New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-07
r1pINGs FROM THE MOSQUITO RESERVE.
ooRy ISLAND GRANTED TO A BROTHER OF
GENERAL. CAREZAs-MoRAvIAN CLAIMS

GENERAL CABEZAS-MORAVIAN CLAIMS
AGAINST NICARAGUA.
Kingston Jamaica Nov 25.-Somewhat startling
news has been received here from Nicaragua. The
treaty between Great Britain and Nicaragua has
been quietly ignored by President Zeaya's officials
General Cabezas has been named Governor OF Mos
quito on a salary Of 500 a month. His brother has
been named Governor Of Corn Island which is just
of the coast Of Nicaragua. Recently he obtained
the concession for a number of years TO use the
island It is said for a coaling station. In the
event Of completed Nicaragua canal. Corn Island
will have an immense value, both as coaling sta
,op and owing to its strategical situation. prac-
,caly commanding the Atlantic entrance 10 the
canal The Governor obtained this remarkable con-
cession direct from President Zeaya.
General cabezas. taking his new official posi-
ton Governor of the Mosquito Territory. gave
. State banquet. He issued formal invitations TO
tho officers OF IL NJ s. Mohawk and o.,he officers
Of the United States cruiser Marblehead. The OFF,
GERS Of the Mohawk promptly declined. while the
ohicers Of the Marblehead accepted, and were well
coined with a salute OF twenty-one guns.
A recent steamer from Central America brings
news OF an amnesty to all except those under sus-
ycion Of having taken part In the late upheavaI.
AL others return TO the Mosquito territory.
he United States cruiser Columbia Captain Sum-
,sr is still here. Last evening the Marblehead ar
nvd direct from the Mosquito Coast Captain
ONei in command. There is report that there
Is sickness on board which is said 10 be yellow
fever: II So she will have 10 run for cold weather
Chief Clarence remains here He Is recognized
n an official parsonage of marked importance Oc-
cas,onally he may be seen out on bicycle; again.
wearing his sword in a suit made up of blue serge
trousers a white tunic military coat ana a "h'e
helmet He is a quiet young man, almost boyish
IN appearance and manner. -, ,,o-o,.,o,
The seizure Of the properties OF tne noi @ r.
missionaries In the Mosquito Reserve oy .tVrs
Ilaya's deputies will lead TO serious coHpcd'IOhs
between Great Britain and Nicaragua ne cas-
Of the Noravians has been duly submitted 70 tne
Government OF Her Britannia Majesty, settihe i9Ith
al the facts as well as the attempt OF the Mica
rlguans sell the valuable properles oi III u.e ' ma
s6rarles The Moravian mission Is IaIge anu
influential one Bishop and nearly thrty cIeiey
have conducted the mission among the Mo5pqui|44
and sarna Indians At the time tney PuIcnasett
ue!r extensive holdings from the GoVerhinent vi
Mosquito II was with the full approval OF HIea'
Britain. The deeds duly registered IN iSonool.
Great Britain Il is reported. has promised the'h
Hcection and full redress - l., ~,
General Cabezas's decretos. or decrees. N !ne
Mosquito Reserve where Inconsistent with the
treaty OF Managua have been refused recognition py
Great Britain. General Barrios. the Nlcat tasuIaii I
Minister to England specially appointed by MS
Government Was so Informed in London.
Nicaragua is practically under a Dictatorshlp'
Under the new Constitution formulated py cen
Gd Zeaya, the President, any one uehouhcea ~
ne Government unfriendly 10 " may pe Iiiied
Wm have his property confscateo Ieneiat 's
!esyas history Is well known: He is so,oier VI
!atune-a few years ago private IN 'he ->ioai"
gusn Army.