The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-31
MEXICO MUST FIGHT
Or Show White Feather TO
United Central America.
OUTLOOK DECIDEDLY wARllkE.


CITY cf Mexico, Jan 3o-A telegram
was received today from Guaxeu,aaa
verifying the reports that the Asso-
ciated Press has had for the last ten
DAYS. that the confederation Of the Gem
trail American republics had been
formed Ministers Arias. or Honduras
Gomez of Nicaragua, and Estupina. OF
San Salvador, fndivadaasiy offer the CO
operation OF Their countries to Guate-
maia In the event Of war with Mexico
Central America win stand united to
repel any invaston from Mexico The
Costa Rican minister arrived soon after
the meeting. together with President
Barrics, OF Guatemala, and - OF the
same mind as the other Central Azneri.
can ministers.
The war cloud hangs heavy over
Mexico today. It - feared from the
outlook that Mexico has no recourse
left but to declare war against the fed
Grafton OF Central America. President
Diaz = for peace. but still stands bold
~ for Mexico'S rights. The president
and cabinet are In session. At the
Mexican Jockey Cub. of which the
presidents father-in-law Is president.
upon the eubject 81 war being broached
subscription was started toward the
inauguration OF the war fund. and in
less than ave minutes over $50. 900 was
subscribed. A collection COMMITTEES was
then appointed. 1t is rumored that
hundreds OF thousands will be forth
coming from this source at very short
notice.
Both sides are massing troops on the
frontier. and non-combatants are leav-
ing that section by all manner OF con-
veyances. The United States OF Mex
leo seem 10 be In accord with President
Diaz and his policy, and viii spare no
expense in arming and equipping sol
diers.
The rumor a few days ago that two
Americans. Thomas Murphy and Col.
A. r.. Dunn. were killed while en-
route to the Qua tensalan Northern rail-
road with a drove of mules which were
to be used In the construction OF that
road, has been confirmed.
Guatemala, Jan. S0.-Presfdent Barrios
Is comforting with Mexico's representative
here. No definite action has been taken
so far as known. 1t Is reported that riot
ing has occurred at Guacheo, and that
several persons have been killed.
Washington City, Jan. so.-The negotia-
tions here as to the Observation-Disclosures
dispute took on new phase today. and
apparently the next developments are
looked for at the City OF Mexico. where
the Mexican cabinet must pass upon the
sufi1ciency OF the concessions offered by
Senior De Leon. special representative Of
Guatemala.
On the subject OF tia conference held
yesterday between Secretary Gresham
and the Mexican and Guatema1an minis
ters. the Evening Star today says: 1.-THE
existing controversy between Mexico end
Guatemala was argued pro ard con with
the result. so 1t Is stated today, that
the tow countries villa Settle tho matter
beHeen themselves without resort to arr,s
AIN agreement was reached whereby
Guatemala Is to make certain concessions
to Mexico In the nature of am apology
and indemnify. i'm return for whsch tho
latter country win forget and forgive ell
past differences. No details can be had
on the subject. and the amount OF the
Indemnity said TO have been agreed upon
cannot be stated positively. 1t Is vari-
ously stated at between 500. 900 and s., Co.,
co.,"