New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
Start OF THE REVOLT
No Opposition in Panam0-Bom-
bardmcnt -anS1cered.

Panama. Nov 1.-The revolution which &C
CURED here yesterday, and which resulted IN
the proclamation Of the independence Of the
Isthrnus Of Panama, was not unexpected Since
sunday last all kinds Of rumors had been in
circulation. but il was not until Tuesday night
that the hour so long looked forward TO by the
inhabitants Of Panama arrived.
IN the two days previous groups Of people
had been gathering about the town discussing
the situation These actions caused alarm on
the part OF the authorities. and the houses Of
Dr Manuel Amador. Jose Arrange and FREDERICK
Boyd and other leaders Of the popular move
nent were watched by the police The insur-
gents however. fearlessly went in and out OF
their residences. issued their orders and their
plans were carried out
- ws- at nrst arranged thar the revolution
should take place at . a M on Wednesday, but
when a telegram was received from Colon an
nouncing that General Tovar. with detach-
rlent OF five hundred troops. had arrived there
from Savanllla on the cruiser Cartagena, some
Of the revolutionists became discouraged, and II
seemed likely that the movement would col
lapse. The more determined leaders OF the revo-
lutionists called on DR.. Arnador and urged TAX
Ing immediate action while others advised post
poning. the uprising. Dr. Amador would not
listen 20 any proposals TO postpone the outbreak
until later than Tuesday evening.
This situation continued throughout the after
noon Of Tuesday when all the revolutionists
were anxiously awaiting Dr. Anador's orders
General Tovar and General Amaya, who arrived
here from Colon the Governor Of Panama and
others We're aware Of the situation. and they
went 10 the headquarters Of the Battalion OF
Colombia in garrison here. believing they could
prevail on the soldiers not TO take part in the
movement
BLOODLESS CAPTURE OF THE CITY.
The revolutionists finally decided upon p.
m as the hour 70 proclaim the independence
- the isthn1us. but a change occurred in their
I'ans and word was sent TO Santa Ana, where
over two thousand men had congregated, TO dis
peTse until p m This band was already
marching toward the Plaza Chriqui, cheering
enthusiastically for the independence of the
isthraus, and therefore a signal was given to
General Huertas, Of the revolutionary forces.
who IN the name OF the Republic Of Panama.
arrested General TOvar and his staff and
oorted them TO police headquarters amid wild
cheering Tor the new republic for Dr. Amador
and for The other leaders Of the revolution.
The flag OF the republic OF Panama was then
formally hoisted. II consists Of four squares.
one blue. one white. with a blue star in the
centre; one red and one white. with a red star
.r the centre.
Dr. AnaGor, late last night. offered to allow
General Tovar TO return with his troops. now
at colon, 6isarmed, 10 Cartagena- but Tovar
refused. The prisoner is enjoying all the privi-
leE5s possible.
FORTS ANSWER THE BOGOTA
While Or. Amador was in conference yester-
day with the government generals. the officer
who Is second in command Of the government
Worship Bogota sent an ul:inatum 10 the revo-
ll-an.s,s, giving them three hours in which 10
restore the Colombian Government. the time 10
expire al 20 p. IN yesterday. but before receiv-
ins an answer the Bogota began a bombardment
oi Panama Her Ere was answered by the guns
NJ the town forts and by those OF the gunboat
Facila. which had declared in favor OF the
revelation. Shortly aftcrward the Bogota left
The bay but she has little coal on board she
VIII not be able TO go far.
Communication 10y telegraph with Bogota IS
interrupted.
The evolutionary junta Is composed Of Jose