Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
Forces at Puerto Plata Sur
render to Morales Men.
YESTERDAYS FIGHTING
TROOPS SUPPORT
ED BY WARSHIPS.
Flight of Gen. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Dillingham; Of the Detroit.

Commander Dillingham;, commanding the
cruiser Detroit, has made the following re-
port of conditions at Puerto Plata, San
Domingo, to Secretary Moody, under yes
terday's date:
After fight beyond Gordon established by
us outside city limits Jiminez forces occu-
plying Puerto Plata surrendered uncondi-
tionally to Morales forces. Perfect order
prevails Business of port will begin to-
morrow morning at 8. No casualties among
non-combatants. No destruction of prop
erty. Surrender and arrangements of
terms conducted with order in presence of
Captain Robertson and me. Consider this
severe blow to Jiminez. Have small force
at consulate
Increasing American Naval Force.
There are indications that the United
States government purposes to take hand
in affairs in San Domingo, with view to
the restoration of peace and order in that
much-disturbed country. good-szed fleet
of warships is already in Dominican waters
for the protection of United States interests
and the number will be increased on short
notice in case of necessity. The training
ship Hartford arrived at Puerto Plata yes
terday from Guantanamo, and will assist
the cruisers Columbia and Detroit and the
gunbOat Newport in enforcing the Ameri-
can policy in Dominican waters. 1t is pos
sible that the cruiser Minneapolis, flagship
of the Atlantic training squadron, Rear
Admiral Wise commanding, may be added
to the fleet. 1t is said that the administra-
ton is irritated by the serious disturbance
of American trade interests in San Do
mingo in consequence of the frequent po-
litical revolts and is determined to straight
en- out the tangle If possible in the inter-
ests of peace and good government.
The State Department has been advised
that General Sanchez sailed from San Do
mingo on the 18th instant for New York. He
is coming to Washington as an envoy extra
ordinary from San Domingo to obtain recog
milton by the United States of the provis-
ional, or Morales government Minister
Powell sables confirmation of the press re-
ports Of the complete defeat of the revolu-
tionists under Jiminez and the surrender of
that force at Puerto Plata.
Dominican Rebels Routed.
A dispatch from Cape Haitien yesterday
says: The government troops which dis
embarked recently at Sosua were yesterday
ordered to march Porto Plata. A brisk
attack, supported by the guns of Dori-
mean war vessel began in the evening.
This morning operations were resumed and
the government troops entered Porto Plata,
causing the flight of Gen. Deschamps, who
took refuge in the United States consulate.
The British cruiser Pallas has landed
marines to protect the consulate. The
rived.
Minister Powell's Energetic Action.
Il dispatch from San Domingo, dated
Wednesday, January 13, says: An incident
which came near having serious results,
but for the GOODNESS and prompt interven-
ton of United States Minister Powell, took
place here on the arrival of the Clyde line
steamer New York President Morales de-
apdeH that the shining agent surrender
the ships letters, and when the agent re-
fused to comply. his arrest was ordered
In order to avoid arrest, the agent went on
board the New York, carrying the letters
with him. He then sent for Consul Max
we'll who accompanied him to the palace
where President Morales renewed his de-
mand and compelled the agent to give up
several letters.
Minister Powell learning of the Incident,
promptly went to the palace and demanded
that the letters taken from the agent De
delivered to him. This President Morales
refused to do, but Minister Powell per-
sisted in his demand, saying that the gov
eminent had no right to take such action
and that the president must hand the lot
tiers to him. which President Morales re-
luctantly did.
Minister Powell also told President Nor
ales that the agent was entitled to his pro-
lection, as he represented an American
company, and that he (Minister PoWelD
would not consent to this arbitrary act on
thermore. the agent could not be expelled,
as was threatened Finally, the case was
satisfa ctoriy settled.
The revolutionary general, Navarro, hav-
ing seized cattle on estate at La re,
which Is an American property. the agent
Of the estate applied to United States Min
lister Powell for protection The minister
was compelled to refuse the request. as ne
has force at his command suHcieht "
guard the estate.
The force on the United States gunboat
Newport is too small to safeguard estates
from pllagers, and in order to protect
United States property. the minister says
there is great need of larger warsmp
here II the revolutionists should enter the
CITY inst now. 1t would be impossible to
prevent the pillage which would be sure to
take place, and there is no other warshlp
here to support the Newport should II DC
found necessary to land men.
There has been continued firing around
the city A shell from the enemys camp
entered a private dwelling and injured a
child There Is great misery and suffering
among the poorer classes.