The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
A CENTRAL AMERICAN ALLIANCE
PROBABLE.
This Invasion by Great Britain Has Got
ten the Small Republics - Think
ing Zelaya Has Received TeIe-
grams on the Subject.

nltimatum Of the British government, the
dispute is practically at an end. AS stated
exclusively in the Associated Press dls'
patches yesterday, orders were cabled
from London 10 Rear Admiral Stephen
son, commanding the British squadron a,
Corinto, directing him to cyacuate the
port today. The warships presented a
scene Of orderly hustle this morning, CIV
ing evidence that something out OF the
usual course was going on. Boats passed
frequently between shore and the vessel,
the little midshipmcn in charge wearing
an air of greater Importance than usual
They were evidently bearers Of commune
cations to Captain Trench of the Royal
Arthur, who, upon the seizure Of C0rlnto,
had been appointed by Admiral Stephen
son governor Of the port. The force orig
inally landed by The British 10 hold the
place was 4l5 blucjackets and marines
but on Friday, when 1t became known that
the tension had become relaxed, all OF
tbcm with the exception Of 30 marines
and their officers were Withdrawn.
Shortly after the flag dcnotng that re-
ligious services were in progress on the
vessels was hauled down. the marines
who were drawn up in front OF the Gus
toms house were ordered TO return 10 Their
ships. A few minutes later the British
dag was hauled down from the govern
nent building and the soil of Nicaragua
MAS rid Of the British invaders and the
hing strokes Of the sailors were sweeping
Ihc heavy boats 10 the warships lying III
the harbOr
Hundreds Of persons assembled along
the shore to see the cmbarkation OF the
marines, and cheer went up as the noses
Of the boats headed harborwards.
The warships were soon riding at Shorl
cables but their departure was delayed
by the tide. which did not serve until the
afternoon. 1t was expected that the flag
shin would depart with the other two yes
sells Of the fleet, but when the water was
high enough on the bar TO permit OF the
passing Of the vessels, only the Swan and
Satellite got under way, and as the red
ensign Of Britain swung in the breeze
started out to sea. The flagship the Roy
al Arthur, put out her cable again anC
this fact was believed to confirm repor
that she would salute the Nicaragua
flag when the government rcpOsscSSct
itself of the port.
As has before been stated in these
dispatches Nicaragua has agreed to pay
the $75 600 indemnity demanded by Great
Britain for the expulsion of Pro-Consul
Hatch and for other alleged damages
20 British subjects arising from the recent
troubles in the Mosquito reservation, but
instead Of paying the money at the can
mons mouth, as the British government
originally demanded should be done, she
will pay it in London 10 days after the
Inst vessel of the British fleet withdraws
from Crinto. There are other ques-
tons of damages to British subjects to
be settled, but Nicaragua believes that
If these questions are submitted to an
impartial commission the judgment will
DE rendered in her favor.
Well authenticated reports have reached
here that Chief Clarence, the dcpOscd
ruler of the Mosquito reservation, who
is in Jamaica, Is the recipient Of EG per
day from the British government and ii
interest in Clarence If she did not have
ultcrior motives. 1t Is claimed she is
trying TO restore him to his chicftain.
ship, but TO do so now she would have
10 despoil Nicaragua of the country for
merly ruled by him, which few days
ago was Incorporated rs n State named
Xelaya, in honor of the president of Me.
aragua. In well informed circles, it is
not believed that Great Britain will ever
present status, for should she cndeavor
TO do so now it is thought the United
States would interfere to prevent what
would practically amount to conhsca
ton of territory.
There is much doubt here rs to VIVA
the exact attitude of the government u
Washington has been during the whole
of the dispute. Contrary statement,
are made, some of which are to the effec
NhnN h.. T,.l L..
against the occupation of Nicaraguan ter
ritory, but did so in perfunctory man
ner, while on the other hand it is claimed
that it was through their efforts and in d
measure under their direction that Senol
Medina, che Salvadorcan minister nj
London, took such successful part in the
negotiations that led to the acceptance
by the Earl of Kimberly, the British
secretary, of the proposal that the money
he paid in London instead of to Admra
Stephenson at CorintO. The action o
San Salvador in guaranteeing the pay
ment of the indemnity as in fact hcl
course through the whole of the dispute
is very favorably commented upon il
official circles. and it is believed an on
tente will be found that will lead to re-
suits beneficial TO both countries. II
would not seem Mt nil surprising if thi,
trouble with Great Britain shouil result
IN an alliance between the Central ! mel
lean States for defensive purposes
There is no doubling the fact that the
attitude of Great Britain in her occupa
ton of Nicaragua and in her dealings
with other small countries has caused an
awakening among Central American re-
publics to the danger to which they are
exposed from British aggression. There
bs strong belief here that Great Britain
will never submit any question that may
arise between herself and the Contra
American States to arbitration, but thai
she will herself sit in Judgment of the
question and by the force of arms enforce
her decree. Not for years has there
been such n unanimity of opinion among
the Spanish American republics and tn,
situation may best be summed up by
comparing 1t TO the furry among n grouI
of chickens when a hawk dashes dowr
among them aud deSpoils the flock. Grca
Britain has successfully played the rol,
of n hawk and the furry caused by heI
action shows no sign of subsistence. The
governments of all the Central American
States and those of the South American
countries have telegraphed to Presidcn
Zelaya suggesting the formation of
commercial treaty against the produc
tons of Great Britain and also agains
the transportation of South American
products in British vessels II such M
arrangement can be put into force quit,
NSaAR