The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-06
The Flagship Does Not Leave
the Harbor With the
Other Vessels.
NO SALUTE FOR NICARAGUA.
Southern Republics VIII Stand
Together When Similar Cues
tons Are Raised.

the Salvadoran Minister. at London, &C
cepted the modified ultimatum of the
British Government, the dispute between
the two countries is practically at an end.
AS stated, orders were cabled from Lon
don to Rear-Admiral Stephenson, direct
ing him to evacuate the port to-day. The
warships presented a scene of orderly
hustle this morning, giving evidence that
something out of the usual course was
going on. Boats passed frequently be-
tween the shore and the vessels, the little
midshipmen in charge wearing an air of
greater Importance than usual. The force
| originally landed by the British to hold
the place was 400 blue jackets and marines,
but on Friday, when it became known the
tension had become relaxed, all of them,
with the exception of ffty-eight marines
and their officers, were withdrawn.
Shortly after the flag denoting that re-
| ligious 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
return to their ships. A few minutes later
the British flag was hauled down from the
Government building and soon the soil of
| Nicaragua was rid of the British invaders,
and the long strokes of the British sailors
were sweeping the heavy boats to the war
| ships lying in the harbor.
Hundreds of persons had assembled
along the shore to see the embarkation of
the marines and a cheer went up as the
| noses of the boats headed harborward.
The warships were soon riding at short
cables, but their departure was delayed by
the tide, which did not serve until the aft
ernoon. 1t was expected the flagship
would depart with the two other vessels of
the feet but when the water was high
enough on the bar to permit of the pas
sage of the vessels only the Wild Swan
and the Satellite got under way and with
the red ensign of the Britain swapping in
the breeze stood out to sea.
The flagship, the Royal Arthur, paid out
cable again, and this fact was believed to
confirm report that she would salute the
Nicaraguan flag when the Government re-
possessed itself of the port.
As has been stated in these dispatches
Nicaragua has agreed to the payment of
the $77, 500 demanded by Great Britain for
the expulsion of pro-Consul Hatch and for
other alleged damages to British subjects
arising from the recent troubles in the
Mosquito reservation, but, instead of pay
ing the money at the lannon's mouth, as
the British Government originally de-
manded should be done, she will pay it in
London fifteen days after the last vessel of
the British feet withdraws from Corinto
There are other questions of damages to
British subjects to be settled, but Nicara-
qua believes if these questions are sub
mitted to an impartial commission the
Judgment will be rendered in her favor.
Well authenticated reports, however,
are that Chief Clarence, the deposed ruler
of the Mosquito Reservation, who is now
in Kingston, Jamaica, is the recipient of
&c per day from the British Government.
and these reports do not tend to allay the
popular animosity against Great Britain.
it being held she would not take such an
interest in Clarence if she did not have ul-
terror designs regarding him. 1t is broadly
stated Great Britain intended to restore
him to his craftsmanship, but to do this
now she would have to despoil Nicaragua
of the territory formerly ruled over by
him, which few days ago was incorpor-
ated as state and named Zelaya in honor
of the President of Nicaragua.
In well-informed circles it is not believed
Great Britain will ever attempt to restore
Clarence under the present statutes, since
should she endeavor to do so, it is thought
the United States would interfere in what
would practically amount to confiscation
of territory.
There is much doubt here as to what the
exact attitude of the Government at Wash
ington has been. Many conflicting state
ments are made, some of which are to the
effect that the United States if her Gov
eminent protested at all against the occu-
patton of Nicaraguan territory, did SO in
perfunctory manner; while, on the
other hand, it is claimed it was due to
her efforts, in a measure under her
direction, that Senior Medina, the Saliva
doran Minister at London, took such a
successful part in the negotiations.
The action of San Salvador in guarantee
ing the payment of the indemnity, as. in
fact, her course throughout the whole dis
pute, is very favorably commented upon
in official circles, and it is believed an
entente will be established that will
lead to results beneficial to both conn
tries. 1t would not be at all SURPRISING If
this trouble with Great Britain should re-
suit in the formation of an alliance be-
tween the Central American States for de-
fensive purposes. There is no denying the
fact that the attitude of Great Britain in
her treatment of Nicaragua and in her
dealings with other small powers has
caused an awakening among the Central
American republics to the danger to
which they are exposed by British aggres-
sion. There is strong belief here that
Great Britain will never submit any cues
ton that may arise between herself and
the Central American States to arbitra-
ton, but she will herself sit in Judgment
on the question, and then proceed by force
of arms to enforce her own decree.
Not for years has there been such una
nimity of opinion among the Spanish
American republics, and the situation NAV
be summed up by comparing it to the
furry among group of chickens when
hawk dashes down among them and de-
spoils the flock. Great Britain has success
fully played the role of hawk, and the
furry caused by her action shows no signs
of subsistence.
The Governments of all the Central