Telegram-herald., 1890-09-03
THEY WANT REDRESS.

Sarrundia's WIFE and Children Appeal TO
President -Repsrsu9n Tor HIS
Death Asked-ais Daughter Attempts
70 shoot Minister Miner Tor lis Cues
tionsble Action IN Connection with Her
Fathers Murder.
CITY oF MENco, Sept 2-Fouowing
is the fall text OF cable sent from
oaxala by the widow and children Of
General Rarrur1ia TO President Harri-
son.
The wife AID children O; jose Martin Bar
rtndia protest before you vita the greatest n
cigration ana sorrow that our beloved husband
and fatae- has been vliely assasslnated
on board an American steamer At San
Jose. where he vas found under the
shelter of the American nag; and his
death. Illegally coasumnated by the Govern
meat OF Guatemala. Is due 20 the o1icioas and
criminating cooperation of Minister Nizner,
who ordered tse captain Of the steamer 10 de-
liver up ths General.
we protest before you against this savage
deed. and We expect from your rectitude and
justice that voa will demand due reparation for
tho outrage, OF which we are the inconsolable
victims"
The message was signed by Travitia
Hurteae, the widow, and Victoria, Mer-
cedes. Maria, Antonia, Dolores, Luz,
Octavia and Jose, the eight children of
the dead General. The talk of the city
is the shooting of Barrundia, who
lived here for many months,
and all wonder what action the
United States will take in the
case. Owing 10 the incident a repre-
sentative OF the Spanish Transatlantic
Steamship Company here has ap-
preached Geronimo Pou for the purpose
of having him communicate with his
Government regarding subsidy
for steamship line, which he de-
clares Will be established between
San Francisco and Panama or on the Pa
cifc route of the Pacific Mail at an
early day, guaranteeing the safety
Of passengers. II is here believed
that the Pacific Mail has made
a claim against Guatemala for a
large indemnifcation for Barrundia's
death.
CITY OF GUATEMALA, Sept. "A
daughter OF General Martin Barrundia,
who was shot 70 death in the cabin of
the Pacific Mail steamship Acapulco at
San Jose de Guatemala last week. at
Miner Monday. He was at his desk
when the young woman came into his
Office. As the Minister looked up from
/ his work she was standing within four
| feet OF him with a revolver in her hand.
With flashing eyes she accused him OF
having been directly the cause of her
fathers death, and announced that she
meant 70 kill him. Mr.. Miner took
the matter coolly and tried TO reason
with the girl. who was apparently
almost crazed with excitement, and
/ in the most tragic manner poured
on him the bitterest invective OF
which the Spanish language is ca
/ pable.
The intended victim kept her in con-
/ versation. however, until assistance ar
rived and tie pistol was taken from the
woman. Throughout the entire excit-
I ing interview Mr.. Miner maintained
/ the utmost coolness. though the only
thing between him and the muzzle Of a
/ pistol held in the hands Of a woman
who evidently intended 70 shoot was a
heavv law book His coolness unques-
tionably saved his life.
As soon as President Barillas heard
/ OF the occurrence he sent his respects
and offered the powers OF his Govern
ment TO protect the American legation.
Mr Nizner. however. declined the offer.
will not prosecute tho lady. and insists
that no further notice shall be taken Of
fha arsi-