New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-12
KEVOLUTION IN NICARAG Qua.
THE GOVERNMENT OvERTHROWN AND THE
CANAL SEIZED.
INSURGENTS IN POSSESSION OF THE CAPITAL
TWO UNITED STATES wARsIIIPS OR
DERED TO THE SCENE.

DERED TO THE SCENE
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Nicaraguan r"vo-
lutionsts haYe practically overthrowE the Gov-
eminent, and are in complete possession of the
Nicaragua Canal. dispatch received at the
State Department to-day tells of the victorious
progress of the revolutionary forces, and ind-
cafes the complete overthrow Of the late Admins
tration.
The dispatch received by Secretary Gresham was
sent from. San Juan del SJr. port the west
coast Of Nicaragua, by Mr. Newell. consul at Man.
aqua the capital Of the country. He states in his
message that no communication is to bc had with
the cable office. and il is presumed from this that
h" obliged TO send his dispatch from Managua
to San Juan del Sur by mail messenger in
order that it might reach the State Department
quickly.
Mr. Ncwcll's dispatch in substance is a follows
"Ihe revolution began on April -. headed by eX-
President Zavala. The rrvolutioni,ts hold
GraGada. ManaGua, RiyaS, ContaloS Matacalpl
and san Juan del Nortc They are we'll armed.
even having good supply of Gating guns. The
Government forces number 1000, poorly oreanizcd
and led while the r,.voutionst, number from
5000 to 5000, commanded by prominent generals.
The Government force made thro" unsuccessful
attacks on Manaena Martial law has been Ge-
clarcd and decree has been issued for forced
loan Of 5000. 900
II i learned from another authentic source
that the rcyolutioni-ts are in possession Of the
Nicaragua Canal, and il was this information
and that contained in III" dispatch from Mr..
Newell that Secretary Gresham applied - Secrr
tary Herbert for another vessel to be- sent =
Nicaragua. The Atlanta now at Now York. hl9
already boon ordered - proceed 10 Gr' ytown on
tie east coast, but as the revolutionary movement
is nearer :he ives; coast, in the nrghborhood Of
the capital. il was deemed b"st to dispatch
vessel TO that part of the country Accordingly
orders were sent by telegraph to-day 10 the
commander Of the Alliance AZ San Francisco,
directing him 10 proceed at once with hi, vessel
10 n point on the west coast. The MInce will
probably make her headquarters at san Juan
del Sur.
No grave fears are entertained in official quar-
tcrs that trouble will result from tn" possession
Of the Nicaragua Canal by the revolutioniStS.
From the Information contained in Mr. Ncw"ll's
dispatch il is evident that the revolutionary forces
have almost complete control Of affairs AMI speedy
recognition from the United State; will follow
a demand FOR snch action. Nevertheless, this
Government has deemed il beat 10 be on the
safe side. and all steam will be used hv the
Atlanta and Allianc" in making their journeys
sputhwarl
valuable storchouses belonging 70 the Nicaragua
Canal Company are at both ends Of tl" canal. AMI
a number of ships are. according 20 another dls-
patch received under the control of tho forces Of
cx-Pr"-d"nt Zavala. II i dccmel impracticah"
10 send force of nit"d Stats marines -
guard the canal for itS fall length but som" such
action would probably have been taken ha tn"
revolutoni~ts obtained control of the canal bcf n"
their ultimate victory became assured. Tn" lii"l.-
hood Of severe fighting between the onposinr
forces along the banks of the canal. with the
chances in flvor Of great damage being done 10
Iruurrty hcOngIng 10 IN" canal company. would
have caused this Government 10 max" som" az
play Of m armed force from ono end OF IN" canii
thc other
No information has been received AZ IN" state
Department rom Mr.. Baker. IN" new Minister to
Nicaragua when last heard from. on Satnr iaN,
MAY g. he was at ranlma waiting for steamer
10 take him TO a Nclraguan port.
Panama via Galveston. Nav l1.-Newsran"r' re-
ccivcd from Costa Rica say that the heht pc
tween the Government an th' r"vol,t'' ,>t> ~
Nicaragua j. ccntring AZ Ma>aya and hhi> fllr
10 h" "A long and stubborn o"" h" c"ln'r'
around MaSava offers fine strategic positions
70 thr armies and most Of these foStipn- IF"
in thc hands of III" rcvolutonistS. The Govern
mont has some 3. 600 near NaS1Na, tM'"
Krupp Guns and three ira>~ h"!dp"""- ~"
rcvolntoni.ts have sN krupp Guns @"d ?.ooo
mon The last adviccS were 10 th" c"c"t that 4
battle was lillcly 10 h' fought to-day.
TX Senator Warner Miller said list night To
Tribune reporter that the revolution In Nic'raTh
~ vet had not reached within 100 miles OF IN"
property of the Nicaragua Canal Company huer
4 treaty between Nicaragua and the Cnite' states
ne added made believe I'm l-61, the United STATES
has the ri-ht 10 send forces there land men am
,,oct tho nropcrtv owned bv citizonS of the United
l,,t.s 'rhn company has asked fer protection. AMI
runhna, l. now on the way there 10 protect TIE
canal property