The Hawaiian gazette., 1885-04-22

which would give it an enviAble position, ow-
Ing 70 the fecundity Of its soil and inherent
wealth, which show wide range for improve
meut. the attraction and investment for foreign
capital, and engagement in agricultural, indus
trial and mcreantile pursuits.
That the people Of Central America have
gained by long and sad experience an inslinc-
tive comprehension Of the calamity which haa
resulted in disasters Of more than forty years
clamor for the re. establishment oG a union
bringing peace, material advancement and
good Government.
That union is indispensable to the maintain
Ance Of democratic institutions and will DO
away with the vacillation Of revolutionary
parties that are ever opposed to each other
and guarantee the extension Of suffrage to
all individuals undergone genuine regime.
That, Us the State OF GuAtemala is the most
important III resources, and has taken The mi
tiative in favor Of the establishment Of tho
union, the people Of the other States look TO
her to euergetieally carry to triumph the
pending issue.
That this union must be cOnsummated by
every means, even al the cost Of the entire
property and family interest.
That owing TO these considerations, and
acting in the line Of my duty as Chief Magis-
trate Of Guatemala. take the initiative in
this movement TO break down the bArfiera
which now divide the several States, and 70
consolidate the whole in one grand, prosper
Gus ard happy country.
Therefore | call on all patriotic people O(
Central America 10 join in accord with the
full consent Of the Council Of Ministers, who
decree as follows:
ARTICLE /. The chief Of the repablic Of
Guatemala proclaims the union Of Cehtral
America in one republic and sustaius all ober-
ations and movements, and 20 that cod as
sumes the character Of supreme military chief
Of Central America and absolute commander
Of such until the one nation and under one Gag
Is complete.
ART. ,. The proper chief will receive the
support Of the Governments peoples and
chiefs that in the terms established in lhiS
decree, uphold tue course Of the union.
ARr. ,. A General Assembly, composed Of
fifteen individuals from each State, elected by
popular vote from among persons that are en-
titled under the respective laws to represent
them will meet in the city Of Guatemala ouiths
let day Of May, prOI., 10 form the political
constitution OF the republic Of Central Amer
lea and to tx special means, time and fern
for electing a President and fixing . dAte
capital wheru the President shall reside.
ART. 1. All persons Of ufscial or private
character who shall declare against the union,
and oppose its operations aud workings, or
place barriers in the way, shall be declared
traitors 10 the cause and be debarred Of posi-
ton and trust under the republic, and also
suffer consequences according to the nature Of
conviction.
ART 5. We call on all 10 pronounce in
favor Of the union. Guatemala hencsforth
makes common cause with those so declaring
Authorities opposing this movement will hol
be recognized.
AIT. s. ALI military chiefs aud officials de-
Gliding in favor Of thie union, and who will
give their services toward the realization Of
this patriotic idea, will be eligible 10 promo
tion in military command under the republic;
aud, il having already reached the highest
honors, will be decorated with gold medal,
! inscribed with acknowledgment Of their msr-
iis.
Arr. I. Valiant soldiers will receive recon
pense ard promotion.
Arr. 5. The Central American flag will Be
blue, white and blue, in TIRES vertical stripes,
and will carry an emblem and the legend,
Liberty and Union, September Is, ia7I-
February %, lssj."
ART. .. Any negotiations regarding terri
tory, international treaties or the placing Of
any foreign or national credits, or any stipuls-
tons Of like character or Importance that shdll
be undertaken By any other States Of Central
America, opposed to the text Of this decree,
will not be recognized.
AIR. TO- The Minister OF the Republic shall
account to the Assembly for his acts aud iu-
form the Government Of Central America Of
such nations in Europe and America wifh
whom there exists friendly and commercial
relations.
ART IL. The Secretary Of State and Justice
will provide for the prompt cOnVOcation Of the
General Assembly Of the different States.
Arr. IL. The Secretary Of War is empow-
erod 10 enforce the execution Of the decree AZ
demands arise.
Given at the National Palace Of Guatsmala,
February Is, lss5.
J. RUFfSo BARRIos.
J. MARTIN BARRUSDII,
Secretary Of War.
FERSASDO CRUZ,
Secretary Of Foreign Relations.