Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1910 — DAVILLA MAY LOSE POST [ARTICLE]

DAVILLA MAY LOSE POST

President of Honduras Is Popularly Reported Insane. Congress Has Refused to Approve Acts of Dictator—lnactivity in Zelaya’s Downfall Fatal. New Orleans, Feb. 4. —Passengers arriving from Central America report early trouble in Honduras, with the probability of the overthrow of President Davilla, either by congress or by a revolution. Davilla was placed in the presidency by Zelaya of Nicaragua who used the Nicaraguan troops for the purpose, receiving in return a large sum of money. He remained neutral during the downfall of Zelaya and has thus lost the support of both factions. The cut in salaries of all officials and higher taxes to meet the Zelaya tribute have weakened Davilla’s support. The congress of Honduras was called together Jan. 1 to right matters and was asked to approve various laws enacted by the president. Although Davilla himself named nearly all the congressman they have refused to approve his acts. The president has so raved and stormed at the men who have abandoned him, that he is popularly reported to be insane.