The record-union., 1899-07-29
The Funeral Takes Place at. San.
tiago las CabeIeros.
No Disorders Occurred, Though fhe Popu-
Iatioa Was Panic Stricken.
ExiIes Who Were Driven Out Of
the Country by the Deceased
President Aiming, With the In
tention of Again Entering San
Domingo. a

CAPE HAYTIEN, July 2S.-The
| funeral of President Heureaux took
place at o'clock last evening in Santi,
ago las Cabeleros. The population was
panic-stricken, but there was no dis
| order.
A report has been received here to
| the effect that the adyersaries of the
Government attacked Moca last night.
/ The news of the death of President
HeureauX was hardly credited here by
the people generally until last evening.
when undoubted confirmation was re-
celVed. There was great rejoicing
among the Dominican exiles, many of
Wnom live in and around Cape Hay
ten.
The eXiles who were driven out Of
their country by Heureaux are now
preparing to arm themselves and enter
Santo Domingo, where they expect
their chief, Don Juan Isidor Jininez
to join them
The Dominican Government is max
ing preparations on a large scale 10
maintain itself.
SERVICES CONDUCTED WITH
GRFAI SOLEMNITY.
FORT DE FRANCE, July %. - The
funeral services over the remains OF
President Heureaux, which took place
at Santiago de las Cabeleros at 5 clock
last evening, were attended by a large
number of people and were conducted
with great solemnity. The body. which
had lain in state throughout the day,
was buried in the Cathedral. The Gov
ernor of the province superintended the
public mourning.
Yesterday throughout the island cam
non We're fired hourly, and flags were
placed at half-mast on all public build
ings.
The Government has issued a decree
ordering official mourning for. nine
days.
The city of Santo Domingo is in
state of great unrest, and business is
entirely suspended. The people fear
an outbreak. Last night band of
armed nlei- attacked Moca, where Pres
ident Heureaux was killed, and fired
number of shots. 1t is reported that
the forces supporting the assassin have
been augmented considerably The Gov
eminent has taken measures to put
down the threatened insurrection
KINGSTON (Jamaica), July 2S.-Ad-
vices from Santo Domingo to a Domin-
lean here describe the existence of a
well planned and widespread plot by
adherents of Jimnez to depose Presi-
dent Heureaux which, it was thought,
was sure to succeed The assassination
of the President is regarded here as an
indication of the success of the plot
AMERICAN WARSHIPS ORDERED
TO THE ISLAND
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Secretary
Long this afternoon sent Geographic
orders to the cruiser New Orleans. at
Newport, directing that she proceed at
once to San Domingo. At the same
time an order was sent to the gunboat
Machias, at st. Thomas, to leave for
San Domingo. 1t is expected that the
New Orleans will be able to leave to-
day. The Machias will be in San Do
mingo waters within day or two.
This action was not due to the receipt
of any official advices indicating posi-
BILE trouble, but entirely to the desire.
to be forearmed.
TALK OF GOMEZ SEEING POWER
IN SAN DOMINGO.
CHICAGO, July 2S.-A Tribune"
special from Washington says.
By the assassination of President
Heureaux of San Domingo, Cuba may
lose one of its central figures, as it is
we'll known that General Maxine Go
mex aspires to the Presidency of the
black republic.
Some time ago General Gomez issued
a manifesto to the Cuban army, in
which he babe his soldiers .soodby and
signified his intention to go TO San
Domingo his native land. Gomezs
love for adventure and fightin; for
what he calls liberty are we'll known.
and it is believed he will start for San
Domingo at once, organize an army and
endeavor to fight his way to the Presi-
dency. Gomez is good orga nicer, and
those who came in contact with him
in Cuba say he is one of the best SOL
diers in Cuba, and he has the tenacity
to stick to a cause until 1t triumphs
The old General knows he Will cot be
chosen President of Cuba if that island
ever has a President. as it is believed
the Constitution of Cuba will follow
closely that of the United States and
provide that only native Cubans cain
be elected to the highest office
This bar will not confront General
Gomez in San Domingo, as he was born
in San Domingo, and his family still
resides there.
Although Gomez mas been absent
from San Domingo for IL number OF
years. he still claims it as his home.
and this claim will undoubtedly hold
good. AS it is natural for troops 10
flock to a successful soldier, it would
not be surprising if General Gomez
should organize a large army ard with
in a short time gain the Presidential
chair.
What little is known of President FL
guero, few persons believe he can
maintain peace, as there are pro-
nounced signs of a revolution brewing
With third candidate in the field in
the person of Juan Isadore Jiminez, it
is said this will not promote tranquil
ity, and, judging from the past history
of General Gomez. many believe he will
next be heard Of as President of San
Domingo.
1t is thought large number of Gu
bans will follow Gomez to San Do
mingo and again take up arms Under
his command. While the departure of