Haiti gang members kill around 40 displaced people in church attack near capital

Cape Haytian, Haiti. Feb. — Government troops, after recapturing Guanamiuth from the rebels, got out of the control of their officers, pillaged and burned the town and massacred those of the inhabitants who were unable to escape. Jean Prospect, citizen of France was assaulted, his 18-year-old son killed and their home burned. The accomplishments of Cape Trou and Guanamiuth have been declared in a state of siege. There appears to be serious trouble at Port au Prince, the capital. The army is now here, but will proceed to that point. Messengers arriving here give the first detailed account of President Simon's ruthless campaign against the rebels. The insurgents had captured Fort Liberty and Guanamiuth. President Simon set out for the disaffected territory at the head of five columns of troops. He was accompanied by his daughter, Celestina. The army occupied Fort Liberty. Those suspected of treachery were shot to death. The army then moved on to Guanamiuth, President Simon still at its head. The rebels offered resistance. No mercy was shown by Simon's forces, and sanguinary fighting followed. The rebels were beaten back, but the officers could not stop the advance of their men. The soldiers got out of hand, and the pillaging that followed was horrible.