Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-07
REBELS STOP A TRAIN.
Colombian Officials captured-uncle
Sam Bound to Keep Traffic Open.

Sam 6ouno 10 Neep franc open.
Washington, Aug. 7.-Consul Gudger
at Panama cabled the state department.
the following:
Liberals detained for one hour pas
senger train at Matachin this morning;
captured some government officials; no
looting; no damages
The dispatch of Consul Gudger may
prove of some Importance in determine
ms; the course of the United States to-
ward the Colombian uprising, as Mata-
chin, the point mentioned, where the
revolutionists stopped a train, is direct
iy on the line of the Panama railroad
and the proposed route of the canal.
1t is the first official indication that
there is an interruption of the traffic
across the isthmus. The United States
is bound by treaty to keep this traffic
open TO the world. Whether any positive
steps will be taken depends largely up
On the extent to which the revolutions
ists are able to interfere with free tram
cit across the isthmus. Az Gudger's dis
pach indicates that the delay was ono
ont hour and, moreover, that no dam
age and no looting occurred, 1t is hardly
likely that this would be such an inter-
ference with free transit as to call for
energetic steps by this government. 1t
is an Indication to officials, however, of
the holiness of the revolutionary ele-
ment. and of their strength along this
vital artery of commerce across the
isthmus.
The dispatch was not communicated to
the navy department, and there appears
to be no movement thus far to dispatch
an American ship to that quarter. 1t is
stated officially in this connection that
no, requests have been received for the
protection of American interests, and,
moreover, such information as reached
the state department prior to Gudger's
dispatch related to trouble at remote
points in the interior. where there are
no American interests requiring protec-
ton.
Except to protect American interests
1t is not usual for the state department
to take cognizance of revolutionary
movements. In case of actual war be-
tween Colombia and Venezuela. the usu-
al declaration of neutrality would be is
sued, when this government, had been
advised officially of state Of war. So
long as affairs in Colombia and Vene
zuela partake of the character Of rev.
olution, no official action Will be called
for beyond careful outlook for any
American interests which may become
imperiled.
Doubts Reports Of Rebel Victory.
Washington, Aug. 7.-Herrain, the
charge d'affaires Of the Colombian le-
cation, doubts the authenticity Of the
alleged reports given out in New York
l by Guerrero, the insurgent representa-
| tive there. He said:
IF the battles reported by Guerrero
had really occurred would undoubted-
| ly have been advised by cablegram."
Herrain has received a letter from
Acting President of Colombia Mario
quin, dated July 9, in which is the report
| that Gen. Tribe Tribe, the insurgent
Header, was at Maracaibo, on the Vene-
zuelan frontier, trying to organize fill
| clustering force to invade Colombia The
lietter explains that the Colombian gov
| eminent is not at all disturbed by Gen.
| Tribes presence. A cable report to
4 Herrain. dated July 81, reports Gen.
| Tribe still at Maracaibo, and the situa-
/ ton unchanged.
Herrain declares that the governor has
a force of about 1000 men concentrated
in the vicinity of Maracaibo, on the
frontier, ready to meet the insurgents
and that altogether Colombia has As
coo men who can be called upon in ar
emergency. There is nothing in the ad.
vices to indicate that the friendly rela.
/ tions between Colombia and Venezuela
i have been terminated
Murillo in cartagena Jail.
New York, Aug. THE Atlas lint
&,ec
terday from Colombian points, is the frs
4 one from Cartagena since the arres
4 there on the steamer Allegheny of Col
Murillo. According to the mail advice
and newspapers, Col. Murillo is not in
generated, as was reported, in one o
the underground dungeons of Carriage
ma. He is imprisoned in the city Jail, an
II is said that he is we'll cared for. TIL
arrest of Murillo, 1t appears, was or
dered to prevent him from joining Urib
in his new rebellion. 1t is said that on
enly was this his intention, but the Off
Gals suspected that he even had impor
. tant messages for his chief.
Passengers on the Altai report des
perate state of affairs in the interior Q
, the country. Business, as result of tn
/. revolt and the uncertainty Of the future
L is at q SLdnQSIlll. 5GOlu lS III d premium
: of 1900 per cent, which is unprecedented
= even in Colombia, and several large fail
j ures are reported from Bogota.
: Another danger which is said
I threaten is the renewed activity of tn
i. followers Of DIR. Manuel A. sanvlement,
e who was deposed from the presidency
3 year ago by the coup d'etat of Vic
r President Marroquin. Dr. Sanclement
: still insist that he is the legal head {
i the government and 1t is feared that h
f adherents will. our Of revenge, join II
4 revolution of the liberals.
FL Colonial Army in China.
= Berlin. Aug. 7.-Referring to the pull
: lished statement that the imperial go'
. eminent has decided to organize coll
= NAL force with the troops who have lie
:, China. using this as nucleus of II
:, ture colonial army, the Freisinnige re
tung expresses the opinion that such
! attempt would lead to a new conflict b
2 tween the government and the reicl
stag.
i Lawyer John E. Waite died at Chill
d Gothic, Mo-. in his office, where, by b
i request, he was taken from the hospit
= several days ago. Addison'g disease vi
~ 4 the kause Of his Heath. ~ ~. Ks * A, q