New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-20
TROUBLE OVER NICARAGUA.
ENGLAND DEMANDS PREPARATION FOR
Mr. HATCHS EXPULSION.


SITUATION IN VENEZUELA CAUSING
MORE WORRY IN WASHINGTON THAN
THE AILLANCA INCIDENT
London. March 1e-Iord Kimberley Secretary
OF state for Foreign Affairs. to-day personally
handed TO the Nicaraguan Minister. at the For
eign Office the ultimatum OF the British Govern
ment. demanding reparaton for the expulsion
from Buefields Of Mr.. Hatch. the Briush consul
lar agent copy of the document was capieu |"
the British Minister resident In Nicaragua LOT"
Kimberley emphatically demands adequate sa's
faction from Nicaragua. In ofhcial circles the ne
lief is general that tho matter VIII De aMlCapIy
| settled and that no demonstration by British
squadron will be necessary TO enforce the de-
rands of Great Britain.
my PRHssl
washington. March 19--At the State Depart
ment as we'll at the Cabinet meeting to-day,
the Ncaraguan and Venezuelan matters have as
sumed- the lead over the Allianca incident
feeling of surprise and Indignation called out by
the statement that Great Britain had stipulated
that the third commissioner appointed to adjudi
cate damages which she claims from Nicaragua
should not be a citizen of the United States"
was materially modified later in the day by assur-
ances said to have been received that Great Brit
ain had made no such stipulation. The report
that a British warshp is on its way to Blueiields
to enforce British demands may call for some fur
ther action on the part of the United States. 1t Is
regarded as particularly fortunate for the inter
ests Of both Nicaragua and the United states
that General Barrios who was sent TO England
to endeavor to arrange the Mosquito troubles. has
been in Washington. He has had several inter
views the subject with Secretary Gresham
and the fact that he left Washington this morning
and will sail Immediately for Colon Is taken as
good evidence that he has reached a satisfactory
understanding with the State Department.
The utmost reticence is observed at the
Nicaraguan Legation regarding the report that
Great Britain, through her Minister at Mana
qua, has submitted her ultimatum to Nicaragua.
which provides for a cash indemnity OF S'5Voo
| to Mr.. Hatch and a commission TO adjudicate
| the damages sustained by other British sub
| jects a result of the troubles in the Mosquito
| Reservation last year
General Barrios this morning said to a United
| Press reporter that ne had nothing to say re-
| garding Great Brtains ultimatum. He would
not acknowledge that an ultimatum had been
| sent He simply said that matters were in such
| condition that he could not consistently, al
| this time speak about them. Neither he nor
| Dr. Guzman IS disposed to believe that any
serious trouble will result from the present com
pication, but, further than that non-committal
| statement. they were unwilling to speak.
From all that can be learned here. Great
Britain's attitude in this matter is regarded as
! one Of great severity. 1t is said that Mr. Hatch,
| who was expelled from Nicaragua last July was
not the British Consular agent at Bluehelds II Is
| authoritatively stated that he had received no
exeQuatur from the Nicaraguan Government.
! and was not recognized in any official capacity.
TIa cbap nj eld
sented as having been active in fomenting the
troubles in the Mosquito Reservation between
the Indians and the Nicaraguan Government.
He was expelled for this reason. and with him
went a number OF other foreigners, several OF
| whom were Americans.
The United States. so far as can be learned.
made no complaint Of the expulsion Of It's own
citizens. believing that they merited the punish
| ment they received. Apparently the British
| Government is not disposed 10 take that We"
| Of the matter, so far at least Mr. Hatch is
| concerned. 1t Is said here that Mr.. Hatch was
| fortunate 10 escape so easily. There ar" pcopl"
| In Washington familiar with the occurrences In
| the Mosquito Reservation who believe that Mr..
| Hatch should have been hanged for his com
| plicty in the revolution. and It IS for this rea-
son that great surprise is expressed at the radi-
| cal position taken by the British Government
| with reference to him.
| The N.caraguan contentious as to Mr.. Hatch
are strongly controverted by those who are IA
miliar with Great Britain's side OF the case. II
| is asserted that Mr.. Hatch was a regularly az
| credited official of the English Government and
| that his rank at BlueneldS was tnat or pro-
| Consul. 1t Is emphatically denied that he was
| the moving spirit in the troubles of last summer
| On the contrary. his whole course it is said. was
| one Of conciliation and so far as his influence
| went II was used to promote harmony vol
| luminous mass OF testimony was taken BY the
British Government with respect 10 these
| troubles, and the Government are entirely salts
| fed that Nicaragua acted hastily in cxpenns
Mr. Hatch. and that no substantial grounds cX-
ist for having done so. 1t is for this reason that
General Barrios's recent mission to London
i
stood, will insist upon proper indemnity being
| paid TO Mr.. Hatch. the more especially as the
| Americans who were eApeiled AT the same time
have been permitted TO return to Nicaragua ana
| resume their trade relations The report that
the United States will be debarred from par
ticpaton in any arbitration of these troubles IS
discredited Such course II is argued would
be most undipIomatic and insulting to a friendly
| Power II is believed that the suggestion that
| Great Britain will oppose the selection or any
| American as one OF the arbitrators originates
| with certain persons in Nicaragua. who hope by
| disseminating such reports to create an uh-
| friendly sentiment In the United States against
| Great Britain.
| Proner precautions have been taken in regard
| to the Venezuelan situation. Admiral Meade's
| fleet Is distributed not far from me venezuelan
| coast II is noted that the coaling station FOR
| American ships has been changed from Colon 10
| Carthagena which Is twenty-four hours nearer
to Venezuelan territory than colon. Inc navy
Department has information that France ~
| about TO send n cruiser TO Venezuela, ostensibIy
| for the purpose Of taking away the rrehch MN,
lister to that country who was recently rcluesten
| to withdraw and Germany is also contemplating
the dispatch OF warships to enforce tnc pdyI"',lt
| Of guarantee to the German pu'lucrs ol t,I'
| Central Venezuelan Railroad Inc rePoi'eu ~ ~
| tention Of Great Britain, with reference 10 lts
| claims on Venezuelan territory. nave not pcch
| overlooked by this Government ana II Hid,,sn Tn
| uelan ports they will probably ma soihe Vi -'"-
| miral Meades fleet before them.
| Mr.. CLEVELAND'S WORRIES.