The herald., 1895-05-03


a revision of the treaty of Managua, by
which the British right OF protactorate
over the reservation was recognized, was
met by a polite but positive refusal on
the part of Lord Kimberly to enter upon
a discussion of the subject until Nicaragua
had tirst adjusted the claims growing
out of the improper treatment Of British
citizens at Bluefelds.
Thus the subject was left in allegiance,
though if it should arise again it is prob
able that the United States would this
time side with Nicaragua in the conten-
tion that the Mosquitoes, by formal act in
convention last summer in merging
their territory into the body polite OF
Nicaragua, had absolutely terminated
the British protectorate. The British
diplomatic officers uniformly follow the
practice of keeping their home govern
ment informed as to the state OF public
opinion in the country to which they are
accredited on any issue touching tn at
country, as shown by public declarations
and utterances of leading newspapers. and
it has been suggested that the foreign
office in the case of Nicaragua. may have
been somewhat influenced. III the last
action in closing up the case, or at least
may have been hastiened in its disposition
by notice from the British ambassador
here of the action yesterday OF the New
York state assembly.
1t was definitely developed when the
official announcement of the agreement
was made that the United States had
taken an Important part in the negotia-
tions within the last twenty-four hours.
A cablegram of instructions was sent to
Mr.. Bayard yesterday, laying down a
positive line of action. Mr.. Bayard re-
ceived these instructions so late yesterday
that they were undou btediy communicate
ed to the foreign Office today. 1t is sim
gular coincidence, therefore, that Great
Britain's acceptance was given almost
Immediately after Mr.. Bayard carried out
his instructions. Previous to yesterday
the compromise was being urged by the
Salvadoran minister in London, bue his
efforts seemed to be ineffective and there
was no certainty that Great Britain would
agree. 1t was this doubt which led to
the cable to Mr. Bayard. He was direct
ed to urge the reasona ableness of the COM
promise proposition and to seek an early
acceptance. The results proved that his
efforts were more effective than those of
the Salvadorean minister.
DR.. Guzman. the Nicaraguan minister
here, received the news from the state
derartme mt today.
81 am much gratified with the result
said he but now that it is ali over, l
don't mind saying that I was apprehen-
sive up to the time the official message
came from Mr.. Bayard. There is no
doubt but that the affair is at an end. as
no circumstances can now intervene to
prevent the execution of the agreement.
The suggestion that Nicaragua has yet
to accept is mere formality, which she
has already accepted and in fact, has
urged the agreement through her repre-
sentatives. But such further assurances
as are necessary will be begun. The pay
ment of the money is beyond question.
Nicaragua's word is lent, but in ad-
dition there is the assurance of Saliva
DOR"
| DR.. Guzman was asked what other steps
would be taken.
There is only one more STEP" said he.
land that is for the British ships to sail
from Corinto. l expected that will occur
on Saturday, perhaps by tomorrow.
AS the interview closed, Mr.. Guzman
said
Zone thing I want to emphasize and
that is my appreciation of the considera-
tion shown me and my government by
the state department. The kindly man
ner in which Secretary Gresham and all
the officials have treated the subject in
the time of emergency is a source of con-
graduation to me and certainly will be
to my government when the facts be.
come KNOWN
DR.. Guzman sent telegram to his gov
Britain's acceptance.
NEW YORK, May "A special to the
World from Corinto says: The British
warships have changed positions again.
1t is understood that they are to leave
upon receiving from Nicaragua promise
to pay the indemnity. Tie ships had
been stationed so as to command the
bridges over the lagoons, in order to guard
the armed force on shore against sur
prise by the Nicaraguan troops on the
mainland, as twas reported that an at.
tempt would be made to regain possess-t
ion of the town. Though the report was
derided by the British officers on land,
the men of war were shifted as noted.
Admiral Stephenson has wired home ask
ing for instruc tions. He says that the
concessions made by the English indicate
that peaceful settlement has been made.
A World special from Managua says: The
pless blames President Cleveland for
having, as it terms it, surrendered Mica
ragua to Great Britain. 1t is pred icted
that sooner or later Great Britain will
control Central America. Her next step,
! it is said, will be against Honduras.
The reported concessions by England
are not favorably received by the public.
At meeting of distinguished citizens.
presided over by President Zelaya, the
following words were ascribed to Foreign
Minister Matus: The Monroe doctrine
is dead. 1t died of poverty of heroes
lood."
The speakers seemed inclined to vent
! their chagrin on the United States. blam-
| ing that country for all the trouble.
! Three hundred more soldiers have gone
| to the Mosquito coast. Fresh instructions
have been sent to the Salvadorean minis
ter in London, who is endeavoring to
bring about a peaceful settlement. The
government claims to have no official
knowledge of the United States request
| on Epolapd for mora time for Nicnrau.