New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
WARSHIPS FOR NICARAGUA
THE MOSQUITO COAST CONTROVERSY
SUDDENLY BREAKS FORTH AGAIN.

ENGLAND DECLINES TO RECOGNIZE THE AUTHOR
TTY OF NICARAGUA OVER THE STRIP
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
PREPARING FOR TROUBLE.
Managua, Nov. 27.-The Nicaraguan Govern
ment has been informed by the British Minister,
Mr.. Goshng. that Great Britain had refused to
recognize Nicaraguan sovereignty over the Mos
quito strip and Mr. Goshing has sent to Port
Limon. asking that British warshp be sent to
Bluefelds. In pursuance Of instructions. Mr..
Guzman the Nicaraguan Minister at Washing
ton. advised the United States Government Of
Great Brtains action. and he was informed that
Ambassador Bayard had been instructed to lay
the matter before Lord Kimberley.
Washington. Nov. 27.-As a result Of a confer
ence at Woodey to-day between the President
and Secretary Gresham. the cruiser Columbia.
which has been for several weeks at Kingston,
Jamaica. ordered to proceed at once to Blue
fields for the protection Of American interests.
Mr.. Greshams visit to the Presidents country
home followed Immediately upon an interview he
had with the Nicaraguan Minister. All the Off
cials acquainted with the affair refuse to divulge
the reason Of the hurried orders to the Columbia.
Acting-Secretary McAdoo. Of the Navy Depart
ment. said that the Navy Department had no
recent report from Bluehelds indicating trouble
there. 1t is learned. however on excellent
thority. that only not the Columbia but the
Marblehead. which arrived at Kingston to-day
will remain at B.uehelds continuously this
winter and that the Montgomery may be sent
there from Mobile and that preliminary orders
have been sent TO New-YOrll t. have all the
ships In commission Of the north Atlantic squad
ron prepared for a West Indian cruise at the
earliest possible moment. In addition. the sail
Ing orders for the san Francisco which was 10
leave December 10. to become the flagship in
European waters. have been withheld. and she
may be sent Immediately 10 the Guf OF Mexico.
The Castne's cruise to the South Atlantic, which
to begin early next month. WILL In all
proba biiity be interrupted when she reaches the
West Indies. instructions to prepare the Mime
apolls for sea az once have also been sent 70
Navy Department chiefs.
There seems to be, In fact almost war
pervadlng the navy. brought about by diplomatic
rumors e the effect that Great Britain. which
several months ago expressed a Willingness to
recognize the full turisdicti0na rights OF Mica
ragua over the Mosquito Coast. had SHOWN a dis
position 10 resent what appears 10 be- the prac-
tlca annexation OF that territory ana It's COM
plete incorporation as a portion II Nicaragua
As long the InterOceanic Canal oiii seemed
under favorable consideration at the last session
of Congress Great Britain remained qu.escent In
the Mosquito controversy, ana. ~ a result or
conferences which were held AT Washington. Lord
Roseberv's Cabinet consented 10 receive a special
envoy from Nicaragua whose mission related
solely T. the abr CATION of the treaty which gave
Great Britain guardanship over the now almost
extinct tribe ~ Mosquito Indians This envoy,
II Is undors TODD has been In London Tor some
time but when Congress adjourned without act-
ing On the canal bill. the Reorganization COM
rlltfee - the Canal Company went q England IN
Septc rlhcr last 20 seek money. and the suggested
ahroga,lon ~ the British treaty has been put IN
the background
Not until to-day was It definitely learned tnat
Great Rritaln had declined 20 recognize the legal
ity II the new order Of things IN the MOSQUITO
Gu AMI that IL had 50 uotlhed 70 Nicaragua
although such action had been anticipated TOT
sayeral weeks which accounts for IN" fact max
the Columbia and Marblehead were NOT Drought
home long ago 49,, 49,,
II may also explain 10 some extent why tn'
Nontg.uerv was sent south 10 Mobile ost"nsiDiy
- test new kinds ~ coal The near appr''c" -.
,be meeting Of Congress 1t IS said. gives the
Preside M assurance thlt he will D. supported t'
the fullest extent IN preventing for"isn inter-
ference near the route ~ the proposed inter-
oceanic canal