The Argentine Revolt.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7167, 31 July 1890, Page 2

The Argentine Revolt.

FIGHTING STOPPED FOR WANT OF AMMUNITION.

AMNESTY GRANTED.

(By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.) (Per United Press Association.) London, July 30. The further accounts furnished by the Press Association as to the state of Argentine affairs are conflicting, [neither private nor official reports agreeing, Following are details of the fight : — President Celman arrived with 100 Guachos, and ordered the squadron to cease firing, which they obeyed. The indignation of the troops and armed citizens was terrible. After firing a volley at haphazard and in blind fury, the rebels consented to disarm. The condition and prospects of the [city are pitiable, and murderous outbreaks are dreaded. When President Celman appeared in the streets, the hired Guachos cheered, but the citizens remained silent. The squadron shelled the Custom and Government houses, compelling the President to evacuate the positions taken up there. A desultory rifle fire was kept up until the afternoon, but when victory was almost assured the insurgents found their cartridges were exhausted; only one hundred thousand rounds had been provided instead of one million, as [supposed. The rebels wanted to attack with the bayonet, but their leaders prevented them at the risk of their own lives. President Celman, when he appeared in the streets, was deadly pale. Buenos Axbss, July 30. A general amnesty has been granted to those who took part in the revolution.