The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26

NEW YORK, July PA dispatch to
the Herald from Panama. dated July
p. says:
Fighting is now going on in the out
skirts Of this city. Large numbers of
the revolutionary forces reached the
suburbs early this morning and began
a vigorous attack. which is still in
progress. The rifle fire is sharp and
continuous. and at intervals the artil-
lery fire is heavy and severe.
Government forces are making a
strong resistance in the intrenched po-
sitions they have occupied for sever
al days.
1t is calculated that two hundred men
have been killed or wounded SO far.
among them being many well-known
young residents Of this city.
The Red Cross Hospital here is filled
with wounded and dying soldiers. All
available doctors and nurses and Sis
tiers Of Charity are caring for them.
They are being aided by many private
persons. both Colombians and foreign
ers. Their assistance is invaluable and
is worthy Of the highest encomiums.
The help Of the ambulance corps of
the British cruiser Leander has again
been requested in caring for the wound
ed. and efforts are now being made to
bring about short armistice in order
to bury the dead and pick up the
wounded still in the trenches.
Among the wounded is General Loz-
ada. formerly in command of the gov
ernment troops, who took refuge with
others on the cruiser Leander on Sat-
urday. He returned to shore today and
took the place of private in the
ranks. fighting with the brayest.
Every possible effort has been made
by the foreign consuls here to prevent a
disastrous conflict in the streets Of the
city. but they have not been success
full
General Herrera. commander -in-ehief
Of the revolutionists. is still at Corozal,
but it is believed he will soon join his
forces now in action. If he does so,
the attacks viii undoubtedly be still
more vigorous and the fighting more
general. with disastrous results in the
city proper.
Panamas streets are almost desert |
ed. Stray bullets are constantly drop
ping in the streets. and several per-
sons have been struck by them.
Railroad traffic has been interrupted. |
This mornings train from Colon, bring
ing passengers for New York, had great
difficulty in passing under the bridge, |
on account Of the risk from bullets and
shells. Passengers had to lie fat on
the car floor to avoid bullets.
The Pacific Steamship Navigation
Company's steamer Guatemala. which
arrived this morning with several pas
sengers for New York and the French
steamer. was unable to make land
ing because of the firing in the neigh
borhood of the wharf at the old station
Of the Panama railroad
Today's fighting followed an indecis-
i've battle which lasted most Of yes
terday afternoon at La Boca, between
the regulars and rebels who were
landed from warships in possession Of
the reyolutionists.
The fighting was hard, but both
sides maintained their positions last
night. The rebels held several points
on the railroad, their purpose being to
intercept the federal troops coming
from Colon. numbering $50, under Cen
eral sarria-
All business places in Panama are
closed Provisions and other necessar-I
les Of life are growing scarce. and are
hard to get at high prices.
Public excitement is intense. Many
families residing in unprotected local.
flies nave taken refuge in the Grand
Central hotel, for safety in case Sf an
outbreak OF trouble in the city.
At the request Of the foreign consuls,