The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-03
AND URGES THE ENGLISH BULL
DOZER TO ACCEPT THE OFFER.
IntfmatiOn that He Gently Twisted
BE SettIcd-CullOm for Wnr.

the British admiral, the admiral is in
structed to leave Corinto
The foregoing official statement may be
regarded as chronicling the passage OF the
acute phase of the difficulty between Great
Britain and Nicaragua, which at one time
perhaps threatened to involve the United
States. 1t cannot be doubted that Mica
ragua will promptly confirm the arrange
ment, and the British fleet will leave CO.
rinto as soon as notice Of the action of the
British Foreign Office can be communicated
to Admiral Stephenson, which, by the way,
might be sooner, had not the Nicaraguans
purposely interrupted the communication
by cable directly between the Foreign Office
and the Admiral.
The guarantee by Salvador of Nicara-
gua's indebtedness. ii is said, is simply re-
payment of the favor extended to Salvador
by Nicaragua at the time Of the Ezeta Incl
dent, when DR.. Guzman, the Nicaraguan
minister at Washington. took up the case of
Salvador by instructions of his government
and worked so hard to secure the extradi-
ton of the refugee to Salvador In addition
TO this consideration, based on gratitude,
the Salvadorians are supposed to be infiu-
enced in espousing the Nicaraguan cause
by feeling of apprehension at the pres
lean soil. 1t is quite certain that all of the
deeply impressed with some such fear 1t
is felt here that the Nicaraguan incident
may, perhaps, be the direct means OF bring
ing about again the long-expected revival
of the union of the Central American re-
publics. the small republics now existing
having now been brought to realization
Of their inability to protect themselves in
conflict with any considerable power.
OTHER CLAIMS TO BE ADJUSTED
Although 1t may be safely assumed that
the acute phase of the Nicaraguan incident
has passed. supposing that there should
be no hostile collision before the formal
orders have reached the commanders on
each side, there are yet some matters TO
be adjusted before the incident can be re-
garded as entirely closed. After the set
tlement of the smart money claim on
account of the treatment of Hatch, COM
mission must be selected and proceed to
adjudicate the claims of other. British sub
jects, not officials, who were expelled from
Bluefields at the time of the outbreak last
summer and If this commission assesses
damages against Nicaragua on this score
there may be some grumbling before the
account is settled. This is not likely TO lead
TO serious trouble but the Nicaraguans
smarting under the sense of oppression in
this case Qor they declare that Hatch
never had an exequatur, and so was never
recognized by them a British offfciaD,
may be counted on to do everything they
can, without giving cause FOR an open
rupture, to give their patronage in the future
to any other nation than Great Britain.
1t is just within the bounds of possibility,
hot "a nf prit;
in the Mosquito reservation may arise again
at some future day. for it is recalled here
that General Barrios, who went to Lon
don as a special commissioner from Mica
ragua, to come to an understanding with
Great Britain OH this subject and TO Sc
sure revision of the treaty of Managua.
by which the British right of protectorate
over the reservation was recognized, was
met by polite, but positive refusal on the
part of Lord Kimberly. to even enter on a
discussion of the subject until Nicaragua
had first adjusted the claims growing out
of the improper treatment of British cti-
zens at Blueields. Thus the subject was
left in allegiance. though if it should arise
again ii is probable that the United States
would this time side with Nicaragua in
the contention that the Mosquitoes, by for
NAL act in convention. last summer, in
merging their territory into one body pol
tic of Nicaragua, had absolutely termi-
mated the British protectorate.
The diplomatic officers uniformly follow
the practice of keeping their home govern
ment informed of the state of public opin-
ion in the country to which they are ac-
credited on any issue touching that coun-
try, as shown by public declarations and
utterances of leading newspapers, and
it has been suggested that the Foreign
Offe. in the case Of Nicaragua, may have
ton in closing up the case or, at least, may
have been hastened In its disposition by
notice from the British ambassador here of
the action yesterday OF the New York
State Assembly.
WAS THE LIONS TAIL TWISTED.
1t was definitely developed when the Of
ficial announcement of the agreement was
made that the United States had taken
q very important part in the negotiations
within the last twenty-four hours. A cable
gram of instructions sent to Mr.. Bay
ard yesterday. laying down positive line
of action Mr.. Bayard received these in
structions so late yesterday that they were
undoubtedly. communicated to the. Foreign
Office cnnsdonce oday ,Serefnre Grsa; H1it
aims acceptance was given almost imme-
diately after Mr.. Bayard carried out his
instructions. previous 10 yesterday, tne
compromise being urged by the Sal
vadorian minister in London. but his eff
forts seemed TO be ineffective and there
was no certainty that Great Britain would
agree. 1t was this doubt which led to the
cable to Mr.. Bayard. He was directed to
urge the reasonableness Of the compromise
proposition. and TO seek speedy acceptance
rhe results proved that his Offices were
more effective than those of the Salvador
ian minister.
DIR. Guzman. the Nicaraguan minister here.
received the news from the State Depart
ment late in the day. II am much graIified
with the result" said he, but now that
IL is all over. l do net mind saying | was
quite apprehensive up to the time the
official message came from Mr.. Bayard.
There is 10 doubt that the affair is a. sn
end. no circumstances can now intervene
TO prevent the execution of the agreement.
The suggestion that Nicaragua has yet 20
accept is a. mere formality as she Ia ;
already accepted. and. in fact, has urged
the agreement through her representatives.
But such further assurances as are neees-
sary will be given The payment of the
money is beyond question Nicaragua =
word is sufficient. but. in addition. there IS
the ASSURANCE of Salvador
Dr. Guzman was asked what further
steps would be taken. There is only one