HAYTIAN DISTURBANCES.
MOB FIRED ON BY TROOPS. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright.
London, December 4. A cable from Port-au-Prince ' states that foiled in its attempt to assassinate President Nord Alexis by the prompt action of the French Minister, the mob in Port-au-Prince pillaged the shops and houses. They fought among themselves for the spoil, and four were killed. . Ultimately General Poidevin and a party of soldiers and civilians fired on the mob, killing twelve. Order was then restored.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13926, 7 December 1908, Page 5
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