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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

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about the latter part of September
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

Matt w. Ranson has been REAP
pointed Minister to Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
NEW DRESSES san ron ANTWERP

There were two angry women on the American
line pier shortly before noon yesterday. after the
steamer Wes,crnand started on her trip 20 Ant
werp. The cause OF their anger was that the trunk
OF one with several OF her newest dresses WAS on
board the outgoing steamship
Just before the steamer lef' the per "A coach
drove up and two fashionab.y dressed women got
out and ran up the gangplank TO the steamer.
A pier attendant grabbed a trunk from the coacn
and carried 1t on board thinking the women were
passengers When the whistle BILE" for "all hands
ashore :hc two women cam" down on the pier.
waved their handkerchiefg TO friends on the deck
and watched the steamship pull out into The stream
IL was then the trunk was missed. ana found 10
be On board. The elder Of the TWO women gave Inc
coachman scolding FOR allowing the trunk to be
taken away.
They found Mr. Wright, Of the American me
and explained the situation TO MIN. lie said ne
would send "A tug 10 try and overhaul the Western
land before she passed Sandy Hook. one OF the
women said she was Miss +. l.. Robinson. Of Eliza
beth. y. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
NOTIS ~ mn S7dGI.

Richard Mansfield has secured all tho RIGHTS for
this ronrtf, and for England TO the dramatiza-
lions of s,anic, weymans books. finder the Red
Rob. " "A Gentleman Of France. etc. Estes a.
Ienriat ~ Boston. have granted 10 MIR. Mansfield
an the dramatic rights ~ this country 20 their
translation - Nodier's fairy tale. "rriby the
Fairy of Argyle"
Tn. kindergarten and Poti'd-flnnt Association
"a 10 have q benefit nj the Fifth Avenue Theatre ON
Thursday afternoon. May H. Among the officers
Gould MIR . J. Aston. Mrs. Low T. Morton. Mrs.
" Bayarl Aituug Mrs bradley Martin MrH-
Adrian Iscln. r.. Miss Helen Gould ana MIS- lh'o-
Gor- Suirp.
The season Of the Irving rlac" Theatre closed
ON TuesdaY night The manager. Heinrich Con
RED announces the following statistics. which may
b. interesting. In view Of the fact that he produces
more PLAYS IN the course oi the season than any
other three managers In New-York: The season
consisted 81 PA days. ln-which 20 performances
were necessary There were produced 81 plays. Inc
company consisted Of 3 members, u men and y
women. Of the 81 plays produced y were new 10
this country
Following Francis Wilson NJ the Harlem opera
House next week Will come Miss Camille DArvile
in S,angc & EIward-'s opera, Madeleine on
Tuesday night Mecca Temple. Mobiles OF IN" Mystic
Shrine. Will attend In "A body.
J. T. Dodson's contract with Daniel Frohman has
been transferred to Charles Frohmau. ana Mr.. bod
son VIII continue TO be- a member of the Empire
Theatre Company lie will sail for Europe on
saturday to stay through the summer MISS tlsl"
-. Wolf OF the same company. sailed yesterday on
the Ncw-N0rk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
ALARM OYER TURTLE uOUNTAIT WbIANS

Fargo. y. D.. May l.-Seiilcrs near Turtle Noun
tain reservation are In a state OF widest alarm
over the prospect that they may BE- mastered d.
Indians angercd by the attempt 10 arrest some %
their people for understanding Marsha crooan
has issued orders that all deputies be prepared " IN
Winchester ana s,na arms 10 30 to Turtle Nc IN
tain Thursday 20 make arrests Deputy SCHNEIDER
has telegfaphcd Marshal CrOnan that The indiana
preparing breasl1orks aud VIII nghi II another
effort II made 10 warrants. lie sayx there
II no coming without troop. Attorney General
Olnoy tclegrapho1 that he VIII not authorize the usc
Of troops until the Marshal has made another at
tempt TO arrest with posse. Marshal cronan
leaves here tomorrow with twenty deputies and
expects fight; The claim OF the Indians TO 9.WpOyD
acres OF land lying south and east Of the Turi"
Mountain reservation has bearing upon the pre-
ent case. except to aggravate the Indians Continual
interference Of Canadian half-bretds who parilci~
psted In the Rel rebellion and who now located
just across the Canadian boundary from the rcser-
walton keeps the Turtle Mountain Indians Iva "A state
OF turmoil and menaccs the security OF white set
tiers In that ne.ghborhood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02

the OF The csnd,iates LAWYER and Srisn bright
crer. veteran. and has much popularity IN hua,,
son. Elias 3 Ward T. a leather manufacture, Oh
Essex County. interested in street railroads an A..
active Republican well and widely known. BESIDES
cx-Congressman Hires. there are named from soutn
Jersey, as possible nominees. Congress man John j.
Gardner a man OF widely recognized ability. ana
veteran. and Senator Rogers OF Camden County
William II. Corbln. OF Union County. who Is con-
Quoting the State investigation. and who Is con.
siiere1 OF the most able and broad minded OF
the younger New-Jersey lawyers. ard VINO IS aso
regarded peculiarly the represent atNe OF me
reform spirit. has been named by friends as an an
available candidate. and one whose nouihAuon
would crafty the best sentiment in the State j..
The men named have their critics. and some OK
them will be warmly opposed in the convention;
but the list is considered by all a strong one, and
the party Is not likely 10 go astray. TIE Demo-
Gratis have no, quite reached the stage OF puoUc.y
con Tossing their hopeessness OF eecting their can.
didate under any circumstances. but they DO nGs
make much concealment Of the real situation IN
their private talk They are expected 10 name some
candidate who Will make a good figure ana holi
the old.timers OF the party and to content them
selves with very modest efforts In his behslf.
4 wise nomination by the Republicans. and con.
servative but courageous policy. founded sound
principles. after election would probably make New
Jersey Republican State permanently, and GER
tanly would give It's vote 10 the Republican nomi-
nees In the campaign or 1896
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02

Tam O Shanteis ride through the midnight wind
with the horrible hobgobns pursuing him was only
bad dream or nightmare which anybody IL liable 10
experience the result of Ovcreating or an attack
Of biliousncss or indigestion. To avoid such dis
agreeable experiences or two of Doctor Pierce's
Pca,an, Pellets should be taken after a too hearty
meal and the action Of the stomach will thereby be
qnickened and the meal promptly digcstcd
Then too il Nature be assisted a little now and
then in removing offending matter from the stomach
and bowels you will thereby avoid multitude Of
distressing arrangements and diseases and will have
less frequent need for your doctors services
Of all knoan agents for this purpose, Dr. Picrce's
Pleasant Pellets the best Their secondary effect
is To keep the bowels open and regular not to further
coustipa,c as is the case with other pills Hence
their great popularity with sufferers from habituai
constitution piles and their attendant discomfort
and manifold arrangements.
The Pellets cure biliousncss, sick and bilious head
ache dizziness, costvencss, or constipation sour
stomach loss of appetite. coated tongue, indgcs
ton or dyspepsia, windy belchngs Sheartburn !"
pain and distress after eating, and kindred derange
iuen,s of the liver stomach and bowels One little
''pcllct is a laxative two are mildly cathartic
CATION DR. Pierces Pleasant Peets-its an easy
name 10 remember Don't let designing dru9ua talk
Won into something just good He makes more money
On ~. ust as good" kind That's why he would rather
sell them That's why you had better not take them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
THE ASSEMBLY SPEAKS.
VIGOROUS SCORING or THE ApMiNisrhA'
TONS NICARAGuAN POLICY

VIGOROUS SCORING or THE AhMiNiSiH"'
TONS NICARAGuAN POLICY
Albany May | (SpocaD,-rhe Assembly inter
rupted the routine Of business to-day long enough
10 pass concurrent resolution denounclns III Wig
orous and emphatic terms the "huphrheHH' h''ht"'-
ness ana lack Of true American spirit shown by
Presldent Cleveland and Secretary Gresham IN deal.
ing with the British Governments occupation o'
corinto ana It's EFFORTS TO extor, an Indemnity from
the Nspubl,c of Nicaragua The resolution. when
was offered by Mr.. AinHworth. was as folowsi
Whereas. The British Government has recently
by force and arm. Invaded snn sutvu Of The u"p
lie OF Nicaragua. upon preteSt arising gu, ot We
alleged arrest and moderation OF subject OF inc
"SWhereas The subject matter Of said dispute has
never been submitted TO any council OF arptra,oh
FOR rectiNcation or adjustment IN conformity WIN
the spirit and usage Of the most advanced nations IN
recent years. but has been arbitrarIiy ana hp
Whereas The said British authorities have by mill
Republic attempted to extort and compel ne pay
men o money ndemniy frSm ssia bV
monarchy In the affairs ana authority OF me,io.a
OF the great ssterhood OF American Republics Is an
open and fragrant violation of the Monroe Doc'r'he'
Resolved. by the Senate and Assemey Of the
The s,iu,neness diiatorness and lack Of National
and patriotic spirit which has characterized NE h
Administration at Washington In dealing win 'hS
Resolved That we regard as betrayal OF funda.
mental American principle and neglect on the p5 r
partment OF State interpose resoluteiy ana enec
RepubNc and against such infraction OF the princ-
pie and precept Of the Monroe Doctrlne; ,,. ar,v
That SSpy of these the Of the
United States to the Secretary Of the DePar,nsn.
STATE and to The or m
said Congress at its next session
The vote on passing the resolution was 81 to To-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
THE SHIPS Ar lHE B0rrOM OF THE SEA

From The Boston sunday Post.
In looking at the ocean the mind almost in
snctivey turns 10 the fate OF the ships which
have found their resting place therein Fancy mas
bottom OF the ocean and at times rs suspended IN
the depths. unable account OF the density OF he
water. to ind their way down But all knowledge
OF the conditions Of the deep leads us 10 believe
that the vessel sinks To the bottom straight away
In few hours. at most II reaches Its everlasting
grave. and Is ready for the swift destruction whcI
awaits H.
part sink into the ooze. which everywhere T. deep
Quickly the creatures OF the sea- who. by long eA.
lstence In fields where food Is scanty have learned
10 avail themselves OF every chance 81 subsistence,
seize upon all the organic matter which fortune
has sent 10 them Even the masts and the otner
woodwork viii shortly be honeycombcd and weight
ed down by ncrusting forms
ships Of European peoples have been for centuries
finding their way TO the floor OF the ocean Prob
ably over 10000 vessels have met this fate since the
time when our race first began TO spread through.
out the world. Yet by far the greatest part OF
these nave fallen upon the shadows near the SHORE
where the swift currents and rapidly moving DEBRIS
are hkeiy TO aid In their destruction and burial
How swiftly they disappear In these conditions may
sought Tor sinken treasures. Almost invariably.
after 100 years or so have passed they ind that the
craft Is quite lost To sigkt Far money has
been spent In such expora lions than has been won
from them.
curonsly enough. tde most permanent records Of
mans empire or the seas are written In the ashes
from the coal-fed fires OF the steamships. This
waste Is In Its nature true tlbe and the
or material contributed In any year to tho
ocean bed IL to be reckoned by the million tons. In
time all the great ship routes will be paved with
this debris. which Will be built into the rocks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
7ELEG R1PHIC NOTES.

Cleveland May IA dispatch to The Press
from warren ohio. says The Paige Tube Com
,.nv to-dav announced an Increase or W per cen.
In he wages OF its employees. to take effect next
Monday
Ic,dvill. col May Three hundred men began
work to-day on the So-nn'h PIPE v ~, romnomv
"ih,ch ,s h,odoI by Governor clcay"s OF Maine
The lin. uIl be- seven miles long and VIII furnish
nnv.r 10 run an electric plant COR FURNISHING power
10 mines AMI srtl"'N
SPRINGFIELD. H.. May The civil service Reform
he a Vote of q to g. The House bill providing for
~, placng Of the Lincoln monument mere unu''
s,a,c control also passed tn" s'nai. ana VIII Dc
come iaw.
q, Iouls May Reports received from south
west Missouri state thai ,n'n.m puRs na,
I'LL ,n,'.,," T., hoinp done 10 growing wheat Similar
renoris of dama.c by these bugs ~ rcpoficd III
nnrr,hs,n Kansas Arkansas and Indian Territory
nun,io MAY i-cansius College y having
, twn I.v celebration OF the twenty,hith ami
ycrsary OF rs icund,ns rIav W" "f,"rm"om Colonel
r Shn',r,y ~ uunalo was elected presldentr Dr.
simon / o. Ncill Of Nen-NorK: nts. V,.e-prepln.n,
the Rev william Brent. OF i,,'s.o'r WI ,ro,ahn
vire nrss,dcni and Father Schoeneman' OF Toiedo.
chaplain
" ", ,,"urrr I'zizck have been informed that
there is defacation OF iunns a n'aLn Tho shor,
$1,000 and they are requested 20 Isst vnar have
also been informed. anu ~ -
will also be held responsio''
Detroit. May An the brckiaye,rs ~ ms
city Ia in number quilt WORK th,s "o r n,'S
10 ascertain II all the contractors III .omn n.taa
s ~ 'n ,s. union Most OF the contractors had
10y tne nav The increase and II Is expected all
the men will 20 back TO work tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
4 L4UYER SWINDLES HIS CLIENT
CAMPBELL. MANUFACTURED STORY 10 'oNh Elk
Ills GUILT But FINALLY bhohE
rouS AND CONFESSED.

c,upprrJ u.Nr.FACTt-RED A STORY TO COVER
HIS Gr-IIT But FINALLY BROKE
DOWN AND CONFESSED
George r. Campbell. lawyer. Of NO. 10 Nassau
e. was arrested Yesterday charge OF swnd-
ling in a peculiar way. lie called III oo''p'ny Win
yvyos cody an aged client living al No 10 Huron
e. BROOKLYN on Dctectlve-Sergcant Mc'loshy ana
,o,, tho following story Last september Mr. Cody
gave him sl3lS for safe Keeping which ne placed
~ q hank Last Saturday Mr. cody told him he
would want the money on MONDAY, as ne was going
>, WASHINGTON 10 purchase a business for his son
rh, 4, campbeIrs request the time was changed
~ Yesterday at noon. on Monday, Campbell said
~, rocoiy.J &, aispatch signed John Cody making
-, o,gaoouent 70 meet him the next day He
had rover scon John and when young man APP
roored and gave him a letter of Introduction in the
nrdwr,irg of the elder Cody. asking him to turn
rho money over ID the young man, he, believing
yerv,bIng all right compiled with the request.
can,nhou showcd McClosky the receipt for the
r,orev and the dispatch. He said that he was sur
r,so1 ~ 800 Mr. Cody walk into his Office in good
hoaI,h YESTERDAY Upon hearing his story Mr..
,.1,, ,,,d hin, ne had been swindled. While telling
the story Campbell appeared nervous and -at-
case and Defective Sergeant Mcclosky became
susnciois campbell said when questioned mat ne
another bank He had drawn ABOUT N;W oi the
,nonev hui had returned H. Mct1osky became 80
sn.nccio,, OF the man that he detained HIM while
he sent out and had his story investigated Nheh
nnu.s,inneI again Campbell broke down and con-
}essed that he had manufactured me Whoe stoiy.
lie had used part OF me MONEY ana "nen II wn
good and had made up the story OF robrery; ne
was locked up and will be arraigned In the IomDs
M Cody Would ha ,Son GesVG ha aha he must
nav. become temporarily Insane
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02

ApyisING cotorkrO rroriE To- YIELD Hpmn
TiiiNG TO TiiE Gufp PEOPLE
Lcn1yllic. col. May i-rnuc1 Hiai,s senator
stephen T. Elkns 10 IL the ity looking after
mining interests Ia speaking OF the silver question
hc said
II have great confidence that IA" Republican
party viii solve this question satisfactorily 90 IN"
majority - The American p'oul" ". All know that
unless II Is done n n doubtful whether the Re-
publican party will succeed In the next Presidential
erection Colorado has more 10 ray n settling tails
matter than any other state and u should eNrr-
else the right Of it, prerogatiyc. - II Is one Of The
largest producers Of silver and one of The most IN
nucnii3l of the white metal 'Ommonwealihs. II
Colorado viii bu' point ont IN" way. think we
can get through 10. DO not pretend 10 say what
the compromise should DE hut that II would be
much better iOf the silver men 10 rv" something
even u the silver men should have control % the
convention. Would II not De good policy 20 conc-dc
something 20 the gold men ana thus hold their sup
port rather than T. refuse them enything and lose
h.i W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02

The Board Of Esin mate met In the Mayors office
yesterday ana received an application from the
Post Graduate Hospital asking the board 10 appro
pirate the $4,000 yea given 10 the hospital by
the last Legislature. The matter was referred 10
the Corporation Counsel
School bonds to the amount OF sl?.Cl2 ~ Is
sued TO pay the wages Of the inspectors and
draughismcn employed IN the construction of the
new 50 lighthouses and additional 800 10 be
paid Hartman. Peck & Co. for three pianos for
the schoolhousc at Eighty trsi-st. ana Avenue \.
Police bonds issued 10 the amount Of DIi9 81
pay for the Ate for the new police station In
ltilgc-st. between BroOmc and Delaney SITS. also
authorized TO the amount of sl266 ~ to pay the
expenses Of the Washington Bridge Commission.
The distribution of Mi, 1874 81 OF excise funds Ia the
institutions entitled 10 them was authorized. The
Corporation Counsel handed In An opinion TO the
effect that the veterans who served In the Mayors
Marshals once without having been appointed
there under the rules Of the civ Service were not
entitled TO pay for their serVc-S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02

not refer 10 the silver question arc rather inter-
Eating reading. The Senator says. among other
things:
When last wrote you did no, suppose that l
should be called upon soon to renew my con-
EXAMINATIONS for your conspicuous bravery IN pro,
snotin@ he poicy OF the mother country. did not
;hen realize that your benefcent polcy ex,en ,
and he pestiferous farmers and laborers who ,op.
pose your sound money and sae cu,rt t,iS
manship Is not confined to the limits Of sound
British financial policy for he people OF .ne on in
she policy of Conquest and dominion for the mother e
country The joint success 81 So na and " e,tend
ing British rule over Nicaragua Is admired ana ana
viii secure for you the love and respect OF all true
Your great and DaGnanimous nature will not be
disturbed by the unreasonable complaints ol any
OF your own countrymen who continue to chng 10
d de Of the rebels of l776 still entertain
against that great and good Governnent "hch ~, Is
s and W insra at Of our deiude ancestors
exalted position enables you TO see the great
our exposed seaports the two oceans. and the
great security and commeIcal anvahtasSs .ns
TO the far on islands Of the Pacific and you fully
comprehend the complete protection that me Nay!
Of Great Britain. with Headquarters at Honolulu,
would be to the Psee Coast, Inc PsSp on the
preparations which you ana LSrd y, RTI,s6 and
ti.~o,,
country consplred TO overthrow the repupican 49,
eminent of Hawaii The fact that me conspraTpl n
were unsuccessful aggravates the crime OF the ne
public in maintaining It's constitutional government men!
and furnishes you and Lord Kimberley ample JUST
ncation for demanding impossible repara,on ~
make excuse for planting the br.tIsn nag o ac
extending British rule over the only remaining ou,
post in The Pacific where military estaDnshntll'
BY an unfriendly Power would menace the COIL OH
merce of the United States. In carrying OUT WIS
patriotic project you will undoubtedly exercise ns
sa me economy that you did in Nicaragua anu art'
voilrself of the Kindness of Great Britain 10 iur
nlsh the ships for the expedition which VIII capture
the coveted prize. , , ,oro,,r
The ohiect-lesson Of your broad and comprenen-
sive craftsmanship is already insirucuve' Whe'i
Won have fully secured the protection OF Engiann
FOR our extended seacoast on both oceans ana tne
construction of the Nicaragua Canal az me ex.
nense Of the United States for the benPft OF Treat
Britain your economy will be appreciated W men
the trouble and expense created by the unjustlfiaDe
wars and contentious of your predecessors against
orr mother country compared with your wise
and conciliatory policy. the ingratude OF the Amer
lean people will shock the sensbilities OF az ioyal
subjects of the British Crown ana they VIII lui.y
appreciate the wisdom and patriotism OF your Ad-
ministratiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
JNOrEST IN THE CASE Of MISS LJMONI.
TESTIMONY REGARDING THE RELATIONS OF THE
m-RpEREp GIRL md DrRRNNT.

TESTIMONY REGARDING THE RELATIONS OF THE
MrRDEREp GIRL MD DrRRNNr.
s,n Francisco. May THE Coroner's inquest IN
tho case OF blanche Lamont one OF the girls iouhd
numbered In Emanuel Baptist Church, was begun
,,,s morning Mrs .. j. Noble aunt OF the dedd
Girl was the first witness She testified tha' on
the night of the murder she attended pTayer-m'e'
ing at the church. Durrant was there ana "she'
har II Miss Lamont would be present. she told him
no purrant stated that he had met her niece
on tn. car that morning and promised her a copy
M 'Thc Ncwcomcs." which she asked for ne
called az the house Friday morning following anu
left a COPY OF the book Durrant had once accom-
panied Blanche ~ the park. In IN" early part vi
January Blanche heard that Durrant was ensas'd
TO another girl. Durrant denied II "hcn Sp""'" L"
about 1t.
The rings sent Mrs Noble by mall were SHOWN
IN her and she Identified them as having been on
Elanchc's fingers on the day Of her d'sappeAr"H,'
Just before Christmas. IN" witness sa' h''h'n'
told her that Durrant had proposed To h'r ana s"'
thought that he did not mean 1t, as shc hnh known
him so short a time As she thought he was JON
ing she mumbed afirmauv" reply onS III J's'
When she learned that he Was engage a"e ''''
him she would not marry nm
After wrangIng over the testimony for two hours
the Jury this afternoon brought IN verdict 'hAib
lng Durraut with the murder Of blanche Lamont
The decay was al brought about by on" Juror VINO
wanted ~ render a verdict 90 murder caused by "a
party unknown. unless the police 'onren'cl I" lui-
nlsh additional f.-tlmOnN.
John T. Wei. a CONDUCTOR on the Powe'l.st
ralrond testified 10 seeing purfaut 10 car on 'hr
afternoon Of Apnl 8 tie got on the car WIN a
Young xiii whom West ~ not know W. won,i
know he hat rhr wore 1ho hat which blanche "a
mont nal on thif day N,H shown ana hlehtlhfl
me ~ltn,rs then len'ln'1 Duir,ni Ia the court
Mi. Mimi, ElNafds pupil ~ the Noimnl
Sohno. Ma 'hr next Witness Hn" dll nov h'silhl"
ran, .in, said ih, remembered nat liufthui liol
III hlf a. Mis- Lamont. ana then 'h" coupe Eoi
uu ihN r,f iug'ih'fI
Af,- Alec Pleasant wa another Normal "'hooi
utul rho IDENTIFIED buffhut nH ~" man Who was
viii Nlst Lamont ou the afternoon of Apr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
ASKING HELP FOR NICARAGUA
GUATEMALA AND HONDURAS SEND \ JOINT RE
r:r..s 4 IcsIIA

GUATEMALA AND HONDURAS SEND JpiNi M
QUEST TO SECRETARY GRESHAM
Santiago de Guatemala. May 1-Guatemala mas
united with Honduras In a dispatch to secretary
Gresham asking him 10 use his good Offices 10 prs
about a peaceabe solution OF the NicaraGuan u's-
pute with Great Britain Guatemala mas iel e"'
bodened TO take this step because or the atutuuc
which the United States assumed In It's recent con-
troversy with Mexico on the boundary question:
When the difficulty assumed an acute stage the
Washington Government informed Mexico that II
would he greatly displease If President l,az IN,
yaded Guatemala. on this intimaton Mexico 'hahseu
her tactics, all suggestion OF war ceased anu a
few weeks later peaceable settlement wa. ar
ranged between Mr.. Leon. the Guatemdah Mhis-
Ter TO Mexico, ana the Dia2 Administration bu"l-
smala asks similar good Offices for Nicaragua