The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-10-04
The REBELS VICTORIOUS.
Government Troops Defeated at
San Christobal.
WAR IN VENEZUELA.
zen. Morales Also Defeated at Ell
cobie, and Gen. Fernandez
at Cordero.


at Cordero.
washington, D. c., Sept. 29.-The
state department has received a dispatch
from the United States consul at Puerto
Oaoello, Venezuela, under date of the
loth INST, in which he gives summary
oI the several encounters between the
government and rebel forces in that
country. The first encounter between the
FORCES of Gen. Castro and those Of the
Venezuelan government, occurred near
the city Of San Christobal near the Col
omDlan boundary line. The government
lorceS engaged consisted Of between 400
anu oOO men under the command of
Gen. leopold Sarria. The rebel force
was considerably larger, but the actual
lumber is not known. The rebels de-
Ieated the government troops and cap
tured their leader, Gen. Sarria. The
second second battle was in San Christobal The
Iooo troops of the government com
Inanded by Gen. Penalosa, engaged 1000
IeDel troops, commanded by Gen. Cas-
70, eight or nine days, resulting in Gen.
Esastro withdrawing his men, he having
ms way there with about 1000 troops of
Ine government. The third battle was
before and in the town of Elcobre.
heport has it that the rebls here de-
ieated 1000 government troops under the
command of Gen. Morales and that the
general succeeded in escaping with but ~
men en- and the ammunition train.
The fourth encounter took place at
Lumbador mountain, where Gen. Weide-
mann with 25O0 government troops tried
TO stop the march of the rebels, reported
TO be 1000 strong. The fight is reported
TO nave ended in a draw, both sides
claiming victory. At any rate, Gen.
castro continued his march.
Government Troups Routed.
AT the town of Cordero, Gen. Castro
was attacked by nearly 5000 government
troops under Gen. Fernandez. His force
then consisted of about 5000 men. A ter
rlble battle was fought, reports placing
the loss of the government at nearly 1900
killed and wounded That of the rebels
is unknown, but it is thought to be less
as their position during the battle was
superior. Again both claim a victory.
After the battle the rebels marched to the
town OF Tower. In this place the rebels
fought and dispersed, so it is said, 800
government troopos under Gen. Suplicio
Gutierrez and captured arms, ammuni-
ton and supplies.
AT Arenales were massed according to
report, nearly $500 government troops,
vara and Planes. Yet.i reports be true.
the rebel chief defeated them and cap
tured many rifles and much ammunition.
In Barquisimeto Gen. Suarez had about
1000 government troops entrenched be-
hind strong Notifications, but the rebel
forces did not attack. At the time of
writing the consul states the rebel forces
at Bejuma, report the rebel general. Cas-
tro, resting his troops and animals before
marching to Valencia. ~
The navy department has received the
following cablegram from Capt. Hemp
hill. commander of the U. S. S. Detroit
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela sailed for
Curacao, West Indies. / have arranged to
keep in communication with consul. Can
get back in ten hours after notice has been
received. Rumors are current that Castro
(the inSurgent LEADER, has established q
provincial government at Valencia and that
the Venezuelan government is treating with
him. The Venezuelan troops at Puerto
Cabello have been reinforced about go men.
Affairs look more settled. Business being
resumed. HEMPHILL.
Flight of the President.
New York, Sept ga dispatch to the
Herald from Port of Spain, Trinidad.
says: A private dispatch from Caracas
reports that President Andrade has left
the Venezuelan capital and is believed to
have gone to Porto Rico or New York.
The report is credited here, but all at
futile.
Gen. Castro's insurgent forces are
known to be within five miles of Caracas.
Gen. Luciano Mendoza, commander in
chief Of the government forces, has only
1000 troops with which to defend the ap-
proaches from Castros assaults.
Refugees in large numbers are arriving
here by steamer. They report that con-
sternation prevails in Caracas. The press
censorship is exceptionally severe, even
mail matter being opened.
Gen. Domingo Monagas, who has great
prestige in Barcelona province, promised
President Andrade troops from Eastern
Venezuela. He collected considerable
army at Cumana, but ON landing at
Guanta, in Barcelona, the soldiers de-
clared in favor of the revolution, and are
marching to form a junction with Cas-
trO.S forces.
Banished by the Government.
New York, Sept 29.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Caracas says: Thurs
day, Martin Senavria, president of the
cessation court; Gen. Fonseca, Ortega
Martinez and others were banished yes
terday by the government. Apparently
the hostile forces are on the eve of a
great battle. Negotiations for peace have
failed