THE REVOLUTION IN THE ARGENTINE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8321, 30 July 1890, Page 5

THE REVOLUTION IN THE ARGENTINE.

NATIONAL GUARD CALLED OUT.

INSURGENT VICTORIES. MORE TROOPS JOINING THE REBELS. FEELING IN THE PROVINCES. THE DEAD AND WOUNDED. AWFUL SCENES OF BUTCHERY. FIGHTING RESUMED. THE CABLES CUT. Prat Atiociation.— Telegraph.—Copyright. Buenos Aykks, July 38. The Government lias ordered the mobilisation of the National Guard, and are appointing generals to the command of the regiments. The citizens generally desire the downfall of the Government. The insurgents have captured the barracks, arsenal, and the Plaza. La Plata, 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. The 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 is reason 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. In consequence of the outbreak at Buenos Ay res, Argentine stocks fell 10 per cent, but they have since recovered. Later. The populace have sacked Government House. President Celman's supporters have suffered seriously in the fighting which has been going on. It it believed the president must resign. Buenos Ayres, July 29. The navy is unable to approach the city owing to the lowness of the water. One regiment of artillery, three regiments of infantry, a battalion of engineers, and local military cadets, support the insurgents. Two thousand police and the rest of the garrison support the Government. The cause of the rising is the general discontent of the civilians at the reckless finance of the Ministry. The arrest of General Campos and other officers precipitated tho 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 the unconditional surrender of the rebels, who retort that Celman must resign. The armistice ceased last night, and fighting has begun again. London, July 29. Cable communication lias been cut off with Buenos Ayres. Rome, July 28. In view of the serious outbreak at Buenos Ayres several warships have been ordered to proceed to that city to watch over Italian interests.