Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
THE ASSASSIN AGAIN.
THIS TINE HIS WORK IS DONE IN
SOUTH AMERICA.
PRESIDENT OF URUGUAY KILLED.


MONTEvIDEO. August 25.-During a
national fete. which was held here to-
day President j. Idiarte Borda, was
shot and killed by an assassin.
The assassination occurred as the Pres
ident was leaving the Cathedral. where
Te Deum had been sung. President
BOrda died almost Immediately after he
was shot. The assassin, a youth named
Arredonda, was ARRESTED.
Senor Cuestos, president OF the Sen
ate has assumed the presidency Of the
republic, ad intreim.
Senior j. Idiarte Borda was elected
President of Uruguay for the term ex
tending from March, 1894, to 1885. The
fete at which he was assassinated was
being held in celebration Of the inde-
pendence Of Uruguay, which was achieved
on August 25. 1875.
At the time Of Senior Borda's election,
he belonged to the Official party. and was
elected by a very narrow majority. The
people. it is said. were sadly disap-
pointed at the result. but order and quiet
were maintained. The leading papers Of
Uruguay deplored the election Of Senior
Borda, and declared that 1t marked a
reaction in the country's progress.
Later. President Borda issued pro-
clamatiCn. to the effect that his ad-
ministration would conduct the business
Of the State I'm the interest Of the whole
nation, and that he would invite the
assistance Of all political parties TO that
end. This proclamation made a very
favorable impression.
On that occasion the President, ac-
companied by his aide, Lieutenant-Colo-
mel Turrene. had been horseback riding.
As he dismounted in front of the gov
ernment palace. "a youth approached him
and drew a pistol. Before the trigger
could be pulled Lieutenant-Colonel Tur-
rene struck up the arm Of the would
be assassin. and the ball passed over
the Presidents head.
Another attempt to assassnate him
wa made on May 10th. when he re-
ceived q bomb sent him from La Plata,
Argentina, which was in a box, and so
set that it would explode when the box
was opened Fortunately, suspicion was
aroused, and the box was turned over to
the police, by whom il was destroyed.
NOT A SURPRISE.
WASHINGTON, August 25.-The as
sassination Of President Borda. OF Uru-
quay, was not altogether a surprise to
the officials who have watched the re-
cent outbreaks in Uruguay. The last
mail advices received here showed that
the revolution had broken out afresh,
the peace delegates from the insurgents
having given up the hope Of securing
peace. and Withdrawing TO the Argen-
tine Republic.
Further agitation was occasioned by
the reports that the government re-
ceipts had shrunk 81 100000 during the
wear. as a result of the revolution.
The last issue Of the Montevideo
Times received here states that the
President remained away from the
state-house In evident fear of his life.
AT the same time the Colorado" or
Junta, of those seeking TO overthrow
the government had established active
operations at the capital. The assasina-
tion of the President, doubtless, VIII
bring the country to revolutionary
crisis which has long been impending.
The revolution thus far has been con-
fined to the country districts. where
several engagements have been fought
the government forces securing the adj
vantage.
There is no Uruguayan representative
In Washington.
The murdered President was probably
30 wears of age. He was married, and
had family, and also a brother who Is
an officer in the Uruguayan army.
He was a candidate OF several parties.
So far as known he was not Identified
with any party Of the people. and his
election was said TO have been distaste-
full TO the more advanced element OF
the people
ct would not be surprising" said one
diplomat speaking of the affair to-
night. "if the murderer belonged to the
Socialists or Anarchists. There are
number of societies of Socialists in Uru-
quay. Many of these classes are sent
out of their native countries and come
TO Uruguay, where they continue the
propaganda Of their ideas"