Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17


Bolito, the capital. President Cuzco
with his army starts ont to meet him."
"Hold on, said !, "you are going
too fast" How does Moreno start his
revolutiony II takes men and money
and munitions Of war. You speak Of il
as a very simple transaction.
"That's the point, replied Bosenko
"You zee, when Moreno arrives. he
goes to the syndicate and purchases his
arms and munitions
what syndicate?" asked. "You
nre very mysterious
He looked rather disgusted, but began
TO explain. Didn't / tell you there
was a revolution trust? 1t In composed
of most Of the big merchants and poli-
ticians at Cordova Revolutionists dare
not deal with any one else il they could,
bu, they can't, for the trust has all the
cannons. guns and powder, and they sell
impartially TO each party"
"But, hold on, said l. Where does
the money come from!"
"Oh, The English bankers furnish
that They buy mp the bonds OF the rev.
olutionists at go cents on the dollar.
"But suppose the revolution fails?"
"Oh. it seldom does, but In any
event the country always assumes the
debt Of both sides, so there is no risk.
The banks keep blank bonds which they
| fll in with the new names at each revo-
luton, aad the revolution leaders can
always get their money In "a hours.
| Most Of il goes TO the syndicate for war
material, which Is Of poor quality and
is sold mt enormous prices. II consists
largely of condemned muskets from
your civil war, and old cannon left be-
hind after the Mexican war. Some ot
them look as IL they had been used by
Cortes. They sell, though, for the same
prices as the newest rifles and latest
field guns. The insurgent president isn't
particular He doesn't wan, to kill any
one il he eau help it. aud, besides, the
government will pay the bill 80 there
is no loss Usually he makes the syndi.
cate give him commission. So the big
GER the price the better he Is satisfied. "
"But where does the army come
from"
"Oh, it's easy enough to raise 1000
men-in fact, too easy. Work isn't
plenty anyway. and there are plenty Of
men looking around for soft snap
"Du you call fighting n soft snap
asked, getting more confused all the
time.
well. | should say NJ. Good food.
new uniforms and rank for life. After
the revolution all the officers are COM
missioned major generals and wear gold
lace by the pound. Now let me resume
my story. Moreno, We will say, lands
on the 18th and issues proclamation
that he has come to redeem the country
from the oppression OF n dictator. This
proclamation il 80 long that II usually
takes several days To get II printed, for
nothing goes in hurry with Us. Moreno
mails q copy ON the 18th 20 President
Cuzco and establishes his headquarters
in the best hotel in Cordova The agent
Of the English bankers comes and makes
arrangements for s3, 000 600 in bonds,
paying 81 500. 900 cash for them. Then
the agent of the syndicate arrives and
| sells the guns, powder. uniforms, etc.
at fearful prices, and they are turned
over 20 the commissary general. Then
come the applicants for admission to
the army, and this IL the most trouble
some part OF the whole affair. as there
are more pegs than holes. Usually 1t is
arranged by the officers agreeing TO fur
nish the men without cost, though they
are carried on the pay roll, and the
amount divided among the leaders
favorites. When everything Is ready
and il takes good deal of time in spite
Of oil these facilities-the army takes
the train about the 30,h for the battle
ground near the capital.
"But you don't mean TO ray, said |.
"thnt the president allows all this to
20 on without Interference
Certainly. He couldn't do anything
il he would. but no doesn't wan, To.
When the troops arrive at the battle
ground, Cuzco marches out and occupies
his camp, and the cartel Is arranged.
"The wbat:" said i.
"The cartel-that's a stipulation rs
20 the way the battle shall be conduct
ed. IL usually states that the battle
shall no; begin before s a. m, at whicl
time flags are established in front OF
each army, beyond which they agree
DOT TO go under any circumstances. IL
any one is killed or badly injured dur
ing an engagement, truce Of half IN
hour is allowed. The programme is
usually as follows:
~ a. m.-Coffee, oranges and ciga-
rettes.
"s a. m.-Dress parade and fiery
speeches by the leaders.
80 a. m.-Opening Of the engage
ment.
"l0:30 a. Infringement ends.
"ll 80 u. m.-Lunch (commnnica'
tion under flag Of truce during recess
allowed to permit either belligerent &c
borrow provisions OF ammunitiOn).
"2 p. infringement renewed.
Charge bv insureenta =,
"3 p. m.-Counter charge by national
forces
~ p. Infringement ends for the
day.
~ p. m.-Dinner (evening dress).
"This continues as many days as cir
oumstances and provisions allow. Usual
ly on the fifth day the insurgents put
the government forces to flight (by pre-
arrangement) and enter the capital in
triumph. The soldiers rob the stores
and do moderate amount Of looting.
which the government pays for, and all
are happy. Cuzco takes a special train
to Cordra, boards his steam yacht and
sails away. II it is summer, he goes to
Carlsbad. where he has fine villa. IL
it is winter. he retires to his magnifi-
cent plantation in Cuba. Six months
later he returns to San Castaragua, the
revolution starts up again, and in the
end Moreno leaves with the money he
has squeezed out of the country"
"That's pretty good game. " said l,
"but l should think it would fail some
times"
"Oh, it's understood that once in
three times the insurgents are routed.