Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-15
Nicaraguan Troops Bonn
bard Mataga|pa.
Hundreds al Managua Ready
To Join Gen. Estrada.
chamorra, to Prevent Bloodshed,
Makes Peace 0veriures.

Managua, Feb. 14.-Heavy field guns.
posted on the hills by the Madriz
forces, yesterday began a lombard
ment of Matagalpa, which on Feb. 10
was taken by the revolutionists under
Gen. Chamorro. Prior to the bonn
bardment. the government notified the
American consular agent at that city,
William H. Desavigny, so that the
nom combatants could withdraw. Mr..
Desavigny, protested against the bonn
bardment, which nevertheless was
carried out.
The MadriZ troops were under COM
mand Of Gen. Lara, with Gen. Chavar-
ria and Gen. Porto Carrero supporting
him. The troops are said to have
numbered about 5000.
Subsequently the attack upon the
city was abandoned, but it is likely to
be resumed at any moment. 1t lasted
several hours, but the extent Of the
damage done has not been ascertained.
The situation in Managua Is tense
and no one can say what Is likely to
happen in the next few days, particu-
larly in event of the government forces
failing to defeat the revolutionists. To
add to the serious aspect Of affairs at
the capital it Is known that hundreds
here are ready to side with Gen. Es-
trada and the other revolutionary lead
ers the moment their success ID as
sured.
Capt Constantine Saens, who was in
command of the firing squad at the
execution of the two Americans, Groce
and Cannon, was shot to death in the
streets today by Nicaraguan soldier.
A large number of additional politi-
cal arrests have been made. Among
the new prisoners Is Alfonso Solorano,
who was the Mexican vice consul here
but who, yesterday, was removed from
that post.
Vice Consul Henry Caldera has received
telegram from Consular Agent Desavig-
ny. at Matagalpa, transmitting the fol-
lowing letter from Gen. Chamorro:
You know of the battles fought In the
last few days by my command in Sagal
and San Ramon and the taking by my
troops of Matagalpa and Jinotega, and
also the six-hours battle Of the 18th in
which so much precious blood was shed
on both sides. Being DESTROYS to stop
further bloodshed authorize you to con-
vey to Madriz my readiness to reopen
peace negotiations. II he accepts notify
me and / will notify Gen. Estrada" 80
far the only comment Of President Madriz
on this message was that Desavigny was
active in behalf Of Chamorro. Rear Ad.
miral Kimball has notified the belliger.
ents on both sides that they will be held
responsible for the persons and property
of neutrals in Matagalpa-
The American consul at Managua, Jose
Olivares, after riding all night arrived
today at Metapa. II miles fran Matagai-
pa. The consul is accompanying q cour-
Ter who came here recently and appealed
to him to prevent the destruction Of
American property. Mr.. Olivares at once
decided to investigate the conditions for
himself.
Another principal in the killing Of
Cannon and Grcce. Solomon Selva,
who acted as prosecuting attorney dur
ing the trial, died Monday at Leon. It
has not been learned what caused his
death.
The soldier who shot Saenz was the
man who blindfolded Cannon and
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