New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
IRIAS BACK IN NICARAGUA
Active in Rebellion, Washington
Believes-Many Rebels Killed.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]


Washington, Oct 2-Julian Irias, known
to officials here as a professional agitator,
who mysteriously disappeared from San
Jose, Costa Rlca, recently, is believed to
be in Nicaragua taking an active part In
the rebellion. A dispatch to the State
Department to-day stated that it was
thought that Iriss led an attack on the
government troops near La Paz yester-
day, when 1900 rebels were repulsed by
800 federals.
IT was reported that many rebels were
killed in the battle at La Paz. The rebel
troops were from Leon, and 1t is believed
that there was much disorder there last
night az a result Of the decisive defeat
and that the troops may have turned
against their leaders. General Viquez was
I'm command Of the victorious federal
troops.
Refugees from Masaya report that con-
ditions there are frightful and that the
inhabitants are not only practically starry
ing but are made the victims of other out
RACES by the rebels. The bombardment of
the town has ceased temporarily, but the
situation is grave and further attacks
from the revolutionists are expected,
The State Department has received a
report that President Diaz has been treat
ing with General Zeledon, the rebel leader,
for his surrender, and has offered him
humane terms. 1t is believed that the
revolution would come to an end with the
surrender of Zeledon, although much
trouble is expected from Irias If 1t is true
that he Is in Nicaragua.
General Asuncion Macis, who was re-
garded as one of the most able officers I'm
the Nicaraguan army, was killed at Janis
pote, according to a message received by
the State Department The death OF
General Arguello. Liberal leader, at
Rivas last week was also reported to-day.
Determined to prevent foreign interior
ence in Central America by extending
protection TO foreigners as well as Amer
leans In Nicaragua, and at the sugges-
ton OF the Nicaraguan government. Rear
Admiral Switzerland purposes TO use his
marines tomorrow to drive the rebels
out OF their fortified position on Barranca
Hill. II they persist I'm obstructing free
communication between the towns OF Bar
ranca and Managua.
This step has been decided on as re-
suit OF the protest OF the British Minister
at Managua that his family. now I'm Bar
ranca, be escorted to the capital through
the rebel lines. There is a chance that
Zeledon. the only rebel general now In
the field. will accept the governments Of
fer OF amnesty and lay down his arms
Otherwise a hostile clash between his
force and the American marines seems
certain.
Bluenelds. Nicaragua, Oct. 2.-The for
mer President Of Nicaragua, General Juan
Estrada, reached here to-day after a visit
10 the United States. lie received a
warm welcome from large crowds which
gathered to witness his arrival. Business
was practically suspended and the city
took on a festive appearance. with pro-
cessions. bands and fireworks. General
Estrada will leave for Managua In a few
days.
Panama. oct General Luis Mena,
the Nicaraguan rebel leader who sur
rendered 20 the American forces, was so
III when he arrived here last night on
board the cruiser Cleveland that he was
taken direct TO Ancon Hospital. where he
is confined to bed