New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-11
THE TROUBLES IN HAYIL
LIKELIHOOD OF nYpPourE's OVERTHROW.
HIS GOVERNMENTS OFFENSIVE ATTITUDE
TOWARD SAN DoMINGO-PossIBI4TY
OF WAR BETWEEN TIE TWO
pEprrprTCS

REPUBLICS,


Washington June 10-The state Departments SUN
without official advces respecting the recent oo'oreA
In Hayti, but the reports published In the newspapers
from private sources have added to the anxiety felt
on account Of the disturbed and threatening conduoh
OF affairs in that Republic. None of the information
in the possession OF the Government-ehcr that re-
ceved from officers Of III. Navy or that coming from
private sourccs-s Of a reassirng nature on the con-
rlry all Of it seems 10 indicate the extreme instability
and the probable overthrow Of Hyppolte. OF course
great retcence is shown by officers of both the state
and Navy Departments but among other persons who
are careful observers Of events and enjoy opportunities
to obtain information In regard to this case, the i'm
preston is strong we'll general that the HIPPO
lite Government is its last legs, and that in order
protect interests Of its citizens the United states
may be constrained to adopt more vigorous pohcy
toward lIayt
There Is another feature OF the case which atscts
considerable attention and excites great deal OF IN
tercst in the State Department and that Is the cond
ton of the relations between Hayti and the adjoining
Republic OF San Domingo. These relations have never
been satisfactory, owing to dispute the boundary
line, and were made unfriendy than ever year
ago. when, as San Domingo holds and appears to be
tho fact, Hyppolte arbitrarily denounced the com
mercal treaty Of 1874 That treaty was TO continue
In existence for twenty-five years. II provided for
reciprocal FREQ mportaOns OF the products Of the two
countries, and for periodical adjustment Of the rev
enues arising from the Interchange OF foreign commod
tiles. No such adjustment, however, has ever been
made and San Domingo claims balance in her favor
due from Hayti that account, TO the amount Of
1898 AT for the first eight years of the treaty or
more than 100000 year. san Domingo protested
vigorously against the action Of the lIyppolite Gov
eminent but without avail and the efforts of com
mission which subsequently appointed were fruit
less. so offensive has been the attitude Of Hayi
toward San Domingo during the last year more that
it Is the opinion Of men who well informed on the
| subject that the latter Government would welcome
any reasonable to enforce what 1t conceves to
be it's Just demands. While resort TO arms does not
seem probable at present, it certainly is among the
possibilities OF the situation according to men who are
careful and intelligent students Of the subject. In
| conversation with a Tribune correspondent, one OF
| them said:
"That san Domingo has strong and just grounds
Of complaint against Hayti Is beyond dispute The
relations between the two countries, while not cordial
indeed friendly except in the most restT1cte
sense-owng to the old contention the boundary
question: were at least tOlerabe until Hyppollte arb
trarily suspended the provisions Of the commercial
| treaty Of 1874, and began to lay heavy even pro
hbltory, duties upon all Dominican products which
free under the treaty, well as upon foreign
merchandise imported into Hayti through Dominican
territory That was fat violation of treaty obga-
lions well as Of justice and san Domingo promptly
resented aud protested against it. Whether she will
take advantage Of the first opportunity to aid the
enemies Of Hyppollte remains to be seen There are
indications that he may soon be overthrow without
| any help from outside
"Is San Domingo prepared for war;"
The Republic has small military fOrce-inferioI
| in numbers to that Of Haytl. 1t could, however
| speedily raise and equip considerable army of eX
celent material, and, believe, be able to hold its
own against any force at Hyppolite's disposal. lie
has turned out badly. and has lost the confidence and
| sympathy of a majority Of his own people,
"Bu do not misunderstood me" continued the Span
shAmerican. believe that understand fairly well
the sentiments of the Government and people of san
Domingo, which. may say In passing, very differ
ent from those which prevail in the ncighborng Re-
with Hayti all they want is compliance with just and
reasonable demands, and that ayt shall observe and
respect solemn treaty obligations They want peace
and stability at home and friendly relations abroad
UvIievo that the dominican Government to-day would
DO willing nay, than willing, to submit the con.
trovey with Hayti to arbitration, If the latter would
consent. Tie frequent political disturbances in tuat
country greatly to be deplored; they prevent any
real progress prosperity in IIayt and serious
and other countries which have trade relations with
the Black Republic San Domingo however, because 0
her proximity 10 the theatre of disturbance, fares
worse than any other country. The radical difference
between the Governments, the people, the laws anC
customs of the two Republics not well appreciated
or understood abroad, in the United States ant
| that also is an injury to san Domingo"