The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-10-10
Caracas and Laguayra in the Hands Of
the Venezuelan Insurgents.
Acting President Pulido and His Cabinet Quit
the Country. Leaving Both Cities in the
Hands Of Rioters and PiIlagers.
Looting Checked atthe Capital by Crespo
and at Laguayra by American Tars.
Hamtureers Resume Their Sunday Festivities,
Now that the Cholera Epidemic Has Spent
sIts Fsrce--0a,lVok in ireland.


THE WAR Is ENDED.
Closing scenes of the Venezuelan Rcvolution
-Crespo Victorious Everywhere.
NEW YORK, Oct. 9-"Caracas has fallen;
the triumph of General Crespo over the
governments forces is completes; the revolu-
tion is victorious" says the Hersld's
Caracas Venezuela. correspondent. under
date Oct. s After defeating the army OF
the government at San Pedro Gen.
Crespo began his march on the capital.
Three thousand of his troops, commanded
by Generals Guerra. Rodriguez and Fernan-
dez. entered the city of Caracas last night.
General Crespo. with the remainder of his
army, is at Caivirs, q short distance from
the city. He will enter the capital to-mor-
row. Had the advance of General Crespo's
army been angels of peace, instead of mes
sengers of war, their advent would not
have been more welcome TO the people of
Caracas. After the crushing defeat at
San Pedro. the governments pereeIved that
1t had played Its last card and Lost. and
acting President Pulido and his Cabinet
fed before the adv vancing hosts. The news
caused instan taneous panic throughout the
city. 1t grew In intensity as stragglers and
refugees from the defeated army eame
pouring into the city, telling the terrified
inhabitants that General Crespo and his
army were close at their heels Confusion
and disorder reigned. Hundreds of persons
joined tho army OF fugitives which had
started for Laguayra when the first news
OF the disaster 10 the government forces
was received. Then all semblance OF order
was at an end.
People who had been too cowardly to
<fxl,S a asf fhav fx.rn otr.of ant
and many of PuliGos soldiers took advant-
age of the situation 10 begin rloting and
pillaging. Scores OF houses were sacked.
Those who had the manhood to protest
against such outrage were menaced with
instant death. Many were cruelty dubbed
and beaten for daring TO protect their prop
erty. The rioters were no respecters OF
persons. When the Spanish minister
plupderers. he was grossly insulted. Act
ing President Nillegas Pulido aud the
members of his Cabinet took advantage
of the confusion to slip out OF the city. 10
ship in the harbor of Laguayra. perhaps
one of the government vessels. 1t 10 i'm.
possible. however, To trace their move-
ments at present. That they sought safety
In tight is certain.
During the three hours that elapsed be-
tween the ienomlnous fiight OF the Cabinet
and the advent OF General Crespo's advance
guard the looters simply held possession
them, and they plundered right and left,
seizing whatever portable property they
eould lay their hands on. The Inhabitants,
VINO had at first dreaded the advent OF Gen.
eral Crespo's soldiers. began to hope and
pray for their speedy ARRIVAL. as the only
20 ssible means OF obtaining protection for
themselves and property against the brutal
violence aud greed of the men. Their ex-
pectations were not misplaced. The fol-
lowers of Crespo. as soon they reached
the city. at once devoted their attention TO
restoring order and soon succeeded in re-
pressing all open demonstrations of vio-
lence, but of necessity 10 must take some
time before the unfortunate city can be
restored TO a condition of tranquility. As
Crespo's men were marched into the city
they were greeted with applause by hum
dreds of their sympathizers who have long
been shut MP IN the Capitol. IL was good
account of themselves. too that ICrespo's
troops gave 10 the inha bitants of the city.
by tho business-like way IN which they
dispersed the rioters wherever they en-
countered them. and put an end to their
nefarious work. United States Minister
Scruggs has sent word To Admiral Walker,
suggesting that the fugitives be prevented
from embarking"
"Laguayra 10 IN the hands of the Crespo-
lists. General Crespo has trinmphed all
along the line The war Is over" says the
Heralds Laguayra correspondent Men,
bers OF the gov oyerDment have either left the
country or are trying TO get out of It as
fast as they can. After cabling you the
news from Curacao of the crushing defeat
of the government forces at san Pedro. l
hurried To this city. l. found the Crespo-
lists in possession, and the greater part or
the inhabitants very glad that they were
In possession. Before Crespos detachmeDe
got here Laguayra was filled with rioters
The news of the defeat of the government
forces created something of a panic that
had not got fairly under way before tho
town began to ill up with refugees and
stragglers from the army OF the Pulido
government. There was lot OF incendiary
material gathered in the town. PilIage and
plunder soon became general Many houses
were looted. and there W as much wRnton
destruction of property.
How far things might have gone lt 10 i'm
possible to say, if Admiral Walker. acting
with admirable energy aud decision, had
not landed a force of sailors and marines to
hold the mob in check aud preserve order.
The American sailors were warmly well
coined by all who were not themselves
seeking plumber. There is no doubt that
were preserved by the landing of the men
from the cruisers Chicago and Kearsarge.
Stragglers and camp-followers are hurrying
and scurrying TO get TO the sea- a-side. thus
adding TO the general confusion. IL is ru-
| mored that Pulido and tho members of his
| Cabinet embarked from here and got safely
| on board some vessels that will carry them
| all beyond Crespo's reach. It's probable
| that they have done so. but have not been
able to find any trace of them. The advent
| of the Crespoists was hailed with delight
| They met with no resistance There WAS
| no organized force TO oppose them. The
remnant Of the government forces that had
reached here was without officers to CON-
| mand 1t. The officers had deserted. Amid
the confusion, one fact stands out as clear
| as the noon-day sun-the rev olution has tri-
umphed."