Evening star., 1895-04-29
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED
Opposition to the Government in Nicaragua
Threatening.
Details of the Landing of the British
Reply to Englnnd's Ultimatum.

The following details of the landing of
the British at Corinto. Nicaragua, on Sat
urday morning, have been sent by the New
York Herald correspondent:
Twelve boat loads of marines ana blue
jackets, numbering between $50 and 400
men. left the ships at o'clock In the
morning. They met with no resistance on
landing, and took peaceful possession of
the town, making their headquarters at the
barracks.
Proclamations announcing the occupation
were posted at the corners of the streets.
The town is deserted, three-fourths of the
population having withdrawn to the in
terror.
AS all was quiet the marines and blue
jackets returned to their Ships leaving be-
Lind guard of about fifty men.
Nicaragua's Reply.
Nicaragua's reply to the ultimatum from
Great Britain was handed TO Rear Admiral
Stephenson Friday evening. 1t is in SUBJ
stance as follows:
THE government of Nicaragua regrets
its inability to comply with your wishes.
There cannot be a doubt that justice bids
1t refuse to comply with the ultimatum,
and 1t considers the proposed method of
carrying 1t into effect as contrary to sound
principles and the rights of persons. In
virtue of this, the government solemnly
protests against the military occupation of
the port of Corinto, against all acts of
jurisdiction which you or any of your SUBJ
ordinates may exercise in Nicaraguan ter
ritory, and against any violent means that
may he used to force Nicaragua to comply
With the ultimatum, as being contrary TO
the sovereignty of the republic, and highly
offensive to its dignity and independence.
The government persists in proposing arbi-
tration or any other means recognized by
the laws of nations for the settlement of
the questions in dispute"
Trade at Corinto Stopped.
Business at Corinto is paralyZed; the Gus
tom house and the post office both remain
closed. The foreign residents hope that
the government will soon come to terms.
The English appeared to be puzzled how
to act. The Herald correspondent has rea-
son to believe that they will retaliate for
the closing of the port of Corinto by block
aiding San Juan del Sur Greytown and
Bluefields. The running of ali trains is
suspended and Corinto is practically in a
state of siege. No one is allowed to bring
provisions into the neighborhood, and sup
plies are running short. The night passed
over quietly. Two patrols, composed of
foreigners and marines, guarded the town.
Revolt Planned.
Taking advantage of the uneasiness that
is manifesting itself throughout the Mic
aragua republic, in consequence of Eng
DIS occupation of Corinto, the opposition
party is making an attempt to overthrow
the present administration by force of
arms.
Martial law has been proclaimed, and re-
cruits are being enrolled.
Rigoberto Caberjas, governor of the Mos
quito territory, has been recalled, but he
refuses to surrender his authority unless
compelled to do sc. by force. Gen. Augustin
puarte. the newly appointed governor.
leaves on Monday with large number of
men to reduce Caberjas to obedience.
Uprising ut Manasua.
A dispatch from the Herald's correspond
ent at Managua says that the populace of
the city rose Friday en- masse, calling upon
the government to refuse to accept the ul-
timatum ard to resent the insult to the
ration. The mob went to the barracks and
got the military band, with which it
paraded the streets. Wild enthusiasm pre-
vailed, ard the crowd filled the air with
their shouts crying 'Hurrah for free Mic
aragua and America; down with the Eng
lish and death to tyrants!''
When passing in front of the British con-
sulate the mob attempted to tear down the
English coat OF arms displayed over the
door Fifty policemen, with revolvers in
their hands. opposed the mob. They drove
trating its design. The consulate was
guarded during the night by an armed
force but no further attempt was made to
attack it. The national palace was filled
given arms that they might go to Corinto
and fight the English. A public meeting
was held and telegram sent to the gov
erEment urging that resistance should be
offered by the entire country.
The Feeling In London.
The following semi-official note was issued
fre IN the foreign Office last evening:
up to now nothing has been officially
received regarding the course of events in
Nicaragua. No notification has been re-
ceived of the landing of blue jackets, as
stated in the press dispatches The absence
of information is believed to be due to the
fact that telegraphic lines have been cut.
Up to this evening the admiralty is also
without information. No anxiety is felt as
to the outcome of the Earl of Kimberley's
decided attitude.
There is not the slightest doubt that
Mic aragua Will accede to the British de-
mand. Whatever may be the extent of the
pressure required to bring about this re-
suit, the government will not hesitate to
apply it,
NfcarnEua's Protest.
The Associated Press Saturday cabled
President Zelaya of Nicaragua, asking him
for an expression of opinion as to the sit
uation in that country. The following re-
ply was received:
'MANAGUA, Nicaragua, April 27-Asso-
ciated Press, New York: Nicaragua pro-
rage which Great Britain intiicts upon her
by the military occupation of the port of
Corinto, in order to seize from her by force
a sum of money which is not owed, in
absolute disregard of international laws.
and of the dictates of right, Justice and
equity. Nicaragua, although counting upon
the sympathy of all, as she is poweriess to
oppose the aggressor, is ready to submit
the case without fear. bewailing her small
ness and weakness. ZELAYA."
The Position of This Government.
The Secretary of State has been officially
advised of the British occupation of Cor
| into, but refuses to discuss the question in
any phase. From indications, all the cor
respondence in the case will be held by the
State Department until the incident is
closed. The situation in Nicaragua, with
the British occupying Corinto, and that
pert declared closed by the Nicaraguan
| government, presents many possible coin
plio ations.
From the best Information obtainable, it
seems almost certain that the administra-
ton will not attempt any interference with
the dispute between Nicaragua and Great
Britain as long as the latter confines itself