Evening star., 1895-04-25


her demands upon Nicaragua.
The Chronicle, comm men ting upon the Mic
araguan affairs, says that it does not ap-
pear that America is anxious to interfere
in the dispute. In word, everything is
we'll between Great Britain and the United
States.
When the Troops VIII Land.
Advices received in Washington today
say that Vice Admiral Stephens On. in COM
mand of the British fleet at Corinto, has
given Nicaragua detailed information as to
the time and circumstances of the proposed
land.ng of British troops. The admiral
will consider the time of grace to run until
II o'clock midnight tonight He will rot
begin a landing of troops during the night.
He fixes o'clock tomorrow morning as the
precise time when the British forces will
move. The exactness and seeming cour-
tesy of this notification Is in line with the
notice of the British admiral before the
boInbardment of Alexandria. He liked Z
am. the time for opening fire, at which
time. to a minute, the action began.
Monroe Doctrine Safe.
1t Is stated on excellent authority that
the governments of the United States and
Great Britain are in entire accord in the
course adopted by the latter government
for the enforcement Of its demands upon
Nicaragua and that the United States will
not interfere nor even protest against BTU
ish seizure of the port of Corinto. 1t is,
therefore, a reasonable assumption that
the administration does not consider the
landing of British forces at Corinto and the
seizure of the custom house and other pub
lie buildings as an infringement of the
Monroe doctrine.
There is an apparent lack of interest in
official circles over the Nicaraguan affair,
as indicated by the action of the President
and his advisers today They are fully ad-
vised of the purpose of the British admiral
to take forcible possession of Corinto to-
morrow unless British demands are fully
complied with in the meantime.
Having Their Pictures Taken.
The cabinet met early this morning. but
1t was not to consider this hostile demon
stration against the isthmus. The meeting
was solely for the purpose Of having their
photograph taken in group. That act
was consummated at avenue photo
graph gallery about IL o'clock this MORN
ing. The sitting closed, the President and
Secretaries Gresham and Carlisle drove to
the White House and had short confer
ence, presumably in regard to the latest
Developments in the Nicaraguan affair.
Several members of the cabinet soon after
took the train for Philadelphia to meet
social engagement, the others returned to
their respective departments.
Everything was apparently serene and
satisfactory in affairs of state, and no in
dications anywhere of an apprehension
that the honor and inte gritty of the govern
Mr.. Gresham nnd DIR. Guzman.
While Secretary Gresham was having his
picture taken, standing at the Presidents
right, DR.. Guzman. the Nicaraguan min
lister, was cooling his heels in the ante
room of the State Department, waiting for
an opportunity TO make last appeal to
the United States for protection against
the aggression of the British government,
or to endeavor to enlist the sympathy of
fho nit fec n he
the southern republic more time to satisfy
the deInan nds of Great Britain.
There is every evidence that this country
will not interfere in the matter in it's pres
ent aspect. All our warships have recently
been withdrawn from the scene Of action,
and the Monterey, which was on her way
down the west coast of Central America,
has been detained at Acapulco Conse-
quently Great Britain Is in sole and un-
disputed possession of the field, and can ex-
ecEte her wishes without the least fear
may be offered BY weak Nicaragua.
deep and impeuetrable silence pervades
the halls of the State Department today,
and all official information regarding the
situation in Nicaragua and the policy of
this government is carefully suppressed.
Let Alone Policy.
The exact policy of the administration
toward Nicaragua has been somewhat
vague for months. but there is no longer
the slightest doubt to it's attitude. No
instructions have been cabled Ambassador
Bayard asking that no peremptory steps
be taken by the British warships in enforc-
ing the demand, and none have been for
warded to the United States minister to
Nicaragua warning him of the British pur-
pose of occupying Corinto.
1t can be stated on authority that Sir
Julian Pauncefote. the British ambassa-
dor, has not communicated in any way
with Secretary Gresham on the Nicaraguan
question, and that he has received no ad-
vices from his home government on this
subject. All exchanges of communication
between Great Britain and the United
States respecting Nicaragua have been con-
Quoted through the British foreign office
and Ambassador Bayard, while all
points in which Great Britain is alone con-
cerned the exchanges have been between
British Minister GoSliEg and his home
government.
Dr. Guzman was at the State Depart
mont this forenoon. but was unable to
see Secretary Gresham The minister was
very much perturbed, for while he had
no advices directly from his government
relative to the projected landing at Corinto
later than those of yesterday, he is evil
IDENTIFY in great doubt of the favorable dis
position of the administration.
1t is intimated by some officials. in ex-
PLANTATION of the harmony of view between
the United States and Great Britain in
the matter of enforcing the British ulti-
uatum reported from London, that the
United States itself has an interest in the
success of the British attempt to collect
the indemnity, being about to make de-
u,and Honduras for indemnity for the
murder of the American, Renton, and the
destruction of his estate there last spring,
and also to move on guatemala for repara-
tion for the ill-treatment of a number of
Americans by government officials.