Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-30
BLOODY REVOLUTION
Has Taka Place in the City Of
Guatemala.
MANY PEOPLE SHOT DOWN
By the Orders Of the President After the SOldiEs
Had Bsen Put to Flight-Thrss Days
Of Carnage in the Strsets-Ths
Rebellion is Likely
to Spread.

a gentlemen VINO lolb tHO SiOy Va
Guatemala on the morning Of the 10th
inst, and who has just reached this city
on horseback, from the Mexican port OF
Acapulco, brings the information that
an outbreak occurred in Guatemala City
on the 18th inst, and was still in progress
when he left.
According to his story, the people of
that city were celebrating the anniver-
sary of their national holiday. 1t ap-
pears that President Barillas had per-
sonally appointed the orators OF the
day. To this the masses took excep-
tion, and when the orators took the
rostrum it was signal for storm of
stones which set them to fight, they
being chased across the big plaza by a
bowling mob which shouted at the top
of their voices: "Down with the Gov
ernmentr" "Down with despotism and
tyranny!" "Die Barillas!"
The reports OF revolvers and rifles
were to be heard all night, and at the
hour the gentleman giving this informa-
tion left San Jose de Guatemala, to en-
bark for Acapulco, fighting still was in
progress. In els opinion this will cause
a general revolt throughout the entire
Republic of Guatemala, and engercer
war in all Of the other Central Amerl-
can States.
A strict censorship is maintained over
all press dispatches, and the mails are
also rifed 10 prevent the leaking out OF
any information concerning the actual
condition Of the country. 1t is stated
that cable communication with Guate-
mala City has been interrupted.
An exciting scene followed, and every
known Liberal or Barillas partisan was
driven from the plaza, being stoned at
every step. After that the masses elect
ed their orators, and the most violent
and incendiary speeches followed.
The news of the riot spread rapidly,
and soon President Barillas threw bat
TALON of infantry into the large square
for the purpose Of dispensing the mob.
They, with fixed bayonets, attempted to
carry the plaza by assault, but were met
with shower OF stones and bullets from
revolvers. This unexpected action OF
the mob put the soldiers to ignominious
flight, leaving many dead and wounded
in the plaza.
The uproar was something to be long
remembered. Members OF the mob
shouted: "Let US storm the National
Palace, kill Barillas and restore re-
publican form OF government" Gnate-
mala should not be ruled by dictator"
"Plundering of the National Treasury
must ceaseP'
Barillas then ordered artillery into
the plaza, and infantry and two cannon
to guard his residence, When the guns
were turned on the mob there was a
general dispensing Of them, though they
discharged their revolvers at the artil-
lerymen. They left the plaza, but
fought in the side streets-in fact, dur
ing the night Of the 18th they practi-
cally held full control OF the city,
though at intervals they were attacked
by the infantry, who shot many OF
them.
At o'clock yesterday (Monday) af-
ternoon the AnglO-Angelo received
special dispatch from Newton, on the
line between Guatemala and Mexico.
The telegram was delivered to the New
ton telegraph Office by special courier,
and It brings the information that Bar
ilias is master of the situation, he hav-
ing put down the revolt after three
DAYS of hard fighting.
The revolt, this dispatch says, was
precipitated by Montufar, a son OF one
OF the candidates for the Presidency,
who is strong partisan OF Bariilas, In
attempting to make a political speech
on Independence Day. A mob threw
him and his friends from the platform
in the main plaza, peltinR them with
stones until they found shelter In
nelghboring house. From that time un-
iii the night of the 18th there was street
fighting, sometimes the mob being In
control OF the city, and at other times
the army. The arrival or troops from
adjoining districts eventually restored
Barillas to power, and the city Is
thoroughly infested with soldiers. Mar
tial law has been declared. 1t was ex-
pected, when the courier left the city
of Guatemala, that Barillas would de-
clare himself dictator, so as 70 prolong
his term Of office.
Salvador is moving troops 70 the mill
tsry district OF Santa Ana, bordering on
the southern frontier Of Guatemala. and
tits believed for the purpose OF invading
the latter country il the City OF Guate-
mala revolt spreads to other points.
The reason that Salvador has troops
on the frontier is that President Ezeta
charges Barillas with exciting rebel
lion in Salvador. Ezeta has decided TO
call Barillas to account, and he says be
has ample proof TO sustain his charges.
1t is said that already 1t Qnetgslte-
mango, one of the most important cities
in the upper districts Of Guatemala, re-
solts have occurred against Barrillas
within the past three months, but they
have proved so far abortive-
A private dispatch to a prominent
merchant in this city, who has business
relations in the city Of Guatemala, says
that fully 300 lives were sacrificed in
the three days fighting in the City OF
Guatemala, and that the shooting Is still
going on.
The dispatch also conveys the infor-
mation that Barillas has declared him
self dictator.
It Is stated that Col. Jobon killed Gen.
Sanchez, and that brother Of General
Sanchez, learning Of his assassination.
went to the place which was surround
ed by cannon, where Jobon was station
ed, and shot and killed him. Gen. San
chez's brother has since been executed
The city Is under martial law, and .
reign of terror prevails, the Inhabitants
being afraid TO leave their houses.
In the revolt which has taken place
~ QnetsaltsnangC, the revolutionary