The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06
THE GREAT MOSQUITO SCHEME.
Interesting Correspondence between the Nicara-
guam Minister, Secretary Marcy, and tho
Nicaragua Transit Company,
&C., &c.. DC.
LEGATION OF NICARAGUA, |
Nvw Y0RK. Nov. %. 1874

On the 9th of May last the undersigned had the honor
TO address to the Department Of State communication
conveying protest against association which, under
the title Of "Central American Land and Mining Com
pany had been formed In New York; and covering at
the same time historic sketch Of It's origin, tenden
cies and objects.
In the performance Of his proper duties the under.
signed has attentvey observed the steps and the de-
velopement Of the projects Of said company and has
the moral conviction, well the evidence that
Its members and associates contemplate violation of
the laws Of this Republic and invasion OF the terri
tory Of Nicaragua.
The HERALD, of New York, Of the 18th inst contains
an article which confirms previous suspicious, and
sustans the actual proofs in the case
ing the little faith that may be supposed to attach to
newspaper rumors In which speculation generally over
balances truth. stl the possible sxaggsration in this
case does not weaken the facts dscredt the reality
Of the danger.
The American Union has given to the world repeated
proofs and Of its respect for the laws the
rights OF the countries with which 1t is peace and
harmony. The procamatons Of its lustrious President
against the Walker expedition In California and against
the various illegal designs the sland Of Cuba show
clearly the right views Of the administration which nov
70 wisely directs the destnies Of this great Republic
and sustans oday, her proctorate the Mosquito
coast has given, more than once occasion to the
American government principally at periods to
and has always belonged to the republic Of Nicaragua
Such decaration-or better, such Acknowledgements
agents Of the Union in Nicaragua in their frequent OH
cl relations and communications with the government
There Is not then, any doubt Of the legitimacy of the
rights and sovereignty OF Nicaragua the country
comprised between the Atlantic and the Pacific seas
formerly called the "Provnce of Nicaragua" including
the region generally known under the name Of the
" Mosquito COAST
The invasion with which Nicaragua Ia now threatened
has been conceived and will be accomplished at ALL by
American citizens whose nationality should be sui-
Gent motive for them to abstain from participation and
completely in project highly reproved by the morality
BY the honor justice, and by the laws Of the United
Invasion, force, violence lead and the revolver are
not to-day the efcacious elements of civilization
are they the means and weapons whereby intelligence
and industry its conquests for the benefit Of the
human family. Nor they likely to inspire friend
ship, constitute links in the chain which should bind
together different nations in common brotherhood.
The Hon. Secsetary of State will recolect the as
surances and guarantees which the undersigned has
come which those who wish to employ their industry
utility, will be to find In Nicaragua. But at the
of State that the orders and instructions of his govern
ment devoive upon him the sacred duty to oppose all
sanction Of the competent authorities Of the country
The undersigned confdng in the friendly and sincere
disposition OF the government of the Union towards
Nicaragua cannot but invoke the application OF the
principles Of neutrality and of the laws Of this Republic
against all enterprises, whatever they may be, which
Nicaragua. And in the most earnest and cordial man
he begs the Hon Secretary Of State be pleased
appropriate orders to be issued for the purpose
preventing the departure from the ports of the Union
but especially from New Orleans and New York of any
expedition vessels whose ostensbe pur
pose be to violate the laws of both Republics and also
the vessels Of Of the United States In the Caribbean
vent the Landing of such expeditions may be open to
reasonable suspicious.
The undersigned avails himself, &c, &c,
To Hon. W. L. Marcy Secretary Of State Of the United
States Washington.
e# LEGATION OF NICARAGUA, I
New YORK. Dec IL, 1884,
The undersigned has informed himself Of the contents
ultimo in reply 10 that which this legation had the
to send the 22d Of the month asking for
the application OF the neutrality laws Of the United
States against certain American citizens who, under
specious pretexts intend TO violate the rights and the
territory OF the republic Of Nicaragua.
The Hon Secretary Of State, who, according to the
terms OF his said note, seems TO consider this grave
matter under different point OF view declines to accede
cause be does not consider them applicable to the actual
case, and account Of the peaceful character of the
company referred to- which company It is alleged is an
association for "busness purposes"
The undersigned cannot but express the deep regret
produced In his mind by the contents OF the commun
cation q hs Secretary Of ssae q the soth o. N9vem
muncaton the character and the circumstances Of the
association to are entirely msconceived and over
what is the origin and what is the character Of this
company?
OF jamaica in the midst Of the and disorders
of disgusting orge from the brutal ntemperance Of the
chief Of an Indian trbea concession annullei subae-
quenty by the OF that chief and faduienty
tran serred to certain American spectators who In hotel
In New York undertake TO dispose without the slightest
authority Of almost thirty millions Of acres Of foreign
portions OF $50 acres, and held out fnduccment
20 the innumerable class Of persons who aboundn the
Iopulous cities Of the United states.
This Is public and notorious; and, perhaps, the
Hon. Secretary Of state may be aware that part Of
the "busnes OF that company is to establish within
the territory Of Nicaragua new g republic with
foreign PRESIDENT That is to say to organise status
in sdtu, which will contribute to augment the confu.
by political commissions, which strangers may have
contributed in great part to bring about.
Such Is the peaceful object and such the "busi-
who connected with it and who, with or without
the consent OF Nicaragua intend TO make an inrupton
the territory of friendly state, am to appropriate
Even the hypothesis Of such peaceful object as
may be claimed for this company, what Is the title
whereby members arrogae to themselves the right TO
put their feet the soil of foreign csuntry which open
y opposes their plans which protests sssnst THEN and
cognized unless II has previously received the assent Of
the constitutional authority Of the country
acts In the questions merely domestic Of the Ameri
can Union, may, nevertheless be allowed to quote the
authority OF the supreme magistrate Oh TINS republic IN
whose message to the Congress, the sth inst IL is
proclaimed recognized principle that the Central Anne
rcan States the only which have inherited from
Spain the sovereignty and the lawful Jurisdiction over
that entire country.
II would be easy 20 accumulate quotations from many
eminent American statesmen In support OF the right
and Of the justice OF Nicaragua in ths case but IL is
now sufficient to call the attention OF the honor able
Secretary Of state TO the foil wing words OF the Hon
NJ Clayton the hcaton OF the treaty which bears
bis illustrious name
awe have not recognised nor can We recognize, the
preensons to sovereignty Of the Mosquito King, Of
any other Indian la America To do would be 10
deny the rights Of the United states over our own
proper territory
But leaving out OF view these principles and just
alterations the undersigned cannot understand how II
s possible to deny company referred 10 unaw
full Aggressive hostile and criminal character, long
as remains In full vgor and strength the treaty Of the
Oth April 1850 In which the United States and England