New-York tribune., 1903-04-11
VASQUEZ BEATEN OFF.
Failure of Latest Effort to Re
take San Domingo City.

San Domingo City, April THE negotiations
for a peaceful settlement of the questions in
dispute, initiated by the consuls have failed,
and the suspension of hostilities ended at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning when President Vas
quez opened fire the revolutionary positions.
The rebels in this city replied with cannon, and
the fight lasted during the whole of yesterday
and through last night. only ceasing this morn
ing. by which time General vasquez's troops
had been finally repulsed in their ut on the
city The number of killed and wounded is
known.
The government troops made second at
tempt this morning to force their way into the
city, but after a heavy fight on the banks OF
the river. they were again thrown back. The
insureent General Pepn killed.
President Vasquezs forces are at the suburb
of San Carlos, and their prospects of a success
full assault the city appear remote it is
well barrnaded and defended by heavy guns. A
suspension of hostilities has now taken place
in order that the Red Cross corps may attend TO
the wounded.
Italian and German warships have arrived
here, and have landed marines to protect their
respective consulates. Many families have gone
on board the foreign warships for safety 1t Is
reported that the foreign warships will disem-
bark parties Of marines in case of pillage The
population is extremely anxious
San Domingo, April 4-The warship Presi-
dente in the hands of President Vasquez, and
the revolutionary gun vessel Independence ar
rived here this morning. The commander OF the
United States cruiser Atlanta Immediately gave
notice to the commander of the Presidente that
he must not lombard the town until he had
given twenty-four hours notice. An interview
between the two commanders look place, and
afterward the Presdente steamed away.
fort he
wounded in the recent engagement. Direct tele-
graphic communication from this city continues
interrupted. In view of the critical situation.
the arrival OF further foreign warships Is ex-
pected. Milk meats and other country pro-
visions are difficult to obtain here and prices are
rising.
San Domingo City. April 5-As this dispatch
is forwarded the revolutionsts. who have pos
session of this city. have erected barricades. and
have adopted other measures to repel an at
tack of the government troops, under President
Easquez which is expected TO take place should
the Intervention of the foreign consuls prove
unsuccessful The consuls obtained suspension
of hostilities in order to enable them to ar
range a settlement of the questions in dispute
nd prevent further bloodshed. They proposed
that both parties should lay down their arms
appoint a commission to govern the republic
and then proceed to hold elections and install
President. A decision this proposition is
rnornentarily expected. and hopes are entertained
that il will be accepted.
The people here speak highly Of the conduct
of Commander William H. Turner, in command
of the United States cruiser Atlanta, and Of the
officers Of that vessel. and praise the humanity
displayed by the Americans 80
The German cruiser Nineta arrived here thls
morning.
Port-au-P Prince Hayti. April 10.-Advices re-
ceived here from San Domingo City say that an
other engagement between the government
forces besieging San Domingo and the reVolu-
tionists who are in possession of that city look
place on April 3 The troops of President
Vesouez attacked the revolutionists and were re-
pulsed after severe fighting, during which many
rnen Tera killed or wounded on both sides Inc
American German. Italian and Dutch Warsnlps
landed marines TO protect the consulates OF tneir
respective countries. The revolutionary Warshlp
Independencia took part in the defence OF 0ah
Domingo City. ,,3-.,,,
The belief prevails here that the dominican
ra,.olr+ionists will eventually triumph.