The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-08
BLUEFIELDS TROUBLE.
STRONG PROTESTS AGAINST NfcAR-
Aqua.
Their Occupation by Forbearance-Atti
tude of Minister Baker, Who Has
Instructions.

New ORLEANS, August 3.-The steam
ship Rover, which arrived from Blue
fields to-day, brought the latest advices
from Nicaragua, forwarded by the Asso-
ciated Press correspondent. The pris-
oners took their departure on the Yulu
without interference from either the
English or American authorities, and
there was general feeling of disgust
among the foreign residents, who did
not then have knowledge OF the reasons
for inactivity.
Even the prisoners expected interior
ence on the high seas, and the Yulu
steamed close to the Columbia to afford
an opportunity for show of American
authority, but the ship was silent. At
Monkey point lay the British cruiser
Mohawk, but she, too, was silent. The
Englishmen did not act for lack of in
structions.
Captain Sumner of the Columbia
stated afterward that his reason for
silence was his knowledge Of Nicaragu-
an character feeling that the lives of
the prisoners would have been sacrificed
by any act of interference, and feeling
also that no naval victory or tho de-
struction of regiments would compen-
safe for the loss of American lives.
The Nicaragusns feared to leave with
the prisoners from Bluefelds owing TO
the threatened interference, and de.
manded guarantee from the conf
mander of the Yulu that he would not
signal to the war ships.
The captain visited Captain Sumner
of the Columbia about the matter. He
advised that the Yulu sign no paper and
make no promises. This delayed mat
tiers, but after three days General Reyes,
in command of the soldiery, decided to
take the chances and set sail. He was
prepared to blow up the ship as soon as
any attempt at rescue was made.
The voyage was quiet and the prisoners
were landed at Grayton, where they
were placed in hotel and given con-
siderable liberty until the boat for
ManaRua arrived.
AS soon as the voyage was at an end
both the American and English authori.
ties took action. Captain Sumner, recog-
nizing that an outrage had been COM
mitted, wrote strong letter to Madriz,
warning him that no more such acts
must be committed without expectation
of punishment.
He said the Nicaraguan occupation
was due to American forbearance, and
based upon the solemn promise that
American liberty or property would not
be jeopardized. This promise has been
violated and the friendly policy Of the
United States must soon have an end.
After telling Madriz that he would be
held responsible for his future conduct
the Columbia sailed to Port Limon for
coal and instructions from Washington.
The Marbehead returned as the Col
umbia was leaving, and Captain O'Neill
called on Madriz at once with similar
protests and warnings. Then the Mo-
hawk came to port and also filed pro-
test and reproof. Madriz has ordered
search for weapons and ammunition in
the Biuefelds stores, and made several
arrests of negroes for completely in the
revolution.
New YORK, August 3l.-A special
from Managua says: A correspondent
interviewed the Mosquito coast prison.
ers, who claim that they can say Moth
ing about their cases, which are now in
the hands of their lawyers. The eight
American prisoners are making com
mon cause If the foreign prisoners are
sentenced they will incur a nominal
penalty, but the native prisoners are
risking death.
1t is stated that Lacayo will ask for
Minister Bakers recall.
Among the prisoners not expelled are
Patterson, Taylor, Ingram and Bowling,
Americans whose cases will be tried In
the local courts.
The Government says it will make an
example Of these men, and it is foster
ing feeling against the Americans
successfully.
WASHINGTON, August 3D. Minister
Baker to-day sent dispatch to Secre-
tary Gresham concerning the expulsion
of the persons concerned in the Mos
quito troubles, which states that the
President of Nicaragua, acting on an
act Of the Legislature, issued decree
expelling from the Mosquito country all
persons concerned in the rebellion.
The Minister protested against the ex-
pulsion of Americans without trial. He
informed the Nicaraguan Government
that without trial and conviction upon
some offense Nicaragua had no right
to Danish American citizens. The
Minister also stated that the Americans
who had been arrested were now on
parole. 1t was not thought necessary
to send Minister Baker additional in
structiOns at present, as those previ-
ously sent cover existing conditions.
THE GERMAN WAR SHIPS.