THE PANAMA REVOLT.

Western Star, Issue 949, 20 May 1885, Page 2

THE PANAMA REVOLT.

The 'TTm ed Slaves" of Columbia is the scene of a revolution which, ha*, been' itiore or' less some time, though its effects on the outside world have not been: felt until within a week or so. Wtiat the exact origin of this revolution was itf possible to ascertain at present. The country has had no le*s"than four Presidents since last .January, General (domino being the last man to assume the leadership. A body of the revolutionists have been confining their operations to the Isthmus of Panama, where they have completely interrupted all communication between the" two ocean's-' They have been sion of Aspihwall,'6r Cblen, : fche J/ p r 'on the Carribean Sea, while/ thei Government force hold- possession of Panama, the i Pacific port. : ; tC/The Pacific mail steamer C'don was seized at Aspinwall 'by '*the { and a consignment of arms which she carried was confiscated by them. The American Consul was. arrested, and our flag treated; with general discourtesy, in consequence of which our people feel highly incensed, and the Secretary of the Na vCy) has'sent all our available warships and marines to the Isthmus to protect dur inT6i*ef s?£* A collision took place,,between the regulars and the rebels at Aspinwall, in which the : rebels were worsted and •forced to evacuate the town. They, however, set fire to the town in several places, and it: was entirely consumed,* & "the only thing being saved was the P.M.S.S. Company's wharf and store on the beachi All the road rolling-stock was destroyed, and immense damage done. Wqrk, on; th*.* & Canal may have to be stopped till re- * pairs are made. As Americans Jiare large interests in Panama' arid its.. neighbourhood,, considerable jnterest is | manifested' about anl tho(- \ Navy Department has determined to send an adequate force to protect our citizens. Our naval force: itf a< sorry one, but it will be fully,.adequate to the use it will now be put to, as no active participation in trouble is intended. Great enthusiasißm prevails aniong, the'officers and men of the nary over this prospect of active service, as - ,jhis is the first time since 1843 <that «r they have been detailed for foreign service.—"o. D. Times"l American' correspondent.' :.. >:• •: ■ ! .; , t .'fLV:VAIVtf