Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
HAITlEN ARMY IN CAPT. l
Nord Alexis, DepOsed President Of
Hayti, Leaves for Kingston.
DISCIPLINE Is MAINTAINED
General simOn's Position a. Very
strong mud He VIII Likely
Proclaim Himself Press
ident, o.

PORT AL PRINCE, Dec 6.-The revolu-
tionary army, 5000 strong, marched into
Port Au Prince at s o'clock yesterday
morning. General Antonio Simon was at
its head, and he was given nm ovation by
the people Of the city. The entrance OF
the soldiers was orderly and discipline Is
being maintained.
General Simon was received at the out
skirts of the city by a delegation from
the committee on public safety. The
welcome OF the people was officially con-
veyed to him and he was Offered "a mag
nificent crown of palms. Accompanied
by his personal escort and followed by a
large crowd. crying. Long live the presi-
dent" the general made his way TO the
cathedral, where he assisted at the ce.e-
bration of a tie Deum."
Upon emerging from the cathedral the
ovation in honor of the successful revo-
lutionary leader was redoubled. The bells
of the city rang out and the drums and
trumpets sounded the salut that Is used
only to welcome the chief executive of
the Haytien republic. After leaving the
church General Simon made q tour of
Port au Prince, accompanied by his es-
cort, and still cheered by the people
wherever he went. The popular belief
was that he would go directly to the
national palace and establish himself
there. but on the contrary the general
finally halted at a private house on the
Champ de Mars, where he established his
headquarters.
General simon's position undoubtedly
Is very strong and there is great likeli-
hood Of his proclaiming himself rresi-
dent of the republic. If he takes such
a step, however, there is every reason to
believe that General Leconte at Cape
Haytien, General Birmin at Gonaives and
General Fouchard at Genermie, all as
pirants to the presidency, will enter a
vigorous protest and that an outbreak
of civil warfare will follow. The hope
of peace rests in the holding of free
elections and It is believed that General
Simon recognizes the wisdom of such a
policy. The rebel army has occupied the
various barracks. 1t consists of in
fantry and cavalry. The latter branch
is commanded by "A son of General Simon.
Nord Alexis, the deposed president. ac-
companied by the members OF his entour-
age. left the French cruiser Duguay Trouin
today and transferred to the German
steamer Sarnia. This vessel will take him
to Kingston. Jamaica.
There has been a marked improvement
in the rate of exchange since the Alexis
government was thrown out, and the pop
ulation is very jubilant over the ameliora-
ton.
The committee OF public safety has been
dissolved and General Simon has named a
commission to carry on the affairs of the
city. Throughout the day General Simon
was acclaimed on every hand by the
crowds.
In conversation with the senators and
deputies who are now here the revolution
airy leader said that he would accept the
decision of the national assembly which
had his permission to vote freely on the
matter of a president to succeed Nord
Alexis. II 1t was possible to secure a
quorum. This declaration on the part of
General Simon is accepted generally as be-
ing sincere, but his officers are urging him,
to assume the office himself and take conf
troll of the government. General Coicou is
still a resident of the French legation and
the people are furious. The legation here
is strongly guarded by a detachment of
marines.A
General FIrmin EnrOute.
General Anteno Firmin arrived here to-
day on the Hamburg-American steamer
Virginia from st. Thomas. He has with
him sixty followers and is bound for Port
Au Prince. He declared that he will sue
coed Nord Alexis as president. The vir-
ginia will sail for Kingston, Jamaica, to-
morrow.