The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-28

AoOoOSS SIShOS lSouJ W SASIO It's IUuu-
ence, in the event of conflict, to pro-
mote peace. Similar messages were
sent to the Governments of Nicaragua
and Salvador, and like verbal assur-
ances given the Minister of Costa
Rica in respect to his Government
No communication has been re-
ceived from or sent to the Govern
ment OF. Honduras. The Mexican
Minister here conferred with Secre-
tary Bayard as to the course to be
taken by Mexico, and was informed
that this Government would use all
its moral influence and lend its good
offices to prevent autonomy of the
Central American States, and to this
end would be glad to have the coop
Grafton of Mexico. Later, but unof-
fetal details, state that, OH the 10th
instant, Guatemalian eXpeditionary
movement against Salvador was
stopped, and Barrlos asked the Presi-
dent of Salvador to send two commits
sioners to arrange a settlement.
Secretary Bayard further states that
Senior Batres, Minister of Salvador at
Washington, has been deprived of
his mission because of his association
with the movement of Barrios, and
new Minister will soon be sent here.
The orders to naval vessels for
the protection of American interests
in Central America are given in de-
fa1
opinion that no obligation to inter-
fere rests upon this Government
under any treaties with the United
States.
The department has no informa-
ton that any European Power has
interfered, or contemplates an inter-
ference, in the present difficulties in
Central America. In conclusion, Mr..
Bayard says this Government cannot
countenance any measures subversive
of the free autonomy of any of the
several States, and believing the
moral influence and the good offices
of the United States can be made q
potential agency in the preservation
action by the Senate.
The dispatch from the President of
Salvador, alluded to in Mr.. Bayard's
letter, states that Barrios is trying to
enforce a Central American Union,
with the avowed purpose of annuiling
the canal treaty with Nicaragua.
Senate Resolution Protesting Against
BarriOs.
WASHINGTON, March 18th. The
following resolution was agreed to by
the United States Senate on motion
by Edmunds, emitting the preamble
reciting the facts Resolved, as the
judgment of the Senate, that in view
of the special and important interests
of the United States in conjunction
with those of the Republics of Near
aqua and Costa Rica, in interoceanic
transit across the continent now in
progress of adjustment, an invasion of
the territory of Nicaragua or Costa
RIGA by the forces of Guatemala I'M
der the circumstances, and with the
purposes before stated, is regarded by
the Senate, and ought to be treated
by the United States, as an act of
unfriendIy and hostile interference
with the rights of the United States
and of the Republics of Nicaragua and
Costa Rica in respect to said matter"
Revolution and Fighting at Panama.
PANAMA, March 16th.-The city of
Panama was attacked to-day by
party of revolutionists, commanded
by General Aizpura, numbering $50
men.
PANAMA, March 17th.-Heavy fir
ing ceased at 9 p. m. last night, the
rebels retiring to Buena Vista to re-
cruit. The British gunboat Heroine
landed seventy-fve men yesterday,
with Gatling gun, to protect prop
erty. Traffic on the Panama Rail-
road and all business was suspended
to-day. President Aros Emana took
refuge on the Heroine. Colon is re-
ported in possession of the rebels.
WASHINGTON, March 17th.-Com-
mander Kane telegraphs the Secre-
tary OF the Navy from Colon that a
revolution exists at Panama and AS
pinwaI, and that he landed marines
and hauled the Galena alongside the
wharf to protect property. Cartha-
gena is also besieged.
General Comma, Commander of the
Columbia National Guard, arrived
with reinforcements this morning,
and the rebels retired outside the city,
and will await help from BaranquiIla
and Colon. Colon Is in the hands of
the rebels, com manded by a notorious
criminal. Stores are being pillaged.
The leader declares he will reduce the
city to ashes if the Government troops
attempt to recapture it.
The marines of the United States
steamer are in Colon. English forces
guard the Panama Railroad property
THE FRENCH IN COCHIN-CHINA.
Massacre of Europeans Near Saigon.
PARIS, March 16th.-Dispatches
from Saigon report that the revolt in
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