Dominican Revolt Grows.

New York Times 100 years ago today, October 25, 1912:
Rebels Seize Towns in the North Prairie with Marines Off There.
Special to The New York Times.
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.— The revolution in San Domingo is gaining headway on the northern side of the island. Meagre advices received at the State Department from Brig. Gen. McIntyre and W. T. S. Doyle, Special Commissioners of the United States, who have been in the Dominican republic for a month and a half for the purpose of quieting the disorder and reopening Custom Houses seized by rebels, indicate that the rebels have become bolder and seized several towns in defiance of the Government.
    The United States Commissioners are on the transport Prairie, which sailed from the Alare Island Navy Yard, near San Francisco, on Sept, 24 for Santo Domingo City with 750 marines. Last night the Prairie started on her second trip to the north coast of the island.
    After the refusal of the rebel leader to yield the town of Samana, according to the official advices received here, a Government gunboat fired several shots at the place, causing great consternation and some damage to buildings. The rebels were not driven out of their strongholds, however.
    Reports that the Commissioners have found the finances of San Domingo in a disordered condition were denied at the State Department. The tendency to graft, it was said, had been held in check since United States officials had been responsible for the collection of revenues.