The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-27


can Country.
"a, ,o,picago. April IA Tinnss-Heraid Sne-
-, ,I' Soion says; The port Of Cor
iuIo' Nicaragua. has been closed
me three British warshtps ne Rova,
AtthuF' satellite and Wild Swan. nave
declared a peaceful hlockai Of the port
troops were landed shortly after mid
hisnt' and Immediately took possession
o. the custom house. There Is great ex-
citement IN the town
New York. April "A sns-eizt - .ha
world from corinto, Nicaragua. Au-u D..
SAYS: The garrison is drilling constant
y me British have not landed ArtEI-
Iery mas been placed In a position 20 as
10 insure. In case OF the landing OF an
armed British force. that the lives and
property of natives and foreigners shall
somewhat
Gen Rivas. of Mosquito coast fame.
arrived today with 500 soldiers
"hen drill calls were heard this morn
ing followed by the lowering OF boats
from the British warshtp. all believed ar
attack was about TO be made. business
houses were closed. aud a crowd collected
on tne beach. But the spectators were
only treated 70 a magnificent maneuver
arm by the ships under command of Ad-
mtral Stephenson
IL Is now rUmored that a settlement will
ne made, and that the ships will soon
leave.
New York. April IA special TO the
world from Leon, Nicaragua April ID
says; The troops are ordered 10 he rra9y
10 march on an hours notice A semi
oihcial telegram from Managua SAYS the
government is ready TO pay the money
asked nut objects to making the apology
demanded telegram to that effect Is
said TO have been sent TO England
New York, April "a special 10 the
World from Ianagua. April %. says.
Minister Matsu and British Minister Cos
Ing conferred this morning after which
the latter wired 10 London. This gave
rise to rumors that settlement had been
reached report L. current this after
noon that settlement will bs made with
IN few hours. Foreign Minister Matsu
says he has no fear of any difficulty, that
the government is doing and has done all
that is possible 10 bring about a peace
ful and honorable arrangement
British Minister GosIing simply SAYS: Il
told YOU there would he no nghting"
London. April 25.--In well informed
English quarters today IL is declared that
the British ultimatum to Nicaragua has
not been modified; that Admiral Steph-
enson has not been cahled 10 extend the
time granted Nicaragua within which 10
Great Britain. and In the absence of de-
finite news II is believed that the admiral
has already occupied Corinto. The belief
Is also expressed here that the Near
aguan government VIII not yield TO the
demands OF Great Britain until compelled
to do 50 In order 10 avoid being forced
10 resign Office.
Ambassador Bayard would make no
statement regarding the reported commu-
nicattons from Gresham. saying that II
such communications were received they
we're confidential. Bayard remarked that
/ he was glad 10 see the people Of Near
aqua so ready 10 offer money to pay the
indemnity. is It fact that Great
Britain has granted Nicaragua an extern
sion Of time until touight?" Bayard WAS
asked. Il cannot answer that question, -
replied the amha ssador. ''hut I have ths
highest respect for the British officials
In this matter the people Of Nicaragua
must display common sense. They cannot
think British officers will stand. watch In
hand. awaiting Nicaragua reply"
London, April 2S-The Standard this
morning editorial!y commends The gov
ernment for its attitude toward Nirara-
qua. which country. II Is said has proha-
hly now acquired a most Just conception
OF international rights, and. in addition.
more accurate appreciation Of Ameri-
can diplomacy.
The Post says: Nobody can say Great
Britain has not acted with sufficient
forebearance. Monroeism Is only a doc
trtnc which has never heen iegsla:fvelv
enacted. but I'm any case the application
OF the doctrine TO Nicaragua will not
arise
The Pail Mall Gazette commenting on
the trouble between Great Britain and
Mica raRua. says nothing could he more
courteously correct than the attitude ~
the United States IN the difficulty. adj
Qfsce. Is
derstanding upon the China question.
our action NAV be expected 70 teach the
Spanish American states that none cf
them are too insignificant 20 behave de-
Gently 20 foreigners.
Washington CITY. April as-I'p 10 a
late hour tonight Or. Guzman the Nfcar-
sguan minister. had not receiv-
ed any dispatches from his government
indicating what II anything had trans
rired in connection with the British ulfi-
maturn difference Of opinion exists in
diplomatic circles as 20 tho precise time
az which the ultimRt'rn expires. some
persons holding 20 tho belief that fl px-
pired last night At midnight. while others
contend that midnight tonight marks
the limit. From the cables - far received
by nr Guzman. he Is % the opinion that
the limit OF time vas up - midnight last
night. but in the absence OF any later
news he thinks that some a3diional tirne
r,r,ha hly twenty-fonr hours has been
granted TO Nicaragua within which 70
make an answer. He e. however. IN the
dark as % what really has occurred.
The minister seems To believe the matter
will Ne settled. hut in what manner ard
on what terms he does not advance an
opinion.
some rcceot statements have appeared
tntinating that Nicaragua viii ~ dis
rs7sef 20 criticize the course of the United
states On not adopting enerssiic steps in
her behalf fer. tsgZn1an wishes r. clearly
1r,lss~sf God that e - rot for Nicaragua
n~ far him as fts representative. - ques-
ton IN the slightest way the kindly dis
r,><Iffos - the country. and as matter
81 fsrt me us3rtser feejs graiihaf = tha
consideration which has heeu shown him
ar4 his government at t1me OF grave
en}erEs-ry-