The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-03
COSTA RIGA.
OUR SAN JOSE CORRESPONDENTS.

OUR SAN JOSE CORRESPONDENCE
SAN JOSE, July l6, 1890
The Caied States Claims Deldys-Nr Disiby-Cotd Rica
Ayyoinss ColanisiOnSketcho Of the Commissioners Cost
If he Flauer War to the Reputlic-Convention to ST. in
Woshiagso,,-Poiats Before 1.-THE Chiriqi Grant to
Mr. Thompson, Of Ne,o York-kr. T. f. Meagher-A
vla 20 Ch6iqm-Bedutiful C6unay-Facilaies Of
TfGreh- Game-The Soil-Beaefs Of a Razroad-Fierce
Opposition TO the Prcjec-As Chdraaa'-Cdlay and
Yoos-Their Plans Fears aud Opeations-Final Pas
scee Of tie Grant By s CELEBRATION Of he
Foursh, DC, dc.
since the departure of the last mail for the United
States two important events have taken place. The Hon
Alexander Dimtry, our Minister 10 this republic, has
concluded and articles Of Convention TO sit in
Washington within the next nine months, to determine
the validity of the claims brought against the
government RIGA by the &C Of the United
States for injuries &c. done 10 the property and persons
Of American citizens by the Costa Rcan forces at Virgin
Bay and Juan del Sur during the nibuster Mr.
John Dimtry the eldest and secretary OF the Minis
ter sails from Punta the day after tomorrow for
New York. with the basis and articles in question.
For his promptitude and energy in bringing this matter
to 80 successful close Mr. Dmry deserve, the highest
prova from his fellow citizens and the government he
worlhiy represents. Owing to the provisional govern
n established by the revolution of the l4th Of August
Ms continuing power until within the last two months
II was impossible him do anything beyond repre-
septng the views wishes OF his government until the
Inauguration OF the constitutional government, which
event was solemnized the first Sunday OF May. The
powers Of the provisional government were limited ex-
esvely 10 the maintenance OF the public peace and the
calling together OF the Constituent Assembly, which
formed the new constitution. The moment, however,
that the constitutional government installed, Mr.
pm,ry waited the President and urged the proprety
OF bringing the questions pending between his govern.
,hato f rosta N md
xsue as possible The President Jose Maria Monteaegre
EXPRESSED himself most anxious to operate with the
Minister but more than fortnights delay occurred,
consequence f the post Of Minister Of Foreign Relations
becoming by the resignation Of Senior Don Jesus
ximenes and person being found willing enough to
take the situation doubt because this question Of
American claims was in dispute.
Al eurth, however, about three weeks ago, the
appointment by the supreme power Of two Commissioners
20 treat with Mr. nmitry, and discuss with him the
tsss and articles OF the proposed Convention put end
10 the long suspense and in sevea sessions, extending
over fy hours the cardinal points insisted By
the Minister agreed by the Commissioners Senior
non Francisco gesas Don Manuel Jose Carazo,
the President Of the Senate, the Commissioners ap
pointed on the part Of Costa Rca They are the two
foremost Of the country. Highly intelligent, highly
informed, liberal and high toned their appointment was
evidence Of the friendly disposition Of President Mon
teaegre towards the United states the great respect in
which he holds representative and his desire
smcaby and hoaoraby satisfy the Just demani OF the
senor leIesias was one q those educated and high.
sprltcd Costa Rcans 10 whom the rude and obstinate
rule o. Juan Rafael Mora 30 obnoxious; and, not
tss M conceal his opinions regarding that gentle
man. be banished the ccuntry-tha 10, being sent
there compelled 10 his days in the vacant society OF
dy or sixty coastng Indians can be said 10 be Danish
All events from all thai civilized and agreeable IN H.
In the Of year however, having plenty Of means
thence. having chartered