an IN A DILEMMA Nicaragua Is Again Experiencing Her Annual Revolution. . THIS ONE SEEMS SERIOUS. [he President’s Overweening Ambition to Be a Dictator Is the Cause of the Trouble—How the Government Was Neatly Outwitted. MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. 26.——The flag of rebellion has once more been raised in Nicaragua, and reports received here from the north show that the whole dis- trict north of Lake Managua, including the departments of the west and the north, are in open rebellion against President Zelaya. Martial law has been proclaimed, and the impressing of men into the army is being pushed rapidly. The president is supported by a wing of the Liberal party, and 2,000 men are already pnder arms. This town, the capital, is being actively made ready for defense, as the insurgents, whose headquarters are at Leon, the old capital of Nicaragua, and the center of the old Roman Catholic population, as opposed to the Catholics of more modern views, are expected to make an attack upon this city. A strong detachment of the Leon- ists has already left that town, and it is believed that Managua will be attacked tom‘Orrow or the next day. The Conservative party in this city met tdday and resolved to glVe moral support to President Zelaya, and also determined to send ex-President Cardenas and General Avigil to Granada, near Lake Nicaragua, to inform their partisans there of their de- termination to support the president. The insurgents are supported by a por- tion of the political party in power, but up to the present what is known as the Opposition party proper has not joined the rebels. The antagonistic feelings of the people of Leon and its vicinity and those of Ma- nagua date from away back and are found- ed upon old jcalousies having religion as their basis and more modern ideas, on the other hand, as their excuse. Zelaya‘s Hard Luck. , Unhappily for President Zelaya, a large consignment of modern arms and artil- lery, purchased in Germany, which ar- rived here shortly after the occupation of Corinto by the British, and which at one time it was feared would fall into the hands of the British admiral, has, owing to political intrigues, found its way to Leon, and is now to be used against the president and his supporters. The excuse for sending-the arms to Leon was that a certain party here was in favor of a dicta- torship being declared, and that therefore it was advisable that the modern arms and ammunition should be stored at Leon, where, it was asserted, there was less likelihood of a demonstration for or against the government. The .Leonists were powerful enough to have their way in this matter, and it would seem from the present development that this was only one feature of a plot to overthrow the government of President Zelaya. Trouble has been brewing for a long time past, and items only averted by the occupation of Corinto by the British. About the middle of January last the su- preme court of Nicaragua was considering the charge of treason brought against cer- tain parties who had “published or other- wise declared” in favor of dictatorship. Jose Dolores Gomez appeared to be the chief offender. The court acted under article 140 of the national constitution of 1843, which declared punishable “by ex- ' patriation of the third degree,” all persons found guilty of attempting to “alter or destroy” that constitution. and also under article 147 declaring punishable by “im- prisonment of the second degree” those guilty of “inciting others to inobservance’ ’ of' that organic law. A fierce neWSpaper war followed, the organs of all parties exchanging editorial broadsides and accusing each other, sup- porters or opponents of the party in power, of falsehood, etc. Matters reacheda climax on Jan. 11 when Jose D. Gomez declared in his newspaper that General Reuben Alonzo, the minister of war, was guilty of falsehood in denying that he had favored a dictatorship, and it was eventually dem! oust-rated that about 600 persons here and at Masaya had voted in favor of President Zelaya becoming dictator, while the cities of Leon and Chinandega strongly opposed the propositions and threatened to take up arms against the government if it was at- tempted. Congressmen ‘Against a Dictator. This led to the matter being taken up by thenational congress, which was then in session, and it was shown that a ma- jority of the congressmen were against the . idea of'a. dictatorship. But the excitement -continued through- out .Ianuary and increased during the early part of the present month until matters approached dangerously near to a revolution. CalnL counsels prevailed, ‘however, it being pointed out that a revo- lution would result in the loss of the coffee crop, which was being gathered during the early part of this month. But this was only a temporary lull in the excite— ' ment, and the gathering of the coffee crop was no sooner practically accomplished than the excitement recommenced, with an agitation against the state of martial law which had existed in Nicaragua since the latter part of 1895. Although martial law was proclaimed, President Zelaya, in order to do everything possible to calm the public excitement, administered the gov- ernment through his cabinet, and each and all of them wore careful to use the civil 'code. Eventually the state of mar- tial law was raised, and it was hoped that all danger of a revolution was passed. Previous to this it was announced in The Official Gazette that the government of Nicaragua. had absolutely no desire or intention of organizinga dictatorship, but would administer the laws, civil and mil— itary, to the best of its ability. But the people of Leon and Chinandega and .those of the west and north provinces seemed imbued with the idea that a dicta- torship was planned, and that nothing but a revolution could change the political current. They were strengthened in this idea by the agitators, who are acting in favor of a presidential candidate from Leon, and with the supply of new arms and ammunition in their possession the Leonists became more and more aggress- ive until they haVe finally taken up arms against the government and are advancing to attack the capital. \Vho Will Win? The result of the struggle cannot be definitely‘foretoid at present. A large section of the people of Managua, Masaya and Granada undoubtedly support the government of President Zelaya, but it is an open question as to whether they are in a posi’fion to support him by force of -Advertise in the GAZETTE. 'r‘ arms. Granada, while bitterly opposed to Leon, is also extremely jealous of Ma- nagua, and Masaya is so small that it can hardly be reckoned upon in the struggle except from the fact that it occupies a po- sition on the railroad between Managua and Granada. about half way between the two cities. Masaya is consequently in a position to enable its inhabitants to cut ofi communication between Granada and Managua, which, it is evident, is quite an important point. Of course if the people of Granada and Masaya were to turn out - in force and support those who are loyal to President Zelaya, the latter might be able to make a successful stand against his enemies from Leon.‘ But the Leonists also have their friends here, and this, cou« pled with the fact that the Leonists arein possession of nearly all the modern arms and ammunition in Nicaragua, does not augur favorably for the presidential party. The regular troops in the pay of the government are few in number, badly clad and worse paid and have upon many occasions shown that they can be made the tools of'the political parties. Hence not much reliance can be placed upon the regular army. The sum and substance of the demands of the Leonists is a complete revision of the constitution, giving further and more popular representation, and that the con- stitution in future should contain pro- visions making it impossible for a dicta- torship to be declared. Of course the Leonists make other demands and un- doubtedly wish to have apresident of their own town and a congress favorable to their views, in which case it is more than probable that the capital would be trans- ferred back to Leon, and other changes would take place which the supporters of the president assert would not be likely to prove of benefit in the long run to the fu- ture of this republic, More Spanish Troops For Cuba. MADRID, Feb. 26.-—-—lt is announced that 6,000 fresh trobps from Spain‘ will reach Cuba by the end of the present month and 9,000 more will arrive there at the begin. ning of March. The Heraldo publishes a dispatch from its correspondent in Havana denying the truth of the reports of the death of the rebel leader Maceo. The dispatch also says that the rebel leader E1 Inglisito, who has been captured by the Spanish, claims American citizenship in order to escape being tried and condemned by court martial. . Chicago Clothing Strike. CHICAGO, Feb. 26.—At the headquarters of the Cutters and Trimmers’ union, it is_ said, if the manufacturers carried out their intention of forminga national or— ganization, ilic strike would certainly:- spread to every city in which there was a member of the new body. Telegrams to this elfect were received from Cincinnati, New York, Syracuse and several other leading cities. A Corner; In Prunes. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26.——-At a meeting of the principal holders of California prunes, representing fully 90 per cent re- maining on hand in this state, it was de- cided that, in view of the decreased sup— ply, which it was estimated was barely sufficient for the domestic spring trade, they were warranted in advancing the price Cocopa Volcanoes Active. YUMA, A. T., Feb. 26.——The Cocopa vol- canoes, 75 miles southwest of here, are again very active. Those on the plains are throwing out hot water, steam and mud, while the dry ones and the solitary one in the mountain range pour forth smoke by day and flame by night, plainly seen at a point 15 miles west of here. Death of Edward H. Thomas. PORTLAND, Me., Feb. 26.—Edward H. Thomas, widely known as a composer and a patron of the drama, died at his home here today at the age of 83 years. Mr. Thomas was a brother of W. W. Thomas, Jr., ex-United States minister to Sweden, and was father of Charles Thomas, the well known theatrical manager. Maccabees Reviewed. J AMESTOWN, N. Y., Feb. 26.—The fifth annual review of the great camp of the Maccabees of New York state opened here today. The chief business was the read- ing of the officers’ annual reports. The report of the great commander, J. B. hic- Dannell, was read. It showed that the order is prospering. A Fatal Fire. BALTIMORE, Feb. 26.—Three children are dead and one is lying at Johns Hopkins hospital in a precarious condition as the result of the fire caused by the igniting of coal oil in the house of Frederick Rose, Canton. The dead are Theresa, Hannah and Mary Rose. Willie Rose is fatally burned. A Stamp Seller Arrested. PORTLAND, Me., Feb. 26,—A man who gave the name of Jack Tracy tried to sell several hundred dollars’ worth of stamps in this city today and was promptly ar- rested on suspicion of being connected with the gang which has operated success- fully among the postoffices in this vicinity. Ireland’s New Primate. DUBLIN, Feb. 26L—The Right Rev. Wil. liam Alexander, D. D., lord bishop Oi , Derry and Raphoe, has been elected lord archbishop of Armagh, primate of all Ire- land, in succession to the Most Rev. Rob- ert Samuel Gregg, D. D. , A Refrigerator Factory Burned. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.—-The building occupied by the R. T. Steel Manufactur- ing company, builders of refrigerators, was almost entirely destroyed by fire to- day. The loss will amount to $40,000, insurance, $20,000. ~ 4 Odd Fellows In Session. TROY, N. Y., Feb. 26.-—-The annual grand encampment of the Odd Fellows oi the state of New York was convened in this city today. All the state officers were present. Grand Patriarch W. W. Lee oi this city presided. Canada \Vill Not Revolt. TORONTO, Feb. 26.—Commandant Her- bert Booth says that in the event of the American Salvation Army separating from the Army in England he thought the Canadian Army would remain faithfultc General Booth. Mrs. Leiter Coming Home. LIVERPOOL, Feb. 26.—Among the pas- sengers sailing for New York tomorrow is Mrs. L. Z. Leiter of Washington, mother of Mrs. George N. Curzon, wife of the un- dersecretary of state for foreign affairs. No Leather Dividend .Yet. NEW YORK, Feb. 26.—The' directors of theUnited States Leather company have adjourned without taking action on the dividend. Advertise in the GAZETTE. LlOMZlNOlAl/IESON. Everybody Uncovered as the Free? booter Entered the Court. BAIL OF $10,000 DEMANDED. [he Trial of the Adventurer and H13 Acw‘ complices For Making War Upon a Friendly Nation Has Been Post- poned For Two ‘Veeks. LONDON, Feb. 26.—Dr. Jameson-landed at Frith, on the Thames, in a tug from the troopship Victoria and took the train for London. I There was great excitement at Bow Street police court at 3:15 p. m., when a number of Dr. Jameson’s friends arrived. This was looked upon as showing that the long expected invader of the Transvaal would soon follow them. Among those present at that time were the Duke of Abercorn, Viscount Chelsea, the Earl of Arlington, Cdlo‘nel Stracay, rivate secretary to the Marquis of ,Salis ury; several colonial officers and officials, Mr. Charles E. Warde, M. P., and many other people of note. Dr. Jameson, after having traversed a circuitous route in order to avoid the crowds as much as possible, arrived at Bow Street police court at 6:25. He was loudly cheered on entering the court room, the entire audience rising and un- covering upon his appearance. The case was eventually adjourned for two weeks, the prisoners being admitted to bail in £2,000 ($10,000) each. and, later, Dr. Jameson and 14 of his fellow prison- ers were charged with “warring against a friendly state.” Inside and outside Bow Street police court, in anticipation of the arrival of Dr. Jameson, the principal subject discussed was the charge upon which he would be arraigned. Lawyers have claimed that he can be charged with being a pirate, taking the ground that the acts he and his followers committed are similar to the acts com- mitted by pirates at sea, and that sea pi- rates and land pirates come under the same legal category and should be punish- ed under thesame provisions of the law. Then, again, it has been asserted that Dr. Jameson should be charged with high treason, on the ground that he was caught bearing arms, without the authority of his government. in the territory of a foreign power. This view of the case, however, is combated on the ground that the South African Republic is not-a foreign power, as, according to the treaty of l884, it is practically under the protectorate of Great Britain, inasmuch as its for ‘ign relations are subject to the approval «1' the British crown. The Fenian Raid. It is further recalled that, previous to the Fenian raid into Canada, the so called ‘ provincial act was passed, imposing the penalty of death on citizens of any foreign state at peace with Great Britain who should be found in arms against her maj- esty in Canada, and there are people who have asserted that this act could be brought to bear upon Dr. Jameson, although it is difficult to see how he can be clashed as a citizen of a foreign state. But it is true that many Irishman who joined in the " Fenian raid tried, after having been cap- tured and arraigned under the provincial act, to reassert their British nationality, unsuccessfully, in attempts to escape the penalties of the law. . ‘ ' It has been pointed out here' that;fal- though the United States government fail- ed to stop the first Fenian raid, it succeed- ed in capturing a number of raiders on the retreat and issued a proclamation in time for the second raid, while taking energetic measures to suppress it. Afterward pres- sure was brought to bear upon the British and Canadian authorities in the interest of the prisoners, and the captured Fenians were tried by the ordinary courts and not by'court martial, which would have been lawful under the provincial act. In reviewing this case a Conservative‘ newspaper recently pointed out that the United States government “asked for spe- cial forbearance and clemency and paid counsel to defend such of the prisoners as were American citizens by birth or natu- ralization, and in the case of those upon whom capital sentence was pronounced they demanded transcripts of the proceed- ings and evidence, with a view of review- ing the cases, and ultimately procured the remission in every case of the capital sentence.” , A Precedent. The Conservative newspaper referred to continued, showing that, though prosecu- tions were commenced in the United States against some of the Fenians for breach of the neutrality law, they were all discontinued, and President Johnson ex- cused the raid, to some extent, by refer- ence to the state of Ireland at the time. It was added: “At no time was any indemnity offered by or demanded from the United States. It is not likely that the British govern- ment will exactly follow this precedent, but it is as .weil that the world should be reminded that instice can .be done to the l. Alwavsup . in the Ethics of Business. THE EvEN1xG_oA5ETTE ”, ” ITHE . . N0! . 0‘ p . ‘ Drones in our . ' ' Bee Hive. ‘ ? NORWALK. New York Office. .442 Broadwaya By throwing the X Rays around the N orwalks, we have the Cathode photo- graphs of the minds of many of the ladies of (good taste, and it. was easy for us to select the beautiful Spring Silks, Spring Dimities and Spring Dress Goods. These are now ready for your inspection. ' DRESS GOODS 20 pieces New Spring Goods, in light and dark efi'e cts, 500 per yard, for Saturday only, 390. _ 5 pieces All wool Henrietta, 48 inches wide, 50c per yard, for Saturday, 37c. . 10 pieces Fancy Mixtures, 19c yard, for Saturday. 12c. ‘ 5 pieces 52 inch All-wool Diagonals, $1.00 per yard, Saturday, 75c. . ‘ . 5 pieces All-wool Crepon de Francais, 75c quality, for Saturday, 500. 5 pieces Mohair, figured, 250 per yard, for Saturday, 19c. DOMESTIC 9’ 4 Brown Muslin, r15c per yard, for Saturday, 12c; 4 4 Full Bleached Muslin, 8&0 per yard, for 70. 9-4 Full Bleached Muslin, 25c per yard. for Saturday. 190. 4-4 Brown t heating. fine and heavy. 21 yards for $ [.00. LINENS WE ARE 8§¥éESB%%¥LINENS. 54inch Half Bleached 250; 54-inch Full Bleached 37c; 60-inch Full Bleached 500. TOW EL 45x22 Huck Towels, 12 for $1.00 45x22 Turkish Bath Towels, 10 for $1.00. FOR SATURDAY A SPECIAL RUN ON TOWELS. 40x20 All Linen 45x21 All Linen Towels, 12 for $1.00. ~ ' Bordered Towe s, '7 for $1.00. 45x22 Extra Fine Huck Knotted Fringe, 50c each, for Saturday, 390. FURS AND JACKETS 25 Children’s Jackets, 50c each. 6 W001 Seal and Electric Furs at one third of the price. 10 Ladies Capes, bouele and others, $5.00. 500 yards Hamburg Embroidery, regular prices 12950 to 19c yard, for Saturday, choice at 80 yard. Veiling, Plain an for 19c. Horn Hair Pins, regular Creme de la Creme Soap, . , _ Flannel Shirt Waists, 500 quality, Saturday s price 250 Boys’ odds and ends, regular prices 12%0 to 250, Saturday’s d Fancy Border Handkerchiefs, for men and women, regular price 50 each, at this sale, price, 70 yard. price 190 per dozen, Saturday only 90 dozen. best 10c soap made, at this sale you can have 3 wires for 190. each. Irredescent Belts, having all the colors of the prisms, these new spangle belts are all the vogue in the fashionable world, 500, 690 and 89 each. TH BflSlUN 31a . on. Main an ~ Wa s -.-_-‘1 South A‘friczih Republic Without any meas- ure of abject apology and without the need of any severe retaliation by the re- public or any excessive punishment by our courts of those who took part in the disas- trous advance of Dr. J ameson.” From these utterances of a so called “inspired” newspaper it seems apparent that the British government has no inten- tion of dealing severely with Dr. Jameson, and that it is inclined to shelter itself be- hind the attitude of the United States to- Ward the Fenian raiders, not only in the treatment of the Jameson raiders, but in refusing to make any distinct apology to the South African Republic for the inva- sion of its territory. Boers Preparing For War. LONDON, Feb. 26.—-The Globe learns ' that there have just been shipped from Antwerp between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 rounds of ball cartridge and 46 tons of ammunition for field artillery. The artil- lery ammunition was consigned to the Transvaal government. Large exports of ammunition are also making from Ham- burg. Stearner St. Paul Delayed. NEW YORK, Feb. 2b.—-It was stated at the office of the International company this afternoon that owing to the delay in getting off the drydock at Newport News, becaus‘e of the unusually low water, the sailing of the St. Paul has been delayed until tomorrow. National Guard Appointment. ALBANY, Feb. 26. — Mr. C. W. Kava- naugh of Cohoes has been commissioned assistant quartermaster in the state na- tional "guard with the rank of colonel by Adjutant General McAlpin. _ PAIN T »- r We are now prepared to supply the public with a good reliable ready mixed paint in 21; pt, 1 qt, 2 qt. and 4 qt. pails. Also aw and boiled oils, turpentine, dryer, varnish, white lead by the pound or hundred weight, white and colored kalsomine. Putty, nails by the pound or keg. Good line of paint brushes. Our prices are all right—same as the goods. H. H. WILLIAMS 17 Main St. MEEKER COAL CO. GOAL, WOOD, BRICK, LIME, OEMENT, TILE PIPE. OFFICE WITH G. & S. H. HOLMES MAIN STREET. NORWALK. Advertise now and catch the spring trade. erE HONEST PLUMBER. W. C. HOLMES, 7 Water Street, IS PREPARED TO DO ALL MANNEB CY PLUMBING WORK Tin and Sheet Iron Router and Worker. ALL WORK AND MATERIALS IGUABAN- TEED or BEST QUALITY, AND muons FAIR AND VERY REASONABLE. w. o. Kansans, 7 WATER STREET. Horace E. Dann, . ’sxcsnsron Lmerefififiems Stable ~ "\\ , Opposite Danbury and Norwalk Railroad depot N orwalk. Conn. Stylish Single or Double Team with or without drivers. Safe horses for women andchildren. . SADDLE. HOB see A SPECIALTY STILL GOING-EON! * he , ' , HARVE- 70 roam MAIN eraser, ' ., ‘ or c. H. HARVEY’S STOCK or BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERS >I<lO CLOSE OUl,'-EVERYlHING IS BEING SOLD ill PRICES NEVER HEARD OFBEFORE>Z< Come Early. Store Open until- 9 o’clock Week Days, and 10 Saturdays. . ‘ .. at Bankrupt ‘Sale ! ’S SHOE STORE. g . SOUTH NORWALK. "
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