New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-03

public. and they have fed after suffering
civilians TO disarm them without resistance
II is Of the utmost Importance that General
Simon hasten his march on Port-au-P Prince Win
his disciplined troops. otherwise there Is
great likelihood OF the many parties now or
xsnizing becoming engaged in an armed stfae-
gle among themselves for supremacy fester-
dsv the vanguard OF the revolution was twenty
miles away and General Simon himself hao de-
sIded 10 march against JscmeL thirty miles 10
the southwest OF Port-au-Prince TO put unoei
subsection the only town in the south winch re-
manned loysl 20 the government Cour1ers nave
been sent out hy the leaders OF the movement III
This city tn inform the insurgent commander IN
chief Of tine occurrences of the last twenty-touI
hours and it is likely that General simon VII"
hurry his forces up 20 the oitys gates
In case or an attack on the palace foreign
consuls were ready 10 have landed detachTnents
of sailors sud marines from the warships' III or
de- to protect the interests Of the Cltzens o
thar respective nations. A series Of signals hen
been arranged from the consUlates 10 the Wal
shirs r,,t as those who had taken charge Of the
government had also taken precautionary meas
ures. no landing IN force was made
All the parties. those Of Fouchard- Simon, FIR
min AND Menos were represented on the COM
rnittee which urged the Presidency on General
I@e5tjrne General Icgitime showed some hesi-
ta-s-v in undertaking thu Presidency. He eh-
PRESSED his wish 70 obtain General smon's ad-
. resiou before definitely accepting the Office
Small detachrlents of sailors from the two
American cruisers and the French cruiser we're
lsrded ct 30 To guard their respective lega-
fions.
The sass OF ths nations are flying over me
doors and from the windows of the homes OF the
foreign residents for. notwithstanding their eH-
rftitions Of hostility against their fallen PTes1-
dent the Haytisns are in dread OF the lending OF
forces from the varships. They especially rear
.he men Of the United States cruisers Tacoma
snd Des Noines whose reputation for putting
<cwn riot end disorder has gone before them
General Canal IL doing everything possible 10
maintain order. Infantry and cavalry patrol the
streets and although feeling Of alarm remains,
there is little danger TO the foreigners. II there
IS an engagement II viii he among the various
sactions striving for leadership.
NJ. Csueron. the French Minister, IA criticised
BY some Of the other legations for having per-
s17itted General Msrcen. the Minister Of
Finance and Commerce. to take refuge the
Dususy Trouin NJ Carteron explains that Gen
srsl Marcelin went aboard the warship for the
purpose OF negotiating with the ships COM
5nsnder for the reception Of Nord Alexis and
his family. He vss returning With a favorable
csnleau. who were at the wharf. advised him
xo return TO III. warship. in view Of the hostile
attitude OF the population. Marcelin, believing
.his life TO he n danger, returned to the Duguay
-Trouin.
Numerous cries are heard OF Long live
simon" Simon for President" and there are
other signs Of the growing popularity Of the
revolutionary commander. General Antener
FirT11in seems have lost ground, owing TO his
tnzctivity His many followers have looked for
ward to his debsrfzing with a great number Of
eziies from Gcnaives. since Simon, from the
first favorable news of the revolution. had given
them assurance OF being in position to arm
and equip them. but he has done nothing.
The inexplicable conduct OF General Fouchard
IS causing much criticism Fouchard made no
attempt to disembarz but the citizens Of Jere-
mic ali partisans of Fouchard, took up arms
against the government and greatly contributed
TO the triumph CT the revolution
The events Of the morning came before they
were expected. Uneasness was noticed through
out the night the part Of the people, but it
was not thought that the outbreak would occur
50 quickly or that the movement would be
cessful without the shedding of a drop Of blood.
II had been well organized. Preparations were
completed last evening, and in the early hours
Of the morning armed bands OF citizens moved
quietly about the town and took possession %
various points Of vantage All the remaining
ministers, together with the high military Off
Gals under Nord Alexis sought refuge in the
foreign legations. These are the same men who
nire months ago were protesting vociferously
against the granting Of the right Of refuge to
unsuccessful rsyolutionists by the foreign diplo
1nstic snd consular representatives They are
only too happy now TO seek the protection OF
foreign flag &c escape the fury OF the people.
General Camille Gabriel his nephew, who FOR
tbs last six months has directed the policy o.
the Alexis administration, the only leader
who remained At the palace with Alexis
A meeting CT citizens chose & committee %
public safety, Vliich Is composed Of General
Gegitime. the president Of the provisional gov
eTCn1ent: General Canal. the organizer OF the
local movement. and NM. Oreste. Prudent
Chapoteau. LaforeSt Hippoiyte and Donnamy.
al men OF prcniiHeEcs n the community.
The movement Mas directed by General Canal,
n member OF the Senate. II Is, remarkable
fact that not shot fred. The soldiers of