Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
over the Mosquito territory

leo 10 serious disturbances eliminating IN
the suppression of the native government
and the attempted substitution Of an i'm
practicable, composite administration. In
which Nicaragua and alien residents were
to participate. Failure was followed by an
insrrrection. which for a time subverted
Nicaraguan rule. expelling her officers and
restoring the old organization. This. in
turn. gave place to the existing local gov
eminent established and upheld by Mica
ragua.
Although the alien interests arrayed
against Nicaragua In these transactions
have been largely American. and the COM
merce OF that region for some time has
been and still is chiefly controlled by our
citizens, We cannot, for that reason. chal-
lenge the rightrul sovereignty Of Nicaragua
over this important part of her domain.
For some months one, and during part Of
the time two, of our naval ships have been
stationed at Bluefields for the protection
OF all legitimate interests of our citizens.
In September last the government at Ma
nagua expelled from its territory twelve
or more foreigners. including two Ameri-
cans. for alleged participation In the sedi-
tious or revolutionary movements against
the republic at Bluefields already men,
TONED. but through the earnest remon-
STRANGE OF this government the two Ameri-
cans have been permitted to return to the
peaceful management OF their business.
Our naval commanders at the scene of
these disturbances. by their constant ex-
hibition Of tirmness and good Judgment,
contributed largely to the prevention of
more serious consequences, and to the
restoration OF quiet and order. I regret
that in the midst OF these occurrences there
hav ct
ure OF Nicaraguan justice. An American
citizen named Wilson. residing at Rama.
In the Mosquito territory, was murdered
by one Arguello. the acting governor of
the town. After some delay the murderer
was arrested. but so insecurity confined or
guarded that he escaped. and, notwith-
standing our repeated demands 1t Is
claimed his recapture has been impossible
by reason OF his flight beyond Nicaraguan
Jurisdiction.
The Nicaraguan authorities having given
notice OF forfeiture of their concession to
the canal company, on grounds purely
technical, and not embraced In the con-
tract. have receded from that position.
Peru. I regret to say. shows symptoms of
domestic disturbance. due probably to the
slowness Of her recuperation from the
distresses of the war of 1881. Weakened
in resources. her difficulties in facing In
ternational obligations invite our kindly
sympathy and justify our forbearance In
pressing long pending claims. l have felt
constrained to testify this sympathy In
connection with certain demands urgently
preferred by other powers.
sympathy With Russia.
The recent death of the Car of Rus
sla called forth appropriate expressions Of
sorrow and sympathy on the part Of our
government with his bereaved family and
the Russian people.
AS a further demonstration of respect
and friendship our minister at ST. Peters
burg was directed to represent our gov
eminent at the funeral ceremonies. The
sealing interests of Russia In Boring sea
are second only to our own. A modus VI
vendi has therefore been concluded with
the imperial government restrictive Of
poachlng on the Russian rookeries and Of
sealing in waters which were not compre-
hended in the protected area defined
in the Paris award Occasion has
been found to urge upon the Russian gov
eminent equality of treatment for our
great life insurance companies, whose op-
erations have been extended throughout
Europe.
Admitting, as We do. foreign corpora
lions to transact business in the United
States. we naturally expect no less toll
erance for our own In the ample fields of
competition abroad.
But few cases Of interference with natur-
allied citizens returning to Russia have
been reported during the current year.
One Krzeminsh was arrested last summer
In a Polish province on a reported charge
H.
allegiance. but 1t transpired that the pro-
ceedings originated in alleged malfeas-
ance. committed by Krzeminski while an
imperial official, number Of years ago.
Efforts for his release. which romised to
death was reported.
Salvador and Spain.
The government of Salvador having been
overthrow by an abrupt popular out
break certain of its military and civil off,
GERS while holly pursued by Infatuated in
surgents. sought refuge on board the Unit
ed States warship Bennington, then lying
In Salvadorean port Although the prac-
tice of asylum Is not favored by this gov
eminent, yet in view Of the imminent peril
which threatened the fugitives, and solely
from considerations of humanity. they were
afforded shelter by our naval commander.
and when afterward demanded under our
treaty of extraditton with Salvador for
trial on charges Of murder arson and rob-
berry. directed that such Of them as had
not voluntarily left the ship be conveyed to
one Of our nearest ports, where a hearing
could he had before judicial officer in
compliance with the terms of the treaty.
On their arrival at San Francisco such
proceeding was promptly instituted before
the United States district Judge, who held
that the acts constituting the alleged Of
lenses were political, and discharged all the
accused except one Cienfuegos. who was
held for an attempt to murder. Thereupon
was constrained to direct his release for
the reason that an attempt to murder was
not one Of the crimes charged against him.
and upon which his surrender to the Sal
yadorean authorities had been demanded.
Unres sonable and unjust fines imposed
by Spain on the vessels and commerce of
the United States have demanded from
time to time during the last twenty years
earnest remonstrance on the part Of our
government. In the immediate past ex-
orbitant penalties have beer imposed upon
our vessels and goods by customs authori
ties of Cuba and Porto Rico for clerical