The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-30
1t Provides for Immediate Evacuation
of Corinto, Payment of $4,000 I'm
Two Weeks and ARBITRATION.
MANY WILD RUMORS AFLOAT
UNCoNFIRMED REPORT THAT BRIT
AIN HAS DESIGNS ON HONDURAS.
Three United States War Ships to BE
Sent to Nicaragua TO Protect Prop
erty Of American Canal Company.

MANAGUA, April "a proposition of
compromise and immediate evacuation of
Corinto by the British is now under con-
sideration between Washington, London
and the authorities here. The proposition
embraces the following essential points:
First-Nicaragua is to pay sT7,5Oo at Lon
don within two weeks.
Second-The British forces are to be i'm
waiting for the two weeks to elapse.
Third-A mixed commission of arbitration
Is to pass on the demands n Of Great Brit
mission to be constituted in manner salts
factory to the United States and Nicaragua.
The foregoing terms, it is believed will
be accepted by President Zelsya and his
Cabinet. 1t is understood that the sugges-
tion of settlement came from the Nicar-
aguan republic representative at Washing
ton. and it is believed that such an adj
iustment would be agreeable to the United
States authorities. If Ncaragua's accept
ance is given the proposition will be urged
on the London Foreign Office, and it is
believed they will be accepted.
The commander of the Nicara guam troops
on the mainland reported, at 8 o'clock
this morning, that the British flag was still
floating over the public buildings of Corinto
and that the port remained in possession of
the British war ships. Among the Nicara-
guam troops and populace the greatest ex-
Great Britain is increasing ii bitterness
every hour. The Nicaraguan troops are still
massed along the Paso Caba1lo and it is be-
lieved they may open fire on the British
should the latter make any attempt to cross
from Corinto to the main land behind it.
Steps have been taken to destroy means of
communication with the interior should
such action be found necessary. The British
consulate in this city remains under guard
in view of the rioting and stone Throwing
which have already occurred and in antici-
patton of further trouble.
Some of the European consuls here are
using their good offices with the govern
ment Of Nicaragua In an attempt to per
pleading, in support of their arguments, the
fact that the United States has determined
to remain neutral and Nicaragua is help
less when opposed to such power as Great
Britain. Although the Nicaraguan forces
opposite Corinto are in communication with
the capital actual telegraphic communica-
ton with Corinto remains interrupted and
to repair the telegraph lines SO long ne
British remain in possession of the port.
In spite Of reports to ne contrary, the peo-
ernment in the stand which it has taken
against Great Britain, and although, in all
peona9ildsy 10 syeaenlg
it is believed the trade OF Great Britain
can republics will suffer in consequence of
the action of the British fleet at Corinto.
ane sp,',sn arrived at cornto
on April o. and on the following day COM
municated with the government Of Nicara-
qua requiring compliance with the British
ultimatum demanding the payment of $4,000
as indemnity for the expulsion from Nicara-
fields, Mr. Hatch, and other British sub
jects. When the Niearaguan government re-
fused to comply is oseuDee des
Corinto, in spite of the protest of the Mica
ragua. authorities, and the troops OF MICA
and occupied positions on the mainland,
which positions are nov being STRENGTHENED
command at Corinto has charge of the GUS
tom house, but as the Nicaraguan govern
ment has declared the port Io closed d,,eis i is
customs dues there
Plotting Against President Zelaya.
CHICAGO, April pa special from Co
rinto Nicaragua, says: Taking advantage
of the uneasiness that is manifesting itself
throughout the Nicaraguan republic, in
consequence of Englands occupation of Co
rinto, the opposition party is making an
attempt to overthrow the present admins
tration by force of arms. The government
is aware of the scheme and is adopting
measures to nip il in the bud. Martial
law has been proclaimed and recruits are
being enrolled.
1t is reported that the British consul has
been handed his passports.
The Governor of the Mosquito Territory
has been recalled, but ne refuses to sur
render his authority unless compelled to
At Corinto the custom house and the
postoffice both remain closed and the Brit
ish flag is flying over the custom house.
Order prevails everywhere.
A dispatch from San Juan Del Sur an
nounces that the Wild Swan has arrived
there.
There is reason to believe that the En-
glish will retaliate for the closing OF the
port of Corinto by blockading San Juan Del
Sur, Greytown and Bluefields. The running
of all trains is suspended No one is al
lowed to bring provisions into the neighbor-
hood and supplies are running short. The
night passed quietly. Two patrols. COM
posed of foreigners and marines. guarded
the town.
other Ports to he BIOckaded.
NEW YORK, April 20.-A World special
from Pasco de Cabillos, Nicaragua, April 29
says: A courier from Corinto reports that
the British war ships Wild Swan and Sat-
elite have been ordered to Paso de Cabil-
los and San Juan Del Sur to declare a
passive blockade at both points Neither