The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-14
CHEER UNCLE SAM.
Rebellion Breaks Out in Capital
of Nicaragua.
Demonstrators March Through
Streets Shouting for q. s.
ZELAYA'S ABDICATION
Is Expected to Be Made Public
During the Day.
Iusurgent Forces Closing in on
the Government Army.

Managua, Dec. 14.-Rebellion has
broken out at the capital. The streets
today were filed with unrestrained
demonstrators.
Shouts of Long live liberty. the
United States and Estrada" filed the
air. 1t is said President Zelaya has
promised to make public today the
announcement of his resignation.
For the first time in 16 years street
meeting of malcontents has been per-
mitted without police interference The
demonstration began last night and
continued for hours. Early today COM
parative quiet has been restored, but
the scene of the events Of the last few
hours admitted of but one interpreta-
ton. The anti-Zelaya feeling was SO
strong that the government did not
dare to attempt its suppression. The
climax was reached last night when the
government attempted to put through
congress a bill conceding to certain ex-
ploiters mining rights covering vast un-
defined areas Irrespective Of the private
ownership of the surface of the prop
erty.
Congressman Enrique Corda opposed
the measure in a speech that aroused
the widest enthusiasm. The govern
ment, seeing that the motion was in
danger of being lost, precipitately ad-
JourneO lne session IL was TOO late,
however, to head off the burst of in
dignation that had swept over the
legislative body, supposed to have been
friendly to Zelaya. When Corda left
the building he was given an ovation.
Followed by a Mob.
From the meeting place the congress-
man who dared publicly to voice the
was followed to his hotel by a mob
which alternately cheered Corda and
cried Long live liberty!'' Down with
oppressionp'
News Of what had transpired in con-
gress spread rapidly and the crowd of
manifestants grew to the strength of
an army. The rioters gathered in front
of the Mexican legation and called upon
the Mexican minister to Nicaragua for
speech. The diplomat asked to be ex-
cused.
Ramon Rostran attempted a con-
ciliatory speech and was hooted for his
pains. Occasionally there was a cry of
"Give US Madrizv'
In a fiery speech Hildebrando Cas-
tellon predicted a new era of liberty,
and his auditors shouted approval.
Responding to insistent calls, Corda
made a speech which was a bitter at
tack on Zelaya. The speaker said he
had intended to interpellate the govern
ment on the subject of it's preparations
Tor war in the face of its protestations
of peaceful intentions. but he had de-
sisted on the assurance that Zelaya
would resign in the morning.
Police Kept Out.
The police made no show of inter-
ference during all the disorder Later
Dr. Madriz arrived and his advent was
made the earlier outbreak appear tenn
perate in comparison.
The crowd had become emboldened
because of the police attitude, and vio-
lent deEunciatfons of the present regime
were voiced. In the confusion of shouts
one could make out viva Mexico!"
Long live the United States." 1.-The
handwriting is on the walli''
Sorda was released, but recently from
the penitentiary. Following demonstra-
tions at Corda's hotel the crowd moved
to the home Of Henry Caldera. the Uni
ted States vice consul Here they cried
Live Estrada Long live the revolu-
toni" Live the United States" still
the police did not interfere. and the
tramping and shouting went on until
the manifestants had tired themselves
out.
1t was rumored today that General
Estrada was captured during a battle
at Rama, but no confirmation of the
story is possible here. where the auth
critics say they have received no dis
patches since last Friday.
More Warships Arrive.
Washington. Dec. 14.-The cruiser AL
bany and the gunboat Yorktown have
joined the gunboat Vicksburg at Cor
into on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.
Their arrival last night was announced
to the navy department today
The Albany has about 280 blue jack
cts aboard while the Yorktown has
about 155. These together with the 155
aboard the Vlcksburg are counted upon
to protect American interests and Amer
ican lives in the vicinity of Corinto dur
ing the present conditions.
1t is understood the Vicksburg is in
reed of coal and should this need be-
come pressing she will go to Panama to
replenish her bunkers.
Asks Zelaya to Quit
New Orleans. La. Dec 14-Special
mail advices from Port Limon, Costa
Rica, state that reports have reached
there that DR.. Madriz. Nicaraguan
member of the court of Cartago. has
made a vigorous appeal to Zelaya to
lay down the presidency. 1t is stated
that DIR. Madriz urged Zelaya to do
this mot only for the integrity of
Nicaragua, but for that of all Central
America
DR.. Madriz is construed to prove that
the court of Cartago has inside in
formation in regard to the attitude
which the United States government
which, according to the opinion of
some Central American statesmen will
place the integrity of the whole of
Central America in danger.
An anti-American meeting was held
in San Jose. Costa Rica. several days
ago to protest against the landing of
troops in Nicaragua by the United
States it is reported. La Information,
a newspaper published at San Jose,
declares:
1--WE have wished Zelaya would fall,
but not by the blow of foreign
invader. Latin America, as a whole,
ought to protest against this out
rage"
It IS reported in Port Linnon that