The herald., 1895-04-30
PRICE FIVE CENTS


posite Corinto are in communication with
the capital, actual telegraphic communi-
cation with Corinto remains in Interrupted,
and it is thought likely there will be no
attempt to repair the telegraph lines as
long as the British remain in possession
of the port. In spite of reports to the
contrary. the people of Nicara qua gener-
ally sustain the government in the stand
it has taken against Great Britain. and
though. in all probability, n icaragua may
eventually be comeplled to pay the in
demnity demanded it is believed the
trade of Great Britain with Nicaragua
and other Central American republics
will suffer in consequence of the action of
the British feet at Corinto. The British
government officer in command at Cor
into having declared the port closed, it is
difficult to see how he will be able to col
lect customs dues.
proposition of compromise and im-
mediate evacuation of Corinto by the
British is now under consideration be-
tween Washington, London and the au-
thorities here. The proposition embraces
the following essential points:
First-Nicaragua is to pay S77, 500 at London
within two weeks.
second-The British forces are to be imme4
diately withdrawn from Corinto withou wait
ing for the two weeks TO elapse.
Third-A mixed commission of arbit ration
is TO pass on the demands OF Great Britains
excess of the S77. 500 claim, such comm ission
to be constituted in q manner satisfact ory to
the United States and Nicaragua.
The foregoing terms it is believed, will
be accepted by President Zelaya an I'd his
cabinet. 1t is understood the suggestion
of settlement came from the Nicaraguan
representative at Washington. ana it is
believed such an adjustment would be
agreeable to the United States author
tiles. If the Nicaraguans' acceptance is
given.' the proposition will be urged on
the London foreign Office and it is be-
lieved they will be accepted.
WASHINGTON. April 29.-It was stat
ed here today that Great Britain will now
probably force Nicaragua to pay not only
the original cash indemnity but all ex-
penses Great Britain is put to in occupy
ing and holding Corinto and the expense
of other steps she shall take.
The Monterey, which has been at Aca-
pulco a few days. sailed yesterday for
Panama. Corinto lies almost midway be-
tween these points. A naval officer,
speaking of the fact that the Monterey did
not stop at Corinto. said the Nicaraguan
affair is evidently one in which the
United States is not going to mix. In
this connection attention is called to the
fact that yesterday the Raleigh sailed
from Jamaica to Key West, and there is
not any United States warship IN 18TH
mian or Nicaraguan waters on the At
antc side. This is said to be in order to
call attention sharply to the position of
the United States and warn Americ an
citizens of Nicaragua that they will not
be supported in taking part in the exist
ing troubles, and the United States fleet
will not be placed in the position of
using or making a demonstration of force
during the trouble.
CHICAGO, April GA special flom
Corinto says: Taking advantage of the
uneasiness manifesting itself throughout
the republic, the opposition party is
making an attempt to overthrow the pres
ent administration by force of arms The
government is aware of the scheme and
is adopting means to nip it in the bud.
Martial law has been proclaimed and new
recruits are being enrolled. 1t is reported
the British consul has been handed his
passports. The governor OF the Mosquito
territory has been recalled, but refuses to
surrender his authority unless compelled
to do so by force.
At Cornto the custom house and post
office remain closed and the British flag
flies over the custom house. Order pre-
walls.
A dispatch from San Juan del Sur an
nounces that the White Swan has arrived
there. SEs
There is reason to believe that the Easg-
lish will retaliate for the closing of the
port OF Corinto by blockading San Juan
del Sur and Greytown and Bluehelds.
The running of all trains is suspended.
No one is allowed to bring provisions
into the neis shborhood and supplies are
running short.
The night passed quietiy. Two ratrols
of foreigners and marines guarded the
town.
NEW YORK, April 29.--A Washington
special to the Sun says:
If the unofficial records of the navy de-
partment are to be relied upon. Corinto
was once taken possession of by the Jack
tars of the American navy
Back in 1867 tre American sloop of war
Saranac was lying off the city of Corinto
and one evening the entire starboard
watch was given permission to so on
shore. During the revels of the evening
dispute arose between several of the tar S
and the native women and the result was
that the alcalde, or mayor, was driven
from the town, the male inhabitants fled,
to the interior and the government build
ing taken possession of by the tars and
the American flag hoisted
Next morning the officer of the deck
espied the flag floating from the mast pole
of the building and boats were at once or
dered on shore to investigate. 1t was
found that every member of the starboard
watch was drunk; that the boatswan had
proclaimed himself president and had
taken possession of the city in the name
of the United States The mayor was in
duced to come back and was informed
that the act was disavowed by the officer
of the ship.
HOUSTON, Tex, April 29.-Reson-
tions have been passed by the city coun-
Gil demanding the president of the United
States take immediate action to notify
Great Britain that she must not, under