The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-02
PEACE REIGNS
The Disagreement Between
Mexico and Guatemala
Has Been Amicably Adjusted on
MexicO'S Terms.
WILL BE NO WAR.
Guatemala Will Apologize and
Pay an Indemnity.
She Couldn't Fight Owing to
Lack Of Money.

CITY OF MEXICO, April 2.-The Guate
malan boundary question is settled Pres
ident Diaz has formally signed, with the
Guatemalan minister, the official docu-
ment which prevented the threatened
open rupture between the two countries,
and congratulations are heard on all
sides for the stand taken by the presi-
dent, Foreign Minister Mariscal and
Mexicans generally at time full of dan
ger and menace to the nations safety and
dignity.
The official information of the Guate
malan question was given last night in
the presidents message before the semi
annual opening of the seventeenth ses-
sion of the national congress After
touching upon the general subject, the
chief executive said: "The discussions
o f this subject nave not been sterile, but
have gained beneficial result for both
nations. In the last few days the Guate-
malan minister by virtue of his instruc-
tions from his government, made GER
tain propositions to this government,
most of which, with some notifications,
have been accepted by the minister of
foreign affairs, and were today signed
with the plenipOtentiary referred to.
at will now be referred to the senate
for such revision or further consideration
as may be deemed necessary. It is our
duty to recognize the good judgment
shown by the Gnatemalan government
in aiding the pacific conclusion of mat
ter which, Tront its nature, threatened
grave consequences We offer congrat-
ulations that the honor and just inter
ests of both republics are thus pre-
served, and that this matter, being set
tied, more solid foundation Of friend
ship is now secured by the Mexican
with one of its neigh bors."
1t is understood that Guatemala will
soon tender Mexico due apology for the
insults offered this republic and will pay
full indemnity for losses inflicted upon
Americans and Mexican lumber camp
owners.
The presidents message began as US
ual with reference to foreign peace re-
latious, and to the United States as fol
lows:
"A satisfactory termination has beer
reached with the United States regard
ing the islands of the coast of Yucatan
where deposits of guano were located
and claimed by American citizens, Mex
leo having proved ownership to the isl
ands, the United States recognized the
claim of Mexico and withdrew her own.
The Gil Bias newspaper, OF today
will say it was Guatemala's am bition tc
get Mexico into war. Preparations were
pushed so vigorously up to a short time
ago by this country, that Guatemala wa:
forced to desist by lack of funds for arm
| ing and eQuipping troops to push agains
the forces modified by Mexico on tbs
southern frontier The action of Guate
mala in refusing to pay further interes
on its foreign debt proved swift boom
erang upon itself, when it tried to raise
! the necessary amount to replenish mill
| tary stores Having no other alterna
tive Guatemala has completely broker
down, and will do anything in future tC
guard peace with Mexico.
Firm as the rock of Gibraltar are thu
foundations of its fame-Dr Price
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