New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-10
N|CARAGUANS P|LLAG|NG.
Rebels HarasS Country with
Dynamite and Bullets.
$50 A PLATE FOR FOOD
Prisoners, Rich but Starving,
Offer High Prices for Succor
Americans Safe.
( From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. Aug. 9-Numerous acts OF
violence are being committed by the Mica
raguan rebels. according to reports reach
ing tho Department Of State and the
Navy Department to-day. The rebels are
directing their efforts toward cutting of
railroad and telegraphc communication
with Managua and have been successful
TO a great extent. Only meagre reports
are received from the capital city. and
they are delayed
There are disturbances on the east coast
Of the republic, according TO the COM
msnder Of the Tacoma, General Menas
forces combining their activities 10 the
western section Of the republic II Is re-
ported that the rebel leader and his lieu
tenants have halted hostilities near Leon
and are holding a conference II is OK
pected that attacks will be renewed
shortly.
Bluejackets are experiencing no diff
Guilty In maintaining protection 10 Ameri-
can lives and property IN Managua. The
three hundred and fifty marines from
Panama City are due TO arrive at Corinto
on Sunday. and they will be distributed
IflTOuElbII IHF 0ltluTOtfl SFCllDTS.
President Diaz is recruiting his forces
from the eastern part Of Nicaragua and
is confident that he will be able TO put
down the revolt. He has promised food
and clothing 70 the non-combatants. and
the policy Is having the desired effect.
NeiVhporing republics are bringing
pressure to bear upon the warning ele-
ments 10 settle their differences in
peaceful manner. The American Minister
at Managua reported 20 the State De
partment to-day that, acting under in
structions from their governments. the
ministers from Costa Rica and Salvador
at Managua were doing their best TO stop
the rebellion, but so far without success.
Manag7Ia. AUG. 9-The Nicaraguan gov
eminent maintains continued confidence
in the outcome Of the present situation,
brought about by the revolt OF General
Mena. former Minister OF War. and his
partisans The railroad and telegraph
service 70 Corlnto from the capital Is
under the complete control OF the govern
ment forces.
The guard OF American bluejackets that
was Drought mere 10 protect tlt HEeo
and property OF American citizens has
made a good impression. The health and
spirits OF the men are excellent.
A body Of insurgents to-day removed
a rail on the railroad track and a passen-
ger train which passed shortly afterEard
wa. ditched. one person being killed. An
attempt was made 10 dynamite one OF the
railroad bridges. but this was prevented
by the guards The American manager OF
the railroad has taken measures TO re-
store the train service. and trains are nov
running 20 Corinto. Government troops
patrol the track from end 20 end. Desul-
tory firing is reported nightly along the
line.
Prominent citizens OF Granada who are
held prisoners BY tho insurgents are I'm
condition OF virtual starvation and have
offered as much as 80 a plate FOR food.
eight without definite result occurred at
Acoto yesterday between the government
troops and the insurgents. Commissioners
sent by General Mena have come into
Managua TO request an arrnistice so as
20 allow the minister's OF Salvador and
Costa RIGA TO visit him. The government
has not Yet replied