Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-04
RESTORING oRDEP, MARY killed
Scores Of Citizens Placed Under
Arms to Assist Loyal Troops In
Putting Down NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
ed And Aged President Treated
We'll by French Officers.
(By Associated Press.)

many hours during the night follow
ing the flight of Nord Alexis, riot and
pillagc prevailed in Port Au Prince
The pOpulace .naddened by the
spirit of revolt looted stores and resi-
dences and fought among themselves
over the booty and wer" only held in
check by an armed force which fired
voiley into the mob and drove the
rioters into seclusion.
In all. twelve persons were killed
and many wounded before order was
restored
SO serious did the situation become
that a committee OF public safety was
organized.
Scores Are Arrested.
Scores of citizens were placed I'M
der arms TO assist the loyal troops
in patrolns the city and today COM
parative tranquility reigIs.
American. French and German min
listers jointly gave notification that II
disorders commenced again. they
would land forces from the warshlps.
The United States gunboat Eagle
and the British cruiser Scylla arrived
here today.
Nord Alexis, who spent a restless
night on board the Duguay Trouin.
has been the object OF much consid-
Grafton on the part OF the COMMANDER
OF the ship and the other officers.
Alexis One Conservation.
There is something in the wonder
full virility Of the fallen president
that holds their admiration. Past 80
years-how many beyond no one
knows-Nord Alexis fought his foes
with the strength and determination
OF a man in the very prime Of life.
Today he said: The courageous
conduct CT NJ Cartereton Uhe French
ministerl saved my life The one
satisfaction that Nord Alexis felt. he
said. was in the loyalty of his body
him until The last
OF General Camille Gabriel. his ne
phew. who during the last few
months. had directed the policy of tie
government and General Guillaum.
the only other official of his staff who
remained true TO him he spoke in
terms of praise. Their loyalty con-
soled him for the cowardly desertion
OF all Of the others. He denounced
the treachery of General Ceiestin c.
riaq. minister OF war. who was the
first commander he sent out to queli
the instruction and hold back Cen
eral Antoine Simon.
President Broken Hearted.
The president was brokenhearted
over the attitude of his people in
the capital, of whose hostility he de-
clarcd he was entirely ignorant.
With regard TO his destination.
Nord Alexis said tina; he would wait
until he could be transported TO ia
maica. ST Thomas or Martinique.
The sentiment Of the people is
strongly in favor Of General Simon
and he will probably be elected pres
ident General Simon has arrived at
Gressier. which is only about twelve
miles distant. He has strong army
under him and will enter the city
on Friday morning.
A delegation composed Of promi
ncnt. citizens has gone 20 meet the
rcyoIut ionarv leader and acQuaint him
with tho fact that Nord Alexis has
gone aboard the Ducuay Trouin. They
will invite him to come into the CAPT
tai at bis earliest convenience.
Many stolen Articles.
4 great quantity Of stolen artici. s
have boon taken 10 the Central po-
lice station and about $50 1oo'ers.
wore arrested The last body of
troops stationed at the cross roads.
tho division under General Milinairh
passed through the city today with
their arms munitions and several
heavy guns. on their way 20 the
north
". W. Furniss the American min
lister who was charged nv one Of tn"
opponents Of tho president in public
proclamation with having encouraged
Nord Alleys To resist makes strong
tS.'isl Of having. In any way attempt
=. ~ influence Tho president. hut no
r.~~'pe greatly irri:atcd over the in.
cin,-. and wished to take extreme
measures against ~ Gavin. who was
responsible for the issuance OF the
proclamation
pIscated Minister.
GcncraI Canal. however 10 whom
IN. letter was referred az head OF
tho public yafcty committee sucrced-
Cd in rcsssuring Mr. Fur1iss by ex-
planning that tho charge was rcr-
sopal one on the part Of Gavin and