Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-29


The Government Defeated with Heavy
Loss of Life.
BUENos AYREs, July 2Sth-Evening
The revolutionary movement continues to
spread. The fighting between the Govern
ment troops and the revolutionists to-day
has been desperate. The Government
forces were defeated, and thousand of
them killed or wounded. The navy has
Joined the revolutionary movement.
The insurgents artillery bombarded the
Government House and barracks to-day
A twenty-four hours truce has been ar
ranged. The triumph of the revolutionists
appears assured.
NEWS CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON, July 2Sth.-A telegram
was received this morning by the Acting
Secretary of State from Minister Pitkin at
Buenos Ayres, stating that revolution of
arms was in progress, that the army was
divided and that siege had been declared.
LONDON, July 2Sth.-The British Minis
ter at Buenos Ayres sent dispatch 10 the
Foreign Office last night stating that the
revolution was proceeding; that there had
been heavy firing. The dispatch further
says that an armistice has been arranged
until tomorrow. The town is temporarily
quiet.
LoYALIsTs' STRONGHOLD BoNBARpED.
LONDON, July 2Sth.-A dispatch from
Buenos Ayres states that the leaders of the
revolutionary movement belonged in that
city. They were incensed that the best
positions under the Government were
given to men from the province of Cor
dova. The dispatch further says that
Senior Roca win probably resume the Pres
idency, as it is believed he is the only man
capable of restoring confidence. Previous
to arranging the armistice, the warships,
which had just joined the revolutionary
movement, bombarded the Loyal, SITS
stronghold.
TELEGRAPHING SUSPENDED.
BUENos AYREs (via Galveston), July 2Sth.
The authorities have notified all the telt-
graph companies that country telegraph
communication will be suspended until
further notice.
TROOPS REINFORCED.
PARIS, July 2Sth.--A dispatch from
Buenos Ayres, sent at 10 A. NJ, saws that
the Government troops have been largely
reinforced and President Celman has re-
turned.
WHERE THE FIGHTING TOOK PLACE.
New YORK. July 2Sth.-A Tribune corref
spondent, who recently made tour O.
South America, says of the Buenos Ayres
revolution and the Plaza Victoria, in
which the fighting has been going on
This plaza, with its prominent buildings,
monuments and cathedrals, the pride of
Buenos Ayres, situated near the water line,
and occupying eight acres, is the battle
field, where the finest buildings and statues
in the city would be exposed to the artil-
lery. With the insurgents bombartiing
the Government House, and in possession
of the military magazines. their triumph
in the city seems already assured"
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE.
LONDON, July 2Sth.-The Times dispatch
from Buenos Ayres says that President
Celman's police and cavalry suffered terri.
bly, in attacking the Circas and troops yes
terday. The Provisional Government re-
opened heavy artillery IRE at dawn Sun
day on the troops under Vice President
Pellegrini. A terrible mistake occurred
during the fight, the Eleventh Regiment
suddenly turningin favor OF the Provisional
Government, approached the artillery, and
before they could make their friendly re-
lations known to the insurgents they were
moved down in narrow street. The
Minister of War was wounded, and the
Minister of Finance taken prisoner Col.
Msrmendia, Major Campis and many other
officers were killed. and the commander of
the former was shot by his own men.
A short armistice was had at noon. The |
armistice lasted one hour. A o'clock the |
ships began firing on the Government
house. Pellegrini having refused to accept |
the terms of the Provisional Government. |
The whole navy mas declared in favor of |
the Provisional Government. Patagonia |
is bonn harding the Government house, and |
Parana is shellipg President Celman's resi- |
dence. The Government boats command |
the railways from north.
Four P The warshtps have ceased |
bombardipg. Bulletins announce that the |
revolution has triumphed. 1t is certain |
the Professionals up to the present hour |
had the best of the fighting,
Monday, 8 A. M.-Presidelt Celmens |
troops have occupied the houses around |
the PIaza-ways, and placed light artillery |
in the Plaza. The demands of the Circas
Union have been reduced to request
that President Celman resign. The fleet |
has good way out with steam up. The |
is extended until o'clock.
IL A. M-President Celman's officials |
assert that the Circas are treating for sur
render, but it is disbelieved.
P M.-Cannons have arrived for Gel |
mans forces, also 1000 troops The For
msnders of the American, British and |
Spanish gunboats that if the fleet resumes
ombardiug to protect them jointly, and |
that it is contrary to the rules of war to |
lombard an open city without giving no.
tice.
3PM-The Government troops have re.
sumed firing The streets leading to the |
Plaza Mayo are blocked with bales of hay.
Celman offered terms to the Circas. prom
ising not to proceed against the Civilians
and to permit officers of sup
porting Circas to resign. The troops of the |
Circas show no signs of yielding.
Celman's troops tried to carry the artil- |
lery positions of the Circas, but were re-
pulsed with heavy loss.
$3.50 p M-The Chiefs of the Union Circa |
have rejected Celman's terms. The troops |
hailed the decision with vivas. Firing has |
GUATEMALA.