The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
REVOLUTION In GUATEMALA.
Many Citizens Rebel, But Are OYerpOKeyd
By the Government Forces.
HUNDREDS OF LIVES SACRIFICED.
President Barillas While Speaking on the
Anniversary OF Their National Holi-
day is Stoned by the People.


has been precipitated in the republic of Qua
temala, 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 horse
back from the Mexican port of Acapulco.
| brings the information that the outbreak oc-
CURED in Guatemala city on the 18th instant
and was still in progress when he left Ac-
cording to his story tho people of that city
were celebrating the anniversary of their
national holiday. 1t appears that President
Barlllas had personally appointed the orators
OF the day. To this the masses took excep-
ton, and when the orators took the rostrum
1t was the signal for storm of stones. which
set them TO flight. they being chased across
the big plaza by a bowling mob, which shout
ed Mt the top of their voices, Down with the
Government Down with despotism
and tyrrany: die Barillas." Exciting scenes
followed, and every known liberal or parti-
zan was driven from the plaza. being soundly
stoned at every step.
After that the masses elected their orators
and most violent and incendiary speeches fol-
lowed. The news of the riot spread rapidly
and soon Barilas threw battalion of infantry
into large square for the purpose of dsper-
sing the mob. They. with fixed bayonets. at
tempted carrying the plaza by assault. They
were met with a shower of stones and bullets
from revolvers. This unexpected action of
the mob put them to ignominous flight, leav-
Ing many of their number on the plaza.
THE MOB REPULsED.
The uproar was something to be long re-
membered. The members OF the mob shouted
Lets storm the national palace, kill Barillas
and restore republican form of government.
Guatemala should not be ruled by dictators."
1.-The plundering of the national treasury
must cease" Barillas then ordered the artil-
lery into the plaza and the infantry and two
cannons to guard his residence. When the
guns were turned on the mob there was q
general dispensing of them though they dis
charged their revolvers at the artillerymen
They left the plaza, but fought in the side
streets: in fact, they practically, dur
ing the night of the 18th. held full
control of the city. though at intervals
they were attacked by the infantry,
who shot many of them. The reports of re-
volvers and rifles were 10 be heard all night.
and at the hour the gentleman giving this in
formation left for San Jose De Guatemala to
embark 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 other
Central American States. A strict censorship
is maintained over all press dispatches, and
mails are also trifled with TO prevent the leak
ing out of any information concerning the
actual condition of the country. 1t is stated
that cable communication with Guatemala
City has been interrupted. At o'clock Mon
day afternoon o special dispatch was received
from Newton, y. tho line between Guatemala
and Mexico.
DARILLA's TRIUMPH.
telegram was delivered to the Newton
telegraph Office by special courier. and ii |
brings the information that Barillas is master |
of ha OF ba bav a
revolt after three days hard fight.
The revolt was precipitated by Montufar,
son of one of the candidates for the Presi-
dency, who is strong partisan OF Barillas. IN
attempting t. make political speech on in
dependence day. The mob threw him and
his friends from platform in the main plaza,
pelting them with stones until they found
shelter in a neighboring house.
From that time until the night of the 18th
there was street fighting. Sometimes a mob
would be in control of the city and at other
times the army. The arrival of troops from
the adjoining districts eventually restored
Barillas TO power and the city Is thoroughly |
infested with soldiers
Martial law has been declared. Ii was ex-
pected when the purser left the City of Qua
temala that Barillas would declare himself
dictator. so as to prolong his term OF Office.
is moving troops 10 the military dis
.rict of Santa Anna bordering on the south
|
ior the purpose of invading the latter coun-
Try. if the CITY of Guatemala revolt spreads
20 interior points.
FIVE HUNDRED LIVES LOST.
II is said that already In Quesaltenango,
)ne Of the most important cities in the upper
districts Of Guatemala revolts have occurred
against Barillas within the past three months
)ut they have proved so far abo-tiye.
Private dispatches 10 prominent merchant
n this city, who has business relations in the
.ity of Guatemala shown 10 your cores
,ondent last night from Newton says that
uly five hundred lives were sacrificed in
he three days fighting in the revolt in the
ity Of Guatemala, and that shooting is still
,oing on. The dispatch also conveys the in
ormation that Barrillas has declared himself
lictator.
IL is stated that Colonel Johon killed Gene
al Sanchez and it followed that the brother
f General Sanchez. learning of his assassina-
ion, went 20 the palace, which was surrounded
" cannon whore Johon was stationed, and
hot and killed him. Sanchez's brother has
een executed. The city is under martial law
nd q reign of terror prevails, the lnhabl-
ants being afraid 70 leave their homes. In
he revolt which has taken place at Quezal-
anango the revolutionary leader is reported
D be supported by over 1000 men The
alace and residence of President Barlllas arc
uarded by both infantry and artillery. The I
resident does not go abroad unless guarded
y large force of cavalry.
NEw York, Sept. 29.-Jacob Baiz consul ,
eneral of Guatemala, says he has received no
ivices of trouble in that country. He dis |
-usts any reports coming from Mexican