New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-02
AN ATTACK ON JACMEL
SIMON H4LTS ADVANCE
ON PORT-4U-PRINCE.
ONLY Three Ministers Hold Office
Peaceful Entry of Rebels Possible
-Des M0ines ArTfUeS.

Port Prince, Dec. 1.-The expected battle
between the insurgents and the troops OF the
sc=ernrnent which intrenched a few miles
outside the city, is likely to be deferred for sew
Srsl days. General Antoine Simon, commander
Of the revolutionary forces. has decided to at
tack Jscmel which lies thirty miles to the
southwest Of this city, and is the only town
that has remained loyal in the Department of
the South before resuming his march on Port
Hu-Prince-
1t is believed, however, that the situation so
far as the government is concerned is lost
Louis Borno the Minister OF State. has handed
IN his resignation and has taken refuge in the
German Legation Only three high government
oracials-Gereral Leconte. Minister of the In
terror; General LaIeau, Minister Of Justice and
Public instruction, and General Marcelin. Minis
Ter of Finance and Commerce-remain in Office
All the other ministers have resigned. with the
exception OF General Celestin Cyriaque, who
sfter his recent defeat at the hands OF the In
surSents Is believed to have found asylum IN
one OF the foreign consulates-
Louis Borno took the portfolio OF State when
IL was reinauished by General Sannon, who
sought refuge Ia the French legation last March,
after ''resigning." Borno is said to have In
duced President Alexis TO permit the departure
Il, safety of General Firmin and the other in
surgent leaders. who fed to the legations and
consuIs;es at Port-su-Prince and GonRives at
the tine Of the last uprising.
ALEXIS WILLING TO NAME SUCCESSOR
1t is believed that the intention OF the Presi-
Gent in calling extraordinary session of the
Chambers IS 10 have them name his successor.
President Alexis favors either Of two candi-
dates for the once, General Turenne Jean GILES
and Scion Menos. a Wsll-knowE lawyer. It Is
doubtful however, whether a quorum can be
hecz oS he q
she Deputies and Senators from the Department
Of the South. General Giles has been favor
lie Ot General Alexis and Is 3 strong supporter
CT his policies
The three divisions Of government troops IN
treached at the crossroads outside the city are
losing many men by assertions. While every
effort has been made 20 hold the troops to-
gether, and there have been few outward signs
OF disanection, the government soldiers have
taken the first opportunity to slip away. Some
of these undoubtedly VIII join the insurgent
army. General Simon viii enter Port-au-Prince
probably without striking blow and possibly
without causing disturbance in the order OF
things, II President Nord Alexis takes his de-
parture from the city before the arrival OF the
insurgents. The situation Will be critical II the
President decides to remain here.
The arrival Of the American cruiser Des
Moines this morning has given added assurance
the Tacoma represent the United States here
while the French training ship Duguay Trouin is
watching French interests along the coast The
British cruiser ScyIla and the italian cruiser
Fieramosca expected 10 arrive In port before
the advancing army reaches the gates Of the
city.
PRESIDENT REFUSES TO YIELD.
The President has angrily resisted the advice
ss-,T--
tions which have been made to him TO give up
the struggle. He accuses General Cyriaque of
treachery, and threatens. If the revoutionists
attack the city, TO blow up the palace. II is be-
Heved that there will be uprising against
the government IN Port-au-Prince as soon as
General Simon reaches the cross roads with his
army. The people heretofore have been held in
subsection. and have been terrorized by the
reputation o. General Leconte for violent deeds.
They have feared that he would summarily exc
cute any showing the slightest leaning tow
. ard the revolutionary movement. but the prox-
unity OF General Simon's army and the aban-
doament of Nord Alexis by the majority Of the
Cabinet have moved the balance in favor OF the
insurgents and the people are simply awaiting
the opportunity to go with the stronger side.
The advance guard Of the revolutionists has
occupied Leogane, twenty miles west OF. Port
au-Prince on the Gonaive Channel without the
slightest disorder. These men are well disci-
plined and well supplied with arms and
munitions. The main fnsurgent army is said
70 be six thousand strong. and the rebels have
spread their forces across the southern PENN
suls- General Simon has with him several
pieces OF mountain artillery and q number Of
machine guns
FEAR OF RISING AT PoRT-DE-PAX
Advices received here from Port-de-Paix ara
the most alarming in several days. great deal
Of excitement prevails there, and 1t is believed
that in case Of an uprising the authorities would
not be able 20 control the people
Last night was OF alarm in the city. Oc-
casionslIy rife shots were heard, and each was
taken 20 be the beginning OF the fight Patrols
OF infantry and cavalry moved through the
streets, and the people kept carefully within
doors.
The government gunhost NoTd Alexis was a.
Petit Goave when General Simon entered that
town Her captain wanted TO resist the advance
OF THE enemy, but the government commander
o. shore persuaded him that resistance was
futile and the captain finally decided TO let
the rebel, enter unopposed- The French con-
sIIlar agent at Petit Goave, NJ Cheriez. acted
a. sn intermediary in these negotiations.