The record-union., 1891-09-30
Troops to the Frontier.
Special to the REcoRp-uxroN.


ST. LOUIS, Sept. ga dispatch from
the City Of Mexico says a revolution has
been precipitated in the Republic of
Guatemala, which will unquestionably
become general. a gentleman who left
the city of Guatemala on the morning of
the 10th instant and who has just reached
this city on horseback from Acapulco,
brings the information that an outbreak
occurred in Guatemala City on the 18th
instant, and it 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, and it ap-
pears that President BariIlas had per-
sonally appointed the orators of the day.
TO this the masses took exception. and
when the orators took the rostrum it was
the signal for storm of stones, Which
set them to flight. An exciting scene
followed, and every known Liberal or
BarlllaS partisan was driven from the
plaza. After that the masses elected
their own orators, and most violent and
incendlary speeches followed. The news
Of the riot spread rapidly, and soon Ba-
rillas threw battalion of infantry into
the large square for the purpose of dis
persing the mob. They, with fixed bayo-
nets, attempted to carry the plaza by as
sault, but were met with showers of
stones and bullets from reVolvers. This
action Of the mob put them to flight
leaving many dead and wounded on the
plaza. The members of the mob shouted,
..Let's storm the palace, kill Barillas and
restore a republican form of government.
Guatemala should not be ruled by die
tator. The piundering of the National
Treasury must cease"
Barillas then ordered artillery into the
plaza and infantry aud two cannon TO
guard his residence When the guns
were turned on the mob it dispersed. The
people left the plaza, but fought in the
side streets; in fact, they practically, dur
ing the night Ofthe 18th held full control of
the city, though at intervals they were at
tackled by the infantry, who shot many
of them.
1t is thought this will cause a general
revolt throughout the entire Republic of
Guatemala, and engender war in all the
other Central American States.
a strict censorship is maintained over
all the press dispatches, and the mails are
also trifled with to prevent the leaking of
any information concerning the actual
condition of the country. 1t is stated
cable communication with Guatemala
City is interrupted.
Yesterday afternoon the AngIo-AneY-
ica1 received a special dispatch from
Newton, on the line between Guatemala
and Mexico. 1t brings information that
Barillas is master of the situation, he
having put down the revolt after three
days of hard fighting. The revolt was
precipitated by Montufar, son of one of
the candidates for the Presidency. who is
strong partisan of Barillas, in attempt
ing to make a political speech on Inde-
pendence Day. From that time until the
night of the 18th there was street fight
ing, sometimes the mob being in control
of the city and at other times the army.
Salvador is moving troops to the south
ern frontier of Guatemala, it is believed
for the purpose of invading the latter
country il the city of Guatemala revolt
spreads to interior points.
a private dispatch to a prominent mer-
chant of this city from Newton says fully
five hundred lives were sacrificed in the
three days fighting in the city Of Guate-
mala and that the shooting is still going
on. The dispatch also conveys the in
formation that Barillas has declared him
self dictator.
1t is stated Colonel Jobon killed Gem
eral Sanchez, and brother of General
Sanchez, learning of the Generals as
sassiuation, shot and killed Jobon. Gen
eral Sanchez brother was executed.
The city is under martial law and
reign of terror prevails, the inhabitants
being afraid to leave their houses. The
residence of President Barillas is
guarded by soldiers, and the President
does not stir abroad unless guarded by
large force of cavalry.
THE NEWS DOUBTED.
NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-The Guatemalan
news is doubted here. Jacobee Baiz,
Consul-General of Guatemala. has re-
ceived no such news. and no recent
re 1a-,1 tn hn II
is the year of general election in his
country, and there is unusual excite
ment. He is strongly inclined to doubt
news received through Mexican sources.