Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

ident Figuero has resigned. The min
listers will continue at the head of their
various departments until provisional
government has been formed, after
which the elections for president and
vice president will take place.
This as quiet day, but everything
is at a standstill. The Dominican gun
boat Restauracion is ashore on the
rocks at the entrance to the harbor of
Macoris. Efforts are being made to get
her off,
The United States cruiser New Or
leans and the French cruiser Cecille are
still in port.
Juan Isidro Jimenes has arrived at
Sanchez on board the French steamer
Georges Croise.
Santiago, Moca, Lavega, Poto Plata,
San Francisco de Macoris and Bani
have declared in favor of the revolu-
ton. Santiago was taken after strong
fight.
1t is expected that all the other places
will submit to the revolution without
any more fighting, principally owing
to the fact that the president has re-
signed. This town remains quiet.
WASHINGTON, D. c., August l.
The Navy Department has received Of
fetal confirmation of the resignation
of President Figuero, of Santo Domin-
CO. in the following cablegram from
Capt. Longnecker, of the New Orleans:
President Figuero resigned at O'Clock
yesterday"
SANTO DOMINGO, August 31.-The
news of the landing of Jimenez is con-
tradicted. Gen. Figuero leaves to-day
for Aqua. The political prisoners have
all been released The revolutionists
are still advancing and they may enter
the city in few days.
PUERTO PLATA, Santo Domingo,
August 30-(Delayed in Transmission
Since August % the correspondent Of
the Associated Press has visited the
camp of Gen. Garrido, nine miles from
this city, it being the chief seat of the
revolution in this district There he
found 500 revolutionists. DR.. Frias was
in command of the infantry. With
him was Senior Despradel, from Puerto
Plata. In their following they had all
the young men of that city.
Gen. Garrido opened negotiations
with the government authorities. of
Puerto Plata looking to its instant sur
render. They surrendered August 26.
The part of the revolutionary army
besieging the city of Santiago de los
Cabelleros demanded its surrender. 1t
is officials refused to consider the pro-
posals and the revolutionists attacked
and captured the city.
Negotiations were opened for a sur
render of the fort. The terms were de-
clined and the revolutionary forcs at
tackled the fort during the night of
August 81 and the place was taken by
storm. After the capture of the fort
the officer who was in command of the
government troops entertained the VIC
tors. The casualties of the revolution
airy army numbered one officer and six
men wounded.
Guarantees were given Cordero and
Villaverde, who are now TRANQUILITY re-
posing at their residences.
On August % Gen. Manuel Coco.
government delegate, and Emil Cor
dero, governor of the district of Puerto
Plata, who said they were inspired by
patriotic and humanitarian ideas, turn
ed the city over to the municipal coun-
ell. The council in turn transferred it
over to Generals Imbert and Juan Gar
rido, and the other officers of the rev.
olution. The transfer took place in
the presence of the consular corps,
prominent citizens and a large number
of the people. Popular demonstrations
followed. The revolutionary chiefs were
complimented on their victory and their
wish to sustain the will of the people
The revolutionary chiefs eulogized the
authorities. Gen. Garrido was appoint
ed commander in chief, Cen Imbert
governor general and Gen. Eugenio Bill
lanueva, town major. Other local Of
ficials were named. The former gov
eminent officials. having approved of
the programme of the revolutionary
party, will remain at their posts.
Gen. Garrido, at the head of a strong
column, left by train at p. m. to lead
his men to the national capital
The ex-governor OF Santiago de los
Caballeros, Perico-Pepin, at the head of
200 men, passed Navarette yesterday.
They marched under a white flag.
Gen. Horacio Vasquez offered them pro-
lection Revolutionary forces to the
number of 1000 men are marching to
the city of Santiago de los Callaros.
Not a drop of blood was shed in the
district of Puerto Plata. There was
another popular demonstration here to-
day, the people having faith in its fut-
ure. The whole city has shown Its
gratitude and affection for Gen. Manuel