The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-07-23
RULE OF SIMON 1O7TERS
HAYTLS PRESIDENT, IN DE-
SPATR, TAXES TO HIS BED.
Rebels Only 10 Miles From the Capital.
German Minister wants . Warship
u. =. Cruisers speeding to Trouble
Centres Comm OsiOre Dick on Guard
Special case p,spa,thss 10 THv sry.

Special case Dispatches 10 TBg Sun.
PoRT AT PRINCE. July 22.-The revolu-
| tionists are within twenty miles Of the
city and in several places less than half
that distance from the capital of the
Haytian republic. The residents have re-
volted against the rule Of President Simon
and disorders have occurred at the town
OF Croix des Bouquets. which is about
ten miles from here. The people rose
against the local authorities and during
the rioting Gen. Thomas. who was in
command there. was killed.
The town Of Gressier has also risen in
favor Of the advancing rebels. This place
Is only soven miles from Port au Prince
| The insurgents marched into the towns
Of Las Capobas and Mirebalais to-day
| Both are about twenty miles from here
Little resistance was offered TO the on
ward march Of the soldiers.
J The troops which were sent by Presi-
dent Simon to give them battle and which
were reported to have been successful
appear now to have only met the advance
guard Of the rebels. for they fed before
the main body
This city is in great disorder and Presi-
| 'Nb' ''iuioi 10 epoiteu w w NohihiNu W
his bed al the palace. worn out 10y his
worries and the hardships of his recen:
campaign into the northern part Of the
republic. Very few troops are here and
there ia some doubt expressed about
their remaining loyal to Simon when
they see the rebels coming in force along
the roads leading to the city. Most Of
the stores have beeh closed and business
has been suspended. .
The gunboat vertieres has been recap
tured from the rebels by the Government
gurboat Antoine Simon and brought
back here.
The German Minister has asked his
Government TO send warship to Hayti
TO protect German interests The Bremen
which Is st Montreal. is the nearest Ger
man ship. There NAV be no necessity v
for her presence by the time she could
arrive
CAPE HAYrIEN July Evans r. Dick Q
steam yacht American is still in the har-
Dor protecting American interests until
tho arrival Of tho scout cruiser Chester.
kISJSToN. Jamaica. July % Septi-
mus Marius, the Haytian eXMinister Of
War. arrived here this afternoon from
Port-au-Prince on the German steamship
Syria. He refused 10 be interviewed.
Passengers on the same ship said that
II was only matter OF days before Presi-
dent Simon falls The President. how
ever. has many adherents in the capital
and bloody battle is expected when tho
revolutionists reach there
Marius fed because he holds that the
position is hopeless Eleven Americans
are said 10 have been killed in the fight
ing up 10 Wednesday. and anarchy reigns
in many sections Of the republic.
WssuINGIoN. July - 1t j. only a
mater of hours now. in the belief oi
STATE Department officials. when the
Haytiau Government will be completed,
ovrrthrown by the revolutionists Fol
several days official dispatches have
shown IN. Government to be tottering
The situation is sti,l serious Throughout
tn" entire island and the need of foreign
" ar vessel NJ each of the import ant port.
has been agreed on by the diplomatic
corps II is understood that none of the
members except Mr.. Frrness. the United
States Minister has called on his Govern
ment for help, all apparently relying upor
the American warships 10 protect the in
terests Of all foreigners While it is likely
that Germany may send a small squadron
. Of gunboa.sS to her western station in tbs
West Indies at an early date. it is no
5 thought that she will despatch a shiI
especially because Of the Haytian situa
ion inasmuch as the United States will
have a Gordon Of warships around th'
island before a vessel could get far on
into the Atlantic from Europe.
l The Petrol has returned to Gonaives bl
direction Of Minister Furniss TO ascertain
a the situation there. The rebels ara il
! complete control OF Gonaives. st. Marc
! and Cape Haytien. and the fall Of Port -au
. Prince is expected any moment. Th'
, foreign representatives feel the need of
I warship there during the absence of tn
Petrol, which will last day or two.
|, The gunboat Peoria. which left Sar
! Juan yesterday. is supposed TO hav,
! reached Port -au- Prince by this time. Th
= Des Moines is running down the coas
to Cape Haytien from Boston. from whicl
place she sailed Thursday morning. Sh
: Is not expected to arrive until Wednesday
The Chester. which left Bradford. r. l.
at 3 o'clock yesterday morning at tol
. speed. is expected TO reach Port Libert