Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-27

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provinces as in the capital, 1t was be-
lieved Opazo had a united nation be-
hind him.
There were sporadic efforts in the
provinces on the part of the army to
keep Ibanez in power, notably In Iqui-
que, but the army oficially was ordered
to adhere to the civil government by its
commander in chief, Gen. Bartolome
Blanche.
Mob ClamOrs at u. S. Embassy.
The secrecy of President Ibanez's
resignation at 4 am. yesterday resulted
in a rumor which started later yester-
day morning, to the effect that Ibanez
had fled from the palace in an ambu-
lance disguised as a wounded soldier
and had gone to the American en-
bassy
crowd formed quickly and marched
to the embassy. about mile from the
government buildings. There they set
up a shout for IbaneZ.
American Ambassador William o.
Culbertson went out and assured the
crowd on his word of honor that Ibanez
was not there and If he came he would
be refused asylum. Police were called
to protect the embassy and the crowd
dWindled The crowds then filled down.
town streets, shouting Kill Ibanez."
Then word flashed around that Ibanez
still was in La Moneda Palace. Hun
dreds of persons went there, only to
find troops on guard.
Plan for Junta Given Up.
At noon yesterday the fact that he
had resigned became generally known.
The first plan was to form junta with
Arturo Alessandri, former President, as
its head. but that was eventually given
up for the scheme which was followed
eventually.
Under the Chilean constitution the
minister of interior becomes acting
President in the event of the designa-
ton or death of the President. How
ever, it is provided that If there is no
cabinet, the place falls to the President
of the Senate
1t was arranged that Carlos Froedden,
premier and minister Of interior in the
last Ibanez cabinet, should rSsign first
with the cabtn:t before the President
was permitted to resign. thus assuring
the election from power Of Senior Froed-
den also.
Women Start Custer Move.
The women Of Chile are credited with
having instituted the campaign against
the presidency.
On May women held a big mass
meeting, after which they paraded past
the presidential palace shouting Lib
erty" and Get out, Ibanez"
That was in the days of Premier
Castro Ruiz and his ironclad censorship,
SO no news Of the womens action got
out: but the campaign against the Presi-
dent continued and gained ground,
mostly through quiet methods.
go to 100 Killed in Rioting.
When the financial situation forced
Ibanez to seek aid from intellectuals
and business people in forming a civil
cabinet. Students became active. They
went on strike. and last Wednesday
seized buildings of the University of
Chile
Two civil cabinets fell within a few
days. and rioting started. Within the
area of mile square between so and
100 persons were killed and about 1000
injured.
On Friday Ibanez issued manifesto
attacking Blanquier. then premier. who
had become national figure during his
brief tenure by slashing military ex-
penSes.
Students Maintain Order.
This was the last straw. and the spon-
taneous civil uprising began general
strike gained ground Saturday, and yes
terday threatened to paralyze the CAPT.
tai.
After the announcement Yesterday
that Ibanez had resigned, the carabineros
EARNED guards who had been clashing
with the people three days and nights
were withdrawn. This left the city and
suburbs without police. Students,
armed with canes, directed traffic, the
crowds obeying them without word.
City Battlefield Quiet.
Last night the residents of Santiago
went to sleep without fear of hearing
rifle fire and screams of victims. For
three nights the downtown streets had
been a battlefield.
Cavalry patrols during the night paid
no attention to small aSsemblages or
parades. and the people paid no atten-
ton to them. A friendly spirit
prevailed.