AMERICA.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIV, Issue 9166, 28 July 1890, Page 5

AMERICA.

THE CENTRAL STATES. ANARCHY AND BLOODSHED. [BP II.KCTRW TELUQ HA PH,-—COP PBIGHT,] [Special to Press Association.} [Received July 26, at 10 a.m.] NEW YORK, July 25. San Salvador claims to have defeated Guatemala in six different battles; but Guatemala on the other hand claims to have badly repulsed the invaders. BUENOS ATEES, July 25. The Argentine Government has declared its ability to maintain its financial position. [Eeoeived July 28, at 12.40 a.m.l NEW YOEK, July 26. The shipment of gold to the Argentine Republic has caused a hardening of the money market. VALPARAISO, July 26. A thousand of the rioters have been imprisoned, and the city is much quieter. GUATEMALA, July 26. The President of San Salvador has challenged the President of Guatemala to single combat. It is reported that the San Salvadors have been driven out of Guatemala with a loss of four hundred killed. The mob is in possession of the Guatemala capital. Mexico has decided to remain neutral in the present difficulty. [Eeoeived July 28, at 2.20 a.m.l BUENOS AYRES, July 25, The officers instigated the 10th Regiment to rebel, and the Government vainly endeavoured to suppress the insurgents. The banks and shops are closed, and business is at a standstill. Desperate fighting has taken place in the streets. The garrison rebelled, and the Government troops retreated. The President managed to make his escape to Rosario. Finance Minister Garcia was taken prisoner, and many of the populace were killed. A Revolutionary Government is announced, with Arem as President, and Romero as Minister of Finance. The revolution is hourly extending, but the Government are holding out. [Received July 2S, at 3.35 a,in.] GUATEMALA, July 27. The State of Guatemala having declared war against San Salvador, batles are imminent.