Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-10-13
DOWN WITH BARILLAS.
A Revolutionary Outbreak in
Guatemala.
The Masses In Revolt Against the Dicta-
tor-Five Hundred Killed After
Three Days Fighting
Gen. Sanchez Dead.

CITY OF MEXICO, October GA
revolution has been participated in the
republic of Guatemala which will un-
questionably be general The out
break occurred on the 18th inst, while
the people were celebrating the ami
versary of their natlonsl holiday. 1t
appears that President Barillas had
personally appointed the orators of the
day, with view OF having them laud
his administration and generally work
up strong Barillas political boom.
To this the masses took exception,
and when the orators took the rOstrum
it was signal for a storm of stones
which set them to flight, they being
chased across the big plaza by howl
ing mob which shouted at the top OF
their voices "Down with the govern
ment," Down with despotism and ty-
ranny: die Barillas." An exciting
scene followed. and every known liberal
or Barillrs partisan was driven from
the plaza, being souDdly stoned at ev-
cry step. After that the masses elected
the orators, and the most violent and
incendiary speeches followed. The
news OF the riot spread rapidly and
soon Barillas threw battalion of in
fantry into the large square for the pur-
pose of dispensing them. They, with
fixed bayOnets, attempted to carry the
plaza by assault They were met
with a shower of stones and bullets
from revolvers. This unexpected act
ion of the mob put them to ignominous
flight leaving many dead and wounded
in the plaza.
The uproar was something to be long
remembered Members of the mob
shouted, Lets storm the national pal
ace; kill Rarillas and restore republi-
can government. Guatimala should
not be ruled by dictator. Plundering
of the national treasury must cease.
Barillas then ordered artillery
in the plaza and two cannon to guard
his residence. When the guns were
turned on the mpb there was general
dispensing of them, though they dis
charged their revOlvers at the artillery
men. They left the plaza, out fought
in the side streets; in fact, they practi-
cally during the night OF the 10Th held
full control of the city. though at inter-
walls they were attacked by the infantry,
who shot many Of them.
A private dispatch 70 prominent
merchant in this city who has business
relations in the City of Guatemala says
that fully 500 lives were sacrificed in
the recent revolt in the City Of Guate-
mala and that President Barillas is
still shooting down the participants in
the revolt as if they were animals. The
dispatch also conveys the information
that Barillas has declared himself die
tator.a Gen. Sanchez was shot and kill
ed By Col. Jobon: Sanchez's brother,
who in turn shot and killed Col. Jobon,
has been executed, while the city is un-
der martial law. B reign of terroa pre-
walls, the inhabitants being afraid to
leave their houses.
A revolt has taken place at Quetgal-
tenango, in which the revolutionary
leader Is reported to be supported by
over 1000 men. The palace and resi-
dence of President Barillas are guarded
by both infantry and artillery. Baril.
las does not stir abroad unless guarded
by large force of cavalry.