New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-14
Fresh Outbreak of Revolution
May Force the United States
to Take Action.
OFFICIALS KEEP WATCH
Orders for Warships to Sail
Prepared, but State and
Navy Departments Await
Further Developments.
from The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Sept. 13.-A revolution Of
serious proportions has developed in Santo
Domingo, and indications are that this
government will DO forced to intervene.
Already tentative orders for sending war
ships have been prepared.
American and foreign interests are IN
danger as the revolution which has been
smouldering for several months has
reached an alarming stage Oflcials OF
the Department OF State and the Navy
Department held conference to-day re-
gardlng the situation but decided to de-
fer decisive action until further develop
ments There will be actual Intervention
should conditions become worse.
Behind the rebellion Is unrest caused by
the present government, and added TO
this are the Vaccinations of a junta in
New York which has been kndling the
anti-Victoria feeling, according to in
formation received here. The leading
spirit in the revolt is General Horatio
NaSquc2 who was a member OF the Cabinet
of the late President Caceres and an
aspirant to the Presidency OF the republic.
Following the election Of Euladlo Victoria
as President, Vasquez fed TO Hayti and
subsequently went 10 New York.
Customs Houses Seized.
The United States government is vested
with control over tho customs houses Of
Ssnto Domingo, and the fact that The
reyolutlonlsts have already taken posses
sion Of the customs establishments at GER
tain points along the boundary limo be
tween the disturbed republic and Hayti
adds TO the gravity Of the situation
In addition 10 this phase of the situation
Il Is urged this government is bound TO
protect American Interests. 1t was be-
lleved for some time that the recent dis
turbances. eliminating In the battle at
Dajabon. on August .. ended tho trouble
I'm the republic. but the latest develop
ments show that the disturbing elements
were only temporarily stayed. state De-
partment officials recognize that there Is
some provocatlon for Dissatisfaction with
the present administration. but they also
appreciate the fact that the active cause
Of tho existing revolt is due to persons
having political ambitions.
The gunboat Petrol Is now In the haroor
OF Santo Domingo, and is the sole naval
protection. but other war vessels are
within short runs Of Dominican waters.
The gunboat Wheeling Is at Guantanamo
and tho Tacoma is at Bluchelds. The dos
Moines on her way from Boston to vera
Cruz. stopped at Key West for coal ana
IN easily accessible in an emergency
Heart Of the Rebellion.
Although tho rebelllods sentiment Is
.unposed to be widely disseminated the
focus is between Puerto Plata on inc
north coast. and SANCHEZ on the Bay OF
SANTANA.
News reached here to-day OF sahgu'-
nary battle within tho last for'E-e'sn'
hours at a small town In that section. NJ
though the Dominican government Chains
victory for i,s army, the rebel movement
"a believed TO have sustained no serious
check and further hostilities are eNpec'si'
The Dominican Legation has Il cao'o
dispatch saying that the revoiu,onaIS
leader in the Eastern Department OF inc
renublic. General Julian Ze"illa' mas sur
rendered with all his men The nunoer
IL.