The Archive · 1931

Rebels Victorious In North

Tegucigalpa, Hon., Apr. 19.

The (Central American flames of insurrection which are causing strife Nicaragoa spread to Honduras to-day, causing fears that American lives and. property will be en:

The U.S. Memphis, one of the most modern of American cruisers, speeding. from Puerto. Cabezas, Nicaragua, to Honduras waters to Stand by. in case of emergency, Already the rebels. in Honduras have captured the cities of Ceiba and Progression, two. of the largest Jeentres on the ort coast of Hon-temporarily victorious in the no With the revelationists at least he revolt {s said to be gaining head-'General fighting between in-forces loyal to the Mejia Colindres is reported to be in "The rebels, however, have cut comrmanications' lines between Toguelof revolt. Wild Fimours are in cireuation here but Aetails of the rebellion "at_present fre impossible to obtain.

With the Memphis en route, framers la standing' by off Puerto GSheras The USS. Asheville is fit Gracios Adios and the USS. Rochester is eff Bluchelds.

out warning "and the situation The revolt inthe north broke with: foreigners remains in, doubt. The Government is organizing its forces fo crush the revolt. Ie ie attempting to re-establish communication With the'war atea—United Press.

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