[XXVI-73] Details may be found in Pan. Star and Herald, Oct. 23, 1884; Pan. Cronista, Oct. 22, 1884.
[XXVI-74] The assembly adjourned sine die on the 13th of Nov.
[XXVI-75] The convocation was not made according to the requirements of the constitution; and moreover, martial law existing in many parts of the state, no free elections could be effected in such localities.
[XXVI-76] Gen. Lorenzo Segundo was made comandante gen., and Col F. Figueroa his second in command. La Estrella de Pan., Jan. 8, 1885.
[XXVI-77] Pan. Cronista, Nov. 29, 1884; La Estrella de Pan., Dec. 4, 1884.
[XXVI-78] He took possession the next day. Pan. Cronista, Jan, 7, 10, 1885; Gaceta de Pan., Jan. 9, 1885; Pan., Actualidad, Jan. 8, 1885; La Estrella de Pan., Jan. 15, 1885; Cent. Am. Miscel., no. 20; Correoso, Sucesos de Pan., 7-8.
[XXVI-79] Pan. Cronista, Jan. 7, 1885.
[XXVI-80] Isidoro Burges, sec. of gov.; L. C. Herrera, of treasury; José M. Aleman, of fomento. Gaceta de Pan., Jan. 9, 1855; Cent. Am. Miscel., no. 22.
[XXVI-81] The government had now only a small force in Colon or Panamá, having on the 9th sent away the federal troops to uphold the general government at Barranquilla, against rebels in arms. Pan. Cronista, Jan. 21, 24, 1885.
[XXVI-82] It seems that some of its members were implicated in this plot, and orders for their arrest were issued. That body alleged that legislation had been hampered by the government. Pan. Star and Herald, Feb. 11, 1885; Pan., El Cronista, Feb. 14, 1885; Correoso, Sucesos de Pan., 11.