The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-06
TWO OF THE VESSELS SAIL.
Admiral Stephenson's Ship STAYS.
Perhaps TO Salute the Flag.
VIII England Seek 10 Gain the Mos
quito strip Realizing That the
United states VIII No Longer Pro-
rect Them. Central American Re-
publics Propose TO L mite and 10 Boy
cott British Goods.

Mansgua. Nicaragua. Nay 5.-The Mo
aFagUan government having. through the
SalvadoFian minister at London, accep{-
ed the modified ultimatum % the Brit
ish government. the dispute between the
two countries IS practically a. an end.
As stated in the Associated Press dis
patches. orders were cahled from Lon
don 10 Rear Admiral Stephenson. direct
inS him 70 syacUate the port today. The
warships presented a scene Of orderly
hustle this morning. giving evidence that
something out OF the usual course MAS
going on. Boats passed frequently be-
tween tho shore and the vessels. the lit
tie mitshipmen IN charge wearing air
OF greater Importance than usual. The
force originally landed by The British 10
mold the place was go bluefackets and
marines. but on Friday. when IL became
known that the tension had become re-
laxed. all OF them. with the exception of
fifty eight marines and their officers. were
Withdrawn.
Shortly after the flag denoting that re-
ligi0us services were in progress on
board the warships was hauled down. the
marines. who had been drawn up In front
OF the custom house. were ordered to re-
turn to their ships. few minutes later
the British flag was hauled down from
the government building. and soon the
soil OF Nicaragua was rid Of the Brit
ish invaders and the long strokes of the
sailors were sweeping the heavy boats
20 the warsnips lying In the harbor.
Hundreds Of persons had assembled
along the shore 10 see the embarkation
of the marines. and a cheer went up as
the noses OF the boats headed harhor-
ward. The warshps were soon riding at
short cables. but their departure was de-
layed by the tide. which did not serve un-
I'll the afternoon. II was expected that
the flagship would depart with the two
other vessels of the fleet. but when the
water was high enough on the bar 10 per-
nit of the passage of the vessels only the
Wild Swan and the Satellite got under
way and with the red ensign OF Britain
swapping in the breeze. stood out to sea
The flagship. the Royal Arthur laid out
able again and this fact was believed 10
confirm n report that she would salute
the Nicaraguan flag when the govern
ment repoSsessed itself OF the port.
AS has heen stated In these dispatches.
Nicaragua has agreed 10 the payment OF
the ST.. 500 demanded by Great Britain for
the expulsion Of Pro-Consul Hatch. and
for other alleged damages 10 British sub
jects arising from the recent troubles in
the Mosquito reservation. bat. instead Of
paying the money at the cannon's mouth.
"a the British government originally de-
manded should he done. she VIII pay IL In
London fifteen days after the last vesse.
of the British fleet withdraws from Co
rinto. There are other questions or dam
ages To British subjects 10 be settled. but
Nicaragua believes that II those ques-
tions are submitted 10 an impartial COM
mission the judgment Will be rendered IN
her favor Well authenticated reports,
however. are that Chief Clarence, the.de-
posed ruler Of the Mosquito reservation.
who Is now In Kingston. Jamaica, Is the
recipient OF IS per day from the British
government. and these reports do not
tend 10 allay the popular snimoslty
against Great Britain. II being held that
she would not take such an interest in
Clarence II she did not have Interior de-
signs regarding him. II Is broadly stated
that Great Britain intended TO restore him
10 his chieftainship but 10 do this now she
would have 10 despoil Nicaragua OF terri
tory formerly ruled over by him, which a
few days ago was incorporated as a state
and named Zelaya. in honor OF the presi-
dent Of Nicaragua.
In well informed circles Il ia not believ-
cd that Great Britain viii ever attempt TO
restore Clarence since should she en-
deavor 70 do so. Il IS thought the United
States would interfere in what would
practically amount 10 a conftscation Of
territory
There is much doubt here as 20 what
the exact attitude ~ the government at
Washington City has been Many conflict
ing statements are made. some Of which
are 70 the effect that the United STATES
II her government protested al all against
the occupat tion of NicaraEuan territory.
did 50 IN a pcrfuncfory manner. while
on the other hand II is claimed IL was
due 20 their efforts. and In a measure un-
der their direction. that Sen0r Medina
the SaIvsdorian minister az London took
such successful part IN the negotia-
t0ns.
~ -.sk.r oe eaE..o 3o- e. ,r.,.~,.s--s--- -
the payment Of he indemnity. as. in fart.
her course throughout the wsnoie dispute.
- favorab biy commeute1 upon in Official
circles. aad e Is believed az entente wfli
be established that VIII lead 20 results
beneficial 20 both countries II would not
he az all surprising II his trouble witn
Great Britain should result in a formation
OF an alliance between the Central Amer
lcan states FOR defensive purposes. There
IA no denying the fact that tho attitude
- Great Britain in her treatment of
Nicaragua ard in her dealings with other
small powers has caused an awakening
among the Central American republ lcN 20
the danger 20 whtrh they are exposed
from British aggression. There IS q
strong belief here that Great Britain VIII
never submit any question that may erisa
between herself and the Central ATlfF1caFi 2
states 20 arbitration. but that she VII
herself sls IN Judgment on the question.
force her own decree
Not FOR years has there been saoh
t4uauEn1itv % opinion along tne spanish
American republics an8 he sat a i0n may
- f.asf summed 1sp hy comparing if %
- furry among a ErDHp - chickens
ahen haRk aasaes dVwn among fhTrn
AMI 4espo3ls the ao-ak Great Britain nas
ssp..es~faAv p3Rye3 the role - hawk, and
fha furry caused by her actions shows no
sA.-.s or s7fhs}denre. The governments II
au ra. Central American states arsf taose
-f sstr-sf ~ the southern American caun-
+-~es have teleErarbssf 20 President Lelas A
st,s-vasffrrr me formation 90 a commercial
.-,4,, av-strst the proi3r~-s q Great BRIT
ei~ aaa also against the transport ton
~ central and ss3ufh AueTaesu proflls-ts
Il, y2ritfsn bottoms IL sR~h a unlon could
- aenrsstaly Arranged aud zue terms -
mai trto force a severe bow woulf be
-. a Fs~stt~r rrs Ie ard eventually the
fR~s.tas, Government would nui Is treat
-, ~ Ns-aragua nat cost "a E1Fn ~
~ ee~ 9~ excess % tle sn7art money
-s..- 49, sa-nau8e8 from Nicaragua
yE-.se5..rtan CIty May As far a. IL
,-,vr.n4 fse euh3set % 3 com al
,,-tee sEsl.s as ts fndbcated IL nc above
f.an.t-e mas nef n@en a question ~ very
r.<-s~t discussion acre bY tae alff1fi1a re
.a-tv.s % ire Sa1gra and CenErar
American republics Mon - SsIl . t's'
ses-ss.,a hv sarne. from tee Et4u1Fsal :
~ ! s-4e4--sf ryeys3s3 rson. hut the forma-
49,, ~ sssea q union AZ Would con-en'-
rf.+- tha prohibition % tae importation
~ Eugatsn pFoaucts. AMI tae closing o.
tae Central American ports % Engissa