The San Francisco call., 1901-11-23
OLOMBIAN INSURGENTS
ADVANCING ON PANAMA
General Aban, Leader of the Federal Forces, Is Re
ported to Have Been Defeated With Heavy
Loss in Battle at Chorrera.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

- DION, Colombia, Nov. 22.-Revolu-
n tionists are in control along the
IL Panama Railroad up to within two
~ miles of Panama. An attack or
the troops of that city is immi-
nent for General Domingo Diaz is now
at Empire station, which is thirteen miles
from Panama, with force of 100 revolu-
tionists.
Panama is awaiting important develop
ments. Residents are anxious, but quiet
still prevails in the port, in spite of the
strong undercurrent of feeling.
Whether General Alban'S troops have
been seriously repulsed by the intrenched
insurgents at Chorrera is not definitely
known, though reports reached here that
a part of Adams force which had gone
to Chorrera by sea had been surprised by
the rebels soon after landing and had
been badly defeated.
The report was that of 800 men General
Alban saved only remnant, including
twenty-seven officers, and that the suryi-
vors sought refuge on Government YES
sells. The other part of Adams force
which went overland from Miraulores, Is
said to have deserted and Joined the In
surgent army. Later advices modify this
early report, particularly as to General
Alban returning to Panama last evening
on the gunboat Boica with a party OF
wounded soldiers and then going back to
CnOTT6ra early LnlS morning 10 IGSuluS
operations against the revolutionary
army.
Sufficient information has come to show
that there has beeen severe fighting at
Chorrera, and that the battle was con-
tinued to-day. 1t is announced by the
insurgents that one Of their leaders, Gen
eral Victoriano Lorenzo, with 1900 men, Is
advancing toward Chorrera from Peno-
nome, which is about twenty-five miles
away from the former place General
Herrara, a Liberal chief. reports that
there is another force of insurgents,
about 900 men, near Panama
Asks for More Marines.
Secretary Arizona, who is in charge of
absence of General Alban, has requested
Captain Perry of the United States bat
tleship Iowa, to land marines. He re
ceived a reply from Captain Perry that
justify such proceedings.
Secretary Arizona is working hard to
keep the city in the possession of the
Government. There are many sympa-
thizers and supporters OF the Liberal
cause in Panama. The insurgents say
that the important Pacific coast point
session: The town, it is reported, was
taken by assault. Buena Ventura is
about 400 miles south of Panama
Colon under the new regime continues
tranquil. The insurgent troops here num-
Der more than 400, as many recruits have
been armed with rifles captured from
the Government force.
All of the principal stations along the
Panama Railroad near Colon are being
watched by large revolutionary bands
The Provisional Government in Colon
has begun to reduce the heavy duties
The commercial tax has been reduced 10
per cent and other financial measures are
being changed. 1t is the aim of the Lib
eralists also to strike the salt monopoly.
DR.. Campillo has been appointed Prefect
Senor Espriella, counsel for the Panama
Railroad, had been selected for the office,
but declined 1t. Dr. Campillo is now or
ganizing the police force. Senor Silas has
been appointed Mayor.
A cablegram was received yesterday an
nouncing that General Uribe-Uribe will
arrive in Colon on November 49,
The arrival of General Lugo, who has
been with the insurgents at Chorrera, is
expected here. 1t was supposed he would
reach Colon to-day.
The United States gunboat Marietta has
not yet arrived at this port.
Trains are running regularly over the
isthmian railway. All stores are open In
Colon.
Americas Stand Justified.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Herran, the
Colombian Charge d 'Affaires, has received
.