New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-27
NICARAGUA RECOGNIZED.
HER SOVEREIGNTY OVER THE MOSQUITO
RESERVATION DECLARED COMPLETE
THE ADMINISTRATION REvERsEs FORMER n.
rERpRErArroNs OF THE TREATY or
MANAGUA-ENGLAND ALSO SAID TO
HAVE DESERTED CHIEF CLAIR
ESCE AND THE INDIANS
iBY rELEGRAPH To THE rRfEuxy1
(Br TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuSE.l

uon was obtained from an official source to-day
by a representative o. The Tribune. For some
time there has been much speculation on the sub
ject. and recent advices from Bluehelds. and the
present mission to London Of General Modesto
Barrios the Nicaraguan Special Commissioner.
have aroused fresh interest here. Briefly ex.
pressed. the recognition Of the complete SOW
ereignty OF Nicaragua In the Mosquito Reserva-
ton is the policy which has been agreed upon
Neither Chief Clarence nor his successors in any
event. is regarded as having any authority or
rights separate from independent OF National
control. Nicaragua Is considered the only treaty
power In the strip. and the sole source Of govern
ment there. With her all relations concerning
American interests in the reservation are to b
had. and Clarence and his advisers are TO Be-
treated as purely local authorities. subordinate
to and under the constant restriction Of Nc
aragua in all matters.
For acts Of omission commission with respect
TO Americans and their interests in the strip.
Nicaragua is to be held responsible Contracts
and concessions now in force with Americans In
the reservation are to be upheld. and the Ma
tional Government is expected to respect the
same and to take such steps as may be neces-
sary to their maintenance. To the greatest ex-
tent consistent with international courtesy MIC
aragua is TO be urged to sanction BY law or proc
lamation the freedom Of religion which now OBJ
tains in the reservation. An effort will also b
made to induce Nicaragua to give a guarantee
that no excessive or unusual taxes viii be levied
NICARAGUA TO BE HELD REsPONsIBLA
Relative tc the grants and concessions now
held by Americans In the reservation, Nicaragua
has been informed that this country regards them
as binding IN the National Government They
considered in each instance - contract, 20
to speak. voidable. but not void. under the new
arrangement. They are to be kept In force, ex-
cept when by mutual agreement. they become
no longer operative. Whenever. for any rea-
son. a concession is Withdrawn by Nicaragua
without the consent Of the part holding the
grant, a suitable indemnity Is to be provided On
this point the Administration IL said to be Arm,
and should cases arise where injustice II done
to Americans on the reservation. vigorous de-
mands are to be made upon Nicaragua to right
the wrong. More or less trouble Ii expected 10
arise in the attempt to keep existing concessions
in force but In time after this country hes
shown some decision In the matter. 1t b thought
by the Admnstr. ton that Nicaragua Will eppre-
ciate the fact tha. the grants are mutually 3D.
vantageous To herself and those holding them.
AS a return for the recognition accorded her SOW.
ereignty in the strip II Is expected that she win
exhibit more or less generosity IN all cases '"e'
may come up for special action.
Respecting religious freedom. REPRESENTATIONS
are to be made to Nicaragua that the utmost
toleration is expected No steps are to Dc taken
which could be construed demand. or
threat but an attempt will be made to show
Nicaragua that lberality will be conducive to her
own good and the contentment OF foreigners
residing IN her territory. As In the case OF the
concessions In force the point that freedom IN
religious observances IL part OF the existing
agreement with Americans on the reservation -
TO be urged.
ENGLAND's ASSENT COUNTED ON.
The Administration is counting on Englan6s
assent to the new programme. 1t has come to
the knowledge OF officials that Great Britain 10
less interested In Bluehelds than has been sup
posed. England now gets but little profit out
Of her investment In the strip. 1t is said, while
she is put to much bother and no little expense
In carrying out her contract. Very recently Sir
Julian Pauncefote Is represented to have said TO
Secretary Gresham that his country would not
view with ary special concern the recognition
by the United States OF Ncdraguan supremacy
over the Mosquito coast According to the In.
formation received to-day the Administration re-
CARDS this remark Of SIR Julian as indicating
change In Englands policy. Whether 1t In 30 or
not Is OF little Importance according to the story,
so far as the present intentions OF the Admin.
istration are concerned. The present visit to
London OF General Barrios Is reported TO be the
result OF representations made TO Nicaragua that
England Is less disposed than formerly 10 ENFORCE
the stipulations Of the treaty OF Manasua ana
the interpretations thereof by the Emperor OK
Austria.
The Tribunes informant said to-day that what.
ever doubts may have heretofore existed In the
minds OF the President and Secretary Gresham
as to the wisest solution OF the Nicaraguan ques-
ton the policy indicated above would De r1gor.
ously pursued. 1t was explained that the ioca!
Government In the Mosquito strip was weak ana
irresponsible; and that The proper, permanent
protection OF American interests In that quarter
demanded that Nicaraguan authority should De
recognized as absolute. The enect woud oe
mutually advantageous to the United states ana
Nicaragua The Tribunes informant said Amer.
lean interests would be on irmer basis. ana
the country's prestige In the Republic wouIo Dc
come greater Nicaragua will be deeply crate.
ful for such recognition Of her contention tnas
Great Britain has rights OF interference IN the
Mosquito Reservation and lose no time IN snow
ing her appreciation Of such friendly ACT on
the mart OF the United States Her gratitude IN
the cass will be Of great value In view OF the
project TO construct a canal through her country
GRESHAM FAvORs THE CANAL.
Asked as 10 whether the President and Secre-
tary Gresham favored the building OF the canal.
the speaker said that he was not familiar with
Mr. Cleveands views on the subject, but that
the Secretary regarded the project as one Of
much Importance to the country which In time
would certainly be carried out
Minister Baker, Captain Sumner. Of the Counl-
bia and Commander ONeil. Of the Marblehead.
have been informed Of the Administrators pro-
gramme and TO this fact Is probably due the
present non-interference OF the naval o1cers with
local affairs at Bluefelds. II Is said by state DE.
partment officials that several Americans al tnat
port were actively interested In maintaining car.
ence In power, and that Nicaragua under certain
conditions, would have the right TO arrest ana
bring 70 trial all persons, whatever their ma
tionality; who consplred against her authority IN
the reservation II Is not outside the prooaoii-
ties that the English Vice-Consul. +. d. Hascn,
may also have shown too strong sympathy Win
Clarence. .
n was also learned to-day that to the Amert-
cans who recently visited Washington as repre-
sentatives OF the colony at Bluefelds. II was ex'
piained that the Administration. while wiing tc
protect their interests 80 far as these aia no'
conflict with Nicaraguan authority wouid enter.
tain no demands upon this country IN 49,
where the authority OF Chief Clarence anu .ne
local government ot Buefelds was aione ~
spected In other words. II was impressed upon
the minds OF the visiting Americans that w
policy OF the Administrator would De 10 resa..
Clarence as a person without power save tnAt
granted him by Nicaragua .u.-s
Another point OF interes, Is that the TWO Ame,.s ~
cans referred to urged the State Deparsmen. 20
inaugurate a movement to annex tne MoSqW."
Reservation. They argued that .he WV.
araeuan Canal Is ever to be constructor some
such possession would be valuable, II NOT neees