New Britain herald., 1929-12-07

patrols of marines and native guards
 Marines were stationed with ma chine guns on the corners of the lawn of the presidential palace.
 The strike of 214 students at Damien Agricultural school which prccipitatcd the general strike and subsequent rioting Wednesday was believed by many 10 have been mancuvcred by political agitators but thus far observers failed to sec any definite leader Of the opposition which might attempt further revolt.
 Officials On Alert
 Officials were constantly on the alert. Br:gadier General John II. Russell American high commis- sioncr under the |. S.-tIaiti treaty which is effective until 19&5. was kept informed Of every development.
 The situation at AuE Caves, where th" latest disorders occurred ycster- day morning. appeared improved. American residents who had pre- pared for an exodus to Port Au Prince altered their plans and re- maned.
 The strike problem here also was improved some Of those who joined in the general strike Wednesday having returned to their posts. al though it was impossible to asccr- tain just what proportion.
 Forty-eisht rioters still were con ined in the national pcnitentiary but loo persons who were arrested for Violating the 3 D. m. curfew law, Were released.
 Stores which had closed when the rioting started were reopenine in many sections and striking Port An Prince bank employees were re- turning to their desks
 Political agitators who were be- lieved to have played part in in- tiuencing the student strike express cd clati0n al a message from Pres idcnt Louis Borno which they in- terpreted as indicating that he would not seek third term.
 similar to Other Riots
 The background of the strike and the manner in which it started as given to the United Press by wit nesses, was similar to most of the riots of former days.
 The disorders apparently were stimulated by political agitators campaigning against d third term for President Borno The Damien students had struck because the government had failed 10 supply their demands for more financial aid and less manual labor. The stu dents mp until a month ago had been paid approximately so5 month as bonus" for making cx- collent grades. Lack of appropria- ton caused the government to low CT the scale to q high of S15. but later dissatisfaction of the student body caused them o return the pay 10 the former scale.
 Unrest continued. however. led by Justin n. tam. president Of the students central committec. Stu dents stoned the home Of Dr. George r.. Freeman, American di- rector of technical service.
 students Seek Sympathy
 student delegations then visited every town in the republic seeking to win sympathy of the residents and reported excellent results A student demonstration here was frustrated by the Haiticn constabu- lary and American officers. The strike spread until 10000 students ranging in all grades had left their cIussrs. Professors and teachers struck in sympathy and later the strike became general. The govern nuout offered more money 10 the students than tho latter had de- mandcd but the offer was refused.
 Then, Wednesday, customs om- ployos. threatening for many days 10 strike. seized their chance 10 walk ont when Dave r. Johnson, American collector, had an altcrca- ton with one of the native en- ploycs o>"r faulty entries. 1nN em- ploycs struck. Mnrlcd typ"writors 9ud other missiles. The trouble srr I'd rapidly.
 \ crowd of 1oo strikers, many wearing ae in&ieni1 green rjbhone in lnrt IaDcls. and including a num- brr Of Damien students. assembled at noon before the National City's branch bunk here to haranguc the ha0l, employees to join the strike.
 Capt George J. O'Shca Of tho lIaiticn guards, who is lieutenant Of the marines and son of Deputy Fire Chief George O'Shea of Brook lyu. joined with others i'll attcmpt- ing 10 break up tn" demonstration. Assisting him were nine native en1rds and Lieut. John !. Eukowy, former QuUutico marine football star. and Lieut.. Olin Bcall.
 Crowd Refuses to Leave The G"monstran-s refused to dis p.rsc and O'Shca and his compan- ions arrested eight who seemed 10 be leaders and sent them 10 police 1 headquarters in an automobile. Tho native guards were armed only with night-sticks. The crowd be- came larger and moved a block west to 18th street and Grand Ruc. tho center of the business district and .iccrcd the American officers. Stones began to fly and the Americans arrested two morc dcmOnstrants, Louis News and Louis Innocent. The mob attempted tc wrrar the two arrested mon iron 'hr Americans.
 Tn h. alariug sun on the street
 intersections, thr thro" Americans fought to hold their prisoners an' stand off thr mob until reinforce. .mrnts and patrol arrived. Prison. or Mrys was beaten on the head l.SlA.-.I nr,-l tA, n nj si nl .ll nls in iha