The Laramie Republican

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months ago, broke out in the city at

daybreak. Mutinous troops attacked

the presidential palace and fired on it

for two hours. There were several

casualties. Guillaume, with a few loyal

troops, is in the palace, resisting. The

palace is burning.

The revolt here was started by a

regiment of soldiers disbanded by

Guillaume. There has been a ten days’

reign of terror at Port Au Prince.

Guillaume, doubtless realizing that his

regime is doomed, began a series of

persecutions. He arrested all the Hai

tiens with any wealth and position, and

expelled all foreigners. Haitien women

were arrested on the streets and taken

to prison. The prisons are full, and

prisoners die dally of starvation and

from the unsanitary conditions.

President Flees for Safety.

Guillaume has fled from the burning

palace to the protection of the French

consulate. The battle raged in the

streets until 10:30. Bobo and the

rebel soldiers rule the city. The cas

ualties were heavy, Including the chief

of police.

WAS EXECUTED.

Port Au Prince, July 27.—The mob

Invaded the Dominican legation, where

Oskar took refuge after an unsuccess

ful defense x>f the palace, seized Oskar

and executed him.

General Oskar, while governor of

this province, caused to be executed,

at the time of the outbreak of the re

volt against President Guillaume, 160

political prisoners.

PEANNINGffIR

U. S. DEFENSE

SECRETARY GARRISON HOME

FROM BRIEF VACATION AND

BEGINS WORKING OUT

PLANS FOR WILSON.

Says He Will Plan to Proceed With De

liberation to Insure Good Results

—Army to Be Increased to Hun

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

The Laramie Republican. (1915). Laramie, Wyo., 1915-07-27. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn92066979/1915-07-27/ed-1/?sp=1

ReferencesReferencias

Library of Congress, Chronicling America: The Laramie Republican, 1915-07-27.