Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-03
SALVADOR'S R'SCUARANTEECO GOOD
English Difficulty with Nicaragua Passes
the Acute Stage.
SOME TIcKLsH POINTS TO SETTLE YET
Question of Damages to British Subjects
other Than Consul hatch and the
English Prote ctorate over tho
Mosquito Reservation.


stating that Great Britain has accepted the |
guarantee made by Salvador Of the payment |
of the indemnity by Nicaragua in London
within a fortnight, and so soon as Nicaragua |
confirms the arrangement and so informs the |
British admiral, the admiral Is Instructed TO
leave Corinto.
The above official statement given out at
the State department after o'clock this |
afternoon, may be regarded as passing the
acute stage of the difficulty between Great
Britain and Nicaragua, which at one time
threatened to involve the United States 1t
cannot be doubted that Nicaragua will
promptly confirm the arrangements and the
British fleet will leave Nicaragua as soon as
the action of the British foreign office can
be communicated to Admiral Stephenson,
which by the way, might be sooner had not
the Ncaraguans purposely interrupted the
communication by cable. The guarantee by
Salvador OF Nicaragua's Indebtedness, 1t is
said is simply repayment Of the favor ex-
tended to Salvador by Nicaragua at the time
of the Ezeta incident, when DR.. Guzman, The
Nicaraguan minister at Washington, took up
the case of Salvador by instructions OF his
own government and worked so hard to Sc
cure the extradtion of the refugees TO Sal
vador. In addition TO this consideration
based on gratitude, the Salvadoreans are
supposed to be influenced in espousing tie
Nicaraguan cause by feeling of apprehCn-
sion at the presence Of British troops on
Central American soil. 1t is quite certain
that all Of the countries Of Central America
have been deeply impressed with some such
fear.
CENTRAL AMERICAN UNION REVIVED.
II 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 Central American republics, the
small republics now existing having been
brought to a realization OF their inablllty OF
protecting themselves in a conflict with any
considerable power Although 1t may lie as
sumed that the acute phase of the Nicaragu1n
incident has passed, supposing that there
should be no hostile collision before the Tor
NAL 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 settle
ment of the smart money" claim on account
of Hatch, a commission must be selected and
proceed to adjust the claims of other British
subjects, not officials, who were expelled nom
Bluenelds last summer, and If this COM
mission assesses damages against Nicaragua
on this score there may be some grulnbling
before the account is settled This Is not
likely to lead to serious trouble, but the
Nicaraguans, smarting under a sense Of OPP
preston, for they declare that Hatch never
had an exequator and so was never recog-
nized by them as a British official, may be
counted upon to do everything they can,
give their patronage in the future TO other
countries than Great Britain.
THORN AMONG THE ROSES.
II is Just within the bounds Of possibility,
too, that the old question Of British rights
in the Mosquito reservation may arise at
some future day for it is recalled here that
General Barrios, who went to London as
special commissioner to come to an under
standing with Great Britain on this subject
and to secure a revision OF the treaty with
nv he right
tectorate over the reservation was recognized
met by a polite refusal by Lord Kim
bery to enter upon a discussion Of the sub
ject until Nicaragua had first adjusted the
claims growing out of the improper treatment
of British citizens at Buehelds. Thus the
subject was left in allegiance, though II 1t
should arise again It is probable that the
United States would this time side with
Nicaragua in the contention that the Mos
qutos, by formal act in convention last sum
mer in merging their territory into the body
polite on Nicaragua, had absolutely termin-
ated the British protectorate. The British
diplomatic officers uniformly 70 low the prac-
tice of keeping their home government in
formed as to the state Of public opinion in
the country TO which they were accredited
on any issue touching that country, as
shown by public declarations and ut
terances of leading newspapers. While 1t
has been suggested that the foreign office In
the case of Nicaragua may have been some
what Influenced in this last action in closing
up the case, or at least may have been has
tened in its disposition by notice from the
British ambassador here of the action yes
terday Of the New York assembly, 1t
was definitely developed when the off,
cal announcement Of the agreement was
made that the United states had taken a
very important part in the negotiations within
the last twenty four hours. A cablegram Of
instructions was sent to Mr.. Bayard, laying
down positive line of action. Mr.. Bayard
received these instructions so late yesterday
that they were undoubtedly communicated to
TODAY, a
coincidence therefore that Great Britain's ac-
ceptance was given almost Immediately after
Mr.. Bayard carried out his instructions
BAYARDS TALK EFFECTIVE.
Previous to yesterday the compromise was
being pushed by the Salvadorean minister in
London, but his efforts seemed TO be neffec-
tive 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 seek an early
acceptance. The results proved that his
efforts were more effective than those of the
Salvadorean minister.
Mr. Guzman, the Ncaraguan minister
here, received the news from the State de-
partment late in the day. II am much graf
flied with the news" said he, but now that
II is all ever don't mind saying was quite
apprehensve up to the time the official mes
sage came from Mr. Bayard. There is no
doubt but the affair is at an end, as no cir
cumstances can now intervene TO prevent
the execution of the agreement The sug-
gestion that Nicaragua has yet to accept is
mere formalty which she has already ac-
cepted, and in fact has urged the agree
ment through her representatives But such
further assurances as are necessary will be
given. The payment Of the money is beyond
question, Nicaraguas word is beyond ques-
tion. tut in addition there is the assurance
OF Salvador"
DR.. Guzman was asked what other steps
would be taken.
There is only one moro step" sald he
''and that is for the British ships to sail from
Cornto. l expect that will occur on satur-
day, perha.s by tomorrow" AS the iSter-
view closed Dr. Guzman said: "One thing
! want % emphasize, and that is my appreca-
tion Of the Confederation shown me and my
government ty the State department. The
kindly manner in which Secretary Gresham
and all the officials have treated the subject
Al time Of emergency is source OF con.
graduation to me and certainly will be tC
my country when the fact becomes known
DR.. Guzman sent a cable TO his govern,
ment Informing them Of Great Britain's ac
ceptance.