The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-24

way to the coast Ezeta demanded and OBJ
tanned large sum of money from a bank.
lie obtained that money as President of
the republic and as such gave his receipt
for ii. He paid it to the soldiers who had
been faithful TO him. That is all there is
| to the charge of robbery.
What about the murder?" was asked.
The Lieutenant conversed with Ezeta for
few moments and replied: "Ezeta SAYS.
and l know that he did not kill the man,
Colonel Canas, that he is accused of kill
ing.
"Canas was killed al Santa Tecla while
he was trying 10 shoot Ezeta. He was
killed by an American, with whom 1 am
we'll acquainted. he is a soldier of for
tune. who went to Central America several
years ago as agent of a mercantile firm in
New York City. He is ambitious TO be
elected Chief of Police at the capital. This
man in the presence of the captain OF the
Bennington acknowledged that it was he
who had killed CaAas.
1--WE reached La Libertad on June and
signaled the Bennington to the effect that
Ezeta wanted tn go on board and remain
until the arrival of the steamer San Bias.
due in four days from Panama.
''Ezeta asked this privilege in order that
boOdshed on the shore might be averted.
We have a copy Of the log of the Ben uing-
ton with this dispatch as it was sIgnaled
on the shore. a boat was sent for Ezeta
and he and the men who are with him
were taken to the vessel.
Let it be remembered that Ezeta asked
only for permission to remain on the Ben
nington until the arrival of the San Bias,
but when the ship came At tie appointed
time he was not permitted to board her.
This is matter of great IMPORTANCE to
him and we will make the most of it,
What does Ezata think about going
back to San SALVADOR" was asked.
The exile's face darkened as the ques-
ton was translated to him.
"He will not go back. He will kin him
self rather than be sent back to be muir
dered by his enemies"
Ezeta brought with him a massive sword
Of silver with golden hilt. just before
he left the Bennington he handed it to
Lieutenant Coffin with the remark, "Keep
it uuTil ask for il"
Ezsta's body servant came with him and
will share his exile. The wanderers. un-
der guard of a deputy. slept soundly on
mats and blankets spread for them on the
floor of the MarshaPs Office. They will
appear before Judge Morrow at IL o'clock
this morning and endeavor to secure the
liberty to which they and their friends
believe they are justly entitled.
Captain Thomas and his officers think
a good deal OF Ezeta. judging from the
manner in which he has treated them
while they have been with u.s." This is
what a seaman of the gunboat writes.
Then he continues: "The refugee had the
best there was on board the ship and was
always treated with respect By the bows
and by the officers.
1T was very foggy outside all the time
we lay-to, and don't think that the eli
mate of California agreed with Colocho
BolanOs or Bustamente, who spent most
Of their time claDping their hands 10.
gether and stamping their feet on tire decks
eve had slow trip uD from Acapulco.
bsing under one engine most of the t!ms
and delayed to some extent by headwipd:
as we drew near tho Farallonss.
captain Thomas was prepared TO run
right into port and proceed to the navy
yard under orders had we not been smoker
| by the Sea King with Lieutenant Stoney
| on board.
"Stoney told the news about the war
rants. and Ezeta was informed of his fate
] He did not seem to mind it much, for hs