Londa, win Zooo men defeating the revolu-
tlonlst'. Inc death OF Generals Vergera and
amador, and the Imprisonment OF Figuedoan
and ResIrepo Lucio are confirmed.
Nations lpf a in ToDta and
marched for Antioqula with 2,ooo men.
In Cundinamarca there Is not single man
in arms against the government. The rebels,
who hold nearly all of Cancean, are anxious
that TINS state should openly proclaim tor
their cause When II does so, and the date
cannot be lar on, the tall OF the Nunezo gov
ernment VIII be assured
Capt Coward, OF the steamer West Indian,
who brought to Aspinwail the report of FIR
ing at Carthagene by government troops on
boat belonging to the British war snip Can
ada, carving Capt. Curtis and crew, says
On the following day, Gen. Villas rendered
ample apologies for the outrages
Gen. Rutz has gone to join the revolution
lists There Is no communication from Folon
with ports which they hold on the Atlantic
so with party OF friends during the night OF
the lst, he slezed the steamer Game Cock be-
longlng to the canal company. and proceeded
to Bhranquilla. Prlor to leaving he went to
the home of Capt Stevens. an Englishmsn,
In the employ or the canal company, ana
compelled him to 60 on board, together with
TREND also an hngiishman, who was stay
ing with nm. Ihey captured Stevens 1t ap-
pears. in order to compel him to command
the vessel, although rumor declares that he
had treat with them, and they had prom
ised him $1,000 Ii he would enter the ser
vice This event has caused much excite
ment
WASHINGTON, March IL.
The Secretary of the Navy this morning
received the following dspatch from Com
mander Kane, of Galena, dated at Colon,
March 10th:
There is revolution at Panama and As
pin~all. Troops and ponce have Withdrawn
| from here. We have landed marines and
hauled the ships along the SIDE OF the wharf
to protect property. request instructions.
Commander Beardslee OF the Powhattan at
the same time reported to the navy depart
ment at Colon that Barihageua was besieged
and his stay indefinite.
| PANAMA, March II.
letter written in Barranqullla, on Feb
ruary 2lst, says:
News was received yesterday from the in
terror, announcing the complete defeat by
/
Amador, and Accuedo. who were all togeth-
er. The government forces fought with
great bravery, and won complete victory
Generals Vergera and Amador were killed,
and almost all their men were taken prison.
ers. The battle was bloody one.
Orders were given yesterday to march on
Carthagens, but doubt it this order will be
carried out after this defeat.
PANAMA. via. Galveston, March IL.
The heavy firing ceased last night The
rebels retired to Buen Vista to recruit. The
British gunboat Heroine landed 20 men yes
terday with Gattliug gun to protect prop
erty. Traffic in Panama, and the railroad
business is suspended todav. and there is
great excitement. as second tack is ex-
pected. President Arosemens took refuge
on the Heroine. Colon is reported in possession
of the rebels.
Gen Urata attacked Bsrranquilla at A.