REVOLUTIONS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIV, Issue 9168, 30 July 1890, Page 5

REVOLUTIONS.

THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC. GUATEMALA. DESPERATE FIGHTING. f«r ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.-COPYRIGHT,] [Special to Press Association,] [Koooivod July 29, at 10 n.m.l BUENOB AYREB, July 28. Government have ordered the mobilisation o£ the National Guard, and are appointing Generals to the regiments. The citizens generally desire tho downfall of the Govern--: ment. [Received July 29, at 12.25p.m.] The insurgents have captured the; barracks, the arsenal, and the Piazza., Lavalle, from whence the Government ; expected reinforcements, has also fallen into their hands. Saturday’s conflict was adverse to the Government, and more troops have joined the rebels. Tho revolution has now spread to the provinces. The authorities are negotiating with the navy for’, assistance. The latter was understood to be neutral, but there isreason to believe that the sailors;favour the insurgents. It is computed that a thousand persons were killed and wounded in the outbreak. A truce for twenty-four hours has been arranged. ROME. July 28. In view of the serious outbreaks at Buenos Ayres, several war-sbips have been ordered to proceed to that * city to watch over Italian interests. GUATEMALA, July 28. A revolution has broken out against the Government, of which General Don M. L. Barrillas is President, and during the riot the mob shouted “Death to Barrillas.” General Bietta, who commanded the insurgents, and the leaders ;of the revolt have been imprisoned. A state of siege has been proclaimed, and troops are parading the streets. There is much discontent among the soldiers owing to their being underpaid, and it is feared that they may join the insurgents. It is stated that the troops of San Salvador are within sixty miles of tho Guatemala capital, and a battle is imminent. [Received July 29, at 9,40 p.m.] NEW YORK, July 28. Reports from Central America state that at the battle of Ohingo Guatemala lost six hundred men and San Salvador ninety. The Honduras, fearing domestic revolts, are afraid to join Guatemala. The San Salvador army again defeated the latter at Japita. BUENOS AYEES. July 28. The populace sacked Government House. Celman’s supporters have suffered seriously in tha fighting which has been going on. It is believed that the President must resign. [Receive! July 30, at 1 a m.] LONDON, July 23. In consequence of the outbreak at Buenos Ayres, Argentine stocks fell 10 per cent, but they have since recovered. BUENGi AYEES, July 29. The navy is unable to approach the city owing to the lowness or water. One regiment of artillery, three regiments of infantry, a battalion of engineers and the local military cadets support the insurgents. Two thousand police and the rest of the garrison support the Government. The cause of the rising is tha general discontent of the civilians at the reckless finance of the Ministry. The arrest of General Campos and other officers precipitated the rising. There was awful butchery during the street fighting on Saturday. Matters were calmer on Sunday, both sides being engaged in strengthening their positions. President Celman has returned to the capital with troops and cannon, and insists on unconditional surrender. The rebels retort that Celman must resign. Tha armistice ceased last night, and fighting has begun again. [Received July 30, at 2 a.m.J NEW YORK, July 28. The San Salvador troops have proved too much for the Guatemalans. LONDON, July 29. The cables have been cut off Buenos Ayres.