The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
FWO WARS IN PROGRESS.
auses That Led Up to the Ruction
Between Guatemala and SAL
vador.
FOODS Of the Latter Republic Con-
tinue Their Onward March
Of Victory.
rild Scenes in the Argentine Capital
Fast and Furious Fighting-No De-
cisive Result.

cisive Result.
|CrrY OF MEXICO, July 28.-The contradic-
|ry statements from Guatemala and San
|alvador indicate that some tall prevari-
lting is being done by one of the coun-
lies. The opinion here is that the alleged
[liance of all the countries of Central
||merica against San Salvador ID for the
hrpose of crushing out of existence that
hall republic under the plea that anarchy
Eevails, and that General Ezeta's govern
lent is not desired by the people of San
hlvador. The seizure of the rifles aboard
he steamer Colima by the Guatemalan
bvernment has been a constant theme of
bnversation here. Many believe that ow-
liz to the fact that the seizure was made
bfore the hostilities occurred and be-
bre the Central American compact was
|gned, the United, States will ask Guate-
ala for an explanation of her conduct.
[r. Geronimo Pou was shown the telegram
|lblished yesterday from Guatemala re-
|rring to the compact entered into by the
entral American republics against Saliva
pr. He said: Guatemala has no right to
kterfere in the internal affairs of Salvador,
BIT even if assisted by the other republics.
b act of that kind is ever an imposition
nd an offense. After such important events
! these which have taken place in Saliva
pr, it is necessary to newly consult the will
i the people, The impositions and threats
Guatemala and her allies are incompati-
le with the dignity and independence of
be people of Salvador.
Senior Pou referred to the Guatemalan
Fspatch touching the points of the Central
|merican compact, relating to the amnesty
br all persons engaged in the revolutionary
(ovement, and said that with equal reason
hlvador could decree q law granting gen
|al amnesty to all the people who have
ken part in any revolutionary movement
|yainst Guatemala and her allies. He fur
her said that the excuse given by Guate-
Eala that the officer in command of her
loops in the recent fight committed an act
disobedience by crossing the frontier,
nd that he had been arrested and will be
purt martialed, was ridiculous, because,
hder the circumstances, he should have
een Immediately court martialed. which ia
bmething Guatemala has not done nor
links of doing. Manuel Dieguez, the
Fam announcing the compact in Central
|nerica as meaning that if General Ezeta
|oes not step down and out the combined
DIVERS will invade Salvador for the purpose
H m a kinU him submit zsssiFE sasFs ~ z =
Great fears are felt il Guatemala that
fexico is about to cross the boundary with
81 TROOPS and make 4 direct onalanpht on
The latter country has de-
hiled Generals Molina and Socorro de
|eon to unite the forces in the departments
hd in the altos, numbering. ali told 6.D0
Ian. and to concentrate them in The de-.
hrtment Of Peten. in order to resist the
Fexicans.
Gen. Mendizabal. the Guatemalan secreta-
of war. has assumed personal command
Il the Guatemalan troops in the capital Of
hat republic. Troops are being consnripted
here daily, and no excuse from SERVING ig
kceived. In the department of the west
lie troops have been placed under command
Col, Pedro Izapuirre. the political pover-
|or of San Marcos.
la combined attack of the Guatemalan
lid Honduras forces apaint Salvador is
kpected, and the Salvador troops are close-
Watching the movement of the enemy.
r. Ayaja, the first vice-president of Saliva
|1r, has been com pelled to seek refuge be-
|bnd the frontiers in the territory Of Hon
bras. This leaves DIR, Manuel Deloapo.
he second vice-president, virtually in DOS
|ssion of the presidential AUTHORITY. But
he latter has renounced his claim in favor
Ezeta until such time as a constitutional
resident shall have been elected.
A revolution on small scale took place
at San Mipuel. in Salvador The
bur rinoleaders were CAUGHT and tried bv
burt martial and were shot. In the inte-
|or of the republic everything is Quiet. al
kouoh at the port of La Union General
|alentin Amaya, who has command of the
krces there, felt it necessary to remove and
place several of his officers who were
opposed to favor General Moran and DR..
'aldivar. General Florentine Amaya.
! -
mmand of the forces at La Libertad. the
+incipal port of entry of Salvador. ON
3ly 20 the commander at La Libertad
|ized ZOO stand of rifles and 900 OOl) cart
}lQes brought down by General Moran
ON San Francisco. He permittad the
ms to be landed, stored in the customs
,rehouses, and then seized them. The
cling in Guatemala is said to be one of
utmost insecurity. President Barrillos
3 weak policy towards his people. His
kwnfall is looked upon as almost certain
thin very short tine and a general
Evolutionary feeling reryades the republic.
Just after the death of Mendez. the pres
ent of Salvador. aud when General Ezeta
sumed the provisional presidency. the
tter communicated with the Nicarapuan
d Costa Kican governments, promising
maintain and preserve order and peace
Salvador and to immediately convene con- ese .
Institutional congress for the CHOOSING of
contitutional president. He informed
ese governments at the time that he was
lly able to do this. provided (iuatemala
pk no active part in the matter; and also
1uested Nicaragua and Costa Rica TO
Ind by him as long as he fulfilled his
omises. He also said that he desired no
sistance from either of these countries "a
Both Nicaragua and Costa Rica assented
General Ezetas proposltlons ana tired
.eameie eauoiso .o that tha iattar wonid dss;s4