St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-05-01
END is IN SIGHT.
The Nicaragua Trouble Gives
Promise Of Early Set
tlement.
ZELAYA AGREES TO PAY UP
On Condition That British
Troops Forthwith Evacu-
ate Corinto.
zELAYA AGREES TO PAY UP
POSITION OF UNCLE SAM.
Threat of Revolution Affords
Opportunity for Urging
Settlement.


ton of the Nicaraguan trouble is very
near at hand, as a result of existing
negotiations between London, Man
aqua and Washington, and that today
probably will determine whether a
satisfactory adjustment and the with
drawal of British troops from Cor
into is possible. While it is known
that the negotiations in progress give
hope to officials that settlement
will be made, yet it could not be
learned up to noon that the final
stages Of an adjustment had been
passed The understanding is that
President Zelaya and his cabinet have
before them plan for paying $77,5OO
in London two weeks hence on con-
dition that Corinto will be immediate
ly evacuated and, that if this is ac-
cepted by Nicaragua, Great Britain
will also agree to it. There are many
denials to such an agreement, and
these no doubt explain the delay in
exchanging final answers. 1t is re-
garded as settled that Nicaragua will
consent to
PAY THE DEMAND
of SIT, 500, and the only questions now
remaining are as to terms, the evac-
uation of Corinto and the subsequent
arbitration of the other British claim.
In some quarters it is believed that
Great Britain will not give up her
advantage of occupation of Corinto
until the money is actually paid. On
the other hand, Nicaragua wants an
immediate withdrawal of troops as a
partial means Of maintaining her
dignity before the world. Between
these conflicting positions it is posi-
BILE that the United States may give
assurances that the money may be
paid, not as a guaranty, but in spef1
way as to permit an agreement. AT
the state department the news that
Nicaragua would pay the $77,50O in
demnity within fourteen days after
the departure of the British troops
was seemingly expected, though no
direct advices have been received by
the department. In fact, Minister
Baker is now in Costa Rica, and
there is very little communication be-
tween this government and the lega-
ton at Managua. 1t was learned at
the department that the acceptance
by Nicaragua of the terms which have
been proposed does not mean that the
affair is settled. 1t is understood that
Ambassador Bayard throughout the
controversy has had to encounter the
difficulty which is still presented. The
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
wants the money paid in the presence
of the British fleet at Corinto, for,
while the fleet is still there and the
troops are in possession of the town,
the British government, according
to the state department official, wants
the payment made as though under
duress. 1t is hoped, however, that
the Golfer made at the suggestion of
the United States and which Managua
advices say has been satisfactory to
the Nicaraguan government, will be
agreed to by Great Britain, though
no assurances to this effect have been
received. 1t appears in this connec-
ton that the threat Of revolution in
Nicaragua has given the United States
an opportunity to urge with more force
a. peaceable settlement OF the present
difficulty, as such a result or the
British occupation might seriously
threaten the lives and property of
Ac tn tIn
sible arbitration of the remaining
questions in dispute between Great
Britain and Nicaragua, it is under
stood that the United States expects
it's suggestions will probably not
be refused by Great Britain. This,
it is said, will not be allowed to inter-
fere with the settlement of the f15,5O0'
claim by payment within two weeks
as proposed.
LONDON, April 30.-It is learned
from official sources that there has
been no change in the attitude of
Great Britain towards Nicaragua, the
British government having no alter
native but to insist upon settlement
of it's demands and not to listen to any
offers of compromise. The United
States, it is added, is not intervening
in the matter. The report that the
British war ships Wild Swan and Sat
elite have been ordered to Paso de
Cabellos and San Juan delsSur, and
that Rear Admiral Stephenson has
cabled to London saying that Corinto
is a useless possession is unfounded.
In regard to the report circulated
by news agency that it is the inten-
ton of Great Britain to seize ports in
Honduras, in order to secure the pay
ment of arrears of interest on a long
outstanding loan is pointed out that
it is contrary to the policy of the Brit
ish government to take such action, or
to interfere directly to collect interest
on loans. a
PARIS, April 30.-The Temps says
that though President Cleveland does
not see any reason to intervene in.
Nicaragua, it is highly undesirable
that the situation, which is essentially
delicate, should continue. But, the
Temps adds, the sum in dispute is so
small it will hardly lead to interna-
tional complications.
HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
Efforts of United States to Effect
Settlement Praised at Mana-
qua.
MANAGUA. Nicaragua, via Calves
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