The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-30


A revolution has been precipitated in
the Republic of Guatemala which will
unquestiona bly, become general. A
gentleman who left the city Of Guate-
mala on the morning Of 10th instant.a and
who has just reached this city on horse
back from the Mexican port of AGA
pulco, brings information that the out
break occurred in Guatemala CITY on
tho 18th instant, and was still in prog
ress when he left
According to his story, tho people of
that city were celebrating the anniver-
sary of their national holiday. 1t ap.
peras that President Barrillas had per-
sonally appointed the orators Of the day.
TO this the mssses took exception, and
when the orators took the rostrum it
was signal for storm of stones, which
set them to flight, they being chased
across the big plaza by bowling mob,
which shouted at the top of their voices,
"Down with the government" down
with despotism and tyranny, die Barril-
las"
An exciting scene followed and every
known liberal or partisan was driven
from the plaza, being soundly stoned at
every step. After that the masses
elected their orators. and the most
violent and incendiary speeches fol-
lowed.
News of the riot spread rapidly and
soon Barrillas threw battalion of infan-
try into the large square for the purpose
of dispensing the mob. They. with fixed
bayoncts, attempted to carry the plaza
by assault. They wero met with a
shower of stones and bullets from the
revolvers. This unexpected action of
the mob put them to ignominious flight,
leaving many Of their number on tho
plaza.
The uproar was something to be long
remembered. Members of tho mob
shouted Lots storm National Palace,
kill Rarrillas and restore the Republi-
can form of government; Guatemala
should not be ruled by dictators:" "The
| plundering of the national treasury
must cease"
Barrillas then ordered into the plaza
company of infantry and two cannon
to guard his residence. When the guns
| were turned on the mob there was gen
eral dispensing of them, and though they
discharged their revolvers at tho
artillerymen they left tho plaza, but
fought in the side streets; in fact, thoy
practically during the night of the 18th
held full control of the city, though at
intervals they were attacked by tho in
| fantry who shot many Of them.
Reports of revolvers and rifles were
| to be heard all night, and at the hour
the gentleman giving this information
left for San Jose dc Guatemala to en-
bark for Acapulco fighting was still in
progress.
In his conception this will cause
general revolt throughout the entire
republic of Guatemala and engender
war in all Of the other Central Ameli-
can states.
Strict censorship is maintained over
all the press dispatches and mails arc
trified with to prevent the leaving of
any information concerning the actual
condition Of the country. 1t is stated
that cable communication with Guata-
mala City is interrupted.
At o'clock Monday afternoon the
American received special dispatch
from Newton, on the line between Qua
temala and Mexico. Tho telegram was
delivered to the Newton telegraph office
by special courier. and it brings the in
formation that Barrillas is master of the
situation. he having put down the re-
volt after three days of hard fighting.
The .evclt was precipitated by Month";
for, son Of one Of the candidates for
the presidency, who is . strong partisan
of Barrillas', in attempting 20 make n
political speech on Independence Day.
The mob threw him and his friends
from the platform in the main plaza,
pelting them with stones until they
found shelter in neigh boring house.
From that time till the night OF the
18th there was great lighting, some
times the mob being in control of the
city and at other times the army. Tho
arrival of troops from adjoining districts
eventually restored Barrillas to power
The city is thoroughly infested with
soldiers. Martial law has been declared.
1t was expected when the purser left
the City of Guatemala that Barrillas
would declare himself dictator, so as to
prolong his term of office.
Salvador is moving troops to tho
military district of Santa Anna, Dor
dering on the southern frontier of Guatc-
mala, and it is believed for the purpose
OF invading the latter country if the
City of Guatemala revolt spreads to the
interior points. 1t is said that already in
Quezaltenango, one of the most import
ant cities in the upper districts, Guate-
mala revolts have occurred against
Barrillas within the past three months,
but they have proved failure so far.
A private dispatch to n prominent
merchant in this city, who has business
relations in the City of Guatemala, was
shown to the correspondent last night
from Newton. 1t says that fully 800
lives we're sacrificed in the three days
fighting in the revolt in tho City of
Guatemala, and that shoot is Still
going on. The dispatch also conveys
the information that Barrillas has de-
c1 rod hip,cn1f Il ;ototou