Colombian Insurrection and Trade Conditions
The Colombian insurgents have given up the town of Bocas del Toro, which they captured on April 18, and the city was at once reoccupied by the government forces. Two days later the insurgent forces captured the seaport town of Rio Hacha after an engagement lasting several hours. The president died recently at the capital while in prison, where he had been thrown on the charge that he favored the rebels. His sudden death has given rise to the accusation that he has been killed by his enemies. On account of the excessive taxation, business on the Isthmus is reported to be at a standstill.