New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-29

nv v1cE.CoNsUL HATCH-EFFORTS TO IN
n,,cE THE AUTHORITIES AT MANAGUA
TO RECEDE FROM THEIR POSITION.
v..,neton Nov. 2s.-lt is understood that to-
,, d,spatches from Ambassador Bayard show
w., behind Great Britains refusal to approve the
A- N,caraguan local government at Buefields the
testament of the British Vice-Consu,. +. ID.
49,, nlays a somewhat prominent part in the
800, combinations When the Mosquito Indian
10 vas overthrow for second time by Nicara-
r,. last August. the United States felt confident
g.. mil Justice would be done to foreign property
ho,ders as soon as the impetuous ardor of the
Nicaraguans had a chance to cool.
In the earlier conflicts between the Nicarasuans
,d the Mosquitoes (or those claiming TO be Mosquito
1raians,. beginning February of the present year.
Ca, Rritan and the United States succeeded in
,-.renting excessive measures. 1t was while this
orn,rv with England, was restraining Nicaragua
that those inhabitants. under the youthful Chel
clarence as ruler overthrow the temporary Nicara-
sron military rue 1t so happened that just at TINS
moment the United States. through its diplomatic
channels was recognizing the full sovereignty or
Nicaragua over the Mosquito Territory in terms
mora explicit than had hitherto been used In negot-
oons based on the Clayton Bulwer treaty and that
General Barros had been received by England as
. N,carae1ian envoy largely upon United States rep
resentation to negotiate convention which would
nlsce Great Britain in attitude similar 10 that
Of the United States.
Then Nicaragua undertook to crush out the latest
Clarence rebellion by drastic measures Clarence and
mary Of his supporters fled. but others including
several Americans and Englishmen. remained at
Busaelds and were taken under arrest TO the cap
r.l Managua where decree was issued banishnS
them from the country. While the legality OF this
action under Nicaraguas constitution was never I'M
peached the United States regretted the proceeding.
as IL was clearly calculated to embarrass the nego-
tatons which would practically abrogate the Clay
ton Bulwer treaty. Among the prisoners ban'shed
were the British vice-Consul at Buefelds. Edwin d.
Hatch who however. had not been recognized by
Nicaragua, and ]. S. hampton and E. D. wiltbank,
American planters These three men were active
participants in the Clarence rebellion.
hampton and Witbank have subsequently been
pardoned and permitted 10 return to Buefelds. II Is
understood that the Nicaraguans have been unaf-
fected by the repeated and persistent demands OF
British Minister Gosling TO extend similar pardon
to Mr. Hatch and that this Is one OF the real causes
of Great Britain's present attitude. Mr.. Hatch
owned property at Bueheids. which was confscated.
The question OF the right Of Nicaragua to refuse 10
recognize Mr.. Hatch a British consular official -
also said to be involved For several weeks officials
Of the State Department have been aware Of the
serious turn the Hatch affair had taken and IT Is
known that Minister Baker was under instructions
"A exercise his good offices in inducing the Govern
mnt at Managua 10 recede from It's position. and
pres,ore Mr. Hatchs belongings, and TO extend TO
him recognition as Vice-Consul with the assurance
that the United States would every proper effort
70 prevent any future successful resistance TO Near
aguan sovereignty at Bluehelds. Great Britain
Meanwhile to give an implied guarantee that Mr.
Hatch would be active in any further conspiracy
TO restore the rule Of young Clarence
The United States could well undertake this re-
sponsibility on account Of the interests she had
at stake in securing the successful accomplish
rnent Of General Barrios's mission In England
which could not fail to result in giving the United
States an incontestible title to any interoceanic
canal that might be built over the Lake Nicaragua
route.
1t is probable that with the appearance OF the
Columbia and British warship at Buehelds, the
Nicaraguan Government will be impressed win
the advantages that would accrue from imphcluy
following Secretary Gresham's advice ana that
Mr. Hatch will be promptly included In the terms
Of amnesty which were granted to hampton and
Wiltbank. Those Americans II Is known, were
pa.doned only at the peremptory insstance OF Sec
rotary Gresham, who demanded that the summary
proceedings which characterized their arrest ana
Punishment should be followed by a fair trial. anu
what had been done without due process OF Id"
should be accomplished In a deliberate iega way
The request that similar justice be done In me
case OF Mr. Hatch, II is understood, was lghoren
apparent discrimination. Secretary Gresham Is
confident that serious trouble will be avo'ded.
Nevertheless the United States has been pre-
parng for emergencies. 1t Is stated that AoIiiira'
walker since his return from Hawaii has been
constantly engaged for the past two months III
'sHDarizng himself with the Central American
question 1t is said that he has planned, In case
OF emergency OF course scheme Of operations
With the eastern entrance OF the proposed Nicara-
kuan Canal and our Gulf ports as a basis, anu
,unner has arranged programme ior ,me r ImTsr
ments OF the Pacific squadron with the new cruiser
v,gmta flagship. and the philadelphia, l5en-
sMins'on. Boston Newark. and the old cruisers
Marion. Adams, Alert and Ranger as consorts .
y Is the intention Of the Navy Department 10
ssnd the Bennington to the west coast OF Mca sh,
Eua In few days. No other vessels VIII pr0baDtdy
De sent south. either on the Atlantic or Pacific
sSss, Immediately. although every available vessel
uson the e recep af aeesraphe orders
me British North Atlantic fleet consists or , zen
vessels. the Blake Buzzard Canada, Cleopatra,
sMnaggieienne. Partridge. Pelican: Mohawk Tartar
enH Iourmalne or these the Blake %ncn sn
~ was at Halifax. with several other 'esSe'S
,,rre are two small British cruisers IN the mes
,naes. but the Marblehead and the Montgome cry
Ree easily outclass them IT IL the custom o, ye e
n,er and during the present winter az leasi; J., ~
To Announced naval policy Of the rensth in
me same waters an evidence that American III
seers,s are not to be lightly go the British
ssnere. AMI learning that ne only slightly IN
IhIsposed drove TO his residence to lay before MN
'ir dispatches he had received.
She President to-day at Woodey received from
secretary Gresham official Navy Department
memorandum showing how completely the Navy
Atm, Ia condition TO meet an emergency on eitner me
intuantc or Pacific coast OF Central America while
Tscs explained that this memorandum was prepared
v, .ne use Of tae President in his annual message
t."vut particular reference 10 the Mosquito ma
r. ~. out simply to enable the Executive TO INFORM
svnkress what precautions had been taken 10 IN,
respect for the Monroe Doctrine ana 10 guar
co,srlcan interests among the politically unstable
cwNsssaInments south Of IL is learned upon un-
srnsuona6e authority that 1t relates solely to the
rr NM determination of Great Britain TO frowr
roh the interference Of Nicaragua In the local
For sick headache and all other
conditions resulting from constipa-