The herald., 1893-05-12
A SUCCESSFUL REVOLT.
TRIUMPHANr REvOLUTIoNIsTs IN
NICARAGUA.
The Rebels Practically in Control of the
Government American Interests
Believed to Be Safe Under
the New Regime.

WASHINGTON, MAY Il,-OhDle huVlCeb
at the state department today are to the
effect that the revolution in Nicaragua
is successful and that the revolutionists
are now practically in control Of the
government. DIR. Guzman, Nicaraguan
minister, has received similar advices.
1t is understood that he had long con-
ference with Secretary Gresham at the
state department today.
The dispatch received by Secretary
Gresham was sent from San Juan del
Sur, port on the coast Of Nicaragua, by
Mr.. Newall, who is consul at the capital
of the country. He states in his meg
sage that no communication is to be had
with the cable Office, and it is presumed
from this that he was obliged to send his
dispatch to San Juan del Sur by mail or
m essenger in order that it might reach
the state department quickly.
Newall's dispatch in substance says
the revolution commenced April 28th,
headed by ex-President Zavalla. The
revolutionists hold Granada, Managua,
Constales, Matagalpa and San Juan del
Norte. They are we'll armed, even hav-
ing good supply of gatling guns. The
government forces number 2000, poorly
organized and led, while the revolution
lists number from 1000 10 5000, com
manded by promineni generals. The
governments forces made three unsuc-
cessful attacks on Managua. Martial
law has been declared, and decree
issued for forced loan of $600,0O0.
n fa 40 cd a.
source that the revolutionists are in
possession of the Nicaragua canal, and
it was on this information and that con-
tanned in the dispatch from Newall that
Secretary Gresham applied to Secretary
Herbert for another vessel to be sent to
Nicaragua. The Atlanta, now at New
York, has already been ordered to pro-
ceed to Greytown, on the east coast. but
as the revolutionary movement is nearer
the west coast, it was deemed best to
dispatch a vessel to that part of the
country. Accordingly orders were sent
by telegraph today to the commander of
the Alliance at San Francisco directing
him to proceed at once with his vessel
to point on the west coast. The Alk-
auce will probably make headquarters
at San Juan del Sur.
circles that the new rulers OF Nicaragua
will fail to protect American interests.
They will naturally seek to obtain early
recognition from the United States and
this consideration aside from interns-
tionsl obligations, it is believed, will
prompt them to protect the lives and
property OF citizens of this country and
also observe with good faith all contracts
and concessions of the former govern
ment. Valuable storehouses belonging
to the Nicaragua Canal company are To-
Gated at both ends of the canal and sew
eral ships are, according to another dis
patch received, under control of the
forces of ex-President Zavalla.
No information has been received at
the state department from Mr.. Baker,
the new minister to Nicaragua. When
last heard from, on Saturday, the 9th
instant, he was at Panama waiting for a
steamer to take him to Nicaraguan
port.
Dr. Guzman, Nicaraguan minister, was
not at all disturbed when shown to-
night the state department advices from
Consul Newall, at Nicaragua, regarding
the successes of the revolutionists, and
expressed confidence that the govern
ment forces would shortly be restored to
power.
PANAMA. May 11.-Newspapers re-
ceived from Costa Rica say the govern
ment Of Nicaragua has 5000 men near
Nasaya, three Krupp guns and three
field pieces. The revolutionists have
six Krupp guns and 1000 men. The
last advices are to the effect that bat
tie may be fought May 11th.
Later.-News has just been received
from San Juan del Sur that the Nicar-
aguan revolutiohists are successful in
their attempt to overthrow the govern
ment of President Zacasa. They have
also obtained complete control OF the
Nicaragua canal, but it is not thought
American interests in that enterprise
will be imperilled. Zacesa has
1000 fighting men in his army,
while the revolutionists have about
5000. Both are we'll armed. To aid him
in retaining power President Zacasa
forced loan OF $600,0 but the leader
of the revolutionists is the wealthiest
man in the republic. His entire fortune
and those of his wealthy friends are
pledged to the cause.
VALLEJO, Cal, May 1.-THE United
States steamship Alliance will sail to-
morrow for Central America.
For sunburn and freckles use only