The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-07-28
COLOMBIA ON VERGE
OF GREAT UPHEAvAL
REVOLUTIONARY MOVE AT BAR
RANQUILLA SUCCESSFUL, AND
CRISIS REPORTED IN BOGOTA.


PANAMA, July Snail advices re-
ceived from Colombia report a very
critical condition of affairs in that re-
public. AS the resuE of the depart
ure of President Reyes for Europe
the various political parties, which
few months ago seemed to be united,
are now completely disorganized, and
there are indications that Colombia
is on the verge Of a great revolu-
ton.
The movement on July at Barran-
quilla was successful the revolution
lists capturing the forts, the Magda-
lena River boats and the custom
houses About so per cent of the inn
portations into Colombia pass through
Barranquilla, so that the revolution
lists will not lack for funds.
At first it was believed that the
movement was headed by coalition
of Conservatives and Liberals, but 1t
is now learned that the Liberals re-
fused to join in the rising, which was
engineered by the ultra Conservatives.
No advices have been received here
as to how the movement has been ac-
cepted by the rest of Colombia, but
there are rumors that a serious situa-
ton exists at Bogota. There is a ru-
NOR also that certain influential Coz
lombians are publicly in favor of fol-
lowing Panama's example and consti-
tuting a new republic, to be formed
of the departments of Cauca and An
tionuit and part of Bolivia. Fears
are entertained by Colombians who
are inclined to peace that the situa-
ton will get beyond the control of the
president designate, General Holguin,
who, however, is considered an able
statesman.
1t is considered probable that Con-
gress will not convened on July 20,
as was intended, as it would be liable
to elect a successor to President Rey-
es, who, under the existing circum-
stances, will not be likely to satisfy
all parties, and the desire of Presi-
dent Holguin and his advisers is to
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develop political passions
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador July S.-Ad-
vices from Colombia state That re-
volution is brewing in the Depearr-
ment of Cauca, and that within a few
days all the southern part of Colon
bia will be in arms.
WASHINGTON, July S.-Two dis.
patches from Colombia reached the
State Department today One wa.
from Elliott Northcott, the new Unit
ed States Minister to that country
saying that Americans are in no dan
ger as result of the revolution, while
the second, from Paxton Hibhen, sec
rotary of the legation at Bogota. stat
ed that the capital had been cut
off from communication with the out.
side world. The dispatch did not con.
tain any information as to whether
the revolutionists were advancing OF
Bogota, but it is thought that the alb.
sence of communication with the ca.
pital is due to the wires being cut by
the rebels ana that this may be il
preparation for an attack upon it,
The State Department has made Nc
requisition on the navy for the dis
patch of warships to the affected dis
tricts. There are number of yes
sells available on the west coast anr
these are within easy steaming dis
lance of Barranquilla, which from al
advices appears to be the centre o.
the instruction. In view of the re
assuring message from Minister
Northcott this Government will tax,
no action toward sending vessels un
til there are further developments.
John Barrett, Director of the Blu
reau OF American Republics, is of tn,
opinion that the Government will pu
quick end to the uprising, which h,
believes is not serious.