Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22
MADRIz IzPREPARES
TO FLEE; FORCES
ARE DEMORALKED
President of Nicaragua ReIin-
quisheS Government to
EStrada's Brother
THREATEN AMERICANS LIVES
Crowds Traversing Streets of
Managua Crying Death
to the YankeeSY
THREATEN AMERICANS LIVES
(Aasocinted Pressl


WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-The pro-
visional government of Nicaragua is
tottering to it's fall, the Madriz army
is demoralized, CONSERVATION reigns in
Managua, and Dr. Madriz, his general
in-chief Toledo, and General Irias are
preparing to flee the country.
This. in effect is the news received
by the state department today from
American Consul Olivares, at Mana
qua, and these advices are confirmed
by dispatches from Mr.. Johnson,
American consul at Corinto.
THREATEN AMERICANS
The panic in the capital is threaten
ing the lives and property of Ameri-
cans. Crowds are traversing the streets
crying Death to the Yankees" While
the cruisers Vicksburg and Yorktown
are at Corinto and in close touch with
the situation, the legation and con-
sulates in Managua are under heavy
police guard and preparations have
been made to meet attacks on Ameri
can lives and property.
The situation grew out of the victory
won Thursday by the revolutionists,
who defeated a strong column of gov
ernment troops and crossed the Tipi-
tapa river.
The rout of the government army
seems complete. Mr.. Olivares reports
that General Toledo, who was in COM
mand OF the Madriz troops, arrived in
Managua the day following his de-
feat and announced his force had been
seized with panic and fred when at
tackled. Soldiers made their way to
Granada while others continued their
flight to the capital.
Granada appears to be at the mercy
of an undlsciplined mob OF soldiers,
who are reported to be pillaging the
ic ad1aH that the
Estradan force is already at the gates
OF the city and is preparing to take
the place by assault.
From the evident demoralized con-
dltions of the Madriz forces observers
believe Granada will be taken by Es-
trada with little trouble, and the way
TO the capital will thus be clear.
MADRfk WEAKENING
1t seems the unanimous opinion in
Managua, Mr.. Olivares reports, that
the power of Madriz is steadily weak
ening and that his overthrow may be
momentarily expected. The revolu-
tionary army is but twenty miles from
Managua and the capture of the cap
ital is looked upon as inevitable.
1t was also announced DR.. Madriz
has publicly declared his intention to
turn over to Jose Dolores Estrada, a
brother of Gen. Juan Estrada, the de
In turn Jose Dolores Estrada has an
nounced his purpose Of making way
for the leaders of the Estradan revolu-
tion.
The family Of DR.. Madriz already has
left the capital for Corinto, and the
dispatch declared Madriz was prepar-
ing to follow. Gen. Irias and his fam
ily and Gen. Toledo, it also was de-
clared. were making hasty preparations
to leave the country. In support of Mr..
OlNares advices, Consul Johnson re-
ports the Madriz family arrived in Co
rinto Friday, and that. with Gen. 1rias
and his household. they expected to
leave for Mexico or the United States
on Monday on either the gunboat An
gela or northbound Pacific Mail
steamer.
Granada yesterday was taken by the
revolutionary forces under Gen. Cha
MORO and Gen. Mena, according to
cabIegram received late tonight by Sc
nor Castrillo. The Madriz forces rail-
lied and attacked the revolutionary
troops, but were defeated decisively.
Tipitapa too is in the power of the rev.
olutionists.
SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Aug. 21.-
President Madriz has relinquished his
office and placed the reins of govern
ment in the hands of Jose Dolores Es-
trada, brother of the revolutionary
leader. The change, 1t is believed
here, will serve to strengthen the gov
ernment and guarantee the adhesion
of liberals in Managua.
A circular has been issued to the
governors of departments notifying
them of the change in the presidency.
and ordering them to defend their rosts
against the revolutionists.
No peace arrangements have yet
been started.