The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-30
A REVOLT In GUATEMALA
THE PEOPLE RESENT A CHOICE OF
ORATORS BY BARRILLAS.

ers stoned and TroopS Resisted.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Sept. ga dispatch
from the City OF Mexico says: Revolution
has been precipitated in the republic of
#Gustemala which will unqueetionably be-
*come general. A gentleman who left the
city of Guatemala on the morning of Sept.
is, and who has just reached this city on
horseback from the Mexican port OF Aca-
puco, brings information that an outbreak
occurred in Guatemala city on Sept. Is, and
was still in progress when he left.
CAUSE OF THE OUTBREAK.
according to his story the people Of that
city we're celebrating the anniversary of
their national holiday. 1t appears that
President Barrillas had personally 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 put them to flight They
were chased across the big plaza by a howl
ng mob, which shouted at the top Of their
yoices: Down with the government
Down with despotism and tyrany.' Die,
sarrillas'
EXCITING SCENES.
Exciting scenes followed and every
snown liberal or partisan was driven from
the plaza, being soundly stoned at every
sep. After that the masses elected their
orators and most violent and incendiary
peeches followed. The news of. the riot
spread rapidly and soon President BarrilIas
threw battalion of infantry into the large
pquare for the purpose Of dispensing the mob.
hey, with fixed bayonets, attempted to
larry the plaza by assault. They were met
with a shower OF stones and bullets from
nyolvers.
PUT THE TROOPS TO FLIGHT.
This unexpected action of the mob put
them TO an ignomipious flight, leaving
many OF their number on the plaza Tho
8nproar was something to be long remem-
bered The members of the mob shouted:
Let's storm the national palace, kill Bar
Has aud restore the republican form of
Bovernment. Guatemala should not be
1uled by dictatorsp 'Plundering of the ma
onal treasury must ceasep President |
Barllas then ordered artillery into the |
plaza and infantry and two cannons to |
xuaTd his residence.
THE MOB sTAMPEpEs.
when the guns we're turned on the mob |
<heTe was general stampede, though they |
lscharged revolvers at the artillerymen. |
they left the plaza but fought in the side |
Mreets, in fact they practically, during the |
Rlght OF Sept. 15, held full control of the |
Ply. though at intervals they we're attacked |
N the infantry, who shot many of the men.
Reports Of revolvets aud rifles were to be
ard oil night and OF the hour the gentle |
IAN giving this Information left for San
DE Guatemala to embark for Acapulco, |
&htlng still was in progress.
A GENERAL REVOLT EXPECTED.
In his conception this will cause gen> |
revolt throughout the entire republic |
~ a md av,r n ~, ol ,,f
other Central American states Strict |
'oTsdip is maintained over all press dis |
ches, and the mails are also trifled with |
prevent the leaking Of any information |
cernlng the actual condition of the coun- |
"a It Is stated that cable communication
Guatemala has been interrupted.
BARRILLAs ON TOP.
Az 5 o'clock (Monday afternoon) the
ericdh received special dispatch from
Etan, on the line between Guatemala aud
slco. The telegram was delivered to the
to1 telegraph office by special courier
gW It brings information that President
- fNas IS master Of the situation, he hav-
tn4 put down the revolt, after three DAYS
Snf1 hg1tng. The revolt was preciplta cd
oySMontufar, son of one of the candidates
IT Iue presidency, who is q strong partisan
u PRESIDENT Barrillas. in attempting to
day. i,'0~'- W -DN' - s''''N'''00
THROWN FROM THE PLATFoRM
1he mob threw him. and his friends
4rcnl the platform in the main plaza pelt-
tug them with stones until they found
sneiter In neighboring house. From that
unne until the night of Sept. 18 there was
Weet nghtlng. Sometimes the mob was in
2htrol OF the city aud at other times the
4ny. The arrival OF troops from adjoin-
~g districts eventually restored President
fO oft 10
%ghly infested with soldiers. Martial law
Hs been declared. 1t was expected when
*e courier left the city of Guatemala that
fesident Barrillas would declare himself
ctator so as to prolong his term of office.
SALVADOR GETTING READY.
Salvador is moving troops to the mih-
ny district OF Santa Anna, bordering on
le southern frontier Of Guatemala, and il
believed to be for the purpose OF invading
le latter country If the city of Guatemala
Yot spreads to the interior points. 1t is
Nd that already at Quezaltenango. one of
most important cities in the upper dis
cs OF Guatemala, revolts have occurred
allss PRESIDENT Barrillas, within the
y. three months, but they have proved so
aoortive."
500 KILLED.
private dispatch to q prominent mer.
saI IN This city who has business relations
NAVJ VI OudteUdia was shown TO the
y correspondent last night from New
10 says that fully 500 lives were sacri-
N the three days fighting in the revolt
ssi sv city OF Guatemala, and that shooting
VA gong on. The dispatch also con-
Iue Information that President Bar
= uss sl9s declared himself dictator. 1t is
!, nat s,, Col Jobon killed Gen. Sanchese.
followed that a brother of Gen.
~ Use g learning Of his assassination went
~, pace, which was surrounded by
~ where Col. Jobon was stationed.
rb.., 49, ana killed him. Gen. Sarchese,s
aas been executed.
REIGN OF TERROR.
NY Is under martial law and reign
hid ~ prevails, the inhabitants being
icb nv rave their houses. In the revolt
Fol1ti@-s9A sANen place at Quezeltenango the
bed br my leader is reported to be sup
fdenc55 .1 yer eer 200 men. The palace and
botS s.ot o. President Barrillas are gusrded
BIZ dos ].antry and artillery. The presi-
|ge forosuoIst uIt go out unless guarded by a
eof cavalry.
H. 80 NEWS AT WASHINGTON
<artrner5,,,H HgsIoN, Sept. 2a.-The state de-
I'VE 10 ths "llhout any information rela-
Nty, .leported break in Guatemala
IA ormsti'..u ala, on Sept. 15 The latest
M&snerican received al the bureau OF
W Gpe,. republics from the CITY
lett.r was contained In
N befor. d, GATED Sept. IA, the
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