Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 November 1902 — COLOMBIAN TRIUMPH [ARTICLE]

COLOMBIAN TRIUMPH

General Urlbe-Urlbe, the Leader of the Insurgents, and His Army Surrender. Panama, Oct 29.—The revolutionary forces under General Uribe-Uribe, which were defeated Oct 14 at La Cienaga, retreated to Rio Frio and took up positions there. Genend Marjarres with 2,000 men,,proceeded against the rebels from LaClenaga und engaged the enemy two days ago. The government general succeeded In surrounding the rebels and forcing them to surrender. General Castillo was with General Urlbo-Urlbe. The si toils of the victory were ten cannons, 2,500 rifles and 300,000 rounds of ammunition. The news of this victory was received here by General Perdomo and Governor Salazar yesterday morning in a telegram from General Marjarres. Details of the engagements are lacking, but heavy casualties on both sides are reported. The surrender of Uribe-Uribe is said to complete the pacification of the departments of Magdalena and Bolivar. The revolutionists now occupy the Isthmus only. In the fight of Oct. 14 at LaClenagn the revolutionary force consisted of 1,300 men.