Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-03
WAR is IN FULL BLAST
Santo Domingo ExiIes Arrive at
San Juan.
TWO OF THEM ARE WOUNDED
They Tell Lurid Tales of the Govern
ment 0utrages.
TWO OF THEM ARE WOUNDED
MORALES WANTED FOB LEADER
Admire Jtmenez, but
Trink the Former President
Better Equipped Commandant.
ecial Correspondence of The Star.


SAN JUAN P. R.. June q, 1905
The French and Cuban steamers arriving
here a few days ago brought large num-
Der of exiles from Santo Domingo. A cou-
pie Of these refugees were wounded. and
stated having received their injuries in re-
cent encounters with government troops
They are unanimous in the assertion that
towns of Barahona San Cristobal, Aqua,
San Pedro de Macoris. Hato Mayor, Sa-
bana de la Mar, La Vega. Puerto Plata and
Monte Cristi are constantly hostilized by
bands of insurgents, while the revolution
Is in full blast along the northwest line
They say that the revolution has SO far
been much handicapped for the lack OF war
supplies and an efficient leader capable OF
properly organizing the movement. Ihey
state that most of their arms and ammu-
milton have been taken from the govern
ment troops in repeated encounters.
A pretty accurate view of the actual
situation of Santo Domingo Is afforded by
the following letter received by promi-
nent exile here from friend In that couh-
try. The letter runs thus:
Want Morales for Leader.
1.-THE political situation of the country Is
extremely sad. Public opinion is unani-
nous that ex-President Morales Is the
leader who should place himself at the
head OF the revolutionary movement, ana
his arrival is much longed for by the
anti-Horacistas now in arms and those
who are awaiting a favorable opportunity
to take up arms.
with the exception of those who are
reaping direct benefit from the present ad-
ministration, and who are principally the
men at the head of public affairs, all others
are anxious for Jimenez and Morales TO Ell
feet union and Jointly reassume the relns
of government However, should tney no.
unite our condition is such that the nrst
of the two to arrive in our support Will DC
joyfully welcomed.
while we long for Jimenez to return to
power yet we fear the results OF the m
nate kindness and clemency of his nature,
and we most decidedly think that he should
be supported by Morales, whose holiness
activity and firmness are needed to estap-
Hsh a lasting regime. Men of the best
judgment here unanimously agree that an
administration Jointly headed by Jlmenez
and Morales, If they work In harmony,
must necessarily be lasting and result IN
the greatest benefit for the country.
THE desperation of the anti-Horacistas
has reached such a pitch on account OF
the savage persecution to which they are
subject that American intervention al
though extremely odious to us, would be
preferable to the present state of affairs.
Minister of Finances Velasquez has
hastily set out for Washington. and 1t Is
rumored that his mission is to make every
DOMINICAN treaty. Should his efforts In
that direction fail. 1t is further limited, that
he is the bearer of special authority to treat
with the American administration with a
view of securing efficient support for MS
own tottering government. and 1t is ex-
pected that he will offer the United states
every fnducement to draw them into an
alliance to save his party.
Result OF Union.
1.-The union of Morales and Jimenez would
insure the rapid downfall of the present
regime. The return of these two leaders
would meet with comparatively little re-
sistance, as the followers of Jimenez, who
are numerous. would join the followers of
Morales, and a large number of Horacistas
who are dissatisfied with present conditions
would unite with these and form COM
bination with which the present admins
tration could under no circumstances sue
cessfully cope. II Jimenez is unwilling to
join Morales let him Jimenez) withdraw
from the contest and not obstruct the
course of Morales. In any case let Morales
come alone. let him come with Jimenez,
let Jimenez come alone, If he Will; but. for
heaven sake, let somebody come. In any
case the distance from the battlefield to the
presidential chair will be short and quickly
traversed What Is needed is that some
thing be done quickly In order that the
many good men who have been forced to
take to the woods by the tyranny and
cruelty of the present administration and
who are anXiously awaiting support may
be saved. If these men do not receive sup
port: If they are suffered to succumb for
the lack of timely aid; If this attempt to
restore law and order prove failure due
to the Indifference or inactivity Of Mo-
rales and Jimenez. then no one will ever
again place faith in either of these rulers"
Another Letter.
Another letter from Puerto Plata made
the following statement:
ION Monday night, the 18th instant, the
commandant of the fort, Luis Gallardo by
name. released and armed the prisoners
confined in the fortress and with them at
tackled the outer guard, which he had been
unable to suborn. The town folk were
suddenly aroused to a sense of danger by
heavy fusillade. On being informed that
the fort had been taken by the prisoners
commanded by the rebel commandant, Gen.
Jesus Maria Cespedes, at the head of a
small detachment of troops and a large
body of armed citizens set out to attack
the fort. After a sharp skirmish the fort
ress was retaken by General Cespedes with
little loss of life. although many were
wounded. Energetic measures were at once
taken TO punish the culprits and necessary
precautions taken to prevent a similar oc-
currence.
Gen. Rodolfo Limardo is about setting
out for Monte Cristi with strong force
to suffocate the rebellion in that district
Although much Importance is not attached
promptly check them before they take pro-
portions that will make 1t all the more
difficult for the government to cope with"
Exiles in Mass Meeting.
1T is stated that on the 18th instant a
mass-meeting Of the San DOMINICAN exiles
in Porto Rico was held at Mayaguez. ex-
President Jimenez being in the chair The
following resolutions are said to have been
taken at the meeting: That Jimcnez and
Morales unite their efforts to overthrow
the present administration In Santo Domin
go.
That Jimenez return to the presidency
should the revolutionary movement be sue
cessful, and complete the term for which
he was elected In 1900. which he had NOT
been permitted to do by the treachery of
his vice president. Horacio Yasquez
That Morales occupy the vice presidency
during that term and be candidate for re-
election TO the presidency after the expira-
ton of Jfmenez's term of office.
That Morales be given complete control
of the coming campaign and that he set out
TO assume such command with the least
possible delay, while Jimenez employ him
self IN collecting funds with which to push
the campaign; and. that the Dominican
exiies In Cuba. Porto Rice Curacao ST.
Thomas and other places be ordered to hold
themselves in readiness to return to Sanlo