The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12
CIVIL WAR IND B[O)DSRED.
From the Ciay-Further Particu-
lars Of the Manner In which Pres

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. ia special
from San Jose dc Guatemala OF February
10 says.
Civil strife and bloodshed have followed
the killing OF Barrios. Before the body Of
the late ruler had found sepuIture the fac
items were flying at each others threats.
and AZ Z result Gen. Narrequin. the chief
supporter Of Prospero Morales. one of the
aspiran,s 10 the presidency. is dead. and
his forces are seeking safety in flight. II
was last night that Gen. MarreQuin at
tempted 10 seize the reins Of government
in behalf of Morales. He made an attack
in force on the palace barracks. The as.
saut WAS vigorously resisted. and in the
lighting Gen. Marrequin and FIVE others
were killed. Seeing that their efforts would
not prove successful the attacking forces,
consisting OF 100 men, headed by Gen
Majeera and Col. Arrevlee. fed from the
city. Today Gen. Toledo. the president
pro tempors Of the republic, started the
artillery in pursuit of the fleeing revolu-
tionis,s. The popuiace and soldiers are
now demanding that Gen. Mendizabal be
proclaimed president.
The situation is becoming more cGfrph-
Gated and the crisis 10 acute.
The Murderer Quickly Slain.
NEW YORK. Feb. li-Detasss of the
assassination OF President Barrios. of
Guatemala. from the Heralds correspond
ent iii Guatemala City, state that Presi-
dent Barrios was shot and killed at
o'clock on Tuesday night. The shooting
took pace near the palace while the pres
ident was walking, accompanied by four
guards. The assassin met the E--sy and
stepped of the sidewalk, apparently 10
let the president pass. then he pulled aside
the two men nearest Senior BarrioS. thrust
a revolver against the 7~-side MT face
and shot him in the mouth and Slen IN
the stomach. The murderer then ran.
but WAS shot TO death by guards who
chased him. President Barrios died ia 4
few minutes.
President Barrios' assassin was about
Is years of age. For years he was an
enpIoye Of Senior Don Juan Aparicio. q
we'll known financier. who was killed by Q
government soldier during the revolution
airy outbreak last September. while he
was held prisoner. The assassin's name
was Oscar Sollinger. He Was British
subject. Senior Aparicio was wealthy and
popular His death caused great feeling
against President Barries. and the assas-
-sin's act is the result. He arrived H. Qua
temala three weeks ago and had presum-
ably been watching for an opportunity to
XIII Senior Barrios since his arrival. Sol
linger was heavy and muscular. and he
fired SO suddenly that the guards could
do nothing.
After the assassination the foreign min
listers in Guatemala called at the palace
and expressed their regrets. There is lit
tie excitement Manuel Estrada Cabrera.
vice president, has assumed the duties or
president. and will continue as chief execu-
tive until the next election. II is difficult
to say what turn events IN Guatemala viii
take now that the man who only held
power by an iron hand and indomitable
spirit. not by the Will or the people. has
been fastened 10 his end by the hand OF an
ASSASSIN. His death Is the result OF his
ambition 10 retain power. Had President
Barrios retired at the end of his legal term
much bloodshed would have been averted
and his refusal 10 do so caused the reyo-
luton of last September. He could have
retired with fortune of SO. 0V0 900 and with
the gratitude of the people, and it Is ac-
knowledged he advanced the government
in every branch. There IS a scramble
among all party leaders now for the presi
dency. Gen. Prospero Morales. with his
grea. popularity and prestige. has a good
chance. but II Is doubtful under the pres
ent circumstances IL he could retain the
office. unless at the head OF the army. =
Barrios' Cabinet Resigns.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. IA special to
the Examiner from Guatemala this morn
ing announces that President Barrios' cab
met has resigned. Everything quiet and
peace prevails.
Antonio Barros. son OF the late presi-
dent and a graduate of West Point. has
been appointed minister of public works.
Francisco Anguereno. minister of govern
ment and foreign affairs; Domingo Morales.
minister OF public instruction and Rafael
Salavar, minister Of finance.
strict Press Censorship.
CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. u.-Guatemala
rebel leaders here have received reports
that there has been fighting in Guatemala
and that sixtyfour men Were killed. but
strict censorship is kept on kilograms
Reports 0f Fighting Denied.
WASHINGTON, Feb. u.-According TO
an official dispatch received BY Lazo Ar
ruaga, the Guatemalan minister, at II
o'clock tonight there IL no foundation for
the report published that revolution
broke out yesterday in Guatemala City.