The herald., 1894-09-01
NEWS FROM MANAGUA.
MINISTER BAKER AT LAST HEARD
FROM.
He Has Protested Against the Expulsion
OF Americans From Nicaragua
without Due Process
OF Law.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81. - Mi mister
Baker today sent q dispatch to Secre-
tary Gresham concerning the expulsion
of persons concerned in the Mosquito
troubles, which states that the presi-
dent OF Nicaragua, acting under an act
of the legislature, issued decree ex-
polling from the Mofquto country ell
persons concerned in the rebellion. The
minister protested against the expulsion
of Americans without trial. He in
formed the Nicaraguan government that
without trial and conviction upon some
offense, Nicaragua had no right to ban
iah American citizens. The minister
also stated that the Americans who had
been arrested were now on parole. 1t
was not thought necessary TO send Min
lister Baker additional instructions at
present, as those previously sent cover
tho existing conditions.
New York, Aug. 31.-A special to the
World from Managua says the World
correspondent interviewed the coast
prisoners. who claim they can say moth
ing about their cases, which are now in
the hands OF lawyers. The eight Amer
lean prisoners are making common
cause. II the foreign prisoners are sem
fenced they will incur nominal PEN
atty, but the native prisoners are rick
ing death. 1t is stated Lacayo will ask
Bakers recall. Among the prisoners
not xpelled are Patterson, Taylor, In
gram and Bowling, Americans, whose
cases will be tried in the local courts.
The government says it will make an
example OF these men, and is fostering
feeling against Americans successfully.
New ORLEANS, Aug. 3l.-The steam
ship Rover, which arrived from Blue
fields today, brought the latest advices
from Nicaragua, forwarded by the As.
ISOLATED 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.
At Monkey point lay the British
cruiser Mohawk, but she too was silent.
The Engliah men did not act for lack of
instructions. Captain Sumner of the
q ,lumbia stated afterwards that his rsa-
son for silence was his knowledge of
Nicsraguan character, feeling that the
lives of the prisoners would have bsen
feeling also that no naval victory or the
destruction of regiments would compen-
safe for the loss OF American lives.
TIE Ncaraguans feared to leave with
The prisoners from Bluefelds, owing to
the threatened interference, and de-
manded guarantee from the comman-
der of the Yulu that he would not signal
to the wSrship. The captain viaited
Captain Sumner of the Columbia about
the matter He advised that the Yulu
sign no paper and make no promises. !
This delayed matters, but after three
days General Reyes, in command OF the
eoldiery, decided to take chances and set |
esl. He was prepared to blow up the
ship as coon as any attempt at rescue
was made.
The voyage was quiet and the prison
ers were landed q. Grey town, where
they were placed in hotel and given
considerable liberty until the boat for !
Managua arrived. AS soon az the voy-
age was at sn end both the American
and English authorities took action.
Captain Sumner. recognizing that an
outrage had been committed, wrote a
strong letter to Madriz, warning him
that no more such acts must be COM
mitted without the expectation of pun
ishment. He said the Nicaraguan &C.
cur alton was due to American forbear-
ance, and based upon the solemn
promise that American liberty or prop
erty would not be jeopardized. This
promise had been violated, and the
friendly policy of the United States muat
soon have an end. After telling Madriz
that he would be held responsible for
future mieconduct. the Columbia. sailed
to Port Lmon for coal and instructions
from Washington.
The Marble Head returned as the
Columbia was leaving, and Captain
O'Neill called on Madriz at once with
similar protests and warnings. Then
the Mohawk came to port and aso
fled protest and reproof. Madriz has
ordered search for weapons and am
nunition in Bluefelds atores, and made
several arrests OF negroes for completely
IN the revolution.