Evening journal., 1919-01-11
BUEN0S AIRES ON
VERGE OF REVOLUTION
Continued from page one.)

guns. At about the same time several
thousand other strikers, in two columns
attempted TO storm the central police
station. They also were frustrated by
= machine gun flre. Later an unsuccess-
; ful attack was made on the ninth s.
: trlctr rui:ce station. Desultory Trims
continued In other parts OF the city
until long after midnight when Il
abated.
Although Pr 'sident lrigoyen has said
he Will not declare martial law, such
a state practically exists now. Dele
planes action is not yet regarded as
antagonistic 20 the government, but %
lrisoyen dlsapproves he is likely TO take
some counter action that will compli-
cate the situation and render IL more
serious than the strike. In the event
this happens the loyalty OF the army
will determine the future.
|. A division Of cavalry and infantry oc-
cupied the Congress plaza early today.
The streets were practically deserted,
save by the loyal police and soldiers
and some strikers. The only civilians
were a few drawn from their homes by
curiosity The city seemed strangely
quiet following the rattle OF machine
guns and rifles and the changing Of
ambulance gongs last night.
The principal lighting yesterday CEN
tered around in the Nasena iron works
where strikers were strongly entrench-
ed, and the central police station. Cssu-
alties up to the resumption Of fighting
last night were officially stated 10 be 81
killed and ii9 wounded.
An entire regiment OF infantry Is re-
ported to have refused 10 so to the
Vasena Iron Works yesterday. To Of
set this apparent detection, a number
Of striking policemen returned 10 duty
Eighteen hundred sailors and marines
have been landed from the warships
Puerrendon and Garibaldi. These were
Joined later by more marines from the
Sanmart.2.
Offlcisls were conjecturing today as
TO what basis the strikers could be ap-
preached for a settlement. The strik-
ers have made no specific demands and
there appeared TO be nothing tangible
at this time on which an agreement
could be reached. Numerous incidents
have revealed that Bolshevism Is an
important factor in the disturbances.
Foreign agitators are believed TO have
planted the seeds Of unrest among the
workmen.
The middle classes are not displaying
any sympathy with the strikers. But
neither are they showing any antog-
onism. Marching soldiers and marines
still elict applause from people on the
street who give voice TO enthusiastic
nries Of viva Republica Argentinar
Most Of the people are minding their
own business yet their nervousness is
reflected in their attitude.
The streets are now being patrolled
by a division OF infantry with ma
chine guns, and regiment Of artillery.
This force is in addition to the soldiers,
sailors and marines with fixed posts.
Practically all business IS at a stand
sun. There are no private automo-
Dies on the streets and those occupied
py omcials are heavily guarded. The
1000 situation Is becoming more
desperate. Thrre Is no ice and little
meat. All cafes and restaurants are
closed. II is rumored that the rail-
ways leading into the city may cease
operations at any time. The steamer
Crofton Hall, which arrived here from
New York more than % hours ago. is
lying In the harbor without even hay-
ing discharged her mail.
The Offices of the newspaper Nacion,
which were attacked by crowds yester-
day. are now heavily guarded by crack
mounted police. La Epoca, the govern
ment organ, is even more strongly
guarded An sir Of unrest prevaded
the city today. II was felt that any
thing might happen-either the trouble
would suddenly end, or would become
Infinitely worse
There wac rumor In circulation